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

A modern kitchen area with a breakfast bar, waffle station, and coffee machines.

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

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Watsonville

Leonel

CA $193

CA $222 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

2. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

Watsonville

Syria

CA $172

CA $196 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 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.

3. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

Watsonville

Joel

CA $188

CA $216 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 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.

4. Inn At Moss Landing Point

Moss Landing

Renato

CA $164

CA $196 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

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.

5. Hilton Garden Inn Gilroy

Gilroy

Jan

CA $156

CA $173 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, a chair, and a small table.

A corner room with wicker chairs, a small table with candles and glasses, and a view of a fenced field through large windows.

A beach with waves, a distant industrial structure, and a cloudy sky.

A room with two wicker chairs and a small table, large windows with a view of a beach and water.

6. Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

Moss Landing

Nathan

CA $226

CA $252 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

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

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Santa Cruz

Aprille

CA $194

CA $223 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A lakeside hotel with a dining area, a bridge, and a pond.

An outdoor dining area with tables set for guests, surrounded by a garden with a pond and various plants.

A spacious restaurant with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, hanging pendant lights, and a bar area with shelves of bottles.

A lobby with a mural of a forest and moon, seating area with sofas and a coffee table, and a stone wall.

8. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Aptos

Lee

CA $183

CA $211 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

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

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

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

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

9. Best Western Plus Forest Park Inn

Gilroy

Vincent

CA $162

CA $180 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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.

10. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Capitola

Loretta

CA $152

CA $175 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

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

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

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

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Gilroy

Gilroy

Michael

CA $181

CA $201 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

An arched structure with a view of trees and chairs.

A spacious interior with wooden furniture, a chandelier, and large windows.

An outdoor dining area with round tables and chairs, surrounded by trees and buildings with red accents.

A large bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a green chair.

12. Hacienda de Leal, BW Signature Collection

San Juan Bautista

Lee Ann

CA $164

CA $184 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A spacious lobby with a dining area, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase leading to other floors.

A hallway with a Pepsi vending machine, a refrigerator, and a door leading to an outdoor area.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

13. Comfort Inn Gilroy

Gilroy

Diana

CA $102

CA $127 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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 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.

14. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

daphanie

CA $109

CA $129 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

A modern hotel with a prominent 'La Quinta' sign, a covered entrance, and a parking area with several vehicles.

A modern reception area with a flat-screen TV, wooden shelving with decorative items, a sofa, and a desk with a lamp.

A modern reception area with a flat-screen TV, wooden shelving, and a reception desk.

A modern hotel lobby with a central bar area, red and yellow seating, and framed artwork on the walls.

15. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Morgan Hill-San Jose South

Morgan Hill

Kristin

CA $181

CA $204 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a dresser, a television, a coffee maker, and a view of the outdoors.

16. Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Rio del Mar

Rich

CA $200

CA $230 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A hotel with a covered entrance, a prominent '6' sign, and a well-maintained outdoor area with plants and a parking lot.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A hotel reception area with a glass door entrance, a digital display board, and framed pictures on the wall.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a white fence and trees.

17. Motel 6 Gilroy, CA

Gilroy

Megan

CA $109

CA $121 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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 modern bathroom with a shower, a sink, and a mirror.

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

18. Steinbeck Lodge

Oldtown Salinas

Galvin

CA $131

CA $148 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

A spacious living area with wicker furniture, a teal carpet, and large windows with blinds.

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

Santa Cruz

Nathan

CA $207

CA $238 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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

20. Quality Inn And Suites Gilroy

Gilroy

Rhianda

CA $139

CA $162 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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Top Pajaro Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Liked the big queen bedroom with a foto of Capitola covering the wall. Liked the quiet location. Room was very clean and had everything you need. We were not aware that we had to pay $20 extra for parking, but we were lucky to get a free parking spot right in front of the hotel (on the street) with a handicap placard."

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Morgan Hill-San Jose South

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was friendly and helpful. Facilities and room were clean, would stay again!"

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

8/10 Good

"Nice hotel wth excellent restaurant and bar and helpful staff. Main complaint was fire alarm test going off early in the morning for two consecutive days. Also hotel not within easy walking distance of beach."

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Extremely family-friendly and clean/maintained property. The staff was friendly and engaging and there was always someone available to assist with questions and requests. Super close to the beach and boardwalk with an added bonus of having a cute cafe there!"

Ocean Pacific Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"My husband only stayed for one night. The room was clean, grounds looked kept and it was within a 5 minute walk to the wharf and boardwalk. Close to many shops and restaurants. I would stay again. They have a pool and jacuzzi as well that looked clean, although we didn't use it."

Surf City Inn and Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay for work would not recommend for families with children lots of unsavory traffic"

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

8/10 Good

"The hotel had a very quirky feel about it. From the outside of the building, it looks akin to a nightclub. The rooms were a decent size and tastefully decorated. Starbucks coffee pods were a nice treat. The pool & jacuzzi were first rate. The pool did get overtaken by children screeching and screaming from quite early in the day through til late afternoon, but that’s not a criticism of the hotel. But it would have been nice to have had a swim without the children dive bombing into the pool constantly. Perhaps an adult only swim time before 10am and after 5pm would be welcomed. The staff were very friendly and helpful. They were first rate. I enjoyed my stay very much. Recommended."

Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

10/10 Excellent

"We always have such a wonderful experience when staying at this property. The customer service is exceptional, the property is always clean and well maintained, and our room was absolutely amazing. From the moment we arrive, we feel welcomed, comfortable, and safe. This has truly become our home away from home whenever we are in Monterey visiting our daughter. We always look forward to coming back and highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a comfortable and welcoming stay."

More cheap stays in Pajaro

Seaside Inn & Suites

525 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA

CA $79

CA $116 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

includes taxes & fees

8.2/10 Very good! (1,104 reviews)

Motel 6 Gilroy, CA

6110 Monterey Road Gilroy CA

CA $109

CA $121 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

includes taxes & fees

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

100 Reservation Rd Marina CA

CA $104

CA $121 total

Sep 9 - Sep 10

includes taxes & fees

Steinbeck Lodge

109 John St Salinas CA

CA $131

CA $148 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

includes taxes & fees

Ocean Pacific Lodge

301 Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz CA

CA $124

CA $160 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

includes taxes & fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,524 reviews)

Marea Sol Hotel

301 Beach St Santa Cruz CA

CA $161

CA $187 total

Sep 2 - Sep 3

includes taxes & fees

9/10 Wonderful! (1,608 reviews)

Hotels in Pajaro with star rating

Frequently asked questions

What's the best place for a stay in Pajaro?

Chaminade Resort & Spa, located 14.5 mi (23.4 km) from the heart of Pajaro, is a top choice for your stay based on our traveler data. Other good options for your stay in the area are La Bahia Hotel and Spa and Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Pajaro.

What are some of the best vacation rentals that Pajaro has to offer?

COLORFUL HISTORIC VENETIAN COURT #8 ON CAPITOLA BEACH: This vacation home rental near Pajaro is located on the beach and has a balcony, a barbecue grill, and free WiFi to put you at ease in your new surroundings. It has 3 bedrooms as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge, and a stovetop, so you can cook with friends or family. Make the most of the books in this rental home to help you unwind. See all vacation rentals in Pajaro.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Pajaro, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Pajaro.

How is it to stay in Pajaro?

Visitors to Pajaro are sure to find plenty to explore and enjoy. Top sights around the area include Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. There are 1319 hotels and other accommodations in the surrounding area. Find out more about Pajaro.

What are the top places to visit in Pajaro?

Notable places to visit in the surrounding area include Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. You'll also find Sunset State Beach and Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve in the area. Check out what more to see and do in Expedia's Pajaro guide.

What's the weather like in Pajaro?

The hottest months are usually September and August with an average temp of 64°F, while the coldest months are February and December with an average of 51°F. Average annual precipitation for Pajaro is 21 inches.

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1. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

2. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

3. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

4. Inn At Moss Landing Point

5. Hilton Garden Inn Gilroy

6. Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

8. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

9. Best Western Plus Forest Park Inn

10. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Gilroy

12. Hacienda de Leal, BW Signature Collection

13. Comfort Inn Gilroy

14. Carousel Beach Inn

15. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Morgan Hill-San Jose South

16. Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

17. Motel 6 Gilroy, CA

18. Steinbeck Lodge

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

20. Quality Inn And Suites Gilroy

Top Pajaro Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Morgan Hill-San Jose South

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Marea Sol Hotel

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Surf City Inn and Suites

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

More cheap stays in Pajaro

Seaside Inn & Suites

Motel 6 Gilroy, CA

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Steinbeck Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Marea Sol Hotel

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