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National 9 Motel - Santa Cruz - Pool
National 9 Motel
Santa Cruz, CA, United States
8.3Very Good(1201)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
S$ 105+
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Santa Cruz Hostel - Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Hostel
Santa Cruz, CA, United States
8.8Very Good(292)
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 109+
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Hitching Post Studios Inn - Santa Cruz - Bedroom
Hitching Post Studios Inn
Santa Cruz, CA, United States
8.5Very Good(777)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 126+
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Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Santa Cruz - Bedroom
Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA, United States
8.5Very Good(1444)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 155+
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Mission Inn - Santa Cruz - Bedroom
Mission Inn
Santa Cruz, CA, United States
8.3Very Good(1449)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 173+
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Carousel Beach Inn - Santa Cruz - Bedroom
Carousel Beach Inn
Santa Cruz, CA, United States
8.4Very Good(2144)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 190+
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Pacific Blue Inn - Santa Cruz - Patio
Pacific Blue Inn
Santa Cruz, CA, United States
8.7Very Good(732)
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
S$ 200+
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Marea Sol Hotel - Santa Cruz - Patio
Marea Sol Hotel
Santa Cruz, CA, United States
8.4Very Good(414)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
S$ 203+
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Sunny Cove Motel - Santa Cruz
Sunny Cove Motel
Santa Cruz, CA, United States
9.1Wonderful(248)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet-friendly
S$ 230+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Santa Cruz - Building
La Quinta Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA, United States
8.7Very Good(688)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
S$ 239+
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Seaway Inn - Santa Cruz - Beach
Seaway Inn
Santa Cruz, CA, United States
8.3Very Good(965)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
S$ 262+
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The Midtown Cottage- w/ Private Entrance and Views - Santa Cruz - Bedroom
The Midtown Cottage- w/ Private Entrance and Views
Santa Cruz, CA, United States
9.4Wonderful(116)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 271+
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Beach Hill Bungalow - Santa Cruz - Living room
Beach Hill Bungalow
Santa Cruz, CA, United States
8.6Very Good(25)
S$ 355+
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Sea & Sand Inn - Santa Cruz - Bedroom
Sea & Sand Inn
Santa Cruz, CA, United States
8.9Very Good(426)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 469+
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Gorgeous Santa Cruz Villa - Modern Beachside Paradise With New Hot Tub & Fast Wi-Fi - Santa Cruz - Living room
Gorgeous Santa Cruz Villa - Modern Beachside Paradise With New Hot Tub & Fast Wi-Fi
Santa Cruz, CA, United States
10Wonderful(13)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 1,448+
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Booking Insights

KAYAK’s insights for budget hotels in Santa Cruz

Discover seasonal trends, ideal booking windows, and other data-driven tips to plan your stay in Santa Cruz with confidence.

Which month has the cheapest rates for budget hotels?

Budget hotels in Santa Cruz are cheapest in December, with an average rate of S$ 125. On the other hand, they are at their most expensive in July, where the average price is S$ 376.

How much is a budget hotel in Santa Cruz for this weekend?

The cheapest budget hotel room in Santa Cruz for the upcoming weekend found on KAYAK in the last 3 days was for S$ 157 per night. For the same dates, 3-star budget hotel rooms have been found for as low as S$ 157 per night and 4-star budget hotel rooms from S$ 655 per night.

How early should you book a budget hotel in Santa Cruz?

Book at least 49 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your Santa Cruz budget hotel.
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December
July
S$ 278
S$ 336
S$ 88
Cheapest month to stay with an average 44% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 69% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest budget hotel room rate in the last 7 days

KAYAK's top tips for finding Santa Cruz budget hotel deals

  • Prices for budget hotels in Santa Cruz are cheaper in the low season, which is in December and January.
  • Budget room prices can vary depending on different factors. However, generally, rooms cost less on a Tuesday. The most expensive night for a stay is Saturday.
  • The cheapest budget hotel room in Santa Cruz found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was S$ 109. The most expensive cost S$ 488.

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