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Budget Inn Santa Cruz

110 San Lorenzo Boulevard, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States
+1 831 426 2828
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$69
Cheapest

rate per night

7.7
Good

based on 905 reviews

Budget Inn Santa Cruz
dom 5/5
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lun 5/6

About Budget Inn Santa Cruz

  • Motel Room
    You’ll have direct access to the parking lot
  • Freebies
    This stay includes Wi-Fi and Parking for free

The Santa Cruz Hotels Budget Inn Santa Cruz is a low budget hotel conveniently located to many of the favorite sites of Santa Cruz. There are 19 hotel rooms in this two-story building. It is only four blocks from the Boardwalk and the beach and is a 10-minute drive from the famous redwoods.

All rooms at the Santa Cruz Hotels Budget Inn Santa Cruz come with free Wi-Fi, mini-fridges, cable TV, and microwaves. Select rooms have full kitchens for those who want to save money by not eating out all the time. Pets are not allowed at this facility. Guests booking online should know that the hotel reserves the right to pre-charge the room at time of booking.

Check-in begins at 3 pm. Guests planning to arrive after 6 pm should notify the front desk. Guests who do not arrange an after 6 pm check-in will find their reservations canceled if not checked-in by 6 pm. Guests needing to change their arrangements can do so for free up to one day before arrival.

This is a non-smoking facility. There are vending machines on-site for purchase of snacks and drinks. There are no eating facilities on the hotel site.

For dining options, there are several restaurants within a mile of the property. Most offer American style cuisine; however there are a few that offer tastes from France and the Mediterranean.

Guests looking for fun can head to the Boardwalk or the Wharf which are both a 7-minute walk from the hotel. There is also the West Cliff Drive and the Nickelodeon Theater.

Latest deals for Budget Inn Santa Cruz

dom 5/5
lun 5/6
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Deluxe room
2 queen beds
2 queen beds
2 queen beds

*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.

Prices are based on 1 night, not including taxes and fees

Amenities at Budget Inn Santa Cruz

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Internet
  • 24hr front desk
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • No smoking
  • Wake-up service

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Body soap
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Air-conditioned
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Kitchenette

Bathroom

  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom

General

  • Family rooms
  • Telephone
  • Hardwood or parquet floors

Parking and transportation

  • Free parking
  • Private parking

Media and entertainment

  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Flat-screen TV

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Garden

Services and conveniences

  • Wake-up service
  • 24hr front desk

Accessibility and suitability

  • No smoking

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying

Reviews of Budget Inn Santa Cruz

All reviews are collected from real users with a verified booking made with KAYAK or one of our trusted external partners.

7.7
GoodBased on 905 verified guest reviews
7.8Solo
7.6Friends
7.6Families
7.7Couples

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7.4 Good
Pros:Nice location, walking distance to boardwalk, nice size kitchenette with Microwave, sink & fridge, clean looked like it had just been painted found some paint tape near the border, beds were okay not horrible, no bugs or anything yucky, staff is average, checked in & used key drop. Paid 112$, which was alot less for a clam festival weekend, other motels were 200+ online
Cons:The heater was very dry for air quality came home sick, and no pool or amenities. Also weird people around the area, one person walking a cat. Parking lot is very visible, no gate so cars could easily be broken into. Floor was loud I felt bad I had 2 kids so every step was loud.
A
4.8 Mediocre
Pros:Seemed fairly clean. Good location.
Cons:Bed was old and uncomfortable. The hotel is old. The room was slightly updated but has an old feel about it.
E
8.2 Very good
Pros:Cheap! Within walking distance of the Boardwalk and downtown Santa Cruz Rooms (specifically the kitchenette and bathroom) are kind of oddly large. Bigger than the kitchen and bathroom of my own apartment! Nice new flatscreen TVs. Strange, but cute, little deck on the 2nd floor with lawn chairs and astro turf to hang out on. The guy who checked us in and out let us keep our car parked there both before check in time and after we checked out while we went and explored.
Cons:Room only had one, tiny trash can (in the bathroom) which, considering the large kitchenette area, seemed kind of weird. We called the front desk once to get the wifi password, but the woman kept telling us there wasn't one even though the wifi network was definitely asking for one, but that's ok, we should probably disconnect more while on vacation anyway.
A
5.0 Fair
Pros:Large room. Adequate parking. Close to downtown.
Cons:Unfriendly staff. Old room. Too much furniture in room. Basic soap/ shampoo very cheap.
A
3.0 Poor
Pros:Location was good, less then 10 minute walk to Boardwalk.
Cons:The walls were thin, both nights we heard banging from upstairs constantly. Extremely loud. The bathroom looks recently remodeled, but very poorly. There was not lip to shower, which allowed bathroom to flood easily. The staff seemed to barely speak English which made complaining futile. There was a lack of wall plugs, and only one small garbage can next to toilet. No garbage cans in room. Pillows were small and cheap. I would not stay there again. This atmosphere may just be the nature of Santa Cruz, as everywhere we went in Santa Cruz was run down and older with things broken everywhere.

Location

110 San Lorenzo Boulevard, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

What's nearby

  • Cocoanut Grove0.4 mi
  • Main Beach0.5 mi
  • Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History0.5 mi
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk0.7 mi
  • Town Clock0.8 mi
  • Santa Cruz Wharf0.8 mi
  • Mission Santa Cruz0.9 mi
  • Santa Cruz Harbor1.1 mi
  • Santa Cruz Surfing Museum1.3 mi
  • State Lighthouse Museum1.3 mi
  • University of Santa Cruz Arboretum2 mi
  • DeLaveaga Golf Course2.2 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Budget Inn Santa Cruz

Low season

January

High season

September

Average price (weeknight)

$77

Average price (weekend night)

$112
Cheapest month to stay with an average 39% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 51% rise in price.
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When to book a room at Budget Inn Santa Cruz

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Top tips for your stay at Budget Inn Santa Cruz

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Budget Inn Santa Cruz, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in January and February.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Budget Inn Santa Cruz, plan to stay on a Sunday or Tuesday. The most expensive day is usually Thursday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Budget Inn Santa Cruz was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $70, while the most expensive was $106.
  • How long should you stay at Budget Inn Santa Cruz? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 1 day.

FAQs when booking at Budget Inn Santa Cruz

  • Where is Budget Inn Santa Cruz located?

    Budget Inn Santa Cruz is located at 110 San Lorenzo Boulevard, 0.8 miles from the center of Santa Cruz. Cocoanut Grove is the closest landmark to Budget Inn Santa Cruz.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Budget Inn Santa Cruz?

    Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM at Budget Inn Santa Cruz.

  • Does Budget Inn Santa Cruz offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Budget Inn Santa Cruz offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does Budget Inn Santa Cruz offer free parking?

    Yes, Budget Inn Santa Cruz offers free parking.

  • How far is Budget Inn Santa Cruz from the airport?

    Budget Inn Santa Cruz is 27.3 miles from San Jose. Budget Inn Santa Cruz is 28.4 miles from Monterey Regional.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Budget Inn Santa Cruz hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Budget Inn Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Budget Inn Santa Cruz and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Budget Inn Santa Cruz.

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Good to know

Value for money

8.0

Distance to city center

0.8 mi

Nearest Airport

San Jose

Distance to airport

27.6 mi