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Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,456 reviews)
"Had a great stay."
United States
Nicole
The price is AED 460
AED 572 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Indoor spa tub

Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,111 reviews)
"Hotel was nice for a family staying over night had a room for kids and us parents with the suite. The kids loved the pool."
United States
Mario
The price is AED 430
AED 514 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Surf City Inn and Suites
Seasonal outdoor pool

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,009 reviews)
"Nice size room easy parking great location"
United States
Brady
The price is AED 314
AED 408 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
Queen Room | Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Perfect location close to a lot of places and staff was very friendly. "
United States
Miguel
The price is AED 393
AED 489 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Beachview Inn
Front of property

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Great place to stay and beds divine!"
United States
Catherine
The price is AED 476
AED 575 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Mission Inn
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Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (984 reviews)
"Great location for families who want to enjoy downtown santa cruz and the boardwalk"
United States
Michael
The price is AED 320
AED 369 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA

Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
6.0 out of 10, (650 reviews)
"funny guy phani"
United States
daisy
Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
2.0 star property
Watsonville
6.6 out of 10, (1,004 reviews)
"Staff was nice and helpful, only thing is I feel it needs a bit more cleanness in the bathroom ."
United States
Enny Doris
The price is AED 361
AED 452 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
Signature Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"This place always comes through with the perfect accommodations. Minutes walk from the boardwalk."
United States
Yesenia
The price is AED 426
AED 490 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Torch Lite Inn
Exterior

Fireside Inn Santa Cruz

Fireside Inn Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Staff was friendly and room location was great, everything near by."
United States
Javier
The price is AED 476
AED 544 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Fireside Inn Santa Cruz
Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Free WiFi

Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (103 reviews)
"There were restaurants nearby, easy to get to Santa Cruz Beach boardwalk"
United States
Emere
The price is AED 325
AED 364 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jul - 9 Jul
Drift Inn
Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Aqua Breeze Inn

Aqua Breeze Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,010 reviews)
"Had a great stay, loved the fact that there was 3 beds since I have older kids who do not like to share a bed. Location was great, will definitely book again."
United States
maria
The price is AED 466
AED 532 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Aqua Breeze Inn
Garden

Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (409 reviews)
"Best in town"
United States
Mike
The price is AED 411
AED 471 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Hitching Post Studios Inn
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Islander Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,004 reviews)
"Had a wonderful stay thank you"
United States
Maria
The price is AED 349
AED 424 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Islander Motel Santa Cruz
Beach/ocean view

Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,009 reviews)
"Awesome place"
United States
Brian
The price is AED 1,282
AED 1,454 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Beach Street Inn and Suites
Reception

National 9 Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (237 reviews)
"Room and property grounds were clean. Great stay. Will stay again next time"
United States
Sonny
The price is AED 327
AED 375 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
National 9 Santa Cruz
Ecotours

Motel Santa Cruz

Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
5.0 out of 10, (1,000 reviews)
"The hotel was a minimal hotel good for an overnight stay. The management, staff and parking was all great! I'd recommend it for the budget and limited amenities. "
United States
Geneva
The price is AED 327
AED 400 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Motel Santa Cruz
Reception

Capri Motel

Capri Motel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
6.6 out of 10, (607 reviews)
"Staff was so nice and this was a perfect hotel close to the Boardwalk. We'll be back!"
United States
Eli
The price is AED 312
AED 376 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Capri Motel
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach

Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Always stay here Has a pool Walk to the Boardwalk Upstairs patio Not far from shop food gas And always clean!"
United States
Maria
The price is AED 485
AED 554 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Valley Inn

Valley Inn
2.5 star property
Watsonville
5.8 out of 10, (337 reviews)
"Clean room with no fuss. Excellent value for the price. I would definitely recommend this place."
United States
christopher
The price is AED 314
AED 363 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Valley Inn
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The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

10/10 Excellent
"Amazing place rooms need updating"
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The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains