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Our top choices for Day Valley motels

A hotel reception area with a digital display board, a reception desk, and a door to the room.

1. Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
2.0 star property
Watsonville
6.6 out of 10, (1,002 reviews)
"Room was clean & bed comfortable. Staff was very nice!"
United States
Elva
The price is CA $84
CA $112 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.

2. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (494 reviews)
"Easy parking"
United States
Christian
The price is CA $107
CA $124 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Hitching Post Studios Inn
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted air conditioning unit.

3. Valley Inn

Valley Inn
2.5 star property
Watsonville
6.0 out of 10, (362 reviews)
"Had a great stay here, thank you!"
United States
Daniel
The price is CA $100
CA $117 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Valley Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a striped carpet, and a wooden headboard.

4. Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"This is one of my favorite places to stay at Santa Cruz very clean and quiet in the front desk gal is very kind and friendly"
United States
WILLIAM
The price is CA $87
CA $115 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Beachview Inn
A lobby with a brick wall, a reception desk, a black rug, and a framed picture on the wall.

5. National 9 Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (285 reviews)
"Great budget hotel. Clean and friendly/honest and good parking situation too"
United States
Guenn
The price is CA $98
CA $113 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
National 9 Santa Cruz
A hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by greenery and a concrete deck.

6. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,551 reviews)
"Lovely, spacious , well appointed, clean rooms, professional friendly staff, nice pool and hot tubs, and fantastic location; will definitely be back!"
United States
Tasia
The price is CA $103
CA $136 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Ocean Pacific Lodge
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a lamp, and a mirror.

7. Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA

Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
6.2 out of 10, (723 reviews)
"Good location"
United States
Vicki
The price is CA $97
CA $113 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA
A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.

8. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location !! , friendly staff clean room"
United States
Christine
The price is CA $88
CA $103 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
A hotel room with two beds, a bathroom with a mirror and sink, a television, and a window with curtains.

9. ROYAL INN

ROYAL INN
2.0 star property
Watsonville
7.2 out of 10, Good, (165 reviews)
"Very comfortable and clean"
United States
Rebecca
The price is CA $107
CA $120 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 26 - Nov 27
ROYAL INN
A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a desk.

10. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Islander Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,029 reviews)
"Great place to staying!"
United States
LI
The price is CA $91
CA $115 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Islander Motel Santa Cruz
A rectangular swimming pool with clear water, marked lanes, and a metal ladder.

11. Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,273 reviews)
"Second time staying here, will most likely be back again!"
United States
Ian
The price is CA $79
CA $100 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Surf City Inn and Suites
A room with a television mounted on the wall, a window with blinds, a heater, a wooden dresser, and a door.

12. Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (171 reviews)
"Clean, good location, friendly staff !"
United States
dawn
The price is CA $101
CA $113 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Drift Inn
A red train with the number 2600 traveling on a track alongside a beach.

13. Motel Santa Cruz

Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
5.2 out of 10, (1,002 reviews)
"Friendly nice accommodating staff. Convenient parking. Location worked well."
United States
Roxanne
The price is CA $90
CA $114 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Motel Santa Cruz
A building with a flower bed in front, a wheelchair accessible entrance, and a window with a view of the street.

14. Morganhill Inn Motel

Morganhill Inn Motel
2.0 star property
Morgan Hill
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (344 reviews)
"Was very friendly"
United States
Fabian
The price is CA $104
CA $117 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Morganhill Inn Motel
A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, a sliding glass door to a balcony, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

15. Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"great stay"
United States
Holly
The price is CA $94
CA $110 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Torch Lite Inn
A modern kitchen with a built-in island, a window with a view of the street, and a bench by the window.

16. Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach

Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Wonderful staff!! Great Location in relation to boardwalk!!"
United States
jennifer
The price is CA $106
CA $123 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach
A hotel with a covered entrance, a prominent '6' sign, and a well-maintained outdoor area with plants and a parking lot.

17. Motel 6 Gilroy, CA

Motel 6 Gilroy, CA
2.0 star property
Gilroy
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,010 reviews)
"Clean and quite location"
United States
jatinder
The price is CA $101
CA $112 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 28 - Nov 29
Motel 6 Gilroy, CA
A reception area with a framed floral artwork, a bulletin board with various advertisements, a potted orchid, and a sign thanking guests.

18. Capri Motel

Capri Motel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
6.6 out of 10, (660 reviews)
"Amazing staff,very helpfull and accommodating! Room was really clean with freshly restored bathroom. Walking distance from boardwalk and convenient stores. Extremely quiet and peacefull We will definitely come back"
United States
Karim
The price is CA $77
CA $96 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Capri Motel
A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.

19. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,008 reviews)
"I will stay there again"
United States
Judy
The price is CA $128
CA $159 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Mission Inn
A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a microwave, and a small kitchenette.

20. Budget inn

Budget inn
2.5 star property
Morgan Hill
7.6 out of 10, Good, (46 reviews)
"Excellent"
United States
Henry
The price is CA $89
CA $100 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Budget inn
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Top Day Valley Hotel Reviews

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent
"Absolutely wonderful property. Everything was lovely."
Peter 1-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

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Day Valley Motels information

Number of reviews
5,534
Accommodation
57 Motels
Lowest Price
CA $96
Highest Price
CA $159

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Day Valley?
Because you'll save on your room price, you can experience more of the activities in Day Valley. Not-to-be-missed sights include Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay in the area.
What's it like to stay in a motel?
At most motels, you're likely to find a free parking spot and an outdoor pool. When you stay at a motel, you'll often have access to your room from an outside corridor overlooking the parking lot. In the U.S., motels became more commonplace after World War II with the popularity of car travel and road trips, peaking in the 1960s with over 60,000 properties.
What are the best motels in Day Valley?
Here are some of our customers' top motels to choose from in the larger area. Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area is located 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from the heart of Day Valley. Enjoy access to the free WiFi and snack bar/deli, as well as room amenities like climate control. Ocean Pacific Lodge: Free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs are available during your stay. Central Day Valley is 10.1 mi (16.2 km) away. Mission Inn: Enjoy access to the sauna, and freebies including breakfast and WiFi. Located 11.2 mi (18.1 km) from the heart of Day Valley. Motel 6 Gilroy, CA: Central Day Valley is 15.9 mi (25.6 km) away. A seasonal outdoor pool, free WiFi, and free parking are available during your stay. Surf City Inn and Suites: 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from the heart of Day Valley. Enjoy access to the full-service spa, free WiFi, and snack bar/deli.
What things can I to do in Day Valley?
Must-see places in and around Day Valley include Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Some outdoorsy places nearby include The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park, Rio Del Mar Beach, and Seacliff State Beach. You'll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park, and Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute. Other places worth a visit include Nicholson Vineyards and Alfaro Family Vineyards.
What's the seasonal weather like in Day Valley?
Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we've gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Day Valley to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually August and September with an average temp of 63°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 49°F. Average annual precipitation for Day Valley is 20 inches.
What are my options for getting around Day Valley when staying in a motel?
We've gathered some information about local transportation options in Day Valley to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal), which is located 5.4 mi (8.7 km) away from the city center. Otherwise, look for flights into Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC), which is 26.2 mi (42.1 km) away. If you'd like to explore around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.

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