Hotels in Aptos

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A lakeside hotel with a dining area, a bridge, and a pond.
An outdoor dining area with tables set for guests, surrounded by a garden with a pond and various plants.
A lobby with a mural of a forest and moon, seating area with sofas and a coffee table, and a stone wall.
A pond with rocks, a waterfall, and various plants.

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Aptos
$106
$123 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
A large ceramic pot with a rustic finish, placed on a circular stone base surrounded by small pebbles.
A hotel room with a bed, a dresser, a television, a coffee maker, and a view of the outdoors.
A lobby with wicker furniture, a fireplace, and a painting.
A hotel with a tiled roof, a parking lot, and a view of the surrounding area.

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
Rio del Mar
$130
$150 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
A beach setting with a fire pit, two white chairs, and a table with a vase and bottles.
A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a staircase, and large windows.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair, a kitchen with a sink, and a fireplace.
A resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a building with multiple balconies.

Seascape Beach Resort

Seascape Beach Resort
Rio del Mar
$246
$356 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Seascape Beach Resort
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.
A hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a reception desk.
A modern lounge area with a fireplace, blue armchairs, a beige sofa, and a small table.
A pool area with a clear sky, a building with a tiled roof, and outdoor furniture.

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Santa Cruz
$144
$165 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
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 hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and large colorful wall art.

Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
$83
$98 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Carousel Beach Inn
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.
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a small kitchenette.

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
Capitola
$110
$126 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.
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.
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.

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

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
Santa Cruz
$152
$175 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
A patio with two chairs and a table, a fire in the center, surrounded by greenery and a view of the landscape.
A modern living room with a fireplace, leather furniture, and built-in bookshelves.
A modern bar area with wooden bar stools, a counter with a television, and shelves stocked with bottles.
A grand staircase with patterned tiles, wooden beams, and a skylight.

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
Santa Cruz
$183
$255 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Chaminade Resort & Spa
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.
A modern reception area with a wooden log wall, a beverage refrigerator, and a view of the sea.
A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.
A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
$149
$171 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.
A multi-story hotel entrance with a central staircase, surrounded by planters and a sign reading "Courtyard by Marriott".
A modern office space with cubicles, seating areas, and a large TV screen.
A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a counter with coffee machines.

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
$144
$166 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.
A cozy lounge area with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a bar area with a neon sign.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a television on the wall and a painting above the desk.
A lobby with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, and a fireplace.

Inn At Pasatiempo

Inn At Pasatiempo
Santa Cruz
$127
$145 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Inn At Pasatiempo
A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned carpet.
A modern living room with a blue sofa, a floor lamp, a large window with a view of trees, and a radiator.
A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a painting, a floor lamp, a wooden cabinet, and a built-in sink.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Westside Santa Cruz
$138
$159 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
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 reception desk with a wooden design, a vase with flowers, and a sign that reads "Hilton."
A snack and treat display area with shelves of various snacks and a chalkboard sign.

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
Watsonville
$122
$141 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.
A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a blue ottoman. There is a desk with a chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a large window with curtains.
A desk with a telephone and a lamp, a chair, and a window with a view of a bridge and a body of water.
A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and pier with palm trees.

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
Westside Santa Cruz
$110
$127 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Marea Sol Hotel
A spacious living area with leather sofas, a central coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.
A living room with leather sofas, a central coffee table, a fireplace, and two flat-screen TVs mounted on the walls.
A bar area with a long counter, stools, and a TV screen.
An outdoor lounge area with wicker furniture, large umbrellas, and a tiled floor.

Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
Scotts Valley
$122
$139 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.
A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, a TV, and a window.
A modern cafe with wicker pendant lights, a mural of mountains, and large windows offering a view of palm trees.
A view from a balcony overlooking a street with palm trees, a parking lot, and a building with a balcony.

Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
$148
$170 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Seaway Inn
A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, surfboards on the wall, and a fireplace.
A modern kitchen with a large island, bar seating, and built-in appliances.
A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a well-lit facade.

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
$133
$153 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a landscaped entrance with plants and a wheelchair-accessible sign.
A modern office space with a large skylight, a Brother printer, two ergonomic chairs, a desk, and a blue upholstered armchair.
A spacious living area with a beige sectional sofa, a white armchair, and a patterned rug. A flat-screen TV is mounted on the wall, and a fireplace is visible in the background.
A buffet setup with various food containers and utensils, a person in the background, and a modern interior design.

Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
$118
$136 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and a railing.
A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, a sofa, a round table, and a reception desk.
A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, bar seating, and artwork on the walls.
A hotel reception area with two reception desks, a digital check-in kiosk, a wall with a 'Less Monday More Summer' sign, and a blue decorative wall.

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Westside Santa Cruz
$134
$155 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.
A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.
A building with a blue and yellow facade, a sign indicating no vacancies, and the name "Ocean Pacific Lodge".
A reception area with two sofas, a plant, a map display, and a view of the outside.

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Westside Santa Cruz
$89
$115 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Ocean Pacific Lodge
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Top neighborhoods in Aptos

A beach at sunset with the sun low on the horizon, casting a warm glow over the sand and water.
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A natural rock arch formation on a beach with waves crashing below.
A group of people sitting around a campfire on a beach at sunset.
Photo by Dean Lucas
A large, isolated structure in the water with a flat top and a steep incline.
A beach with driftwood, a pier, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

Rio del Mar

The Rio del Mar neighborhood has lots to see including Monterey Bay and Seascape Golf Club.

A pier extending into the ocean with waves crashing against it during sunset.

Seacliff

The Seacliff neighborhood has lots to see including Monterey Bay and Seacliff State Beach.

Top landmarks in Aptos

A pier extending into the ocean at sunset with the sun reflecting on the water.

Rio Del Mar Beach

9.2/10 (216 reviews)
Whether you want to hunt for sand dollars or smell the fresh air, Rio Del Mar Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from central Aptos. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Beer Can Beach located nearby.
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A pier extending into the ocean with waves crashing against it during sunset.

Seacliff State Beach

9.0/10 (201 reviews)
Whether you want to hunt for sand dollars or smell the fresh air, Seacliff State Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 1 mi (1.6 km) from central Aptos. Catch the sunset by the shore at New Brighton State Beach and Potbelly Beach, located nearby.
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A beach with tall grasses in the foreground and a calm sea in the background.
Photo by Shelby Finch

New Brighton State Beach

8.8/10 (47 reviews)
If being by the water is a major draw, New Brighton State Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from central Aptos. Catch the sunset by the shore at Potbelly Beach, just a short walk away.
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A golf course with a flag, a green, and a view of the ocean.

Seascape Golf Club

8.6/10 (27 reviews)
You might want to play some rounds at Seascape Golf Club, located 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from central Aptos. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. If Seascape Golf Club doesn't quite scratch your golfing itch, Pasatiempo Golf Course and DeLaveaga Golf Course are all just a short drive away.
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A couple walking on a rocky beach with waves crashing nearby.

Potbelly Beach

7.6/10 (7 reviews)
Whether you want to collect beach glass or watch the sunset, Potbelly Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from central Aptos. Catch the sunset by the shore at New Brighton State Beach, just a short walk away.
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Aptos History Museum

7.0/10 (10 reviews)
Aptos History Museum is 0.6 mi (1 km) from central Aptos, why not stop by during your stay. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is walkable and has lots of nice beaches. If you want to experience more of the culture Aptos has to offer, head to Seacliff State Beach, New Brighton State Beach, and Rio Del Mar Beach.
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Beer Can Beach

8.0/10 (6 reviews)
If want to top up your tan, you might want to head out to Beer Can Beach, located 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from central Aptos. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Rio Del Mar Beach located nearby.
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Nicholson Vineyards

7.4/10 (11 reviews)
Travelers might want a tour of Nicholson Vineyards, just one of the places to visit, and located 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from central Day Valley. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches.
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Learn more about Aptos

Between the redwoods and the Pacific, this laid-back beach town offers the perfect escape from California's more crowded coastal spots. At Seacliff State Beach, marvel at the concrete ship 'Palo Alto' – a peculiar breakwater that's become an accidental tourist attraction. The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park tempts with miles of shady trails where joggers and mountain bikers navigate through towering trees. Rio Del Mar Beach provides a quieter alternative for sunbathing, while New Brighton offers dramatic cliff views. Local restaurants serve fresh seafood caught that morning, best enjoyed with sunset views. For a perfect day, start with coffee in Aptos Village, then grab beach supplies before heading to whichever stretch of sand suits your mood.

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A beach with waves, a person in yellow, and a cloudy sky.

Check out reviews of Aptos hotels guests love

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Friendly staff. Nice hotel right across from the beach and about 2 blocks from the Wharf. Very walkable location."
rory 2-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Marea Sol Hotel
Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

8/10 Good
"Pretty simple clean place right next to a gas station so seems a little odd but they do a really good job keeping it clean from homeless and very presentable"
Christian 2-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay
Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room"
Anabel 1-night trip
Posted 19 hours ago
Seaside Inn & Suites
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent
"The stay was very enjoyable. Especially due to the friendliness of the staff. The hotel is well maintained and at a very convenient location. We had a wonderful time there."
Saikat 2-night trip
Posted 22 hours ago
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Doubletree by Hilton Campbell - Pruneyard Plaza

Doubletree by Hilton Campbell - Pruneyard Plaza

8/10 Good
"Everything was what you expect. Price a little high, parking challenging. Location o/k"
Douglas R. 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Doubletree by Hilton Campbell - Pruneyard Plaza
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

8/10 Good
"The bed was very comfortable. That’s what matters the most for me. Got a good nights rest."
Vivian 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

8/10 Good
"The staff were great. The area is quiet, the room clean and the bed comfotable. Food is nearby within a few minutes drive. The price was good considering I was there over the Labor Day weekend. Overall, good value. I'll probably stay there again."
Lawrence 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
Seascape Beach Resort

Seascape Beach Resort

10/10 Excellent
"This place was gorgeous, well worth the money."
Daniella M 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Seascape Beach Resort
Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown

Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown

8/10 Good
"Breakfast was delicious and the staff was great. The bathtub could've been cleaner but overall great stay!"
Diana 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown

Frequently asked questions

What accommodations do travelers like in Aptos?
Guests like Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Seascape Beach Resort and La Bahia Hotel and Spa.
Can I book refundable accommodations in Aptos?
If you're looking for the flexibility to change your travel plans to Aptos, most accommodations offer refundable* bookable rates. You can see these accommodations by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow down the results.
Where can I stay in Aptos if I want a vacation rental instead of a traditional hotel?
If you want a good alternative to a hotel, browse our selection of 119 vacation homes. In addition, there are 11 apartments and 49 condos.
What will the weather in Aptos be like during my vacation?
The warmest months in Aptos are usually September and August with an average temp of 63°F. February and March are the chilliest months when the average temp is 52°F. The rainiest months are December and January.
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