National 9 Santa Cruz

Property class: 2
Motel convenient to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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National 9 Santa Cruz is a welcoming haven near the iconic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, park your car for convenience, and enjoy smoke-free surroundings.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (5)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Business center
  • Air conditioning
  • Vending machine
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator (on request)
  • Free self parking
The current price is CNY478
CNY551 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 26 - Apr 27

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
130 Plymouth St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mission Santa Cruz - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 24 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 44 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Los Pericos - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Shanty Shack Brewing - ‬15 min walk

About this property

National 9 Santa Cruz

When you stay at National 9 Santa Cruz, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and University of California, Santa Cruz. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Also, this motel is within a short drive of Monterey Bay.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 25 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:30 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

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

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No alcohol served onsite

Property amenities

Working away

  • Business center

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Alarm clock

What to enjoy

  • Balcony

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator (on request)
  • Microwave (on request)

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 150.00 per accommodation, per night

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Also known as

National 9 Motel
National 9 Motel Santa Cruz
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Frequently asked questions

Does National 9 Santa Cruz offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, National 9 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 National 9 Santa Cruz?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at National 9 Santa Cruz?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at National 9 Santa Cruz?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

Does National 9 Santa Cruz have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony.

What's the area around National 9 Santa Cruz like?

National 9 Santa Cruz is a short 1-minute walk from Ocean Street and 15 minutes' walk from Pacific Avenue.

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Reviews

National 9 Santa Cruz Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

6.4

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This place was surprisingly wonderful. Clean simple room. The property is well taken care of. Friendly staff.
Milena, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is a good value! It is older but clean. It’s right by the hwy but with the door closed you don’t hear the hwy. The staff is very friendly and the rooms are clean.
Mary, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean room, lovely friendly staff, easy parking.
Helen, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The room was clean and comfortable. Good location
Charles, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Staff is always friendly. Recommend for inexpensive stay.
Marc, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Clean
Adrianna, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and clean room great value for the price.
Scott, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay!!
Sandra, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I enjoyed my stay here, it is in a central location and the room seemed clean to me.
William, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay in Santa Cruz!!
Sandra, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This is consistently the best motel experience I’ve ever had. Third time staying here. The owners are wonderful and warm and the rooms are spotless and comfortable. A hidden gem. Easy to bike into downtown Santa Cruz from the location. I’ll never stay anywhere else.
Rose, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean, staff were extremely pleasant and helpful. Easy walk to downtown. Great value. Would stay again!
Barry, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Easy to access close to Highway 1. I walked from hotel to the Sa ta Cruz Wharf easily enough. Lots of food options nearby. Room was pretty basc but perfect for a night stop off.
James, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Everything is good here. I would stay again.
Marc, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room and the location. It was close to every place I needed to go. And Marianne's Ice Cream was a short walk up the street!
Michael, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice staff, good stay. Nice dinner down the street too.
Troy, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great people running the hotel.
Greg, 5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very good stay
Sandra, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Management is super nice, always enthusiastic, and accommodating! I have been to this location many times and it’s the only hotel I stay at in Santa Cruz!
Alec, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We have stayed at this location many times and we will always come back to this hotel when we stay in Santa Cruz. The owners are amazing! They are always polite and always have a smile on their face. The customer service is top tier! I have asked for a late check out a few time with no hesitation to accommodate! It’s always an amazing stay at National 9!
Alec, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nice gentlemen that checked me in. The room was very clean and comfortable. I would recommend this motel and stay there again.
Kimberly, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous central location and friendly, helpful staff
Liwen, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice to stay
miguel, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

excellent
jesus, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly owners, good people.
James, 4-night trip