Hilton Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley
Best Western Inn, Santa Cruz
The Best Western is... well... a Best Western. If you're looking for a typical hotel where you know what to expect this place is fine. It's in range of the beach and downtown.
If luxury at the hotel isn't a top priority, this is a great place to stay and save a few bucks. This Best Western sports a free parking, a 24 hour desk, an indoor hot tub, a multilingual staff and much more.
It is certainly a nice place to say and actually one I would strongly recommend. If I were visiting Santa Cruz and on a budget, this is definitely where I would stay (hey, I'd probably stay here even if I wasn't on a budget). There is a weight room and all the standard amenities one would expect from a large hotel chain.