Budget hotels in Santa Cruz, California

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8.6
Great49 reviews
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1.1 km from City Centre300 m from Santa Cruz
Featuring 49 rooms with views of the garden, the Santa Cruz is set just 1 km from Museum of Art and History.
From£ 32 /nightSelect
7.6
Very good133 reviews
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1.1 km from City Centre800 m from Pacific Avenue
With views of the city, the 2-star Motel Santa Cruz is situated nearly 20 minutes' walk from L H Selman Ltd Glass Gallery and offers various recreational opportunities and entertainment activities.
From£ 52 /nightSelect
8.4
Great356 reviews
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1.5 km from City Centre1000 m from Veterans Memorial Building
Enjoy spa therapy and entertainment activities provided by the 2-star Comfort Inn, located in the very heart of Santa Cruz.
From£ 75 /nightSelect
8.4
Great370 reviews
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1000 m from City Centre300 m from Santa Cruz
Located 9 minutes' walk from Museum of Art and History and within 6 minutes' walk of San Lorenzo River Parkway Trestle Trail, the 2-star Ocean Pacific Lodge in Santa Cruz features a swimming pool with a hot tub and an outdoor swimming pool.
From£ 85 /nightSelect
8.2
Great114 reviews
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1.4 km from City Centre1000 m from Veterans Memorial Building
Located in the Westside Santa Cruz district within 2.7 km of Santa Cruz Wharf, the 3-star Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, An Ihg Hotel has 100 rooms and a swimming pool.
From£ 79 /nightSelect
8.2
Great208 reviews
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1.1 km from City Centre700 m from Pacific Avenue
Offering to take advantage of a Jacuzzi and an outdoor swimming pool, the smoke-free Continental boasts a central location 5 minutes by car from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
From£ 68 /nightSelect
7.6
Very good61 reviews
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1.2 km from City Centre800 m from Veterans Memorial Building
Located in the Westside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz and a 15-minute walk from L H Selman Ltd Glass Gallery, as well as near a motorway, the Quality Inn offers various recreational opportunities and entertainment activities.
From£ 57 /nightSelect
8.2
Great108 reviews
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1.0 km from City Centre700 m from Pacific Avenue
Located a 10-minute ride from Lighthouse Field State Beach, the comfortable Hyatt Place offers an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre for guests.
From£ 105 /nightSelect
8.4
Great265 reviews
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1000 m from City Centre300 m from Santa Cruz
Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, the pet friendly Bay Front Santa Cruz in the Westside Santa Cruz district boasts 35 rooms.
From£ 71 /nightSelect
8.0
Great155 reviews
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1.3 km from City Centre300 m from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Set around 13 minutes' walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, the Aqua Breeze Inn lies in the Westside Santa Cruz district.
From£ 79 /nightSelect
8.2
Great97 reviews
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1.5 km from City Centre1.0 km from Veterans Memorial Building
Featuring fitness classes, spa therapy and various recreational opportunities, the 3-star Western Inn offers guests 28 spacious rooms 5 minutes by car from San Lorenzo Park Plaza Shopping Center.
From£ 77 /nightSelect
8.2
Great326 reviews
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1.1 km from City Centre600 m from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Nestled in the Westside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz, the Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz is at 700 metres from Sky Glider.
From£ 101 /nightSelect
8.2
Great108 reviews
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3.0 km from City Centre700 m from Pasatiempo Golf Club
Set within 2.9 km of Museum of Art and History, the Inn At Pasatiempo boasts various recreational opportunities and barbeque grills available on site.
From£ 110 /nightSelect
7.8
Very good219 reviews
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1.2 km from City Centre300 m from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
While staying at the Fireside Inn By The Beach Boardwalk & Bowling you are invited to discover Museum of Art and History, set around 16 minutes' walk away, or Sanctuary Exploration Center, which is 6 minutes' walk away.
From£ 47 /nightSelect
8.0
Great139 reviews
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1.2 km from City Centre400 m from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Comprising 8 rooms in the heart of Santa Cruz, the 2-star Capri Motel Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk lies approximately 16 minutes' walk from Cowell Beach.
From£ 95 /nightSelect
7.8
Very good77 reviews
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1.4 km from City Centre600 m from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
While staying at the Ocean Gate Inn you are invited to discover Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, set about a 20-minute walk away, or East Cliff Village Shopping Center, which is 25 minutes' walk away.
From£ 69 /nightSelect
7.4
Very good27 reviews
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1.3 km from City Centre300 m from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Santa Cruz Surfing Museum and Museum of Art and History are located 1.1 km and 1.7 km from the 2-star Coastview Inn respectively.
From£ 71 /nightSelect
8.2
Great280 reviews
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1.2 km from City Centre800 m from Pacific Avenue
Located within 2.5 km of Lighthouse Field State Beach, the 2-star Pacific Inn features a continental breakfast.
From£ 166 /nightSelect
7.6
Very good70 reviews
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1.2 km from City Centre700 m from Veterans Memorial Building
Comprising 30 rooms, the low-budget Ocean Lodge - is set near a beach district at a 2.9 km distance from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
From£ 75 /nightSelect
7.8
Very good171 reviews
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1.0 km from City Centre700 m from Pacific Avenue
A 25-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, the Oceana Inn includes 55 rooms.
From£ 47 /nightSelect
8.0
Great228 reviews
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1.1 km from City Centre600 m from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The classic Torch Lite Inn At The Beach Boardwalk is located within 0.8 km of Santa Cruz Main Beach and comprises 38 rooms with modern comforts.
From£ 66 /nightSelect
7.8
Very good213 reviews
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1.3 km from City Centre600 m from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The budget Drift Inn, Llc Santa Cruz is approximately 25 minutes' walk from Neary Lagoon Park and has a quick access to San Lorenzo Park Plaza Shopping Center.
From£ 52 /nightSelect
8.0
Great182 reviews
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1.1 km from City Centre700 m from Pacific Avenue
Museum of Art and History is nearly a 17-minute walk from the 2-star Islander Motel, while Rio Theatre is nearly 13 minutes' walk away.
From£ 60 /nightSelect
8.2
Great373 reviews
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1.0 km from City Centre700 m from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The 2-star Solares Santa Cruz is nearly a 25-minute walk from Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse and offers a swimming pool.
From£ 53 /nightSelect
8.4
Great68 reviews
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2.9 km from City Centre2.0 km from UCSC Arboretum
Located in the shopping Westside Santa Cruz district, the Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Santa Cruz features fitness classes, various recreational opportunities and entertainment activities.
From£ 92 /nightSelect
8.2
Great234 reviews
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1.5 km from City Centre200 m from Sky Glider
Seabright State Beach is approximately 15 minutes' walk from the Carousel Beach Inn and Museum of Art and History is 18 minutes' walk away.
From£ 102 /nightSelect
8.4
Great219 reviews
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1.2 km from City Centre100 m from Santa Cruz
The 3-star Beach Street Inn And Suites is situated in the very heart of Santa Cruz 200 metres from Swimming Dolphins.
From£ 113 /nightSelect
8.2
Great184 reviews
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7.0 km from City Centre
Guests can take advantage of an outdoor pool as well as fitness classes, entertainment activities and barbeque grills, while staying at the comfortable Hilton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley, set in a popular area.
From£ 60 /nightSelect
8.2
Great71 reviews
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1.1 km from City Centre200 m from Santa Cruz
The 2-star La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham is a good starting point to Santa Cruz's sights including Santa Cruz Wharf, which is only 10 minutes' walk away.
From£ 125 /nightSelect
8.2
Great155 reviews
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1.9 km from City Centre1.8 km from UCSC Arboretum
Boasting a hot tub and sauna facilities onsite, the Mission Inn Santa Cruz offers a location in the Westside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz within close distance of Monterey Bay.
From£ 91 /nightSelect
8.2
Great188 reviews
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1.3 km from City Centre400 m from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The 2-star Super 8 By Wyndham Santa Cruz/Beach Boardwalk East Santa Cruz is located approximately 16 minutes' walk from Well Within Spa and comprises 23 rooms along with various recreational opportunities and entertainment activities.
From£ 60 /nightSelect
8.0
Great165 reviews
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1.2 km from City Centre200 m from Santa Cruz
The comfortable 2-star Howard Johnson By Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is nestled in the heart of Santa Cruz and nearly 20 minutes on foot from Lighthouse Field State Beach.
From£ 86 /nightSelect
8.0
Great166 reviews
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1.2 km from City Centre100 m from Santa Cruz
Situated at a 0.7 km distance from Santa Cruz Main Beach, the Beachview Inn offers 14 guest rooms.
From£ 48 /nightSelect
7.6
Very good145 reviews
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1.1 km from City Centre700 m from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Around a 17-minute walk from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, the 2-star Surf City Inn & Suites offers an indoor pool along with a hot tub and an indoor pool on-site.
From£ 61 /nightSelect
8.0
Great165 reviews
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1.5 km from City Centre1.1 km from Veterans Memorial Building
Comprising 25 rooms in the heart of Santa Cruz, the 2-star National 9 Motel lies approximately a 25-minute walk from Arana Gulch Trail.
From£ 71 /nightSelect
8.2
Great113 reviews
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1.2 km from City Centre800 m from Veterans Memorial Building
The smoke-free Surestay Hotel By Best Western is located in the very heart of Santa Cruz, boasting an outdoor swimming pool onsite.
From£ 78 /nightSelect
8.6
Great16 reviews
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1.3 km from City Centre300 m from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Featuring fitness classes and massage therapy, the 3-star Courtyard By Marriott Santa Cruz is within 10 minutes' walk of Pacific Garden Mall as well as near a tube station.
From£ 104 /nightSelect
8.6
Great223 reviews
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1.1 km from City Centre700 m from Pacific Avenue
Situated in the Westside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz, within 13 minutes' stroll of Well Within Spa, the unique Best Western Plus All Suites Inn accommodates its guests in 77 rooms and offers a steam room, a hot tub and sauna facilities.
From£ 106 /nightSelect
8.0
Great33 reviews
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3.9 km from City Centre1.9 km from Santa Cruz City Museum of Natural History
Situated extremely close to Sunny Cove, the Sunny Cove Motel Santa Cruz features 9 rooms with private bathrooms.
From£ 135 /nightSelect
8.2
Great95 reviews
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1.2 km from City Centre400 m from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The Salt Air Lodge Santa Cruz is set 500 metres from Santa Cruz Main Beach and offers guests an outdoor pool onsite.
From£ 152 /nightSelect
8.0
Great129 reviews
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2.7 km from City Centre800 m from Rio Theatre
The Hitching Post Studios Inn is nestled in the heart of Santa Cruz and approximately a 10-minute drive from Cowell Beach.
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8.2
Great108 reviews
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1.3 km from City Centre200 m from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
The 2-star Seaway Inn is nestled in the Westside Santa Cruz district, Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is 5 minutes away by car.
From£ 79 /nightSelect
8.2
Great5 reviews
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1.2 km from City Centre100 m from Santa Cruz
From£ 150 /nightSelect
7.8
Very good40 reviews
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3.0 km from City Centre1.2 km from Santa Cruz City Museum of Natural History
The quaint Harbor Inn is located 800 metres from Twin Lakes Beach and comprises 14 rooms with modern comforts.
From£ 133 /nightSelect
7.2
Very good22 reviews
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1.2 km from City Centre300 m from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center is a 10-minute walk from the 2-star Knights Inn, while Lighthouse Field State Beach is 5 minutes' drive away.
From£ 115 /nightSelect
6.0
Guest rating5 reviews
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1.3 km from City Centre400 m from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Within a 5-minute drive of Lighthouse Field State Beach, the 2-star Super 8 Santa Cruz/Beach Boardwalk West includes 23 rooms.
From£ 56 /nightSelect
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1.1 km from City Centre400 m from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The Boardwalk Dream Villa is set 15 minutes on foot from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and nearly a 15-minute stroll from Santa Cruz Wharf.
From£ 166 /nightSelect
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2.1 km from City Centre800 m from Rio Theatre
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FAQs about cheap hotels in Santa Cruz

Check out these 8 answers to FAQs if you don't know where to find and how to choose cheap hotels in Santa Cruz.

Where to find the best cheap hotels in Santa Cruz?

Also you may like Ramada Limited Water Street (rating: 6.6/10), which is set in the best Santa Cruz area - Westside Santa Cruz. This venue has an outdoor swimming pool, a golf course and cots.

What are the top cheap hotels in Santa Cruz city centre?

For an unforgettable stay, choose Bay Front Inn (rating: 7.0/10) at the cost of 174£ per night. It's set in Westside Santa Cruz district and offers an outdoor swimming pool, a business centre and an outdoor pool.

What are the top Santa Cruz affordable hotels?

For a budget-conscious traveller to Santa Cruz, HotelMix.co.uk offers 12 options for consideration. Find out Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites (rating: 8.4/10), the top 3-star accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free shuttle service and cots. It offers rooms at the cost of 199£ per night. Alternatively, you may book Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott rated 8.4/10. It is also a good 3-star hotel featuring a tennis court, children's menu and windsurfing. It costs 203£ per night. Find out other affordable places like National 9, Hilton-Scotts Valley and Hampton Inn .

What are the top cheap hotels in Santa Cruz not far from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk?

According to HotelMix.co.uk travel data, there are 6 deals to choose from. We recommend Capri Motel Beach Boardwalk (rating: 6.4/10), where prices start from 51£ per night. It's set a 10-minute walk from the attraction and features a golf course, bowling and mini golf on site. Other affordable accommodations not far from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk are Coastview Inn, Motel and Bay Front Inn.

What are the cheapest 4-star hotels in Santa Cruz?

If you want to stay at the cheapest 4-star hotel, HotelMix.co.uk offers 3 deals to choose from. Another recommended property is Casablanca Inn On The Beach rated 8.0/10 at the price of 381£ per night. It offers a golf course, concierge service and hiking on site. Other top 4-star options include Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection, Dream Inn and Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages.

Which cheap hotels in Santa Cruz have free parking?

Find out our 18 top properties with free parking on HotelMix.co.uk. We recommend Comfort Inn Boardwalk rated 7.2/10 with an outdoor swimming pool, video games and a photocopy machine on site. It's located a 20-minute walk from Twin Lakes State Beach and costs 190£ per night.

Which budget hotels in Santa Cruz feature free breakfasts?

We recommend Best Western Inn rated 7.2/10, which is set 1.7 km from Pacific Garden Mall. Travellers can enjoy Mexican meals at Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurant nearby.

What are the most popular budget hotels in Santa Cruz among families?

According to HotelMix.co.uk travel data, there are 20 cheap hotels to choose from. Consider booking Best Western Inn (rating: 7.2/10) for 130£ per night. It's set 300 metres from First United Pentecostal Church of Santa Cruz and offers cots, a business centre and a Jacuzzi on site. Another good option is Hilton-Scotts Valley (rating: 8.0/10) for 211£ per night. This 3-star venue offers an outdoor swimming pool, cots and porter service.

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