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Motel Santa Cruz - Santa Cruz - Building
Motel Santa Cruz
4.7 Mediocre
R3 240+
R3 240+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Aqua Breeze Inn - Santa Cruz - Bedroom
Aqua Breeze Inn
7.4 Good
R4 985+
R4 985+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Carousel Beach Inn
8.2 Very Good
R5 552+
R5 552+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Beachview Inn
7.3 Good
R3 695+
R3 695+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R3 192+
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
The Islander Motel
7.9 Good
R2 721+
R2 721+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
National 9 Santa Cruz
7.6 Good
R6 332+
R6 332+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
Sunny Cove Motel
9 Wonderful
R3 719+
R3 719+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet-friendly
Drift Inn, Llc
7.7 Good
R3 122+
R3 122+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning

How much is a Santa Cruz motel?

Here are our most popular & best value motels

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Low season

October

High season

July

Average price (weeknight)

R1 918

Average price (weekend night)

R3 063
Cheapest month to stay with an average 33% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 54% 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

Price per night / 3-star motel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
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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 Tuesday. The most expensive day for motel bookings is Friday.
  • 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 2 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 R204 but KAYAK users have found motels for as cheap as R80 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 R204 compared to R336 for a night in a hotel.

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