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Our top choices for Lower Ocean hotels

1. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean
7.8 out of 10, Good, (966 reviews)
"Conveniently located a short walk from boardwalk and beach."
United States
virgil
The price is ฿2,099
฿2,920 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
The Aqua Pacific Hotel

2. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,014 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff, plenty of parking"
United States
Gordon
The price is ฿2,352
฿2,731 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

3. Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (146 reviews)
"Great rooms and very close to the boardwalk!!"
United States
Falisha
The price is ฿2,503
฿2,803 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Drift Inn

4. Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,009 reviews)
"Nice place"
United States
RONALD
The price is ฿2,620
฿3,043 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Torch Lite Inn

5. Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,193 reviews)
"Enjoyed the hot tub and the proximity to the Boardwalk!"
United States
Heather
The price is ฿2,355
฿2,916 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Surf City Inn and Suites

6. Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean
6.8 out of 10, (1,020 reviews)
"Was a great hotel for the price"
United States
oscar
The price is ฿2,513
฿3,565 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Hotel Solares

7. Motel Santa Cruz

Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean
5.2 out of 10, (1,012 reviews)
"It was a nice stay"
United States
Justin
The price is ฿2,879
฿3,522 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Motel Santa Cruz

8. Ocean Gate Inn

Ocean Gate Inn
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"the location and the friendly staff."
United States
Hadi
The price is ฿7,655
฿8,682 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Ocean Gate Inn

9. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.3 km from Lower Ocean
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,023 reviews)
"The hotel was conveniently located so we could walk to attractions and restaurants. We would definitely stay again."
United States
Dori
The price is ฿4,580
฿5,276 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.8 km from Lower Ocean
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,371 reviews)
"Good clean hotel, very good location with very friendly stuff"
United States
Igor
The price is ฿4,310
฿4,973 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

11. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.4 km from Lower Ocean
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,170 reviews)
"Location was perfect for what we had to do."
United States
Robert
The price is ฿4,711
฿5,423 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

12. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.6 km from Lower Ocean
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,256 reviews)
"Very clean hotel - nice staff. Breakfast was great!"
United States
Kristina
The price is ฿4,155
฿4,799 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

13. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Lower Ocean
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,334 reviews)
"Love this hotel! Beautiful accommodations, warm, friendly staff, awesome pool, very family friendly!"
United States
Brenda
The price is ฿5,195
฿5,965 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

14. Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Lower Ocean
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,019 reviews)
"The rooms were great, bed was very comfortable and breakfast was good."
United States
Nireitha
The price is ฿4,138
฿4,750 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

15. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Lower Ocean
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,051 reviews)
"Beautiful views, close to shops, restaurants, amusement park, easily walkable, pool and on the beach."
United States
Henry
The price is ฿10,436
฿11,846 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

16. Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.6 km from Lower Ocean
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (56 reviews)
"Clean room, great location, super nice staff."
United States
daphanie
The price is ฿3,124
฿3,660 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Carousel Beach Inn

17. Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Lower Ocean
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,138 reviews)
"Had a great experience, room was clean and had all the basic amenities. Staff was super nice."
United States
Sean
The price is ฿2,029
฿2,896 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Seaside Inn & Suites

18. Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Lower Ocean
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,008 reviews)
"Great location walking distance to most places great view"
United States
Marci
The price is ฿5,431
฿6,230 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Beach Street Inn and Suites

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3.8 km from Lower Ocean
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay! The rooms were clean, breakfast was awesome, lots of variety! Very pleasant atmosphere, and friendly staff!"
United States
Natalya
The price is ฿4,700
฿5,410 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

20. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.8 km from Lower Ocean
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (447 reviews)
"We loved every minute of our stay!"
United States
Elizabeth
The price is ฿11,748
฿15,013 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
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Compare popular hotels in Lower Ocean

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Exterior
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
8.4
Very good
1,014 reviews
View
Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Free WiFi
Drift Inn
2.5 star property
8.0
Very good
146 reviews
View
Seasonal outdoor pool
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
2.0 star property
7.8
Good
966 reviews
View
Signature Room | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains
Torch Lite Inn
2.5 star property
7.8
Good
1,009 reviews
View
Indoor spa tub
Surf City Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
7.6
Good
1,193 reviews
View

Where to stay in Lower Ocean

Find the best Lower Ocean areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Westside Santa Cruz

Travellers to Westside Santa Cruz praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay.

Eastside Santa Cruz

Travellers come to Eastside Santa Cruz for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Monterey Bay and Twin Lakes State Beach while you're in town.

Pleasure Point

While visiting Pleasure Point, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey Bay and Pleasure Point Park.

Beach Hill - Beach Flats

While there might not be top attractions in Beach Hill - Beach Flats, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.

Downtown Santa Cruz

Unique features of Downtown Santa Cruz include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Pacific Avenue or Pacific Garden Mall while you're exploring the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Lower Ocean?
Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Lower Ocean's Lower Ocean neighbourhood. Consider a visit to Ocean Street as part of your Lower Ocean travel plans.
Where is the best hotel for a stay in Lower Ocean?
Based on our traveller data, Hotel Solares is one of the top choices for your stay in Lower Ocean. This hotel is a short 9-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and it offers an outdoor pool and free parking. Other good choices for your stay in the area include Surf City Inn and Suites and Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz.
How many hotels are there in Lower Ocean?
Expedia has 22 hotels and other accommodation options in Lower Ocean to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Lower Ocean area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Lower Ocean, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals in Lower Ocean.
What is there to do around this Lower Ocean neighbourhood?
Ocean Street is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Lower Ocean. While you're out sightseeing, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Pacific Garden Mall are a couple of additional sights to visit in Lower Ocean.