The 7 best hotels in Watsonville, United States

June 28, 2022 Viva Honore

The south Santa Cruz County region of Watsonville and Pajaro Valley boast pristine beaches and a Mediterranean climate. Birders flock to the miles of trails around the Wetlands of Watsonville. Nearby, the Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Reserve is one of California's last undisturbed wetlands and is ideal for bird watching. An annual Birding Festival, the Strawberry Festival, a weekly farmer's market, Watsonville Plaza, and the Agricultural History Museum are sights not to be missed.
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1. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

740 Freedom Blvd, Watsonville, CA 95076 1 (800) 568-8520
Excellent
38%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
8%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 464 reviews

Best Western Rose Garden Inn

Located in Watsonville,CA, the Best Western Rose Garden Inn is sure to provide a peaceful and comforting home away from home for any traveler. Each Best Western hotel provides free internet access, giving guests the opportunity to check emails and surf the web, all from the comforts of their room or the business center. With cleanliness and value being our top priority, we ensure a restful and productive stay. On top of that, our superior customer service will ensure that we meet all your needs and go beyond your expectations.

Pretty good

Reviewed By rebecca731924

Very clean , comfortable beds , wish bathroom doors locked and that they had better wifi . My iPhone wasn’t working properly the whole stay and didn’t connect to wifi . Breakfast room was super clean , breakfast was great . Staff was friendly . I would recommend .

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

75 Lee Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076-9446 1 (855) 605-0317
Excellent
32%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
0%
Terrible
32%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 22 reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Our hotel is conveniently situated two miles from central Watsonville, six miles from Palm Beach State Park and Sunset Beach and 20 minutes from Santa Cruz in Northern California. During your stay enjoy premium amenities including complimentary hot breakfast, free WiFi, heated indoor pool and fitness center. On-site meeting facilities and business center. Located conveniently off CA Route 1

Great service & Good rooms.

Reviewed By Sushil K

Checked in late at night and there was no parking available because there were big trucks taking up parking spots in the entire back row of the parking lot. Went to the front desk and the person working there (Daljit) immediately offered to move his car so that I could park in his spot. The entire hotel staff (front desk, housekeeping, the breakfast bar people) were extremely helpful. George at the front desk was were friendly and was a great help! The rooms were clean and furnished with new furniture. Very pleasing and relaxing. Breakfast was standard fare. Everything was well stocked and refilled quickly. Scrambled eggs, sausage, potatoes, bread, muffins, pastries, cornflakes, oat meal, fruits, etc. Coffee was available 24 hours and there were fresh water bottles available (a nice touch). Will definitely stay here again.

3. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville, an IHG Hotel

1855 Main Street, Watsonville, CA 95076
Excellent
41%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
5%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 192 reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville, an IHG Hotel

Welcome to Holiday Inn Express Watsonville. Newly renovated! Situated in the lush Pajaro Valley and close to several alluring Central Coast communities, this hotel's location is right off Highway 1. In fact, the Holiday Inn Express is just moments from the major businesses and attractions that characterize the Monterey Bay area. Corporate travelers appreciate that we have free high-speed, wireless Internet access throughout the facility to work in comfort. We also offer a business center with copy, fax and print services. Pioneering companies such as Driscoll, Granite and West Marine Products are all located in the nearby business park. Hotel leisure guests prefer us as the perfect resting point since we're close to Santa Cruz (famous for the Boardwalk, beaches, and harbors), the Monterey Bay Aquarium and the Roaring Camp Railroad Shopaholics can't miss the Gilroy Factory Outlets. For a truly "out-of-this-world" experience, don't forget to visit the Mystery Spot!

Crisis Covid RN stay, frontline workers welcomed!

Reviewed By aliehssunday

First, thank you, Rosa and Justina, for being so professional, kind and helpful, especially to the nurses, who were deployed to your community to assist with the Covid pandemic! I am forever grateful! I was working 72hrs/week for 2 weeks; HIE was very accommodating, clean, safe and friendly. I would return again and recommend to other nurse colleagues and family.

4. Motel 6 Watsonville - Monterey Area

125 Silver Leaf Dr, Watsonville, CA 95076-5900
Excellent
10%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
24%
Poor
14%
Terrible
34%
Overall Ratings

2.5 based on 106 reviews

Motel 6 Watsonville - Monterey Area

Motel 6 Watsonville - Monterey Area is located 3 miles from California's Sunset State Beach, and within walking distance to area restaurants. Wi-Fi is available in all of our modern smoke-free guest rooms for free.

Crisis Covid RN stay, frontline workers NOT welcomed!

Reviewed By aliehssunday

Unwelcoming manager on site. No early check-in or any accommodations for frontline nurses/staff during Covid 19 pandemic serving the local community. Hard PASS on Motel 6, go to Holiday Inn Express down the road; worlds apart in customer service, cleanliness and safety, Holiday Inn Express being far superior. This Motel 6, NEVER again.

5. El Rancho Motel

976 Salinas Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076-5499
Excellent
11%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
22%
Terrible
33%
Overall Ratings

2.5 based on 9 reviews

El Rancho Motel

Welcome to El Rancho Motel, your Watsonville “home away from home.” El Rancho Motel aims to make your visit as relaxing and enjoyable as possible, which is why so many guests continue to come back year after year. Rooms at El Rancho Motel offer a flat screen TV, a refrigerator, and a desk providing exceptional comfort and convenience, and guests can go online with free wifi. Newspaper and baggage storage are some of the conveniences offered at this motel. Watsonville has plenty of spots serving up great shrimp dishes. So when you’re here, be sure to check out popular spots like The Fish House Bar & Grill, Jalisco Restaurant, and La Perla Del Pacifico. During your visit, be sure to check out a popular state park like Palm Beach State Park, which is a short distance from the motel. El Rancho Motel puts the best of Watsonville at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.

Three Stars for Affordability

Reviewed By Larry C

The El Rancho Motel is an OLD HIGHWAY FRONTAGE Motor Lodge. If you're expecting more, you're gonna be disappointed. It's clean, convenient, affordable and NOISY. Oh, did I mention the road noise? Night and Day....

6. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

740 Freedom Blvd, Watsonville, CA 95076 1 (800) 568-8520
Excellent
38%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
8%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 464 reviews

Best Western Rose Garden Inn

Located in Watsonville,CA, the Best Western Rose Garden Inn is sure to provide a peaceful and comforting home away from home for any traveler. Each Best Western hotel provides free internet access, giving guests the opportunity to check emails and surf the web, all from the comforts of their room or the business center. With cleanliness and value being our top priority, we ensure a restful and productive stay. On top of that, our superior customer service will ensure that we meet all your needs and go beyond your expectations.

Pretty good

Reviewed By rebecca731924

Very clean , comfortable beds , wish bathroom doors locked and that they had better wifi . My iPhone wasn’t working properly the whole stay and didn’t connect to wifi . Breakfast room was super clean , breakfast was great . Staff was friendly . I would recommend .

7. Valley Inn Watsonville

970 Main St, Watsonville, CA 95076-3813
Excellent
7%
Good
7%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
14%
Terrible
64%
Overall Ratings

2 based on 14 reviews

Valley Inn Watsonville

All 23 rooms feature free WiFi and satellite TV. Other amenities available to guests include coffee makers, free local calls, and hair dryers. Situated in Watsonville, the FairBridge Inn Express is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ramsay Park and Watsonville Square Shopping Center. Pajaro Valley Historical Association and Skydive Surfcity-Santa Cruz are also within 3 mi (5 km). Along with a 24-hour front desk, 24 hour coffee is available as well.

Nope..no here unless You are on a very tight budget!

Reviewed By bpaxton323

On line it looked OK for an overnight business trip. I was terribly wrong. No phone for front desk and emergency use. No place to hang clothes No chairs No desk Loose black hair in the sink and tub. Cracks in both and cigarette burns on the tub near the toilet. Poor wifi..I admit that the man at the front desk gave me access to one of the locked wifi channels that finally got me on line. No coffee in the room or at the reception desk No cups for drinking water No extra covers Over all it was just a room with a bed and shower...sure it would have been fine for a one night stand but that wasn't my kind of party. Typically I stay in over 50 hotels a year so I am not an entitled whinner. Oh yeah...they jacked up the rate for the weekend had I wanted to extend a night. NO thanks! I rarely submit a bad review because I usually ok with a place to sleep..but this place is a very good example of facility neglect and a dash for the cash property!

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