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Our top choices for Pajaro Dunes motels

A hotel reception area with a digital display board, a reception desk, and a door to the room.

1. Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
2.0 star property
Watsonville
6.6 out of 10, (1,000 reviews)
"Room was clean & bed comfortable. Staff was very nice!"
United States
Elva
$69 nightly
The price is $77
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted air conditioning unit.

2. 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
$77 nightly
The price is $89
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
Valley Inn
A courtyard with a central fountain, surrounded by a variety of plants and a well-maintained lawn.

3. Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
2.0 star property
Marina
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (2,285 reviews)
"Parking was great"
United States
Princewill
$60 nightly
The price is $70
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
A hotel room with two beds, a bathroom with a mirror and sink, a television, and a window with curtains.

4. ROYAL INN

ROYAL INN
2.0 star property
Watsonville
7.2 out of 10, Good, (165 reviews)
"Parking was good! The room lacked modern conveniences."
United States
Eligio
$77 nightly
The price is $86
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Total with taxes and fees
ROYAL INN
A large ceramic pot with a rustic finish, placed on a circular stone base surrounded by small pebbles.

5. 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
$133 nightly
The price is $153
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Total with taxes and fees
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
A hotel room with two beds, a television, a lamp, and a view of trees through large windows.

6. Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay

Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay
2.0 star property
Casanova Oak Knoll
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,217 reviews)
"Great location."
United States
Julio
$71 nightly
The price is $82
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay
A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.

7. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (501 reviews)
"Easy parking"
United States
Christian
$68 nightly
The price is $79
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Hitching Post Studios Inn
A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.

8. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 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
A hotel room with two beds, a striped carpet, and a wooden headboard.

9. Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,005 reviews)
"Simple, but clean and well maintained old-fashioned hotel in a great location right near the beach, pier & board walk. Staff was friendly & helpful; let us leave our car in the carpark for a couple of hours after we'd checked out."
United States
Philip
$77 nightly
The price is $88
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Beachview Inn
A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by windows and indoor seating area.

10. El Castell Hotel

El Castell Hotel
2.0 star property
Casanova Oak Knoll
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,087 reviews)
"Clean rooms, staff are very nice."
United States
Tomas
$66 nightly
The price is $76
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Total with taxes and fees
El Castell Hotel
A motel with a sign indicating a vacancy.

11. Old Marina Inn

Old Marina Inn
2.0 star property
Marina
7.8 out of 10, Good, (110 reviews)
"Nice and quiet. Clean I would definitely stay there again."
United States
Jerrod
$77 nightly
The price is $90
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Total with taxes and fees
Old Marina Inn
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture under a large tree, surrounded by a checkered lawn and a building in the background.

12. Monterey Bay Lodge

Monterey Bay Lodge
2.5 star property
Downtown Monterey
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Really liked this hotel and would stay again, only booked for one night on a quick trip and thought it might be quite dated from the photos but it felt much nicer and more luxury. The heated pool and hot tub are great too"
United States
Lucy
$78 nightly
The price is $90
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Monterey Bay Lodge
A hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by greenery and a concrete deck.

13. 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
$95 nightly
The price is $110
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Total with taxes and fees
Ocean Pacific Lodge
A lobby with a brick wall, a reception desk, a black rug, and a framed picture on the wall.

14. National 9 Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (290 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
A residential area with a narrow pathway flanked by blue flowering plants and neatly trimmed hedges, leading to houses with red roofs.

15. Bide-A-Wee Inn

Bide-A-Wee Inn
2.5 star property
Grove Acres
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent location you can hear the sound of the ocean are you relaxing clean and the staff was kind and attentive."
United States
Yessica
$109 nightly
The price is $124
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Bide-A-Wee Inn
A room with two white wicker chairs, a blue vase with a plant, a woven basket, and a patterned rug.

16. Sand Castle Inn

Sand Castle Inn
2.0 star property
Seaside
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,270 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Timothy
$65 nightly
The price is $74
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Total with taxes and fees
Sand Castle Inn
A garden with various plants and a metal fence.

17. Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas

Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas
2.0 star property
Sunset
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Great location with very quiet area the staff at place very friendly"
United States
DAVID
$72 nightly
The price is $82
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and fees
Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas
A rocky beach with waves crashing onto the shore. There are houses and trees in the background.

18. Deer Haven Inn

Deer Haven Inn
2.5 star property
Grove Acres
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Comfortable bed and great location!"
United States
Helen
$95 nightly
The price is $108
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Deer Haven Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a lamp, and a mirror.

19. Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA

Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
6.2 out of 10, (728 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
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a mirror.

20. Pacific Inn

Pacific Inn
2.5 star property
Casanova Oak Knoll
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,924 reviews)
"Great little motel - clean & reasonable!"
United States
Marla
$69 nightly
The price is $79
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Total with taxes and fees
Pacific Inn
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Top Pajaro Dunes Hotel Reviews

The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"The staff was extremely professional and amazing customer service!"
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The Monterey Hotel

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Accommodation
82 Motels
Lowest Price
$70
Highest Price
$153

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