Hotels in Lower Ocean
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Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(1001)
The price is $115
$115
$133 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 20 - Jan 21, 2026
Surf City Inn and Suites
Surf City Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1004)
7.8/10
Good
(1004)
- Unwind by Monterey Bay with a hot tub, indoor pool, and beach access.
The price is $62
$62
$78 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31
Continental Inn
Continental Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1000)
7.8/10
Good
(1000)
- Beachside convenience with free parking and Wi-Fi in coastal Santa Cruz.
The price is $67
$67
$89 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19, 2026
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.8 out of 10, Good, (767)
7.8/10
Good
(767)
- Take in the vibrant coast from the pool, just minutes from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
The price is $80
$80
$111 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Torch Lite Inn
Torch Lite Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1003)
7.6/10
Good
(1003)
- Quiet retreat near Santa Cruz's famous beach and boardwalk, offering free parking.
The price is $64
$64
$75 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (856)
8.0/10
Very Good
(856)
- 5-minute drive to Santa Cruz Boardwalk, with free WiFi and convenient parking.
The price is $67
$67
$78 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31
Hotel Solares
Hotel Solares
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
6.6 out of 10, (1000)
6.6/10
(1000)
The price is $78
$78
$110 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31
Motel Santa Cruz
Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
5.0 out of 10, (1002)
5.0/10
(1002)
- Minutes from Monterey Bay, enjoy a convenient stay near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
The price is $69
$69
$86 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31
Ocean Gate Inn
Ocean Gate Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
6.8 out of 10, (1001)
6.8/10
(1001)
- Coastal Santa Cruz hotel near boardwalk with free WiFi and parking convenience.
The price is $115
$115
$132 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Drift Inn
Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (65)
8.2/10
Very Good
(65)
- Seaside motel just 5 minutes from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay.
The price is $70
$70
$78 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1276)
8.8/10
Excellent
(1276)
- Bright, modern Santa Cruz motel with hot tubs and pool near the boardwalk.
The price is $71
$71
$95 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1244)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(1244)
- Peaceful beach retreat minutes from Santa Cruz Boardwalk and Monterey Bay.
The price is $117
$117
$135 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1162)
8.6/10
Excellent
(1162)
- Enjoy a trendy poolside retreat with easy beach boardwalk and dining access.
The price is $109
$109
$126 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1040)
8.4/10
Very Good
(1040)
- Relaxing Santa Cruz oasis near the boardwalk, offering spa treatments and poolside fun.
The price is $109
$109
$126 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2026
Marea Sol Hotel
Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1328)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(1328)
- Seaside escape with a rooftop terrace, steps from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
The price is $116
$116
$134 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Seaside Inn & Suites
Seaside Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (928)
8.6/10
Excellent
(928)
- Monterey Bay moments await at this inviting Santa Cruz hotel with free parking.
The price is $60
$60
$86 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Islander Motel Santa Cruz
Islander Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1000)
8.2/10
Very Good
(1000)
- Coastal motel minutes from Santa Cruz Boardwalk, with refreshing pool escape.
The price is $66
$66
$83 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1003)
8.0/10
Very Good
(1003)
- Steps from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, with easy access to coastal attractions.
The price is $101
$101
$118 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Beachview Inn
Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1000)
8.2/10
Very Good
(1000)
- Coastal charm a block from Santa Cruz Boardwalk with free Wi-Fi and parking.
The price is $75
$75
$97 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31
Rio Vista Suites
Rio Vista Suites
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
8.6/10
Excellent
(1001)
- Scenic retreat near Santa Cruz Boardwalk, with garden and Victorian charm.
The price is $69
$69
$94 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Budget hotels in Lower Ocean and vicinity
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1004)
7.8/10
Good
(1004)
The price is $62
$62
$78 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (928)
8.6/10
Excellent
(928)
The price is $60
$60
$86 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
7.8 out of 10, Good, (767)
7.8/10
Good
(767)
The price is $80
$80
$111 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1000)
8.2/10
Very Good
(1000)
The price is $66
$66
$83 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (310)
8.6/10
Excellent
(310)
The price is $77
$77
$88 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1000)
7.0/10
Good
(1000)
The price is $68
$68
$78 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1003)
7.6/10
Good
(1003)
The price is $64
$64
$75 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1000)
7.2/10
Good
(1000)
The price is $66
$66
$89 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1000)
7.8/10
Good
(1000)
The price is $67
$67
$89 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19, 2026
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (856)
8.0/10
Very Good
(856)
The price is $67
$67
$78 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (178)
8.0/10
Very Good
(178)
The price is $70
$70
$81 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1276)
8.8/10
Excellent
(1276)
The price is $71
$71
$95 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20, 2026
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1000)
8.2/10
Very Good
(1000)
The price is $75
$75
$97 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea2.5 star property
Capitola
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
8.8/10
Excellent
(1005)
The price is $89
$89
$109 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
8.6/10
Excellent
(1001)
The price is $69
$69
$94 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach
Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1001)
7.6/10
Good
(1001)
The price is $76
$76
$88 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1000)
8.0/10
Very Good
(1000)
The price is $89
$89
$103 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1002)
8.0/10
Very Good
(1002)
The price is $89
$89
$103 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Check out pet-friendly hotels in Lower Ocean
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1000)
7.8/10
Good
(1000)
The price is $67
$67
$89 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19, 2026
7.8 out of 10, Good, (767)
7.8/10
Good
(767)
The price is $80
$80
$111 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
6.6 out of 10, (1000)
6.6/10
(1000)
The price is $78
$78
$110 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1004)
7.8/10
Good
(1004)
The price is $62
$62
$78 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31
5.0 out of 10, (1002)
5.0/10
(1002)
The price is $69
$69
$86 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31
You may also like hotels with pools in Lower Ocean
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(1001)
The price is $115
$115
$133 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 20 - Jan 21, 2026
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1000)
7.8/10
Good
(1000)
The price is $67
$67
$89 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19, 2026
7.8 out of 10, Good, (767)
7.8/10
Good
(767)
The price is $80
$80
$111 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1004)
7.8/10
Good
(1004)
The price is $62
$62
$78 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31
6.6 out of 10, (1000)
6.6/10
(1000)
The price is $78
$78
$110 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Go beyond your typical stay in Lower Ocean
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The region around Lower Ocean is home to attractions such as Ocean Street and Monterey Bay.
Check out reviews of Lower Ocean hotels guests love
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful restaurant and bar. Clean room. Cozy bed. "
Marea Sol Hotel
10/10 Excellent
"Room was clean, staff were great."
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
10/10 Excellent
"Loved our stay , we stay at this hotel everytime we come to Santa Cruz . The breakfast is amazing . Waffles . Eggs. Cinnamon rolls . Cereal bagels fruit yogurt ect . Juice .coffee .hot coco . All day infused water , coffee and hot coco"
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
10/10 Excellent
"Always a great stay. Clean, professional, and great location. We really enjoyed our holiday!"
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
10/10 Excellent
"Loved the location, value breakfast was good"
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
10/10 Excellent
"overall pretty nice"
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
10/10 Excellent
"Yes "
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
10/10 Excellent
"Spotless, comfortable room, great room service, very nice staff, breakfast was great. 10/10 would stay here again."
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
10/10 Excellent
"Clean room, easy parking, and nice staff."
Frequently asked questions
What accommodations do travelers recommend in Lower Ocean?
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz, Drift Inn and The Aqua Pacific Hotel are all accommodations that are popular with guests.
Can I book a refundable hotel in Lower Ocean?
If you need the flexibility to change your plans to Lower Ocean, most hotels provide refundable* rates you can book. You can see these properties by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow the results down.
Where can I stay in Lower Ocean if I'm looking for an affordable accommodation?
Two inexpensive options worth considering are Continental Inn and The Aqua Pacific Hotel. You may want to browse more choices on our site, including 5 motels.
Where can I stay in Lower Ocean if I want a vacation rental instead of a hotel?
If you're looking for a good alternative to a hotel, look over our selection of 7 vacation homes.
What will the weather in Lower Ocean be like during my vacation?
September and August are typically the warmest months in Lower Ocean when the average temp is 63°F. February and March are the coldest months when the average temperature is 52°F. December and January are the months with the most rain.
Why should I book my Lower Ocean hotel with Hotels.com?
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