Hotels in Pajaro Dunes

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Top 5 hotels in Pajaro Dunes at a glance

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

Where to stay in Pajaro Dunes?

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
Watsonville
$133
$153 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG
Watsonville
$131
$151 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

Inn At Moss Landing Point

Inn At Moss Landing Point
Moss Landing
$123
$146 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Inn At Moss Landing Point

Best Western Rose Garden Inn

Best Western Rose Garden Inn
Watsonville
$140
$160 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Best Western Rose Garden Inn

Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
$78
$92 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Carousel Beach Inn

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Santa Cruz
$144
$165 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
Capitola
$110
$126 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

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

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
Santa Cruz
$149
$171 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

Hilton Garden Inn Gilroy

Hilton Garden Inn Gilroy
Gilroy
$112
$125 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Hilton Garden Inn Gilroy

Seascape Beach Resort

Seascape Beach Resort
Rio del Mar
$288
$403 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Seascape Beach Resort

Hampton Inn & Suites Gilroy

Hampton Inn & Suites Gilroy
Gilroy
$130
$144 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Hampton Inn & Suites Gilroy

Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay
Marina
$84
$98 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
$139
$160 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
Marina
$70
$82 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Steinbeck Lodge

Steinbeck Lodge
Oldtown Salinas
$105
$118 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Steinbeck Lodge

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
Santa Cruz
$183
$255 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Chaminade Resort & Spa

Quality Inn And Suites Gilroy

Quality Inn And Suites Gilroy
Gilroy
$104
$121 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Quality Inn And Suites Gilroy

Best Western Plus Forest Park Inn

Best Western Plus Forest Park Inn
Gilroy
$119
$132 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Best Western Plus Forest Park Inn

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
Westside Santa Cruz
$118
$137 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Marea Sol Hotel

Comfort Inn Marina on the Monterey Bay

Comfort Inn Marina on the Monterey Bay
Marina
$161
$186 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Comfort Inn Marina on the Monterey Bay
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Learn more about Pajaro Dunes

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.

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Hotel Pacific

Hotel Pacific

8/10 Good
"Very clean room and a good breakfast. Room was on the street and was very noisy, also our room was next to the spa and that was noisy, too. Late night noise in the courtyard by people coming in late. Good location for walking to the harbor and Cannery Row."
Nancy 1-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Hotel Pacific
The Stevenson Monterey

The Stevenson Monterey

8/10 Good
"Clean room and easy to find. The only thing is that it’s next to two roads and can have road noises in the morning."
Ruidi 1-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
The Stevenson Monterey
Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites

8/10 Good
"Clean and good"
Abhinav 1-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Seaside Inn & Suites
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

10/10 Excellent
"A beautiful hotel! We had a great time"
Aminat 1-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was great! Check-in was quick. Staff was very accommodating. Breakfast was fresh and yummy. Our room was clean daily with plenty of towels! Being a Bonvoy member had great perks, loved the sauna and smores kit for the nightly bonfire and let’s not leave out the spectacular views! 10/10 highly recommend ❤️"
DeJuana 2-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay

Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay

10/10 Excellent
"Everything is perfect"
Adelina 1-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay
The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Wonderful hotel! The room was exactly how it was depicted in pictures. Staff members were kind, helpful, and shared great recommendations for local events and restaurants. I look forward to my next stay!"
Veronica 1-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
The Monterey Hotel
Pacific Inn

Pacific Inn

10/10 Excellent
"This is the place. Stop looking..book it. Super clean, and good food next door for breakfast. Well worth it!!"
Thomas 1-night trip
Posted 18 hours ago
Pacific Inn
Monarch Resort

Monarch Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Only complaint would be that the hotel is so quite at night that any little noise travels far. Had a little trouble sleeping had to play white noise from my phone to sleep."
Anthony 2-night trip
Posted 18 hours ago
Monarch Resort

Frequently asked questions

What accommodations do travelers recommend in Pajaro Dunes?
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?
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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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