Best Affordable Hotels in Big Sur
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Popular choice
Travelodge By Wyndham Monterey Bay
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Heated swimming pool
Overlooking the courtyard, Travelodge By Wyndham Monterey Bay hotel is an 18-minute walk from Laguna Grande Regional Park. Located in the North Fremont district, this hotel includes an outdoor swimming pool and an American restaurant.
The accommodation offers 104 rooms with tea and coffee-making facilities, and such modern conveniences as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Air conditioning are featured for guests' comfort. The en suite bathrooms have a separate toilet and a shower, along with a hairdryer and bath sheets.
Travelodge By Wyndham Monterey Bay
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Heated swimming pool
Travelodge By Wyndham Monterey Bay
Overlooking the courtyard, Travelodge By Wyndham Monterey Bay hotel is an 18-minute walk from Laguna Grande Regional Park. Located in the North Fremont district, this hotel includes an outdoor swimming pool and an American restaurant.
The accommodation offers 104 rooms with tea and coffee-making facilities, and such modern conveniences as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Air conditioning are featured for guests' comfort. The en suite bathrooms have a separate toilet and a shower, along with a hairdryer and bath sheets.
The Monarch Resort
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Sauna
- Outdoor swimming pool
The 3-star The Monarch Resort Pacific Grove is nearly 5 minutes' walk from The Little Chapel By The Sea and entices guests with a sunbathing terrace and a golf course. Featuring a Jacuzzi and a sauna, this Pacific Grove hotel is located not far from Lover's Point Beach.
Equipped with a personal safe, some of the 50 rooms feature a stone fireplace along with a writing desk. Guests will appreciate such comforts as individual climate control and ironing facilities, and relax with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and Wi-Fi. Private bathrooms also include bath sheets. You can also enjoy sea views from some of these air-conditioned rooms.
The Monarch Resort
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Sauna
- Outdoor swimming pool
The Monarch Resort
The 3-star The Monarch Resort Pacific Grove is nearly 5 minutes' walk from The Little Chapel By The Sea and entices guests with a sunbathing terrace and a golf course. Featuring a Jacuzzi and a sauna, this Pacific Grove hotel is located not far from Lover's Point Beach.
Equipped with a personal safe, some of the 50 rooms feature a stone fireplace along with a writing desk. Guests will appreciate such comforts as individual climate control and ironing facilities, and relax with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and Wi-Fi. Private bathrooms also include bath sheets. You can also enjoy sea views from some of these air-conditioned rooms.
Bide-A-Wee Inn And Cottages
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Room service
- Flat-screen TV
- Golf course
- Garden area
Located around 20 minutes on foot from Asilomar State Beach, the 2-star Bide-A-Wee Inn And Cottages Pacific Grove offers amenities such as a picnic area and a golf course.
Overlooking the pool, some rooms at the hotel feature a stone fireplace furnished with a sofa bed. Guests will appreciate such comforts as individual climate control, central heating, and an iron, and relax with a personal computer and a flat-screen cable TV. Bathrooms come with a separate toilet and a shower, along with hairdryers and towels.
Bide-A-Wee Inn And Cottages
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Room service
- Flat-screen TV
- Golf course
- Garden area
Bide-A-Wee Inn And Cottages
Located around 20 minutes on foot from Asilomar State Beach, the 2-star Bide-A-Wee Inn And Cottages Pacific Grove offers amenities such as a picnic area and a golf course.
Overlooking the pool, some rooms at the hotel feature a stone fireplace furnished with a sofa bed. Guests will appreciate such comforts as individual climate control, central heating, and an iron, and relax with a personal computer and a flat-screen cable TV. Bathrooms come with a separate toilet and a shower, along with hairdryers and towels.
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Hacienda De Leal - BW Signature Collection
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Bar/ Lounge area
Enjoying a setting only a 13-minute stroll from Third Street, the 3-star smoke-free Hacienda De Leal - BW Signature Collection San Juan Bautista hotel presents 18 holes of golf as part of its offerings. Comprising 42 rooms with views of the courtyard, this San Juan Bautista hotel offers a gift shop.
In-room facilities include an iPod dock and Wi-Fi as well as tea/coffee making equipment.
Hacienda De Leal - BW Signature Collection
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Bar/ Lounge area
Hacienda De Leal - BW Signature Collection
Enjoying a setting only a 13-minute stroll from Third Street, the 3-star smoke-free Hacienda De Leal - BW Signature Collection San Juan Bautista hotel presents 18 holes of golf as part of its offerings. Comprising 42 rooms with views of the courtyard, this San Juan Bautista hotel offers a gift shop.
In-room facilities include an iPod dock and Wi-Fi as well as tea/coffee making equipment.
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Eco-friendly stay
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Luggage storage
- Fitness centre
- Heated swimming pool
The 3-star Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville is located in Watsonville, a few moments from Redman-Hirahara House, and offers a heated indoor pool. The hotel offers guests to use Wi-Fi at additional charge in public areas.
This Watsonville hotel offers 107 rooms with coffee/tea making machines, and such modern conveniences as a multi-channel television. An iron and ironing board, and air conditioning are featured for guests' comfort.
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Luggage storage
- Fitness centre
- Heated swimming pool
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
The 3-star Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville is located in Watsonville, a few moments from Redman-Hirahara House, and offers a heated indoor pool. The hotel offers guests to use Wi-Fi at additional charge in public areas.
This Watsonville hotel offers 107 rooms with coffee/tea making machines, and such modern conveniences as a multi-channel television. An iron and ironing board, and air conditioning are featured for guests' comfort.
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Top location
Carmel Mission Inn
- Picnic area/ Tables
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Car park
US$ 30 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Heated swimming pool
Providing 165 rooms, the 3-star Carmel Mission Inn is around a 5-minute walk from The Crossroads Carmel. Located a short way from The Barnyard, the inn provides a heated pool, a sun deck, a picnic area, and a golf course.
Overlooking the garden, some rooms at this hotel feature a stone fireplace furnished with a study desk. Other comforts include individual climate control, central heating, and an iron along with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for your entertainment.
Carmel Mission Inn
- Picnic area/ Tables
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Car park
US$ 30 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Heated swimming pool
Carmel Mission Inn
Providing 165 rooms, the 3-star Carmel Mission Inn is around a 5-minute walk from The Crossroads Carmel. Located a short way from The Barnyard, the inn provides a heated pool, a sun deck, a picnic area, and a golf course.
Overlooking the garden, some rooms at this hotel feature a stone fireplace furnished with a study desk. Other comforts include individual climate control, central heating, and an iron along with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for your entertainment.
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Briarwood Inn
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Flat-screen TV
- Mini-bar
- Garden area
Guests of the 3-star Briarwood Inn Carmel-by-the-Sea can easily reach Carmel Plaza, located about a 5-minute walk away. The hotel features Wi-Fi in public areas and 24 rooms that offer views of the ocean.
The rooms at Briarwood Inn have a roll-away bed. Some of them comprise a balcony and a dining area, appointed with a writing table. There is also a private bathroom. The large bathrooms include a walk-in shower, a separate toilet, and a sink, along with comforts such as hair dryers and towels.
Briarwood Inn
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Flat-screen TV
- Mini-bar
- Garden area
Briarwood Inn
Guests of the 3-star Briarwood Inn Carmel-by-the-Sea can easily reach Carmel Plaza, located about a 5-minute walk away. The hotel features Wi-Fi in public areas and 24 rooms that offer views of the ocean.
The rooms at Briarwood Inn have a roll-away bed. Some of them comprise a balcony and a dining area, appointed with a writing table. There is also a private bathroom. The large bathrooms include a walk-in shower, a separate toilet, and a sink, along with comforts such as hair dryers and towels.
Best Western Rose Garden Inn
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Laundry
- Fitness centre
- Heated swimming pool
The 3-star Best Western Rose Garden Inn Watsonville sits about a 5-minute walk from Callaghan Park and Cultural Center and offers luggage storage. Boasting access to Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, 4.5 km away, this Watsonville hotel includes a hot tub and a sundeck providing guests with spacious rooms.
Ironing equipment and air conditioning, along with coffee and tea makers, provide in-room convenience at the Best Western.
Best Western Rose Garden Inn
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Laundry
- Fitness centre
- Heated swimming pool
Best Western Rose Garden Inn
The 3-star Best Western Rose Garden Inn Watsonville sits about a 5-minute walk from Callaghan Park and Cultural Center and offers luggage storage. Boasting access to Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, 4.5 km away, this Watsonville hotel includes a hot tub and a sundeck providing guests with spacious rooms.
Ironing equipment and air conditioning, along with coffee and tea makers, provide in-room convenience at the Best Western.
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Eco-friendly stay
Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Fitness centre
Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas offers a lift and a vending machine in the old part of Salinas, a 25-minute walk from Central Park. Guests have access to a heated pool, a tennis club and Wi-Fi in public areas.
Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas offers air-conditioned rooms complete with an LCD TV, as well as comforts such as an ironing set. Staying at this property, guests can enjoy views of the courtyard.
Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Fitness centre
Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas
Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas offers a lift and a vending machine in the old part of Salinas, a 25-minute walk from Central Park. Guests have access to a heated pool, a tennis club and Wi-Fi in public areas.
Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas offers air-conditioned rooms complete with an LCD TV, as well as comforts such as an ironing set. Staying at this property, guests can enjoy views of the courtyard.
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Best Western Plus Capitola By-The-Sea Inn & Suites
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Luggage storage
- Fitness centre
- Heated swimming pool
Situated just 6 minutes' walk from O'Neill Surf Shop, the 3-star smoke-free Best Western Plus Capitola By-The-Sea Inn & Suites offers a lift and a vending machine. Featuring luggage storage, this Capitola inn is within 6 km of Santa Cruz Wharf Pier.
Staying at Best Western Plus Capitola By-The-Sea Inn & Suites, you may choose from one of the 59 rooms featuring Wi-Fi and premium cable channels, as well as essentials such as an ironing set and air conditioning. The rooms are fitted with big bathrooms.
Best Western Plus Capitola By-The-Sea Inn & Suites
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Luggage storage
- Fitness centre
- Heated swimming pool
Best Western Plus Capitola By-The-Sea Inn & Suites
Situated just 6 minutes' walk from O'Neill Surf Shop, the 3-star smoke-free Best Western Plus Capitola By-The-Sea Inn & Suites offers a lift and a vending machine. Featuring luggage storage, this Capitola inn is within 6 km of Santa Cruz Wharf Pier.
Staying at Best Western Plus Capitola By-The-Sea Inn & Suites, you may choose from one of the 59 rooms featuring Wi-Fi and premium cable channels, as well as essentials such as an ironing set and air conditioning. The rooms are fitted with big bathrooms.
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Beach access
Inn At Moss Landing Point
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
The comfortable 3-star Inn At Moss Landing Point is located merely 600 metres from Elkhorn Slough Safari Tourist Information Center and provides tour/ticket assistance for a better travel experience. The smoke-free hotel offers 30 rooms in a business area of Moss Landing.
For your comfort, the comfortable rooms come with air conditioning and soundproof walls. They are furnished with sound-proofed windows, and modern amenities like Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. There is also a private bathroom.
Inn At Moss Landing Point
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
Inn At Moss Landing Point
The comfortable 3-star Inn At Moss Landing Point is located merely 600 metres from Elkhorn Slough Safari Tourist Information Center and provides tour/ticket assistance for a better travel experience. The smoke-free hotel offers 30 rooms in a business area of Moss Landing.
For your comfort, the comfortable rooms come with air conditioning and soundproof walls. They are furnished with sound-proofed windows, and modern amenities like Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. There is also a private bathroom.
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Guest favorite
Sunset Inn Pacific Grove
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Golf course
- Sun terrace
Located only 0.9 km from Crespi Pond, the 3-star boutique-style Sunset Inn Pacific Grove offers 21 rooms along with a vending machine and an outdoor fireplace onsite. The hotel is a good starting point for exploring Pacific Grove, including John Denver Memorial, which is just a 9-minute walk away.
The rooms at the Sunset have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and Wi-Fi, along with coffee making facilities and a small refrigerator for your convenience.
Sunset Inn Pacific Grove
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Golf course
- Sun terrace
Sunset Inn Pacific Grove
Located only 0.9 km from Crespi Pond, the 3-star boutique-style Sunset Inn Pacific Grove offers 21 rooms along with a vending machine and an outdoor fireplace onsite. The hotel is a good starting point for exploring Pacific Grove, including John Denver Memorial, which is just a 9-minute walk away.
The rooms at the Sunset have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and Wi-Fi, along with coffee making facilities and a small refrigerator for your convenience.
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Beach access
Howard Johnson By Wyndham Santa Cruz
- Picnic area/ Tables
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Car park
Charges may apply
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Golf course
- Sun terrace
Situated about 700 metres from Cowell's Beach Surf Shop, the 2-star smoke-free Howard Johnson By Wyndham Santa Cruz hotel features Wi-Fi in public areas, and a private parking lot on site. This Santa Cruz hotel lies in the Santa Cruz Boardwalk district of Santa Cruz, only 1.8 km from such cultural sights as Santa Cruz Surfing Museum.
Looking onto the patio, the air-conditioned rooms are appointed with air conditioning along with a flat-screen cable TV and premium cable channels.
Howard Johnson By Wyndham Santa Cruz
- Picnic area/ Tables
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Car park
Charges may apply
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Golf course
- Sun terrace
Howard Johnson By Wyndham Santa Cruz
Situated about 700 metres from Cowell's Beach Surf Shop, the 2-star smoke-free Howard Johnson By Wyndham Santa Cruz hotel features Wi-Fi in public areas, and a private parking lot on site. This Santa Cruz hotel lies in the Santa Cruz Boardwalk district of Santa Cruz, only 1.8 km from such cultural sights as Santa Cruz Surfing Museum.
Looking onto the patio, the air-conditioned rooms are appointed with air conditioning along with a flat-screen cable TV and premium cable channels.
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Beach access
Pacific Gardens Inn
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Luggage storage
- Jacuzzi
Positioned just 1.4 km from Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary Nature Reserve and nearly 25 minutes' walk from Candy Cane Lane, the 3-star smoke-free Pacific Gardens Inn Pacific Grove presents 2 hot tubs and 2 spa tubs. Featuring a Jacuzzi and two hot tubs, this Pacific Grove hotel is in proximity to Monterey Bay.
Pacific Gardens Inn features 25 rooms with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as coffee and tea making facilities. Bathroom amenities include a separate toilet and a shower/bath combination, along with comforts such as a hair dryer and bath sheets.
Pacific Gardens Inn
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Luggage storage
- Jacuzzi
Pacific Gardens Inn
Positioned just 1.4 km from Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary Nature Reserve and nearly 25 minutes' walk from Candy Cane Lane, the 3-star smoke-free Pacific Gardens Inn Pacific Grove presents 2 hot tubs and 2 spa tubs. Featuring a Jacuzzi and two hot tubs, this Pacific Grove hotel is in proximity to Monterey Bay.
Pacific Gardens Inn features 25 rooms with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as coffee and tea making facilities. Bathroom amenities include a separate toilet and a shower/bath combination, along with comforts such as a hair dryer and bath sheets.
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Best-rated
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness centre
- Heated swimming pool
Situated a 5-minute walk from CineLux Capitola Cafe & Lounge Movie Theater, Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola offers a heated pool. This hotel features both Wi-Fi in public areas and a parking garage on site.
Featuring an iPod dock and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, the spacious rooms include coffee/tea making machines as well as private bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet. The bedrooms come with sofa beds.
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness centre
- Heated swimming pool
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Situated a 5-minute walk from CineLux Capitola Cafe & Lounge Movie Theater, Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola offers a heated pool. This hotel features both Wi-Fi in public areas and a parking garage on site.
Featuring an iPod dock and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, the spacious rooms include coffee/tea making machines as well as private bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet. The bedrooms come with sofa beds.
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Scottish Fairway Inn
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Laundry
- Garden area
Featuring a heated pool, the 3-star non-smoking Scottish Fairway Inn Monterey is located in the North Fremont district, around 3 km from Colton Hall Museum. Wi-Fi is available in the rooms and street parking is provided on site too.
This Monterey hotel offers 42 rooms with an ironing board, as well as self-catering options such as coffee and tea making facilities, and a microwave. There is also a private bathroom. Offering a separate toilet and a shower, the bathrooms are fitted with hair dryers and towels.
Scottish Fairway Inn
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Laundry
- Garden area
Scottish Fairway Inn
Featuring a heated pool, the 3-star non-smoking Scottish Fairway Inn Monterey is located in the North Fremont district, around 3 km from Colton Hall Museum. Wi-Fi is available in the rooms and street parking is provided on site too.
This Monterey hotel offers 42 rooms with an ironing board, as well as self-catering options such as coffee and tea making facilities, and a microwave. There is also a private bathroom. Offering a separate toilet and a shower, the bathrooms are fitted with hair dryers and towels.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville By Ihg
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness centre
- Indoor swimming pool
The 3-star Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville By Ihg is located just 12 minutes' stroll from Hazelwood Park, offering 74 rooms, high-speed Internet access, and parking. Featuring an indoor pool, this Watsonville hotel is 3.5 km from natural sights like Franich Park.
Certain rooms feature individual climate control and ironing facilities, along with a minibar and tea/coffee making equipment for your convenience. These rooms have a marble floor. Providing bath sheets, some of the private bathrooms come with a roll-in shower and a separate toilet.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville By Ihg
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness centre
- Indoor swimming pool
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville By Ihg
The 3-star Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville By Ihg is located just 12 minutes' stroll from Hazelwood Park, offering 74 rooms, high-speed Internet access, and parking. Featuring an indoor pool, this Watsonville hotel is 3.5 km from natural sights like Franich Park.
Certain rooms feature individual climate control and ironing facilities, along with a minibar and tea/coffee making equipment for your convenience. These rooms have a marble floor. Providing bath sheets, some of the private bathrooms come with a roll-in shower and a separate toilet.
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Beach access
Motel 6-Marina, Ca - Monterey
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Laundry
- Heating
- Garden area
Comprising 126 rooms, Motel 6-Marina, Ca - Monterey is situated about a 20-minute walk from the coastline. There is parking on site and Wi-Fi in public areas.
The rooms include air conditioning, along with such modern comforts as an LCD TV and premium cable channels.
Motel 6-Marina, Ca - Monterey
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Laundry
- Heating
- Garden area
Motel 6-Marina, Ca - Monterey
Comprising 126 rooms, Motel 6-Marina, Ca - Monterey is situated about a 20-minute walk from the coastline. There is parking on site and Wi-Fi in public areas.
The rooms include air conditioning, along with such modern comforts as an LCD TV and premium cable channels.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Cheap Hotels in Big Sur, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Travelodge By Wyndham Monterey Bay |
7.7 / 10 (3118 Reviews) |
From 74$ | |
| The Monarch Resort |
8.0 / 10 (1738 Reviews) |
From 90$ | |
| Bide-A-Wee Inn And Cottages |
8.4 / 10 (926 Reviews) |
From 99$ | |
| Hacienda De Leal - BW Signature Collection |
8.3 / 10 (312 Reviews) |
From 95$ | |
| Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville |
8.7 / 10 (480 Reviews) |
From 127$ |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which budget and pet-friendly hotels near Cannon Beach are best for exploring?
Motel 6-Marina, Ca - Monterey and Travelodge By Wyndham Monterey Bay are not only affordable but also welcome pets. Both hotels allow easy visits to nearby attractions such as Cannery Row and the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
Plan your visits to the aquarium early in the day to enjoy shorter lines, especially on weekends.
Where can I find affordable hotels close to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk?
Hotels like Best Western Plus Capitola By-The-Sea Inn & Suites and Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola are perfect for families and offer proximity to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. They provide budget-friendly rates along with modern facilities.
Visit the Boardwalk on weekdays for fewer crowds and to enjoy available discounts on rides.
What budget hotels offer breakfast near Monterey attractions?
Travelodge By Wyndham Monterey Bay and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville By IHG both provide complimentary breakfasts. They are also a short drive from top spots like Fisherman's Wharf and Monterey Bay Aquarium.
Get an early start for breakfast by 7 AM to avoid busy times and enjoy fresh options.
Which budget hotels near Capitola Beach are suitable for families?
The Best Western Plus Capitola By-The-Sea Inn & Suites is excellent for families looking for budget lodging with ample space. You can also explore nearby Capitola Village easily.
Check for family suite options that include kitchenettes to save on meal expenses.
Which affordable hotels in Big Sur offer outdoor activities?
You may consider inexpensive options like The Monarch Resort and Scottish Fairway Inn, both of which are located near nature trails and beaches. They are budget-friendly and allow easy access to outside activities.
Book a room early in spring to enjoy the blooming wildflowers along the hiking trails.
Are there budget hotels with pools near Pacific Grove?
Yes, Motel 6-Marina, Ca - Monterey and Travelodge By Wyndham Monterey Bay both have heated seasonal pools. Staying here allows your family to enjoy summer days in the water after exploring local attractions.
Visit the pool areas in the late afternoon for a quieter experience as guests tend to leave for dinner.
Where can I find affordable hotels with family-friendly features in Watsonville?
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville By IHG and Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville are both known for comfort and family-oriented amenities. They provide spacious accommodations and easy access to local attractions.
Use the hotel's business center for printing if you plan on visiting local farms or attractions with special tickets.
What activities can families enjoy during summer in Big Sur?
Families can explore beaches, conduct tide pooling, and enjoy picnics at the scenic Pfeiffer Beach or Garrapata State Park. Each location offers ample space for children to play and explore.
Arrive early at the beach by 9 AM to claim a good spot, as parking fills up quickly in summer.
What are fun local festivals in Big Sur that families shouldn't miss?
Families can check out the annual Big Sur River Festival in July and the Big Sur Food and Wine Festival in November. Both events showcase local culture and delicious food offerings.
Plan to attend early in the day for better chances at participating in workshops or activities.
How can families get around Big Sur efficiently?
For getting around, renting a car is ideal, given the limited public transport options. Many scenic spots are best accessed by car, allowing families to explore at their own pace.
Choose a mid-size rental car for both comfort and better fuel efficiency along the winding roads of Big Sur.