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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, (1,002 reviews)
"I was upgraded to a two room with a kitchenette. It was on the first floor for convenience and easy to access. It is a secured location and an easy walk to the beach."
United States
Christy
$139 nightly
The price is $160
Dec 13 - Dec 14
Total with taxes and fees
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

2. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (499 reviews)
"Easy parking"
United States
Christian
$69 nightly
The price is $80
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Hitching Post Studios Inn

3. Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
2.0 star property
Watsonville
6.6 out of 10, (1,008 reviews)
"Room was clean & bed comfortable. Staff was very nice!"
United States
Elva
$78 nightly
The price is $88
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

4. National 9 Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (288 reviews)
"Great budget hotel. Clean and friendly/honest and good parking situation too"
United States
Guenn
$70 nightly
The price is $81
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
National 9 Santa Cruz

5. Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"This is one of my favorite places to stay at Santa Cruz very clean and quiet in the front desk gal is very kind and friendly"
United States
WILLIAM
$77 nightly
The price is $88
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Total with taxes and fees
Beachview Inn

6. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,014 reviews)
"I will stay there again"
United States
Judy
$106 nightly
The price is $122
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Mission Inn

7. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,554 reviews)
"Lovely, spacious , well appointed, clean rooms, professional friendly staff, nice pool and hot tubs, and fantastic location; will definitely be back!"
United States
Tasia
$84 nightly
The price is $98
Dec 13 - Dec 14
Total with taxes and fees
Ocean Pacific Lodge

8. Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA

Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
6.2 out of 10, (727 reviews)
"Good location"
United States
Vicki
$79 nightly
The price is $91
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA

9. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Decent place to stay. Good location."
United States
ben
$63 nightly
The price is $74
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Total with taxes and fees
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

10. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Islander Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,032 reviews)
"Great place to staying!"
United States
LI
$66 nightly
The price is $77
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Total with taxes and fees
Islander Motel Santa Cruz

11. Motel Santa Cruz

Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
5.2 out of 10, (1,000 reviews)
"Friendly nice accommodating staff. Convenient parking. Location worked well."
United States
Roxanne
$65 nightly
The price is $76
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Motel Santa Cruz

12. Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,005 reviews)
"great stay"
United States
Holly
$67 nightly
The price is $79
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Total with taxes and fees
Torch Lite Inn

13. Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (172 reviews)
"Clean, good location, friendly staff !"
United States
dawn
$79 nightly
The price is $88
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Total with taxes and fees
Drift Inn

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, (1,000 reviews)
"Wonderful staff!! Great Location in relation to boardwalk!!"
United States
jennifer
$77 nightly
The price is $89
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach

15. Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,285 reviews)
"Always an incredible stay"
United States
Amra
Surf City Inn and Suites

16. Salt Air Lodge

Salt Air Lodge
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (164 reviews)
"Clean , and close to Santa Cruz boardwalk"
United States
Julio
$86 nightly
The price is $99
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Salt Air Lodge

17. Capri Motel

Capri Motel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
6.6 out of 10, (661 reviews)
"Amazing staff,very helpfull and accommodating! Room was really clean with freshly restored bathroom. Walking distance from boardwalk and convenient stores. Extremely quiet and peacefull We will definitely come back"
United States
Karim
$59 nightly
The price is $69
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Capri Motel

18. Valley Inn

Valley Inn
2.5 star property
Watsonville
6.0 out of 10, (364 reviews)
"Had a great stay here, thank you!"
United States
Daniel
$78 nightly
The price is $90
Dec 13 - Dec 14
Total with taxes and fees
Valley Inn

19. Fireside Inn Santa Cruz

Fireside Inn Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,004 reviews)
"This was a modest, but comfortable stay in Santa Cruz, extremely close to the boardwalk! Staff was very friendly. It seems like their bathrooms were recently remodeled, which was nice"
United States
Ximena
$71 nightly
The price is $81
Dec 13 - Dec 14
Total with taxes and fees
Fireside Inn Santa Cruz

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, (1,000 reviews)
"great ocean view"
United States
Nicholas
$118 nightly
The price is $136
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz
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Learn more about Aptos

Nestled along the Pacific, this coastal gem boasts pristine beaches perfect for surfing and beachcombing. Forest of Nisene Marks State Park invites hikers to explore redwood-lined trails, while nearby Santa Cruz offers family-friendly boardwalk attractions.

A pier extending into calm waters with a sunset sky.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best Aptos motels, based on reviews?

Rio Sands Hotel is an excellent choice for travelers searching for a comfortable and enjoyable stay in Aptos, boasting an excellent 8.6 rating. This motel features inviting amenities like private balconies and patios, superb for soaking up the sun or enjoying peaceful evenings outdoors. Families will appreciate the convenience of kitchenettes equipped with microwaves, stovetops, and refrigerators, making it easy to prepare meals or store snacks for the kids. Guests rave about the inviting pool area and the delicious breakfast options that set the tone for a delightful day ahead.

What is the nightly rate for a motel in Aptos?

You can find a great deal from $68 on Aptos motels with Expedia. Typically, prices are higher during popular times – like weekends and holidays – while staying midweek is often cheaper. To find the best nightly rates on Aptos motels, try to be flexible with travel dates, and sort search results by price from low to high.

Is it better to stay in a Aptos motel or hotel?

Motels and Hotels have different perks. When you stay at a motel, you’re likely to find free parking and an outdoor pool. Staying overnight at a motel, can be handy when requiring easy road access. You’ll often have access to your room from outside, and directly from the parking lot. Hotels generally have room access from inside the building. Motels are also often less expensive than hotels. The word “motel” was coined in 1925 by the owner of the Milestone Mo-Tel in San Luis Obispo, California.

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