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Top 5 hotels in Pajaro Dunes at a glance

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville — 2.5-star hotel in Watsonville. Guest rating: 9.0/10 — Wonderful.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG — 2.5-star hotel in Watsonville. Guest rating: 8.6/10 — Excellent.
Inn At Moss Landing Point — 3-star hotel in Moss Landing. Guest rating: 9.2/10 — Wonderful.
Best Western Rose Garden Inn — 2.5-star hotel in Watsonville. Guest rating: 8.4/10 — Very Good.
Carousel Beach Inn — 2.5-star hotel in Westside Santa Cruz. Guest rating: 9.2/10 — Wonderful.

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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 snack and treat display area with shelves of various snacks and a chalkboard sign.

A hotel entrance with a 'Welcome' sign, a clear sky, and a parking lot.

A reception desk with a wooden design, a vase with flowers, and a sign that reads "Hilton."

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Watsonville

$122

$141 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk, and a window.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a dining area.

An indoor swimming pool with a blue water feature, a blue staircase, and green lounge chairs.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

Watsonville

$122

$141 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A reception area with a glass door, an exit sign, and a painting on the wall.

A wooden boardwalk leading to a building with a sign indicating 'Moss Landing Point' and 'Shop & Hotel Entrances'.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a chair, and a potted plant.

A modern lobby with green chairs, a coffee machine, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a wall with shelves of snacks.

Inn At Moss Landing Point

Moss Landing

$116

$139 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with appliances, and large windows providing natural light.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine, and a dining area with stacked plates and cups.

A hotel with a central entrance, a covered driveway, and a parking area.

A swimming pool area with a diving board, lounge chairs, and a lifebuoy.

Best Western Rose Garden Inn

Watsonville

$129

$148 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

A restaurant with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.

A red popcorn machine with a large container of popcorn, a pot, and a phone receiver.

A roller coaster at a seaside amusement park with a beach and pier in the background.

Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

$78

$92 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.

A two-story building with a covered entrance, arched windows, and a tiled roof.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a reception desk.

A pool area with a clear sky, a building with a tiled roof, and outdoor furniture.

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Santa Cruz

$144

$165 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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

Capitola

$110

$126 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.

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.

A hotel room with a large bed, a night sky mural, a wall-mounted heater, and a nightstand with a lamp.

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

Santa Cruz

$149

$171 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring large wooden columns, a central seating area with red and orange chairs, and a visible shop in the background.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, large windows, and a landscaped front yard.

A hotel reception area with wooden reception desks, a patterned wall, and a shop named "The Shop" in the background.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, large windows, and modern furnishings.

Hilton Garden Inn Gilroy

Gilroy

$118

$131 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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 living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a dining table, and a view of a green landscape through large glass doors.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair, a kitchen with a sink, and a fireplace.

Seascape Beach Resort

Rio del Mar

$288

$403 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including sofas, chairs, and tables.

A modern bathroom with a sink, mirror, and microwave.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and a built-in microwave.

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a well-lit facade.

Hampton Inn & Suites Gilroy

Gilroy

$130

$145 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A hotel lobby with a 'Lobby' sign, a staircase, potted plants, and a welcome sign.

A hallway with a wooden floor, a dining table with plates, a wall-mounted sign, and a map.

A kitchen with a coffee machine, a sink, and a small dining table. There are decorative plates on the wall and a potted plant.

A coastal view with clear waters, a sandy beach, and a rocky shoreline.

Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

Marina

$76

$88 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.

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

Westside Santa Cruz

$150

$173 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A courtyard with a central fountain, surrounded by a variety of plants and a well-maintained lawn.

A small, enclosed room with a kitchenette, two chairs, a round table, and a coffee station.

A building with a blue 'Welcome' sign, a brick facade, and a landscaped entrance area.

A reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a large number '6' sign, and a colorful striped rug.

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Marina

$70

$82 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A modern interior with a wooden floor, white walls, and a staircase with skylights.

A multi-level apartment building with a central staircase, outdoor planter boxes with plants, and a small water feature.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There are two bedside tables with lamps.

A multi-story building with a red entrance, a parking lot, and a staircase leading to a balcony.

Steinbeck Lodge

Oldtown Salinas

$105

$118 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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 grand staircase with patterned tiles, wooden beams, and a skylight.

A modern hotel with a Mediterranean architectural style, featuring arched windows and a covered entrance area.

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Santa Cruz

$183

$255 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A room with a large arched window, ornate furniture, and a variety of potted plants.

A spacious living room with a leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and a wooden chair. There is a large window with curtains, a chandelier, and a door with a doormat.

A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a dresser, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A spacious living area with a glass coffee table, leather sofa, and a dining area with a chandelier.

Quality Inn And Suites Gilroy

Gilroy

$104

$121 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A spacious indoor area with wooden flooring, a large glass window, and several chairs and tables.

A cozy living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a bookshelf. Large windows offer views of trees and a building.

A modern interior with a bar area, wooden flooring, and large windows offering views of greenery.

A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chair.

Best Western Plus Forest Park Inn

Gilroy

$119

$132 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern reception area with a wooden panel wall, a reception desk, and a large window providing natural light.

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a flat-screen TV, and a fireplace.

A modern kitchen with a breakfast bar, a coffee machine, a fruit bowl, and a sign that reads "RISE & SHINE".

A hotel room with a blue sofa, a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a window with curtains, and framed pictures on the wall.

Comfort Inn Marina on the Monterey Bay

Marina

$152

$176 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

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

Westside Santa Cruz

$110

$127 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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Pajaro Dunes is well-known for its attractions such as Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve and Zmudowski State Beach. This beachside city has something for everyone including sights like Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve.

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A sandy beach with footprints, a dune, and a row of beach chairs.

Check out reviews of Pajaro Dunes hotels guests love

Hotel Pacific

8/10 Good

"Overall a good stay. It was a large room and overall well kept. Very conveniently located. Some cons: Breakfast was quite basic. And my faucet in the kitchen didn't work but I only stayed a night so wasn't a big issue for me."

Bay Breeze Inn

8/10 Good

"The motel is conveniently located near shopping centers and fast-food restaurants. Our room was clean and comfortable."

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Great facility"

The Monterey Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I had an amazing stay. The building itself was beautiful with high ceilings and friendly staff. There are plenty of places to eat close by and the hotel is not too far from Cannery Row. There is only street parking available but I had not problem finding parking nearby for overnight. If you like staying in hotels with charm and history I would highly recommend this location."

The Stevenson Monterey

10/10 Excellent

"Good location in town. Staff was very friendly and helpful."

Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay

10/10 Excellent

"The room was decent and clean. We are pretty much out and about and we had a good night sleep."

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"All staff did a great job making our stay wonderful. From the lobby staff, parking staff, restaurant staff to the housekeeping staff."

Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside

10/10 Excellent

"The room was very clean and we got to check in early which was very nice and the staff were very helpful with places to go see. The evening reception and breakfast were also excellent."

Seaside Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"Clean and good"

Frequently asked questions

What accommodations do travelers recommend in Pajaro Dunes?

Guests like Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton.

Can I book a refundable hotel in Pajaro Dunes?

If you need the flexibility to change your plans to Pajaro Dunes, most properties provide refundable* rates you can book. You can find these properties by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow the results down.

Where can I stay in Pajaro Dunes if I want a vacation rental instead of a traditional hotel?

If you want to find a good alternative to a hotel, review our selection of 39 vacation homes. You also might want to book one of 111 condos for your trip.

What will the weather in Pajaro Dunes be like during my visit?

September and August are typically the warmest months in Pajaro Dunes when the average temp is 64°F. February and December are the coldest months when the average temperature is 51°F. January and December are the months with the most rain.

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