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Our top choices for Watsonville motels

WiFi (free), bed sheets

Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
2.0 star property
Watsonville
6.6 out of 10, (1,029 reviews)
"Staff was friendly, property sets right off the freeway easy on and off, restaurants nearby, and movie theater, cool ocean weather"
United States
KENNETH
The price is NT$3,195
NT$3,906 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Valley Inn

Valley Inn
2.5 star property
Watsonville
5.8 out of 10, (341 reviews)
"Clean room with no fuss. Excellent value for the price. I would definitely recommend this place."
United States
christopher
The price is NT$3,197
NT$3,675 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Valley Inn
Fountain

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
2.0 star property
Rio del Mar
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great little vacation spot away from the big crowds and corporate atmosphere."
United States
Rich
The price is NT$4,650
NT$5,352 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
Exterior

Motel 6 Gilroy, CA

Motel 6 Gilroy, CA
2.0 star property
Gilroy
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,021 reviews)
"In town for work and it was a very good stay."
United States
Michael
The price is NT$2,372
NT$2,638 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Motel 6 Gilroy, CA
Front of property

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,488 reviews)
"A great stay close to the boardwalk and pier at a great value."
United States
Lawrence
The price is NT$3,313
NT$4,215 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Islander Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,017 reviews)
"Always a great stay here."
United States
Vanessa
The price is NT$3,229
NT$3,903 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Islander Motel Santa Cruz
Exterior

Travel Inn Gilroy

Travel Inn Gilroy
2.5 star property
Gilroy
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (192 reviews)
"It was definitely the best "deal" going for the time period we were in the area. Very reasonable rates. Easy parking. AC worked fine."
United States
marc
The price is NT$3,875
NT$4,301 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Travel Inn Gilroy
Front of property

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,017 reviews)
"Clean room and the staff was all friendly and helpful!"
United States
Emily
The price is NT$4,180
NT$5,052 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Mission Inn
Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | WiFi (free)

Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (126 reviews)
"For the price is a good hotel I'll stay there again"
United States
Vicente
The price is NT$2,877
NT$3,222 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Drift Inn
Exterior

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,008 reviews)
"Staff was super kind"
United States
Joyce
The price is NT$2,615
NT$3,025 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Front of property

Economy Inn Morgan Hill

Economy Inn Morgan Hill
2.0 star property
Morgan Hill
7.6 out of 10, Good, (263 reviews)
"The hotel is clean and the breakfast is good, but the price is a bit high. This is typical of California prices. It is situated near a university campus, a short distance away from the coastline."
United States
Qun
The price is NT$2,195
NT$2,469 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Economy Inn Morgan Hill
Seasonal outdoor pool

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,029 reviews)
"Great location and room was spacious"
United States
Clara
The price is NT$3,914
NT$4,881 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
Queen Room | Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,000 reviews)
"It was very clean and so convenient next to the beach."
United States
TONY
The price is NT$3,633
NT$4,487 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Beachview Inn
Garden

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
2.0 star property
Marina
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (2,167 reviews)
"Our stay was better than expected."
United States
Lizzet
The price is NT$3,035
NT$3,520 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
Garden

Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (434 reviews)
"Very clean and quiet Was with my kids and felt safe"
United States
Melanie
The price is NT$4,504
NT$5,140 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Hitching Post Studios Inn
Reception

National 9 Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (244 reviews)
"Great property for the money. Location is quiet with easy access to both 17 and 1."
United States
Tracy
The price is NT$2,745
NT$3,148 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
National 9 Santa Cruz
Indoor spa tub

Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,151 reviews)
The price is NT$3,897
NT$4,639 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Surf City Inn and Suites
Double Queen | Desk, blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Holiday Motel

Holiday Motel
3.0 star property
Morgan Hill
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (495 reviews)
"Helpful staff and clean rooms, thank you!"
United States
Hedy
The price is NT$2,387
NT$2,685 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Holiday Motel
Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Gilroy Inn

Gilroy Inn
2.0 star property
Gilroy
7.2 out of 10, Good, (931 reviews)
"Air conditioning worked well and everything was close by"
United States
Jose R
The price is NT$3,197
NT$3,548 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Gilroy Inn
Garden

Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas

Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas
2.0 star property
Sunset
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,014 reviews)
"The jacuzzi and the pool was awesome!!"
United States
Maria A
The price is NT$3,266
NT$3,670 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 6 - Aug 7
Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas
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Top Watsonville Hotel Reviews

Hotel Pacific

Hotel Pacific

10/10 Excellent
"Breakfast is great and fireplace is even better and close walk to everything"
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Hotel Pacific

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Watsonville Motels information

Number of reviews
12,208
Accommodation
114 Motels
Lowest Price
NT$2,469
Highest Price
NT$5,352

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Watsonville?
Because you'll save on your room price, you can enjoy more of the attractions in Watsonville. Top sights include Monterey Bay in Watsonville, as well as Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in the area.
What are motels like?
At most motels, you'll often find an outdoor pool and a free parking spot. When you stay at a motel, you'll usually access your room from an outside corridor overlooking the parking lot. In the U.S., motels became more commonplace at the end of the 1940s when cars became more popular along with road trip vacations, peaking in the 1960s with over 60,000 properties.
What are the best motels in Watsonville?
Here you'll find some of our customers' top motels to choose from in the larger area. Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey is located 15.1 mi (24.3 km) from the heart of Watsonville. Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Stargazer Hotel: Free WiFi, free parking, and a terrace are available during your stay. Central Watsonville is 23.4 mi (37.6 km) away. Pacific Inn: Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Located 22.3 mi (35.9 km) from the heart of Watsonville. Sand Castle Inn: Central Watsonville is 20.8 mi (33.5 km) away. Free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities are available during your stay. The Stevenson Monterey: 23 mi (37 km) from the heart of Watsonville. Enjoy access to the seasonal outdoor pool, and freebies including WiFi and parking.
What can I do in Watsonville?
Visitors like Watsonville for the entertainment venues, beaches, and restaurants. As you're sightseeing around the area, be sure to enjoy all there is to see and do. Must-see places in and around Watsonville include Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Sunset State Beach, Manresa State Beach, and La Selva Beach. You'll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park, and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.
What's the seasonal weather like in Watsonville?
Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we've gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Watsonville to help you plan yours. 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 Watsonville is 21 inches.
What are my options for getting around Watsonville when staying in a motel?
We've gathered some information about local transportation options in Watsonville to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal), which is located 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from the city center. You can also search for flights into Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal), which is 18.6 mi (29.9 km) away. If you'd like to explore around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.