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Best Santa Cruz budget hotels

These are the best prices for 4-11 Aug.
Marea Sol Hotel - Santa Cruz
Marea Sol Hotel
Santa Cruz, CA, United States
8.5Very Good(514)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
S$ 380+
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Ocean Pacific Lodge - Santa Cruz - Bedroom
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Santa Cruz, CA, United States
8.3Very Good(1979)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet-friendly
S$ 306+
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Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz - Santa Cruz - Building
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA, United States
8.1Very Good(307)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
S$ 444+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Santa Cruz - Balcony
La Quinta Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA, United States
8.7Very Good(832)
Pool
S$ 431+
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La Bahia Hotel And Spa - Santa Cruz - Pool
La Bahia Hotel And Spa
Santa Cruz, CA, United States
9.2Wonderful(38)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet-friendly
Spa
S$ 804+
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Mission Inn - Santa Cruz - Bedroom
Mission Inn
Santa Cruz, CA, United States
8.3Very Good(1510)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Spa
S$ 284+
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Beachview Inn - Santa Cruz - Restaurant
Beachview Inn
Santa Cruz, CA, United States
7.8Good(1281)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 221+
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Torch Lite Inn - Santa Cruz - Room amenity
Torch Lite Inn
Santa Cruz, CA, United States
7.7Good(1690)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 257+
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National 9 Santa Cruz - Santa Cruz
National 9 Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA, United States
8.3Very Good(1218)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
S$ 159+
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Hitching Post Studios Inn - Santa Cruz
Hitching Post Studios Inn
Santa Cruz, CA, United States
8.5Very Good(814)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 206+
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Rio Vista Suites - Santa Cruz - Bedroom
Rio Vista Suites
Santa Cruz, CA, United States
8.3Very Good(1474)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 358+
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Fireside Inn Santa Cruz - Santa Cruz - Building
Fireside Inn Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA, United States
7.0Good(1114)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 224+
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Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Santa Cruz - Outdoor view
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA, United States
7.6Good(1325)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 184+
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Pacific Blue Inn - Santa Cruz - Patio
Pacific Blue Inn
Santa Cruz, CA, United States
8.6Very Good(747)
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
S$ 322+
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Booking Insights

KAYAK’s insights for budget hotels in Santa Cruz

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What is the cheapest day of the week to book a budget hotel in Santa Cruz?

The lowest prices can usually be found on Wednesday, where the average nightly price is S$ 143. The most expensive night is generally Sunday, where the average price is S$ 284.

How much is a budget hotel in Santa Cruz for tonight?

The best deal for a 3-star budget hotel room in Santa Cruz found by KAYAK users in the last 3 days was S$ 200, while a 4-star budget hotel the lowest price was S$ 575. The cheapest room found overall was for S$ 195.

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$ 206 per night. For the same dates, 3-star budget hotel rooms have been found for as low as S$ 206 per night and 4-star budget hotel rooms from S$ 810 per night.

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

Book at least 61 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your Santa Cruz budget hotel.

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Low season

High season

Average price (weeknight)

Average price (weekend night)

Lowest hotel price

March
June
S$ 196
S$ 236
S$ 94
Cheapest month to stay with an average 59% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 118% 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 March and January.
  • Budget room prices can vary depending on different factors. However, generally, rooms cost less on a Wednesday. The most expensive night for a stay is Sunday.
  • The cheapest budget hotel room in Santa Cruz found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was S$ 235. The most expensive cost S$ 796.

FAQs about Santa Cruz budget hotels

  • How many budget hotels are there in Santa Cruz?

    Currently, there are around 34 budget hotels on KAYAK available for you to book.

  • What are the most popular budget hotels in Santa Cruz?

    The most popular budget hotels among KAYAK users in the last 3 months are Torch Lite Inn, Beachview Inn, and Ocean Pacific Lodge.

Where to stay in a budget hotel in Santa Cruz?

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