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You can select from 27 inexpensive motels in Santa Cruz among the more than 275 hotels and other lodging choices. When you pick one of these cheaper accommodations, you might not have many of the amenities found in a traditional hotel but you'll save more money to use for your vacation.
By saving on your room price, you can make the most of what Santa Cruz has to offer. Not-to-be-missed sights include Mystery Spot, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and Main Beach.
Fun fact: The word "motel" was invented in 1925 by the owner of the Milestone Mo-Tel in San Luis Obispo, California. Often just a story or two, motel properties usually have outdoor access to guestrooms from the parking lot.
Listed below are some of our customers’ favorite Santa Cruz motels available to book:
Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley
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| Name | Type | Distance |
| Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) | Airport | 19.3 mi (31 km) |
| San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) | Airport | 22.7 mi (36.5 km) |
| San Jose, CA (RHV-Reid Hillview) | Airport | 24 mi (38.6 km) |