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The best beach hotels in Watsonville

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Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Hotel in Watsonville

Featuring 3-star accommodations, Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville is located in Watsonville, 18 miles from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 26 miles from Presidio of Monterey Museum.

G
Gustavo
From
United States
Food, cleanliness , location, excellent. Very satisfied
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 483 reviews
Price from
$126.30
1 night, 2 adults

Best Western Rose Garden Inn

Hotel in Watsonville

Best Western Rose Garden Inn is located in Watsonville, California, 30 minutes' drive from Gilroy Gardens amusement park.

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Alejandro
From
United States
It is in a convenient location and the staff was excellent. The rooms were clean, and the price was a great value.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 314 reviews
Price from
$125.49
1 night, 2 adults

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

Hotel in Watsonville

Located in Watsonville, 16 miles from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG provides accommodations with a fitness center, free private parking and a shared...

A
Alma
From
United States
Very clean and very nice staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 204 reviews
Price from
$125
1 night, 2 adults

Comfort Inn Watsonville

Hotel in Watsonville

The Comfort Inn hotel is conveniently located between Santa Cruz and Monterey, close to Capitola Beach.

D
Daniel
From
United States
Everything was great. Check-in was quick and easy. Easy access to the room. The hotel was nice and quiet. Will stay here again. Thank you!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 183 reviews
Price from
$110.03
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel B5 -Watsonville

Hotel in Watsonville

This motel is located 2 miles from downtown Watsonville and within a 19-minute drive of Santa Cruz. The motel features a outdoor pool and free parking. Motel 6 Watsonville rooms include cable TV.

m
mohr
From
United States
Staff is excellent always friendly and smiling and so understanding of people's situations. I love coming here if I could live here I would
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 382 reviews
Price from
$95.50
1 night, 2 adults

El Rancho Motel

Watsonville

This family owned and operated Royal Oaks motel is within a 5-minute drive of downtown Watsonville. The motel offers free on-site parking and nonsmoking guest rooms.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 128 reviews
Price from
$90.50
1 night, 2 adults

Valley Inn

Watsonville

Located within 17 miles of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 28 miles of Presidio of Monterey Museum, Valley Inn has rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Watsonville.

M
Marcela
From
United States
Location, near downtown and good restaurant.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews
Price from
$95
1 night, 2 adults

Pacific Coast Inn

Watsonville

This Watsonville motel is 2.5 mi from Monterey Bay Beaches. The motel offers free WiFi, a continental breakfast, and an outdoor swimming pool.

J
Jimenez
From
United States
It was very clean and the elevator was pretty cool. Definitely not what I expected but definitely didn’t disappoint!! 10/10
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.0
Fair - What previous guests thought, 94 reviews
Price from
$849.15
1 night, 2 adults

Inn at Depot Hill

Capitola (Near Watsonville)

*Adults Only* Just 10 minutes’ walk from Capitola Beach and Wharf, this luxurious B&B offers an evening wine reception complete with appetizers. A full breakfast is served daily.

S
Sanne
From
Netherlands
Very authentic and cool owner who runs it himself.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 159 reviews
Price from
$367.90
1 night, 2 adults

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Capitola (Near Watsonville)

This Capitola hotel is a 10-minute drive from central Santa Cruz and New Brighton State Beach. It features an outdoor pool, and spacious suites with 32-inch flat-screen TVs and an iPod dock.

K
Kathryn
From
United States
Everything was great. The only thing I would recommend is that the breakfast food area be expanded. It is very small and does not accommodate enough people.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 348 reviews
Price from
$177.65
1 night, 2 adults
All beach hotels in Watsonville

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There’s nothing like waking up to the sound of crashing waves and the sea air floating into your bedroom window. Beachfront accommodations come in a variety of forms, from all-inclusive resorts to secluded homestays and villas. Beach hotel amenities can include air-conditioned rooms, private terraces overlooking the sea, and outdoor pools with attached bars.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 382 reviews

Popular with guests booking beach hotels in Watsonville

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 483 reviews

Popular with guests booking beach hotels in Watsonville

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 128 reviews

Popular with guests booking beach hotels in Watsonville

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 204 reviews

Popular with guests booking beach hotels in Watsonville

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 314 reviews

Popular with guests booking beach hotels in Watsonville

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 183 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
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Avg. price/night: $179.23
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 204 reviews
Like the location, near places to eat and close to the beach.
Guest review byRosa
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews
The view from the front room window was incredible . The condo was nice & had all the comforts of home. Even beach chairs in the closet to use & take to beach!! Loved it!
Guest review byFrances
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 483 reviews
Location near camp grounds & beach. Good price & accommodations!
Guest review byAnonymous
Family with young children