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Our top choices for Lower Ocean hotels

Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean
7.8 out of 10, Good, (776 reviews)
"My check in was a great experience! Love this hotel!"
United States
Justin
The price is P3,990
P5,723 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 26 - Jan 27
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
Free WiFi

Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (69 reviews)
"Very courteous staff, excellent check in with ease! Walking distance from the boardwalk, highly recommend! "
United States
Carlo
The price is P4,137
P4,634 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 26 - Jan 27
Drift Inn
Courtyard

Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean
6.6 out of 10, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice staff and clean rooms"
United States
Esmeralda
The price is P2,842
P4,474 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 26 - Jan 27
Hotel Solares
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,007 reviews)
"Friendly and fast check in, room was clean. "
United States
Hector
The price is P4,572
P5,312 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 8 - Feb 9
Torch Lite Inn
Indoor spa tub

Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,007 reviews)
"Nice clean room close the beach."
United States
Thomas
The price is P3,303
P4,220 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 26 - Jan 27
Surf City Inn and Suites
Exterior

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (860 reviews)
"Clean room, great staffs, good location."
United States
Samik
The price is P3,564
P4,163 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 26 - Jan 27
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Balcony view

Ocean Gate Inn

Ocean Gate Inn
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean
6.8 out of 10, (1,001 reviews)
"It was great stay,view and location "
United States
allen
Ocean Gate Inn
Ecotours

Motel Santa Cruz

Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean
5.0 out of 10, (1,002 reviews)
"Great for a short stay and price point."
United States
Francisco
The price is P4,078
P5,103 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 4 - Feb 5
Motel Santa Cruz
Lobby

Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley
2.5 star property
10.4 km from Lower Ocean
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,007 reviews)
"Great value. Clean room, friendly staff, amenities as expected, good breakfast. "
United States
Rosabelle
The price is P5,669
P6,496 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 28 - Jan 29
Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley
Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
8.8 km from Lower Ocean
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (469 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Echo
The price is P4,965
P6,468 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 26 - Jan 27
Fern River Resort
Lobby

Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
3.0 star property
9.3 km from Lower Ocean
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,002 reviews)
"I love this hotel "
United States
Sean
The price is P5,970
P6,830 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 27 - Jan 28
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
3.5 star property
28.3 km from Lower Ocean
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (554 reviews)
"Great view, clean and nice room."
United States
JiaSheng
The price is P6,380
P7,150 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 26 - Jan 27
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
Exterior

Masood's Lodge

Masood's Lodge
3.0 star property
19.7 km from Lower Ocean
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (174 reviews)
"Amazing place to stay"
United States
Joshua
The price is P8,502
P12,295 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 26 - Jan 27
Masood's Lodge
Bar (on property)

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3.5 star property
9.6 km from Lower Ocean
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,060 reviews)
"Clean room, comfortable beds and beautiful ground. "
United States
Andrea
The price is P6,252
P7,260 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Reception

Inn At Moss Landing Point

Inn At Moss Landing Point
3.0 star property
28.7 km from Lower Ocean
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (952 reviews)
"Nice clean room and cordial reception staff."
United States
SAMINA
Inn At Moss Landing Point
Indoor pool

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
2.5 star property
22.9 km from Lower Ocean
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"Nice place to stay "
United States
Fernando
The price is P7,221
P8,347 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 5 - Feb 6
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
Exterior

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
3.0 star property
17.3 km from Lower Ocean
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Nice place to stay"
United States
KIM
The price is P5,089
P5,881 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 26 - Jan 27
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
On the beach, free beach shuttle, beach towels, beach volleyball

Seascape Beach Resort

Seascape Beach Resort
4.0 star property
12.8 km from Lower Ocean
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (899 reviews)
"We very much enjoyed are stay. Our new get away spot. "
United States
Fernando
The price is P15,021
P20,926 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Seascape Beach Resort
Fountain

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
2.0 star property
10.1 km from Lower Ocean
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"We loved the location of the room and the hot tub"
United States
Jewlia
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
Free continental breakfast

Best Western Rose Garden Inn

Best Western Rose Garden Inn
2.5 star property
23.7 km from Lower Ocean
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Solid place"
United States
Jacob
The price is P6,481
P7,504 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 2 - Feb 3
Best Western Rose Garden Inn
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Where to stay in Lower Ocean

Find the best Lower Ocean areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
Santa Cruz which includes views and general coastal views as well as an individual male

Westside Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Monterey Bay and Pacific Avenue, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Santa Cruz.

Eastside Santa Cruz

Eastside Santa Cruz is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to 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 38th Avenue Beach Access.

Beach Hill - Beach Flats

Beach Hill - Beach Flats might not have many top sights, but Main Beach and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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

Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Friendly and fast check in, room was clean. "
Hector 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Torch Lite Inn

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Lower Ocean?
Travelers will be sure to enjoy their time in Lower Ocean's Lower Ocean neighborhood. 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 Expedia customer reviews, The Aqua Pacific Hotel is a highly ranked property in Lower Ocean. This hotel offers an indoor pool and free parking. Other top choices in the neighborhood include Drift Inn and Torch Lite Inn.
How many hotels will I find in Lower Ocean?
With 16 Expedia hotels and other accommodations in Lower Ocean to choose from, this is a good starting point for exploring the greater Lower Ocean area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Lower Ocean, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals available in Lower Ocean.
What is there to do around this Lower Ocean neighborhood?
Ocean Street is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Lower Ocean. While you're out sightseeing, Pacific Garden Mall and Pacific Avenue are a couple of additional sights to visit in Lower Ocean.