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Next weekend
23 Oct - 25 Oct
In two weeks
30 Oct - 1 Nov
In one month
13 Nov - 15 Nov
In two months
11 Dec - 13 Dec

Our top choices for Watsonville motels

A hotel room with two beds, each with patterned bedding, a small bedside table with a phone, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

1. Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
2.0 star property
Watsonville
6.6 out of 10, (1,000 reviews)
"Its location is wonderful"
United States
Ramesh
The price is AU$124
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted air conditioning unit.

2. Valley Inn

Valley Inn
2.5 star property
Watsonville
6.0 out of 10, (356 reviews)
"Had a great stay here, thank you!"
United States
Daniel
The price is AU$119
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Valley Inn
A large ceramic pot with a rustic finish, placed on a circular stone base surrounded by small pebbles.

3. 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 AU$215
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
A hotel with a covered entrance, a prominent '6' sign, and a well-maintained outdoor area with plants and a parking lot.

4. Motel 6 Gilroy, CA

Motel 6 Gilroy, CA
2.0 star property
Gilroy
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Very comfortable stay"
United States
Brenda
The price is AU$98
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Motel 6 Gilroy, CA
A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.

5. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (485 reviews)
"Rooms clean, easy parking, and it’s 10 minutes from downtown. Perfect little spot"
United States
vincent
The price is AU$133
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Hitching Post Studios Inn
A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.

6. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"I will stay there again"
United States
Judy
The price is AU$164
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Mission Inn
A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

7. Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Good and affordable hotel"
United States
Aleksandr
The price is AU$126
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Beachview Inn
A parking lot with a clear view of mountains in the background.

8. Travel Inn Gilroy

Travel Inn Gilroy
2.5 star property
Gilroy
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (207 reviews)
"It was a cool little spot to stay for the weekend"
United States
Carlos
The price is AU$128
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Travel Inn Gilroy
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, a microwave, and a door.

9. Gilroy Inn

Gilroy Inn
2.0 star property
Gilroy
7.2 out of 10, Good, (965 reviews)
"It was close to restaurants, but the hotel itself was outdated and needs sprucing up."
United States
Michael
The price is AU$131
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Gilroy Inn
A motel with a sign indicating a vacancy.

10. Old Marina Inn

Old Marina Inn
2.0 star property
Marina
7.8 out of 10, Good, (103 reviews)
"Nice and quiet. Clean I would definitely stay there again."
United States
Jerrod
The price is AU$143
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Old Marina Inn
A building with a flower bed in front, a wheelchair accessible entrance, and a window with a view of the street.

11. Morganhill Inn Motel

Morganhill Inn Motel
2.0 star property
Morgan Hill
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (329 reviews)
"Was very friendly"
United States
Fabian
The price is AU$110
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Morganhill Inn Motel
The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

12. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,559 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 AU$142
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Ocean Pacific Lodge
A lobby with a brick wall, a reception desk, a black rug, and a framed picture on the wall.

13. National 9 Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (282 reviews)
"Not luxury, but nice people, good location, clean room."
United States
John
The price is AU$116
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
National 9 Santa Cruz
A courtyard with a central fountain, surrounded by a variety of plants and a well-maintained lawn.

14. Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
2.0 star property
Marina
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (2,257 reviews)
"Clean room, nice staff, big parking lot"
Canada
Changhong
The price is AU$126
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, large windows, and seating areas.

15. Stargazer Hotel

Stargazer Hotel
2.5 star property
Monterey Vista
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,881 reviews)
"Great property with clean and renovated rooms"
United States
Hooman
The price is AU$119
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Stargazer Hotel
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a mirror.

16. Pacific Inn

Pacific Inn
2.5 star property
Casanova Oak Knoll
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,895 reviews)
"Fantastic budget friendly hotel"
United States
Sean
The price is AU$137
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Pacific Inn
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'Lovers Point Inn' sign, outdoor seating area, and an 'Office' sign indicating a business space.

17. Lovers Point Inn

Lovers Point Inn
2.0 star property
Beach Tract
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,500 reviews)
"Would stay there again"
United States
Dario
The price is AU$146
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Lovers Point Inn
A room with two white wicker chairs, a blue vase with a plant, a woven basket, and a patterned rug.

18. Sand Castle Inn

Sand Castle Inn
2.0 star property
Seaside
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,239 reviews)
"very pleasant stay at an older motel."
United States
Sheryl
The price is AU$97
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Sand Castle Inn
A room with a television mounted on the wall, a window with blinds, a heater, a wooden dresser, and a door.

19. Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (164 reviews)
"Nice stay."
United States
John
The price is AU$113
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Drift Inn
A reception area with a NexTap kiosk, a green wall with 'El Castillo Motel' signage, two chairs, a small table, and potted plants.

20. El Castell Hotel

El Castell Hotel
2.0 star property
Casanova Oak Knoll
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,098 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay, very clean."
United States
David
The price is AU$125
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
El Castell Hotel
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Top Watsonville Hotel Reviews

The Stevenson Monterey

The Stevenson Monterey

10/10 Excellent
"Everything about this place was great. The only feedback that is negative is the condition of the shower floor - other than that, it was a great value for the money."
Gregory 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
The Stevenson Monterey

Find out more about Watsonville

Watsonville Motels information

Number of reviews
4,800
Accommodation
113 Motels
Lowest Price
AU$97
Highest Price
AU$215

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Watsonville?
When you save on your room price, you can experience more of the activities in Watsonville. Top sights include Monterey Bay in Watsonville, as well as Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in the area.
What are motels like?
When you stay at a motel, you'll often find a free parking spot and an outdoor pool. With a stay at a motel, you'll usually access your room from an outside corridor overlooking the car park. Motels in the US boomed at the end of the 1940s with the popularity of car travel and road trips, peaking in the 1960s with over 60,000 properties.
What are the best motels in Watsonville?
Here are some of our customers' top motels to book in the larger area. The Stevenson Monterey is located 37 km from the heart of Watsonville. Enjoy access to the seasonal outdoor pool, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Lovers Point Inn: Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities such as heating. Central Watsonville is 21.6 mi (34.7 km) away. Pacific Inn: Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Located 22.3 mi (35.9 km) from the heart of Watsonville. Stargazer Hotel: Central Watsonville is 23.4 mi (37.6 km) away. Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities such as a Smart TV. El Castell Motel: 22.5 mi (36.2 km) from the heart of Watsonville. Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking.
What can I do in Watsonville?
Visitors like Watsonville for the entertainment venues, beaches and restaurants. As you're sightseeing around the area, make sure that you 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 road trip, 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 temperature of 18°C, while the coldest months are February and December, with an average of 11°C. Average annual precipitation for Watsonville is 539 mm.
What are my options for getting around Watsonville while 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) away from the city centre. Otherwise, look 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, consider renting a car to explore more sights.

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