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Our top choices for Lower Ocean hotels

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a high ceiling with a balcony.

1. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"It is a great place to stay, economic, auster but confortable, clean and convenient due to its location, walking distance to the core of Santa Cruz beach and main places in town."
United States
Herman
The price is ฿2,154
฿2,997 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
A poolside area with seating, palm trees, and a building with balconies.

2. Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,005 reviews)
"I would recommend this stay"
United States
Sanmatie
The price is ฿2,280
฿3,313 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Hotel Solares
A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, a sliding glass door to a balcony, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

3. Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"great stay"
United States
Holly
The price is ฿2,537
฿2,952 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Torch Lite Inn
A room with a television mounted on the wall, a window with blinds, a heater, a wooden dresser, and a door.

4. Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (161 reviews)
"Nice stay."
United States
John
The price is ฿2,354
฿2,636 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Drift Inn
A rectangular swimming pool with clear water, marked lanes, and a metal ladder.

5. Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,249 reviews)
"Incredible stay. Friendly staff and great rate"
United States
Amra
The price is ฿2,037
฿2,566 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Surf City Inn and Suites
A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.

6. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,004 reviews)
"Great value clean room Great Price. Friendly staff"
United States
Curtis
The price is ฿2,280
฿2,653 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
A red train with the number 2600 traveling on a track alongside a beach.

7. Motel Santa Cruz

Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean
5.2 out of 10, (1,001 reviews)
"The owner I was really nice and she helped me out with my reservations and we have lovely night there"
United States
Jesus
The price is ฿2,649
฿3,272 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Motel Santa Cruz
A view from a balcony with a metal railing overlooking a road with a water body and distant buildings.

8. Ocean Gate Inn

Ocean Gate Inn
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Perfect little beachside hotel. Loved it!"
United States
Lori
The price is ฿3,470
฿3,997 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Ocean Gate Inn
Terrace/patio

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, (1,007 reviews)
"Great place to stay at, very clean and very convenient"
United States
Grester
The price is ฿4,292
฿4,956 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

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, (1,350 reviews)
"Great location, very clean property and friendly staff"
United States
Frank
The price is ฿4,788
฿7,015 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.

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, (1,176 reviews)
"It was a nice sized room and clean. Helpful staff. Location was good and walking distance to the pier. Would stay there again."
United States
Leslie
The price is ฿4,247
฿4,905 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

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, (1,284 reviews)
"Great stay,"
United States
Steve
The price is ฿4,258
฿4,919 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.

13. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.9 km from Lower Ocean
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (715 reviews)
"Breakfast"
United States
Ingrid
The price is ฿3,822
฿4,429 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.

14. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Lower Ocean
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,039 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Jiexin
The price is ฿8,684
฿9,884 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

15. 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, (554 reviews)
"Great place !"
United States
Josh
The price is ฿10,532
฿13,694 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

16. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Lower Ocean
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,625 reviews)
"I was very pleased with my stay it was very clean and it’s at a great location"
United States
Sherlyn
The price is ฿3,893
฿4,508 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Marea Sol Hotel
A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

17. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.6 km from Lower Ocean
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,345 reviews)
"Would definitely stay there again"
United States
Alan
The price is ฿3,004
฿3,481 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, bar area, and seating.

18. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.6 km from Lower Ocean
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (682 reviews)
"Clean rooms breakfast was very good."
United States
Arturo
The price is ฿3,969
฿4,594 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.

19. 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, (1,350 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Brooke
The price is ฿4,527
฿5,219 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

20. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown, 0.9 km from Lower Ocean
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,564 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
James
The price is ฿2,483
฿3,303 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Ocean Pacific Lodge
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Compare popular hotels in Lower Ocean

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
8.4
Very good
1,004 reviews
View
A room with a television mounted on the wall, a window with blinds, a heater, a wooden dresser, and a door.
Drift Inn
2.5 star property
8.0
Very good
161 reviews
View
An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a high ceiling with a balcony.
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
2.0 star property
7.8
Good
1,002 reviews
View
A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, a sliding glass door to a balcony, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
Torch Lite Inn
2.5 star property
7.8
Good
1,002 reviews
View
A rectangular swimming pool with clear water, marked lanes, and a metal ladder.
Surf City Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
7.6
Good
1,249 reviews
View

Where to stay in Lower Ocean

Find the best Lower Ocean areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A natural rock arch formation on a beach with waves crashing below.

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.

A white lighthouse with a green top, surrounded by large rocks and people.
Photo by Ian Durant
Open Photo by Ian Durant

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.

A crowded beach with numerous boats and people.

Pleasure Point

While visiting Pleasure Point, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey Bay and 38th Avenue Beach Access.

A street with a clock tower, a tram, and a building with a sign.

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.

A clock tower, a church, and residential buildings in a hilly town.

Downtown Santa Cruz

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

Top Lower Ocean Hotel Reviews

Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares

8/10 Good
"It seemed like it should be nicer. Like everything was just poorly maintained. Cracks in the tiles, chips in the paint, everything was just a little “broken”"
Melissa 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Hotel Solares

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, The Aqua Pacific Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay in Lower Ocean. This hotel offers free parking and a seasonal outdoor pool. 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 23 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.