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Carousel Beach Inn - Santa Cruz - Bedroom
Carousel Beach Inn
8.2 Very Good
R5 968+
R5 968+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Torch Lite Inn at the Beach Boardwalk - Santa Cruz - Bedroom
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
National 9 Santa Cruz
7.7 Good
R5 811+
R5 811+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
Ocean Pacific Lodge
8.1 Very Good
R3 805+
R3 805+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet-friendly
Motel Santa Cruz
4.8 Mediocre
R3 600+
R3 600+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Aqua Breeze Inn
7.4 Good
R5 130+
R5 130+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Beachview Inn
7.3 Good
R3 449+
R3 449+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R3 735+
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
R2 929+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R3 191+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
Sunny Cove Motel
8.9 Very Good
R3 561+
R3 561+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet-friendly
Drift Inn, Llc
7.8 Good
R4 045+
R4 045+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning

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Good to know

Low season

October

High season

August

Average price (weeknight)

R2 546

Average price (weekend night)

R4 460
Cheapest month to stay with an average 51% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 73% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

When to book a motel in Santa Cruz

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Top tips for finding Santa Cruz motel deals

  • If you’re looking for a cheap motel in Santa Cruz, you should consider going during the low season. You’ll generally find lower-priced motels in Santa Cruz in October and November.
  • Motel room prices vary depending on many factors but you’ll likely find the best motel deals in Santa Cruz if you stay on a Monday. The most expensive day for motel bookings is Thursday.
  • If you want to ensure you grab a bargain, try to book more than 90 days before your stay to get the best price for a Santa Cruz motel.
  • Don’t know how much time you need to see all the sights? KAYAK users usually book their motel in San Francisco for 7 days.

FAQs when booking a motel in Santa Cruz

  • How much does a motel cost in Santa Cruz?

    Motel prices in Santa Cruz can vary depending on a number of factors. The average price for a motel in Santa Cruz is R221 but KAYAK users have found motels for as cheap as R91 in the last 3 days.

  • Is it cheaper to stay in a motel than in a hotel in Santa Cruz?

    The average price for a night in a motel in Santa Cruz is R221 compared to R341 for a night in a hotel.

Where to find the best motels in Santa Cruz?

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