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Motel Santa Cruz

2.0 star property
Motel with restaurant, near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
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Motel Santa Cruz offers a laid-back retreat near the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Relax with in-room WiFi, grab a snack from the vending machine, and enjoy dining at the on-site restaurant.

Reviews

5.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (9)

  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (4)

  • Private bathroom
  • Laundry facilities
  • Cable TV service
  • Free self parking
$78 nightly
The total price is $90
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Total with taxes and fees

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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370 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 18 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 42 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 45 min drive
  • Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza My Heart - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Woodstock's Pizza Santa Cruz - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪四姐 Special Noodle - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Jury Room - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Motel Santa Cruz

Motel Santa Cruz puts you just a 5-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby kayaking and surfing/body boarding. Also, University of California, Santa Cruz and Mystery Spot are within a short drive.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 62 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - midnight
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 200.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Breakage deposit: USD 00 per stay

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 28.00 per pet, per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Motel Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Motel
Motel Santa Cruz Motel
Motel Santa Cruz Santa Cruz
Motel Santa Cruz Motel Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

Does Motel Santa Cruz offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Motel Santa Cruz does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Motel Santa Cruz?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 28.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Motel Santa Cruz?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Motel Santa Cruz?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Motel Santa Cruz and nearby?

Have fun with activities like kayaking, sailing, and body boarding, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course.

Are there restaurants at or near Motel Santa Cruz?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Motel Santa Cruz like?

Motel Santa Cruz is in Westside Santa Cruz, a short 15-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 12 minutes' walk from Pacific Avenue.

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Motel Santa Cruz Reviews

Reviews

5.0

5.0/10

Cleanliness

5.8/10

Staff & service

4.6/10

Amenities

4.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.6/10

Eco-friendliness

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Service staff
Car
Parking
Smoking
Bathroom
Elevator
Water

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Great room, plenty of parking, quiet.
Juan, 4-night trip

4/10 Fair

Bedding was dirty so was the bathroom. Staff was friendly
Peter, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Decent place to stay

The room was small but it was pretty clean with a really hard bed and one wet towel. The only problem we had was the people in and around the hotel. It's about a 3 minute drive to the boardwalk or a 20 minute walk.
Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

the motel is a great place to stay, and is very near to the boardwalk
Mona, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

The place was very low quality but good price for a cheap short stay.
Williamson, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Exelent
Guadalupe, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

fast - easy check in Friendly services !
Willie, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable beds and great location

We had a great stay at Motel Santa Cruz, the bed was so comfortable and the staff was very friendly and helpful.The room had refrigerator and microwave and it was walking distance to Beach
julia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was very nice. Staff was wonderful. Even when we asked for more pillows they were accommodating.
Athena, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Never again

It was just a small tiny room. No amenities, coffee pot, tables, ice machine, nothing. Property was noisy because of being on the main strip. I get what I paid for, I guess!
Harold, 4-night trip

4/10 Fair

Bed bug nightmare

Had to deal with bed bugs in the room. Not a very good stay nor a comfortable place because of the lack of cleanliness.
James, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Newly updated rooms and great location

The room was newly updated, and very clean. The location was great.
Leela, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Property was ok and clean
Cynthia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff at Motel Santa Cruz was very helpful and rooms were newly renovated and beds were so comfortable
tiffany, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Office staff was friendly and very accommodating!
Kara, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Don’t get a hotel there it’s gross .

The hotel was grossly disgusting rooms are nasty smoke alarms where torn off the wall. Dirt bathroom walls looked dirty . I want my money back this hotel shoukd be shut down .
Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable beds, clean rooms at great price

The room we got was newly renovated, the bed was comfortable, and very clean, room rate was good too,
sabirna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing staff and clean rooms

The staff at Motel Santa Cruz was amazing, and our rooms was clean and comfortable. The room had refrigerator and microwave and it was walking distance to beach
See, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

wonderful owners & great location

i was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the hotel room - especially the bathroom!! additionally the owners were dealing with a really difficult customer for a long time and they always held their composure and were kind even when the customer wasn’t granting them any understanding of the situation. also super helpful that 7-11 was right across the street!!
Carrie, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

horrible hotel

Horrible service and they did not even provide tooth brush and paste, while booking they said breakfast included, but in reality nothing included, not even coffee
mohammed, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Motel Santa Cruz is a nice, clean , family owned motel, it had cheapest rooms in town, newly renovated rooms, nice front desk, the manager, Sabrina was so helpful
lucas, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE.
Manuel, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The rooms themselves were on the smaller side, it is very close to the boardwalk and a busy road so it is very noisy throughout the night, updated bathroom and vanity/sink area that is very nice! Overall a pretty good stay for us!
Alex, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Very noisy neighhors. Walls were very thin so you can hear outside and the people above you.
Cheyenne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing service and comfortable beds

The the service was amazing, the manager was so helpful, I needed downstairs room, and Sabrina the manger upgraded our room, so we can have downstairs room, at no extra charge. The rooms was newly renovated and the bed was so comfortable. The rooms was very clean.
Marcus, 1-night trip