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Low season

January

High season

August

Average price (weeknight)

RM 667

Average price (weekend night)

RM 927
Cheapest month to stay with an average 18% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 72% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

Best Santa Cruz hotels

Most recommended Santa Cruz hotels

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West Cliff Inn, A Four Sisters Inn - Santa Cruz - Balcony
West Cliff Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
9.1 Wonderful
RM 1,658+
RM 1,658+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Sea & Sand Inn - Santa Cruz - Bedroom
Sea & Sand Inn
8.8 Very Good
RM 1,393+
RM 1,393+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
8.4 Very Good
RM 1,160+
RM 1,160+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pacific Blue Inn
8.4 Very Good
RM 1,345+
RM 1,345+
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Inn At Pasatiempo
8.4 Very Good
RM 908+
RM 908+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
8.1 Very Good
RM 1,018+
RM 1,018+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet-friendly
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
7.9 Good
RM 908+
RM 908+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Seaway Inn
7.8 Good
RM 1,305+
RM 1,305+
Parking
Pet-friendly
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
7.6 Good
RM 701+
RM 701+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Surf City Inn & Suites
7.6 Good
RM 630+
RM 630+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet-friendly
Continental Inn
7.4 Good
RM 675+
RM 675+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet-friendly

Santa Cruz hotels near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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When to book a hotel in Santa Cruz

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Top tips for finding Santa Cruz hotel deals

  • If you’re looking for a cheap hotel in Santa Cruz, you should consider visiting during the low season. You'll find cheaper accommodations in Santa Cruz in January and November.
  • Hotel room prices vary depending on many factors but you’ll most likely find the best hotel deals in Santa Cruz if you stay on a Sunday. The opposite is true for, Thursday, which is usually the most expensive day.
  • Book at least 90 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your Santa Cruz accommodation.
  • How long should you stay? KAYAK users usually book their accommodation in Santa Cruz for 2 days.
  • Planning on visiting Santa Cruz with your family? Select a hotel adjacent to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, such as the affordable Aqua Breeze Inn. The Boardwalk is a beachfront amusement park that has a variety of carnival rides and games, making it a very popular attraction for kids.
  • If you’re hoping to spend most of your vacation by the ocean, choose one of the many hotels located within a five-minute walk of Main Beach, such as the Fireside Inn. Main Beach offers volleyball, swimming, and paddle boarding, and there are also lifeguards and public restrooms on site.
  • For art enthusiasts, choose a hotel near Santa Cruz’s Museum of Art and History, such as the Pacific Blue Inn, which is only a 10-minute walk from the museum. This museum contains exhibits highlighting contemporary California artists and history of the local area.
  • Downtown Santa Cruz contains a high concentration of the city’s shops, restaurants, and entertainment, including the Del Mar Theater and the Kuumbwa Jazz Theater. To be within walking distance of these attractions, select a hotel in the heart of this neighborhood, like the Cliff Crest Bed & Breakfast Inn, located just five blocks from Downtown.
  • If you would like to learn about the communities that are indigenous to the area, book a hotel near the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, such as the Ocean Gate Inn, located half a mile from the museum. The museum offers exhibits on the local people, animals, and geography, making it a great way to familiarize yourself with the history of the area.

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