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Sunny Cove Motel

Eastside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Located in Santa Cruz, within 100 metres of Sunny Cove Beach and 600 metres of Black’s Beach, Sunny Cove Motel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse is 6.5 km from the motel and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is 6.5 km away. The cutest motel with a vintage feel, literally 3 minutes walk from a lovely little cove and beach lookout where you can see across the whole bay. Super friendly owner, we felt really at home here and would go back anytime

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9.1
Superb
132 reviews
Price from
£136
per night

Carousel Beach Inn 2 stars

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Located 2 minutes’ walk away from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Carousel Beach Inn offers rooms equipped with a private balcony. It serves a daily continental breakfast.

A flat-screen TV with cable channels is featured in each room as well as a private patio, a microwave, a refrigerator, a hairdryer and an alarm clock. Free WiFi is available in every room. Select rooms offer a spa bath for two or views of the amusement park. Location! Bagels at breakfast!

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8.2
Very good
1,730 reviews
Price from
£92
per night

Pacific Inn Monterey 2 stars

North Fremont, Monterey

Just 6 minutes' drive from Monterey Pines Golf Course, the Pacific Inn Monterey is 6 minutes' drive from Monterey Peninsula Airport. It features spacious rooms with free WiFi.

All rooms features a TV, ironing facilities, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee machine at the Pacific Inn Monterey. All rooms have carpeted floors and include a work desk and air-conditioning. All bathrooms are provided with free toiletries, hair dryers, and shower/tub combinations. Free parking Beds super comfortable

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8.4
Very good
1,751 reviews
Price from
£81
per night

Padre Oaks 2 stars

Munras Avenue, Monterey

Located near the Cabrillo Highway, the Padre Oaks is 4 minutes' drive to downtown Monterey. It is also 4.8 km away form the Monterey Aquarium and the Monterey State Beach. The hotel features free WiFi.

The Padre Oaks provides guests with a 24-hour front desk and free parking. Everything was nice, clean and tidy. The place is easy to find, well equipped and efficient. Great!

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8.3
Very good
1,097 reviews
Price from
£92
per night

Arbor Inn Monterey 2 stars

Munras Avenue, Monterey

Located 20 minutes’ walk from Fisherman’s Wharf and Central Monterey, Arbor Inn Monterey offers air-conditioned guest rooms with free WiFi.

All rooms include a microwave, a refrigerator, ironing facilities and an en suite bathroom with free toiletries. Select rooms provide a fireplace, a sofa and a flat-screen TV. Good location. Greeters at the desk were very polite and helpful.

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8
Very good
3,678 reviews
Price from
£76
per night

Stargazer Inn and Suites 2 stars

Munras Avenue, Monterey

Featuring an indoor heated pool, the Stargazer Inn and Suites offers accommodation in Monterey. Guest rooms include free WiFi. Cannery Row is 3 km away from the property.

Free parking is available on-site. Loved our room, very comfortable and spacious. Location was great to walk down to some of the main streets.

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8.1
Very good
2,285 reviews
Price from
£84
per night

El Castell Motel 2 stars

North Fremont, Monterey

Just 6.4 km from the Monterey Bay Aquarium, El Castell Motel features an indoor heated pool and all guest rooms feature free WiFi.

Laundry facilities are available to guests of this motel.

The Monterey County Fairgrounds and Old Fisherman's Wharf are 5 km away. California State University of Monterey Bay and Fort Ord are a short drive from the El Castell Motel. The Monterey Museum is 3.4 km away from El Castell Motel. The motel is so much better, then in the photos. It was a pleasure to stay there. Cleaning is 10/10. The staff was friendly and helpful.

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8.3
Very good
1,870 reviews
Price from
£79
per night

Ocean Pacific Lodge 2 stars

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Located 3 blocks from the historic Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk, Ocean Pacific Lodge is 100% non-smoking and offers guest rooms with free WiFi. Free on-site parking is available at this pet-friendly motel. Walking distance to the wharf and Santa Cruz board walk. The pool is salt water and enjoyable

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8.1
Very good
1,217 reviews
Price from
£101
per night

Stage Coach Lodge 3 stars

Downtown Monterey, Monterey

Located in Monterey just 2.6 km from Fisherman's Wharf, the Stage Coach Lodge offers an outdoor pool and putting green. Free Wi-Fi is available on site.

All guest rooms include a 40" flat screen TV, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a coffee machine. Spacious bathrooms feature granite counter-tops. Free parking, nice host, nice room, very silent and near to the city

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8.4
Very good
1,595 reviews
Price from
£133
per night

Normandy Inn 3 stars

Carmel

Located less than 5 minutes’ walk to boutiques and restaurants of Carmel Plaza, Normandy Inn is less than 5 minutes’ drive from Carmel Beach.

Styled in French country decor, each room provides a TV with cable and satellite channels, free WiFi, and free spa toiletries in the en suite bathroom. Coffee machines are also included at the Normandy Inn. Everything and everyone at the Normandy was fabulous! Would definitely stay there again!

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8.4
Very good
449 reviews
Price from
£223
per night

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