Cheap Hotels in Pajaro Dunes

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Top 5 Cheap Hotels in Pajaro Dunes at a glance

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.
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola — 3-star hotel in Santa Cruz. Guest rating: 9.4/10 — Exceptional.
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea — 2.5-star hotel in Capitola. Guest rating: 8.8/10 — Excellent.

Cheap Hotels in Pajaro Dunes

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

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.

A reception desk with two computer stations, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a wall-mounted sign indicating the hotel name.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

Watsonville

$130

$150 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

A reception desk with a wooden wall backdrop displaying the text "INN AT MOSS LANDING POINT".

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

$136

$161 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

A modern office space with a wooden desk, office chair, and a large abstract painting.

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

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

Best Western Rose Garden Inn

Watsonville

$144

$164 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, blue armchairs, a beige sofa, and a small table.

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

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

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Santa Cruz

$139

$160 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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 modern dining area with red chairs and a wooden table, a kitchen with red cabinets, and a fireplace.

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 23 - Sep 24

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

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.

An outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs, green umbrellas, and potted plants.

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 large ceramic pot with a rustic finish, placed on a circular stone base surrounded by small pebbles.

A lobby with wicker furniture, a fireplace, and a painting.

A hotel with a tiled roof, a parking lot, and a view of the surrounding area.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a kitchen area with a sink and counter.

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Rio del Mar

$160

$184 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and large colorful wall art.

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 patio with two chairs and a table, a fire in the center, surrounded by greenery and a view of the landscape.

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

A modern living room with a fireplace, leather furniture, and built-in bookshelves.

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

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Santa Cruz

$159

$228 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

A modern reception area with a wooden log wall, a beverage refrigerator, and a view of the sea.

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

$144

$165 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 modern retail kiosk with a variety of snacks, beverages, and a coffee machine.

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

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

Hilton Garden Inn Gilroy

Gilroy

$112

$125 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

A store interior with shelves stocked with snacks and drinks, a large sign reading "TREATS", and a mural on the wall.

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

$125

$139 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A beach setting with a fire pit, two white chairs, and a table with a vase and bottles.

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

A resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a building with multiple balconies.

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

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.

A reception desk with a laptop, a stack of books, a vase of flowers, and a sign that reads "Roses are red, violets are blue, Our humble hotel welcomes you."

Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

Marina

$99

$115 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

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

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Marina

$75

$87 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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 garden with a small stream, rocks, and bear sculptures.

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

Best Western Plus Forest Park Inn

Gilroy

$117

$129 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a television on the wall and a painting above the desk.

A bar area with wooden chairs, a counter with a display, and shelves with bottles.

A cozy lounge area with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a bar area with a neon sign.

Inn At Pasatiempo

Santa Cruz

$119

$137 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A modern living room with a fireplace, red chairs, and a view through large glass doors.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, red seating, and a reception desk.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and exercise balls.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a nightstand, and a framed picture on the wall.

Ramada by Wyndham Marina

Marina

$122

$140 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a blue ottoman. There is a desk with a chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

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

Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz

$129

$149 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

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

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

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

Steinbeck Lodge

Oldtown Salinas

$105

$118 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best cheap things to do in Pajaro Dunes?

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