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Top 5 hotels in Pajaro Dunes at a glance

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville — 2.5-star hotel in Watsonville. Guest rating: 9.0/10 — Wonderful.
Inn At Moss Landing Point — 3-star hotel in Moss Landing. Guest rating: 9.2/10 — Wonderful.
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton — 3.5-star hotel in Aptos. Guest rating: 8.6/10 — Excellent.
Chaminade Resort & Spa — 4-star hotel in Santa Cruz. Guest rating: 8.4/10 — Very Good.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz — 3-star hotel in Westside Santa Cruz. Guest rating: 9.2/10 — Wonderful.

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A swimming pool with a capacity of 25 users, surrounded by blue and white walls, with a seating area and changing rooms in the background.

A modern kitchen area with a breakfast bar, waffle station, and coffee machines.

A snack and treat display area with shelves of various snacks and a chalkboard sign.

A hotel entrance with a 'Welcome' sign, a clear sky, and a parking lot.

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Watsonville

$139

$160 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A reception area with a glass door, an exit sign, and a painting on the wall.

A wooden boardwalk leading to a building with a sign indicating 'Moss Landing Point' and 'Shop & Hotel Entrances'.

A modern lobby with green chairs, a coffee machine, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a wall with shelves of snacks.

Inn At Moss Landing Point

Moss Landing

$125

$149 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

A lakeside hotel with a dining area, a bridge, and a pond.

A pond with rocks, a waterfall, and various plants.

A spacious restaurant with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, hanging pendant lights, and a bar area with shelves of bottles.

An outdoor dining area with tables set for guests, surrounded by a garden with a pond and various plants.

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Aptos

$152

$174 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A patio with two chairs and a table, a fire in the center, surrounded by greenery and a view of the landscape.

A modern hotel with a Mediterranean architectural style, featuring arched windows and a covered entrance area.

A modern living room with a fireplace, leather furniture, and built-in bookshelves.

A grand staircase with patterned tiles, wooden beams, and a skylight.

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Santa Cruz

$132

$198 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.

A modern reception area with a wooden log wall, a beverage refrigerator, and a view of the sea.

A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

$132

$152 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A courtyard with a central fountain, surrounded by a variety of plants and a well-maintained lawn.

A building with a blue 'Welcome' sign, a brick facade, and a landscaped entrance area.

A small, enclosed room with a kitchenette, two chairs, a round table, and a coffee station.

A reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a large number '6' sign, and a colorful striped rug.

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Marina

$75

$87 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a small kitchenette.

A hotel room with a large window, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table, and a decorative branch on the wall.

A residential building with a paved pathway, wooden benches, and lush greenery.

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Capitola

$110

$126 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a mural of tropical plants on the wall, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A spacious living area with wicker furniture, a teal carpet, and large windows with blinds.

An outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs, green umbrellas, and potted plants.

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

Santa Cruz

$149

$171 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A beach setting with a fire pit, two white chairs, and a table with a vase and bottles.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a dining table, and a view of a green landscape through large glass doors.

A resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a building with multiple balconies.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair, a kitchen with a sink, and a fireplace.

Seascape Beach Resort

Rio del Mar

$288

$403 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

A roller coaster at a seaside amusement park with a beach and pier in the background.

A restaurant with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.

A red popcorn machine with a large container of popcorn, a pot, and a phone receiver.

Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

$85

$100 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including sofas, chairs, and tables.

A store interior with shelves stocked with snacks and drinks, a large sign reading "TREATS", and a mural on the wall.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and a built-in microwave.

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a well-lit facade.

Hampton Inn & Suites Gilroy

Gilroy

$130

$145 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.

A bar area with wooden chairs, a counter with a display, and shelves with bottles.

A lobby with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a television on the wall and a painting above the desk.

Inn At Pasatiempo

Santa Cruz

$119

$137 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring large wooden columns, a central seating area with red and orange chairs, and a visible shop in the background.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, large windows, and modern furnishings.

A hotel reception area with wooden reception desks, a patterned wall, and a shop named "The Shop" in the background.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, large windows, and a landscaped front yard.

Hilton Garden Inn Gilroy

Gilroy

$113

$126 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern interior with a wooden floor, white walls, and a staircase with skylights.

A modern bathroom with a shower, a sink, and a mirror.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There are two bedside tables with lamps.

A multi-level apartment building with a central staircase, outdoor planter boxes with plants, and a small water feature.

Steinbeck Lodge

Oldtown Salinas

$105

$118 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A reception area with a counter, two pendant lights, a refrigerator, and a wooden floor.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a coffee station, and a television screen.

A hallway with a refrigerator stocked with beverages and snacks, and shelves with packaged food items.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a covered entrance and a landscaped front yard.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

Sunset

$135

$151 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A modern reception area with a wooden panel wall, a reception desk, and a large window providing natural light.

A Comfort Inn hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'Comfort Inn' sign on the building.

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a flat-screen TV, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with a blue sofa, a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a window with curtains, and framed pictures on the wall.

Comfort Inn Marina on the Monterey Bay

Marina

$132

$153 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A hotel lobby with a 'Lobby' sign, a staircase, potted plants, and a welcome sign.

A coastal view with clear waters, a sandy beach, and a rocky shoreline.

A hallway with a wooden floor, a dining table with plates, a wall-mounted sign, and a map.

A kitchen with a coffee machine, a sink, and a small dining table. There are decorative plates on the wall and a potted plant.

Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

Marina

$99

$115 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A spacious indoor area with wooden flooring, a large glass window, and several chairs and tables.

A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chair.

A modern interior with a bar area, wooden flooring, and large windows offering views of greenery.

A cozy living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a bookshelf. Large windows offer views of trees and a building.

Best Western Plus Forest Park Inn

Gilroy

$117

$129 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A modern living room with a fireplace, red chairs, and a view through large glass doors.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and exercise balls.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a nightstand, and a framed picture on the wall.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, red seating, and a reception desk.

Ramada by Wyndham Marina

Marina

$122

$140 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

A balcony with a view of palm trees, a parking lot, and a distant cityscape.

A modern cafe with wicker pendant lights, a mural of mountains, and large windows offering a view of palm trees.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, a TV, and a window.

Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

$130

$150 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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Pajaro Dunes is well-known for its attractions such as Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve and Zmudowski State Beach. This beachside city has something for everyone including sights like Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve.

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A sandy beach with footprints, a dune, and a row of beach chairs.

Check out reviews of Pajaro Dunes hotels guests love

Pacific Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Easy, friendly check-in, clean and super comfortable room. I felt safe, comfortable, and slept soundly. Will definitely stay there again."

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

10/10 Excellent

"It was clean and comfortable. We felt safe. The staff was great. The location is right off of hwy 1. You could walk to the beach."

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

8/10 Good

"Great location, comfortable, clean room- easy parking. Smell of methane gas (sewer) in Lobby for a few days."

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"EV charging station - very convenience. But only 6 chargers."

Monterey Peninsula Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Good"

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location and beautiful views. Staff wonderful. Only downside when you add the travel tax it brought the room to $600. for one night. A little spendy for 4:00 ck in and 11:00 am ck out. Not enough time to enjoy all the amenities"

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

8/10 Good

"Cute room, convenient restaurant. I had a lot of problems with the bathroom. There was not even a place to set down your bar of soap because the sink had no vanity and it sloped so anything you set down just fell right into the sink. There were no drawers for your toiletries, no shelf other than the one that was completely taken up by toilet paper and Kleenex. In other words, if you put toothpaste on your toothbrush, you had no place to set the toothpaste while you were brushing. It was that inconvenient. They kept the hairdryer in the room because there was no place for it in the bathroom.I also strongly believe that toilets should have a lid. That is a sanitation issue.There is a make up mirror which is a nice feature, but the little lamp next to it was completely inadequate for putting on makeup."

Monarch Resort

8/10 Good

"Nice venue. Slightly behind schedule for cleaning room for check in. Drapes broken. Shower curtain worn."

Frequently asked questions

What accommodations do travelers recommend in Pajaro Dunes?

Guests like Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton.

Can I book a refundable hotel in Pajaro Dunes?

If you need the flexibility to change your plans to Pajaro Dunes, most properties provide refundable* rates you can book. You can find these properties by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow the results down.

Where can I stay in Pajaro Dunes if I want a vacation rental instead of a traditional hotel?

If you want to find a good alternative to a hotel, review our selection of 39 vacation homes. You also might want to book one of 111 condos for your trip.

What will the weather in Pajaro Dunes be like during my visit?

September and August are typically the warmest months in Pajaro Dunes when the average temp is 64°F. February and December are the coldest months when the average temperature is 51°F. January and December are the months with the most rain.

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