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Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites

2 out of 5
619 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
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Book a stay at this spa motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
great location. plenty of room

Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025

Surf City Inn and Suites
The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

2 out of 5
330 Ocean St., Santa Cruz, CA
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (752 reviews)
It has a awesome poolside view thanks 👍.

Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

2 out of 5
505 Riverside Avenue Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundable
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (836 reviews)
Good for short stay, stay with my wife and young daughter. Guests next door were speaking using profanity all night and we could hear everything. Also be aware that hotel requires 200$ deposit that gets returned after check out and room gets inspection. Location is good, close to everything. Kitchenette ...

Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn

2.5 out of 5
500 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
Clean

Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025

Torch Lite Inn
Drift Inn

Drift Inn

2.5 out of 5
110 San Lorenzo Blvd, Santa Cruz, CA
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Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Mystery Spot are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (54 reviews)
Nice big clean room

Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025

Drift Inn
Motel Santa Cruz

Motel Santa Cruz

2 out of 5
370 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA
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Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Mystery ...
4.8/10 (1,001 reviews)
The room smell cigarett,

Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025

Motel Santa Cruz
Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares

2.5 out of 5
600 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Fully refundable
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Mystery Spot are ...
6.4/10 (1,000 reviews)
Good enough for a beach trip last minute

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2025

Hotel Solares
Ocean Gate Inn

Ocean Gate Inn

2 out of 5
111 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA
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Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
6.8/10 (999 reviews)
I’ve stayed at Ocean Gate Inn several times when visiting my son at UCSC, and the staff has always been kind and professional. One thing I really appreciate is how they go above and beyond — I’ve arrived as late as 1 a.m., and they’ve called to make sure I was still coming, which shows great customer ...

Reviewed on Oct 10, 2025

Ocean Gate Inn
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
611 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,109 reviews)
Great start! Highly recommend

Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

3 out of 5
550 2nd St, Santa Cruz, CA
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Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,211 reviews)
Customer service was great.

Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

2.5 out of 5
1410 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA
Fully refundable
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,161 reviews)
Ongoing business trips

Reviewed on Nov 7, 2025

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.5 out of 5
7500 Old Dominion Court Aptos CA
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Aptos. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Everything was very nice. We’ll be back

Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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Hotels in Lower Ocean

Santa Cruz is a city that has a lot going on, but you have your sights set on Lower Ocean. This part of town is perfect for what you want to be doing, and that is everything that is not on everyone’s radar. For all that Lower Ocean has going on, you’ll still need a place to crash, eventually. But you don’t want any old shack, you need something that fits the trip. We have a slew of Lower Ocean hotels that will do the trick.

A beautiful day in the neighborhood

As much as you like getting out there, it’s also good to know a part of Santa Cruz so well you’ll be telling the tourists where to go. Make friends with the concierge or be bold and chat up a local. It’s your trip, so choose your own adventure. And when you get in at night, you’ll have a comfy room and plenty of amenities to help you settle in. Call a friend and spin tales from the Lower Ocean underground. What’s a journey without a good story to go with it?

Beyond the block

We’re not talking about the Lower Ocean city block. We’re talking about looking beyond that block of hotels you always focus on. We give you tons of ways to sort our stash of Lower Ocean cheap hotels. And if you feel like living a little, but not killing your vacation vibes, choose the Hotwire Hot Rate deal. Filter by:

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  • Amenities: Rooftop lounge, designer furniture, 24-7 room service, and everything else you look for to live it up large.

Find the Lower Ocean hotel you want, book it, and never look back. Because your great escape is ahead of you.