Hotels in Pajaro Dunes

Free cancellation options if plans change

Earn rewards on every night you stay

Save more with Member Prices

Check prices for these dates

Tonight

Tomorrow

This weekend

Next weekend

Where to stay in Pajaro Dunes?

A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a clear sky.

A modern building with a wooden deck leading to a staircase.

A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a clear view of the ocean.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with bar stools.

1. Oceanfront Watsonville Condo w/ Beach Access!

Watsonville

$297

$751 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A swimming pool with a capacity of 25 users, surrounded by blue and white walls, with a seating area and changing rooms in the background.

A reception desk with a wooden design, a vase with flowers, and a sign that reads "Hilton."

A modern kitchen area with a breakfast bar, waffle station, and coffee machines.

A snack and treat display area with shelves of various snacks and a chalkboard sign.

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Watsonville

$122

$141 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with appliances, and large windows providing natural light.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine, and a dining area with stacked plates and cups.

A hotel with a central entrance, a covered driveway, and a parking area.

A swimming pool area with a diving board, lounge chairs, and a lifebuoy.

3. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

Watsonville

$118

$136 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A reception area with a glass door, an exit sign, and a painting on the wall.

A modern lobby with green chairs, a coffee machine, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a wall with shelves of snacks.

A wooden boardwalk leading to a building with a sign indicating 'Moss Landing Point' and 'Shop & Hotel Entrances'.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a chair, and a potted plant.

4. Inn At Moss Landing Point

Moss Landing

$123

$146 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A beach setting with a fire pit, two white chairs, and a table with a vase and bottles.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a dining table, and a view of a green landscape through large glass doors.

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a staircase, and large windows.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair, a kitchen with a sink, and a fireplace.

5. Seascape Beach Resort

Rio del Mar

$246

$356 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.

A hotel room with a large bed, a night sky mural, a wall-mounted heater, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A spacious living area with wicker furniture, a teal carpet, and large windows with blinds.

An outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs, green umbrellas, and potted plants.

6. Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

Santa Cruz

$133

$154 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a small kitchenette.

A modern dining area with red chairs and a wooden table, a kitchen with red cabinets, and a fireplace.

A residential building with a paved pathway, wooden benches, and lush greenery.

7. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Capitola

$101

$117 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.

A two-story building with a covered entrance, arched windows, and a tiled roof.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a reception desk.

A pool area with a clear sky, a building with a tiled roof, and outdoor furniture.

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Santa Cruz

$135

$156 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.

A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.

A modern reception area with a wooden log wall, a beverage refrigerator, and a view of the sea.

9. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

$135

$156 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and large colorful wall art.

A roller coaster at a seaside amusement park with a beach and pier in the background.

A red popcorn machine with a large container of popcorn, a pot, and a phone receiver.

10. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

$83

$98 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A courtyard with a central fountain, surrounded by a variety of plants and a well-maintained lawn.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a large number '6' sign, and a colorful striped rug.

A building with a blue 'Welcome' sign, a brick facade, and a landscaped entrance area.

11. Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Marina

$70

$82 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas.

A large, multi-story estate with a well-maintained lawn and a variety of buildings, surrounded by dense forest.

An outdoor dining area with a long wooden table and chairs, surrounded by a covered pergola with a view of the forest.

12. Chaminade Resort & Spa

Santa Cruz

$159

$228 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A spacious living area with a modern fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of the beach.

A kitchen with a unique mosaic backsplash, a built-in dishwasher, and a coffee machine.

A multi-story motel with balconies, a parking lot, and a fire hydrant.

A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a TV, a mirror, and a bathroom in the background.

13. Best Western Marina State Beach

Marina

$103

$119 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel lobby with a 'Lobby' sign, a staircase, potted plants, and a welcome sign.

A coastal view with clear waters, a sandy beach, and a rocky shoreline.

A hallway with a wooden floor, a dining table with plates, a wall-mounted sign, and a map.

A reception desk with a laptop, a stack of books, a vase of flowers, and a sign that reads "Roses are red, violets are blue, Our humble hotel welcomes you."

14. Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

Marina

$76

$88 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a blue ottoman. There is a desk with a chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and pier with palm trees.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

15. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz

$118

$137 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.

A bar area with wooden chairs, a counter with a display, and shelves with bottles.

A cozy lounge area with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a bar area with a neon sign.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a television on the wall and a painting above the desk.

16. Inn At Pasatiempo

Santa Cruz

$101

$117 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including sofas, chairs, and tables.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and a built-in microwave.

A modern bathroom with a sink, mirror, and microwave.

A store interior with shelves stocked with snacks and drinks, a large sign reading "TREATS", and a mural on the wall.

17. Hampton Inn & Suites Gilroy

Gilroy

$114

$127 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring large wooden columns, a central seating area with red and orange chairs, and a visible shop in the background.

A modern retail kiosk with a variety of snacks, beverages, and a coffee machine.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, large windows, and a landscaped front yard.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, large windows, and modern furnishings.

18. Hilton Garden Inn Gilroy

Gilroy

$106

$117 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a small table.

A Pepsi vending machine with various drink options.

A multi-story building with a modern design, featuring a central entrance with glass doors, parking spaces on either side, and a blue-lit facade.

A balcony with a view of a parking lot, a building with multiple floors, and palm trees.

19. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz

$59

$85 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An arched structure with a view of trees and chairs.

A large building with multiple floors, surrounded by a parking lot and landscaped areas with trees and shrubs.

A spacious interior with wooden furniture, a chandelier, and large windows.

A large bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a green chair.

20. Hacienda de Leal, BW Signature Collection

San Juan Bautista

$111

$124 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

View all properties

Go beyond your typical stay in Pajaro Dunes

Pet friendly

Pool

Hot tub

Resort

Spa

Family friendly

Learn more about Pajaro Dunes

Pajaro Dunes is well-known for its attractions such as Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve and Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve. This beachside city has something for everyone including sights like Zmudowski State Beach.

See all hotels in Pajaro Dunes

A sandy beach with waves and grassy dunes.

Check out reviews of Pajaro Dunes hotels guests love

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Portola is always the first choice to stay when I’m in Monterey. They have lovely ambience and the rooms are clean and staff is always nice. Also, they are so close to all the attractions."

Pacific Inn

8/10 Good

"Clean and quiet"

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Very friendly and quiet"

Bay Breeze Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The TV and air conditioner did not work but the place was nice and clean and the staff was awesome"

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

8/10 Good

"Restock the doggie bags"

The Stevenson Monterey

8/10 Good

"Nice staff, perfect location, well priced"

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"It was a bit over cast but it was good and clean beds was comfy"

Stargazer Hotel

8/10 Good

"Frr"

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"One of the best ocean views. We got to see dolphins outside our room. Will be staying here again."

Frequently asked questions

What accommodations do travelers recommend in Pajaro Dunes?

Guests like Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton.

Can I book a refundable hotel in Pajaro Dunes?

If you need the flexibility to change your plans to Pajaro Dunes, most properties provide refundable* rates you can book. You can find these properties by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow the results down.

Where can I stay in Pajaro Dunes if I want a vacation rental instead of a traditional hotel?

If you want to find a good alternative to a hotel, review our selection of 39 vacation homes. You also might want to book one of 110 condos for your trip.

What will the weather in Pajaro Dunes be like during my visit?

September and August are typically the warmest months in Pajaro Dunes when the average temp is 64°F. February and December are the coldest months when the average temperature is 51°F. January and December are the months with the most rain.

Why should I book my Pajaro Dunes hotel with Hotels.com?

There are lots of reasons to book your Pajaro Dunes trip with us: our free cancellations on selected hotels gives you flexibility, and with One Key™, our rewards program, you will be able to earn and use OneKeyCash™* on all eligible bookings such as hotels, car rentals, flights, vacation rentals and more on Hotels.com, Expedia and Vrbo.

Keep exploring

More ways to book

Book Hotels in Pajaro Dunes on Hotels.com