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14 Aug - 16 Aug
In two weeks
21 Aug - 23 Aug
In one month
4 Sep - 6 Sep
In two months
2 Oct - 4 Oct

Our top choices for Aptos motels

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1. Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
2.0 star property
Rio del Mar
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great little vacation spot away from the big crowds and corporate atmosphere."
United States
Rich
The price is 3.780.000 ₫
4.351.200 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
Garden

2. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (438 reviews)
"Very clean and quiet Was with my kids and felt safe"
United States
Melanie
The price is 2.953.125 ₫
3.384.938 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Hitching Post Studios Inn
Front of property

3. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,501 reviews)
"A great stay close to the boardwalk and pier at a great value."
United States
Lawrence
The price is 2.338.875 ₫
3.028.863 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Free WiFi

4. Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (131 reviews)
"For the price is a good hotel I'll stay there again"
United States
Vicente
The price is 2.102.625 ₫
2.354.888 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Drift Inn
Indoor spa tub

5. Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,153 reviews)
"Not very clean but was an ok stay"
United States
Veronica
The price is 1.892.362 ₫
2.342.572 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Surf City Inn and Suites
Exterior

6. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,013 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff, plenty of parking"
United States
Gordon
The price is 1.913.625 ₫
2.220.698 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Queen Room | Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), free WiFi, individually furnished

7. Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Jay
The price is 2.102.625 ₫
2.694.878 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Beachview Inn
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

8. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Islander Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,008 reviews)
"Always a great stay here."
United States
Vanessa
The price is 2.099.738 ₫
2.585.332 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Islander Motel Santa Cruz
Seasonal outdoor pool

9. Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,007 reviews)
"Location is great"
United States
Brian
The price is 1.659.504 ₫
2.262.894 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
Front of property

10. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"Clean room and the staff was all friendly and helpful!"
United States
Emily
The price is 3.398.325 ₫
4.106.813 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Mission Inn
Reception

11. National 9 Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (248 reviews)
"Great property for the money. Location is quiet with easy access to both 17 and 1."
United States
Tracy
The price is 2.073.750 ₫
2.382.975 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
National 9 Santa Cruz
Beach/ocean view

12. Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,005 reviews)
"Love it and will be back"
United States
Michele
The price is 5.013.750 ₫
5.735.363 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Beach Street Inn and Suites
Signature Room | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

13. Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,009 reviews)
"We love this hotel and stay every year in July"
United States
Cheryll
The price is 2.433.823 ₫
2.812.570 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Torch Lite Inn
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

14. 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, (1,002 reviews)
"Nice and close to the boardwalk"
United States
Kasey
The price is 2.655.188 ₫
3.051.249 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach
Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

15. Aqua Breeze Inn

Aqua Breeze Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,011 reviews)
"Really nice place to stay"
United States
William
The price is 4.564.239 ₫
5.189.441 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Aqua Breeze Inn
Ecotours

16. Motel Santa Cruz

Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
5.2 out of 10, (1,009 reviews)
"It was a nice stay"
United States
Justin
The price is 2.572.500 ₫
3.120.338 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Motel Santa Cruz
Reception

17. Capri Motel

Capri Motel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
6.6 out of 10, (628 reviews)
"Affordable and close to the boardwalk. No amenities."
United States
Faraon
The price is 1.837.500 ₫
2.249.625 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Capri Motel
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

18. Valley Inn

Valley Inn
2.5 star property
Watsonville
5.8 out of 10, (342 reviews)
"Clean room with no fuss. Excellent value for the price. I would definitely recommend this place."
United States
christopher
The price is 2.244.375 ₫
2.591.138 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Valley Inn
Free WiFi, bed sheets

19. Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
2.0 star property
Watsonville
6.6 out of 10, (1,007 reviews)
"Staff was friendly, property sets right off the freeway easy on and off, restaurants nearby, and movie theater, cool ocean weather"
United States
KENNETH
The price is 3.111.826 ₫
3.751.683 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
Business Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

20. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,007 reviews)
"Love this place"
United States
Jody
The price is 3.927.000 ₫
4.484.865 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz
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Top Aptos Hotel Reviews

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was perfect"
Roberto 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Marea Sol Hotel

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Aptos Motels information

Number of reviews
12,632
Accommodation
59 Motels
Lowest Price
2.220.698 ₫
Highest Price
5.735.363 ₫

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Aptos?
As you'll save on your room, you can enjoy more of what Aptos has to offer. Top sights include Monterey Bay in Aptos, as well as Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in the area.
What's it like to stay in a motel?
When you stay at a motel, you're likely to find an outdoor pool and free parking. With a stay at a motel, you'll often have access to your room directly from the car park. In the US, motels boomed after World War II with the appeal of road trip holidays, peaking in the mid-1960s with more than 60,000 properties.
What things can I to do in Aptos?
While you're exploring this walkable, family-friendly area, take time to enjoy the top-notch restaurants. Those who've visited Aptos love the beaches. Must-see places in and around Aptos include Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Rio Del Mar Beach, Seacliff State Beach and New Brighton State Beach. You'll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute and Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park.
What's the seasonal weather like in Aptos?
Weather can make or break a road trip, so we've gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Aptos to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually September and August, with an average temperature of 17°C, while the coldest months are February and March, with an average of 11°C. Average annual precipitation for Aptos is 677 mm.
What are my options for getting around Aptos while staying in a motel?
We've gathered some information about getting around Aptos to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal), which is located 6.8 mi (11 km) away from the city centre. You can also search for flights into Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal), which is 26.6 mi (42.8 km) away. If you'd like to explore around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.

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