Fri 9/4
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Sat 9/5
2 guests, 1 room
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Overview

A restaurant, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities are available at this motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a front-desk safe, multilingual staff assistance, and a vending machine are onsite. Motel Santa Cruz offers 62 accommodations with air conditioning. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
5.5
Fair
1154 reviews

Latest deals for Motel Santa Cruz

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$79
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Compare prices for Queen room, King room and 20 more Motel Santa Cruz deals.
Queen room, 1 queen bed
$79
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King room, bed type unknown
$81
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King room, 1 king bed
$97
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King room, bed type unknown
$100
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King room, 1 king bed
$101
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Double room, bed type unknown
$139
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King room, bed type unknown
$157
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King room, 1 king bed
$172
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King room, bed type unknown
$230
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*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.

Amenities at Motel Santa Cruz

  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Internet
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Mobile hotspot device
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Body soap
  • Air-conditioned
  • Trash cans
  • Conditioner

Accessibility and suitability

  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Increased accessibility
  • Accessible parking
  • Adapted bath
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs
  • Designated smoking area

Services and conveniences

  • Wake-up service
  • Currency exchange on-site
  • Mini-market on site
  • Room service
  • Key card access
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • 24hr front desk

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom

Dining

  • Microwave
  • Restaurant
  • Refrigerator
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Vending machine (snacks)

General

  • Family rooms
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Sofa
  • Landmark view
  • Telephone
  • City view

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • First-aid kit
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Washing machine

Things to do

  • Whale watching
  • Beach access
  • Beauty salon

Parking and transportation

  • Free parking
  • Private parking

Outdoor

  • Garden

Bedroom

  • Fold-up bed

Reviews of Motel Santa Cruz

5.5
Fair
1154 verified ratings
Wonderful
128
Very good
49
Good
92
Okay
81
Fair
144
Mediocre
144
Poor
517

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2.0
Poor
Anonymous, Sep 2016
Pros (+) Nothing good to say about this place.
Cons (-) Water pressure was bad, water temp. fluctuates, rooms are dirty, smell like cigarettes, out dated, place is falling apart, and service isn't that great either.

Location

370 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

What's nearby

  • Museum of Art and History0.4 mi
  • Kuumbwa Jazz Center0.5 mi
  • Santa Cruz Looff Carousel and Roller Coaster0.6 mi
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk0.6 mi
  • Undertow Roller Coaster0.6 mi
  • Cocoanut Grove0.6 mi
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach0.7 mi
  • Hinds House0.7 mi
  • Mission Santa Cruz0.7 mi
  • Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History0.7 mi
  • Santa Cruz Wharf1.1 mi
  • Santa Cruz Harbor1.2 mi

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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 Motel Santa Cruz

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Average price (weekend night)

April
July
$178
$266
Cheapest month to stay with an average 68% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 18% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

Motel Santa Cruz

Which month has the cheapest rates at Motel Santa Cruz?

The cheapest month to stay at Motel Santa Cruz is December, with an average nightly rate of $82. The most expensive month is August at $229 per night.

What is the cheapest day to book Motel Santa Cruz?

The cheapest day to book Motel Santa Cruz is Tuesday, with an average nightly rate of $118. The most expensive day is Saturday at $303 per night.

How far in advance should you book Motel Santa Cruz?

To get the best price at Motel Santa Cruz, book around 5 weeks in advance. This could save you approximately 57% compared to booking last minute.

KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Motel Santa Cruz

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Motel Santa Cruz, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in April and December.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Motel Santa Cruz, plan to stay on a Tuesday or Wednesday. The most expensive day is usually Saturday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Motel Santa Cruz was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $114, while the most expensive was $381.
  • How long should you stay at Motel Santa Cruz? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 1 day.

FAQs when booking at Motel Santa Cruz

  • Where is Motel Santa Cruz located?

    Motel Santa Cruz is located at 370 Ocean Street, 0.7 miles from the center of Santa Cruz. Museum of Art and History is the closest landmark to Motel Santa Cruz.

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

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

  • Does Motel Santa Cruz offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Motel Santa Cruz offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does Motel Santa Cruz offer free parking?

    Yes, Motel Santa Cruz offers free parking.

  • How far is Motel Santa Cruz from the airport?

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

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

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Motel 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 Motel 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 Motel Santa Cruz.

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6.2
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