Last Minute Hotels in Santa Cruz

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz - Santa Cruz - Building
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
8.7Very good(592)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
$175+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Cruz - Santa Cruz - Pool
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
7.8Good(853)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
$114+
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Seaway Inn - Santa Cruz - Beach
Seaway Inn
Santa Cruz, CA
8.4Very good(954)
Parking
Pet friendly
$153+
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Pacific Blue Inn - Santa Cruz - Patio
Pacific Blue Inn
Santa Cruz, CA
8.8Very good(703)
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
$114+
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Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area - Santa Cruz - Bedroom
Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area
Santa Cruz, CA
7.6Good(650)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
$105+
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Best Western Plus All Suites Inn - Santa Cruz - Building
Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
Santa Cruz, CA
7.4Good(1111)
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Spa
$139+
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Marea Sol Hotel - Santa Cruz - Patio
Marea Sol Hotel
Santa Cruz, CA
8.6Very good(329)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
$154+
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Sea & Sand Inn - Santa Cruz - Bedroom
Sea & Sand Inn
Santa Cruz, CA
8.9Very good(390)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
$238+
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Fireside Inn By The Beach Boardwalk & Bowling - Santa Cruz
Fireside Inn By The Beach Boardwalk & Bowling
Santa Cruz, CA
7.0Good(1037)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
$110+
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Salt Air Lodge - Santa Cruz
Salt Air Lodge
Santa Cruz, CA
7.1Good(546)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
$561+
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Low season

January

High season

July

Average price (weeknight)

$210

Average price (weekend night)

$320
Cheapest month to stay with an average 29% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 65% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

Top tips for finding last minute Santa Cruz hotel deals

  • If you’re booking a last minute hotel in Santa Cruz then it’s best to book -1 days before your stay for the best last minute deal.
  • The cheapest 3-star last minute hotel room in Santa Cruz booked on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $104, while the most expensive was $631.
  • If you’re looking for a bargain, the cheapest price found on KAYAK for a last minute hotel in Santa Cruz was $75.

FAQs when booking a last minute hotel in Santa Cruz

  • How much does a last minute hotel in Santa Cruz cost?

    The latest prices from KAYAK for a last minute Santa Cruz hotel are $75 for tonight, $75 for tomorrow and $99 for this weekend.

  • How much does a last minute hotel in Santa Cruz cost for tonight?

    The latest price for a last minute hotel in Santa Cruz for tonight is $102 for a 3-star hotel and $109 for a 4-star hotel.

  • How much does a last minute hotel in Santa Cruz cost for tomorrow?

    The latest price for a last minute hotel in Santa Cruz for tomorrow is $107 for a 3-star hotel and $127 for a 4-star hotel.

  • How much does a last minute hotel in Santa Cruz cost for this weekend?

    The latest price for a last minute hotel in Santa Cruz for this weekend is $149 for a 3-star hotel and $117 for a 4-star hotel.

  • Is it cheaper to book last minute when booking a hotel in Santa Cruz?

    The average nightly price for last minute hotels in Santa Cruz is $183/day. This is compared to overall bookings, which have an average nightly price of $286/day.

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