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Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1266)
"Wonderful place to stay."
United States
Sara
$81 nightly
The price is $95
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Indoor spa tub
Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1005)
"Everything Staff is great and clean and quiet !"
United States
Richard
$57 nightly
The price is $66
Dec 31 - Jan 1, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Surf City Inn and Suites
Queen Room | Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1003)
"Great location and nice staff "
United States
Ibby
$74 nightly
The price is $85
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Total with taxes and fees
Beachview Inn
Standard Single Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi
Budget inn

Budget inn

Budget inn
2.5 star property
Morgan Hill
7.4 out of 10, Good, (6)
"Good"
United States
Stan
$80 nightly
The price is $90
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Total with taxes and fees
Budget inn
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Mission Inn

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1008)
"Clean, great bed, we will be back "
United States
Edwin
$106 nightly
The price is $122
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Total with taxes and fees
Mission Inn
Signature Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes
Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1003)
"perfect place to stay if going to the boardwalk"
United States
Maria
$58 nightly
The price is $68
Jan 15 - Jan 16, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Torch Lite Inn
Garden
Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (308)
"Clean, quiet and spacious room. It's not Hilton, but it is good value. A full kitchen with all appliances. Kitchen ware is available for $5. I will definitely be back."
United States
Roger
$65 nightly
The price is $76
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Total with taxes and fees
Hitching Post Studios Inn
Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Living area
ROYAL INN

ROYAL INN

ROYAL INN
2.0 star property
Watsonville
7.4 out of 10, Good, (87)
"Friendly staff."
United States
Eduardo Rodriguez
$68 nightly
The price is $76
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Total with taxes and fees
ROYAL INN
Reception
National 9 Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (177)
"Great staff and clean room great value for the price."
United States
Scott
$70 nightly
The price is $81
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Total with taxes and fees
National 9 Santa Cruz
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Economy Inn Morgan Hill

Economy Inn Morgan Hill

Economy Inn Morgan Hill
2.0 star property
Morgan Hill
7.4 out of 10, Good, (225)
"Great place "
United States
Martin
$65 nightly
The price is $73
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Total with taxes and fees
Economy Inn Morgan Hill
Seasonal outdoor pool
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1000)
"Loved it will definitely stay here again "
United States
Yazmin Elizabeth
$65 nightly
The price is $77
Dec 30 - Dec 31
Total with taxes and fees
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
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Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (850)
"Clean great comfort helping loving staff and price is a little high could be lowered for weekdays and weekend stays but overall satisfying"
United States
Robert
$64 nightly
The price is $74
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Total with taxes and fees
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Free WiFi
Drift Inn

Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (61)
"rooms were clean, beds were good, staffs were nice."
United States
Henry
$67 nightly
The price is $75
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Total with taxes and fees
Drift Inn
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
2.0 star property
Watsonville
6.6 out of 10, (1000)
"Clean room, friendly staff "
United States
Eddie
$68 nightly
The price is $80
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
Fountain
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
2.0 star property
Rio del Mar
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Great location. Helpful staff via phone."
United States
Calvin
$110 nightly
The price is $128
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Total with taxes and fees
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board
Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Islander Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
"Very affordable "
United States
Gilbert
$64 nightly
The price is $75
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Total with taxes and fees
Islander Motel Santa Cruz
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, wheelchair access
Gilroy Inn

Gilroy Inn

Gilroy Inn
2.0 star property
Gilroy
7.2 out of 10, Good, (895)
"Shops nearby are great but the hotel needs to be deep cleaned "
United States
Nancy
$75 nightly
The price is $84
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Total with taxes and fees
Gilroy Inn
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds
Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach

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, (1002)
"I definitely will return. Hotel was recently upgraded. Great service! Thank you!"
United States
Rosalie
$76 nightly
The price is $88
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Total with taxes and fees
Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach
Double Queen | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Holiday Motel

Holiday Motel

Holiday Motel
3.0 star property
Morgan Hill
7.8 out of 10, Good, (418)
"Room was fine, coffee in the room would be nice addition."
United States
Steve
$79 nightly
The price is $89
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Motel
Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Aqua Breeze Inn

Aqua Breeze Inn

Aqua Breeze Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1000)
"The room was clean and the staff very friendly. Would stay again."
Canada
Susan
$82 nightly
The price is $95
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Total with taxes and fees
Aqua Breeze Inn
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Top Day Valley Hotel Reviews

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent
"Thank you to the friendly staff"
Manuel 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

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Day Valley Motels information

Number of reviews
14,298
Accommodation
57 Motels
Lowest Price
$66
Highest Price
$128

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Day Valley?
Because you'll save on your room price, you can experience more of the activities in Day Valley. In the area, favorite places to visit include Monterey Bay.
What's it like to stay in a motel?
At most motels, you're likely to find a free parking spot and an outdoor pool. When you stay at a motel, you'll often have access to your room from an outside corridor overlooking the parking lot. In the U.S., motels became more commonplace after World War II with the popularity of car travel and road trips, peaking in the 1960s with over 60,000 properties.
What are the best motels in Day Valley?
Here are some of our customers' top motels to choose from in the larger area. Ocean Pacific Lodge is located 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from the heart of Day Valley. Enjoy access to the 2 hot tubs, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Motel 6 – San Jose, CA - South: Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like climate control. Central Day Valley is 22.2 mi (35.7 km) away. Signature Inn San Jose: Enjoy access to the 24-hour front desk, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking. Located 22.3 mi (35.9 km) from the heart of Day Valley. Motel 6 San Jose, CA - Convention Center: Central Day Valley is 23.4 mi (37.7 km) away. Free parking, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace are available during your stay. Beach Street Inn and Suites: 9.9 mi (16 km) from the heart of Day Valley. Enjoy access to the free WiFi and parking, as well as room amenities like a microwave.
What things can I to do in Day Valley?
Some outdoorsy places nearby include The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park, Monterey Bay, and Rio Del Mar Beach. You'll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, and Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park. Other places worth a visit include Alfaro Family Vineyards and Nicholson Vineyards.
What's the seasonal weather like in Day Valley?
Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we've gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Day Valley to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually August and September with an average temp of 63°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 49°F. Average annual precipitation for Day Valley is 20 inches.
What are my options for getting around Day Valley when staying in a motel?
We've gathered some information about local transportation options in Day Valley to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal), which is located 5.4 mi (8.7 km) away from the city center. Otherwise, look for flights into Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC), which is 26.2 mi (42.1 km) away. If you'd like to explore around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.

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