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Torch Lite Inn

Property class: 2.5
Art Deco motel within easy reach of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Torch Lite Inn, near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, offers a relaxed vibe with outdoor furniture and a spacious terrace. Unwind here and enjoy in-room WiFi, free self parking, plus the convenience of 24-hour front desk services. The helpful staff has received rave reviews from past guests.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (6)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Vending machine

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
The current price is CNY662
CNY763 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24

Room options

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View all photos for Deluxe Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a flat-screen TV.

Deluxe Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(57 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a potted plant.

Signature Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(78 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
500 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 31 min drive
  • Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 47 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 49 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pizza My Heart
  • ‪Craft Beer at The Boardwalk - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Fish & Fries - ‬10 min walk
  • Melo Melo

About this property

Torch Lite Inn

  • When you stay at Torch Lite Inn, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Mystery Spot. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking, and mountain biking. This Art Deco motel is also within a short drive of Roaring Camp Railroads. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 38 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 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
    • This property's listed general deposit is refundable via credit card within 14 days after check-out, pending room inspection.
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Required at check-in

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

    • Up to 2 children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite parking available only on request
    • Free onsite self parking
    • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch LCD TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 200.00 per accommodation, per stay

Mandatory fees

This property's listed general deposit is refundable via credit card within 14 days after check-out, pending room inspection.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 45 (subject to availability)

Parking

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and 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 and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Torch Lite Inn
Torch Lite Inn Santa Cruz
Torch Lite Santa Cruz
Torch Lite Hotel Santa Cruz
Torch Lite Motel
Torch Lite Inn Motel
Torch Lite Inn Santa Cruz
Torch Lite Inn Motel Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

Does Torch Lite Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Torch Lite Inn 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 Torch Lite Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Torch Lite Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Torch Lite Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM. There's a charge of USD 45 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Torch Lite Inn and nearby?

Have fun with activities like hiking, kayaking, and mountain biking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course.

What's the area around Torch Lite Inn like?

Torch Lite Inn is a short 8-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 5 minutes' walk from Ocean Street. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for families.

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Reviews

Torch Lite Inn Reviews

7.8

Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.0

Amenities

8.2

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Very good

The Torch Lite Inn is the perfect spot for an affordable (on non-peak days) overnight near the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. It’s simple but well-maintained & only a short walk to the beach. We especially like the 2nd floor room balconies & free parking!
Lauren Boitano, 1-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice room, a block away from the boardwalk. great price and friendly staff no hassle when asked for extras.. great parking around close to room. Trader Joe’s and downtown 6 min away!
virginia, 2-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

good night stay if you want to be close to the boardwalk, a 7 min walk to everything. Would stay again for a day trip 😊 staff was very nice
Briana, 1-night trip
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Front desk Sid was very nice and helpful, check in was easy and fast
Crystel, 2-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean. Located in safe area, close to downtown and boardwalk.
Leticia, 1-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

The room was comfortable and clean. Good location. Loud street.
Shareen, 3-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean and the check-n process was super fast and great!
Natalya, 1-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly and fast check in, room was clean.
Hector, 1-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Yes, the room was clean, check in process was fast, everything was just great!
Natalya, 1-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice and clean
Jason, 1-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff clean room
Mayumi, 2-night trip
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Good walking location.
Juan, 1-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Great little hotel in perfect location. Close to everything. Rooms & bathrooms have been updated. Bed super comfortable with nice linens. Clean! Property landscaping looks like it could use a little TLC … but the proximity to the ocean & beach makes up for that. Excellent price for our 3 night stay. Definitely recommend. Will stay here again. Staff was very kind.
Mary, 3-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Sandra, 1-night trip
Verified review

6/10 Good

That’s very clean and very noisy
Jonathan, 1-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Room was very clean and staff was very nice. Definitely will come back again.
Hannah, 2-night trip
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Very clean room . My only complaint is that the walls sound paper thin . But it was a weekend so people being loud was expected . I would stay here again because of the location: )
Hunter, 1-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

The customer service was exceptional. The cleaniness of the room and location were great! I enjoyed my stay!
Edward, 1-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Very good service and friendly people
Jose, 1-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

The innkeeper was very friendly and accommodating and gave us a unit perfect for travelling with children. Parking was secured and covered. The room was generously big and the amenities were very at par with the price point. My family and I slept well and woke up refreshed to the sound of birds and the seawaves.
Eloisa, 1-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Rooms are nice, location isn’t too far from the boardwalk or downtown too.
Dylan, 3-night trip
Verified review

6/10 Good

Room was clean and staff friendly but the images look way nicer than the room actually is. It says “signature room” and “premium bedding” in the description but the pillows are flat and the blanket in our room had holes in it. This room is fine for a quick crash for young people, but we didn’t find the bed very comfortable. We stayed with our two teens who also slept poorly and by the way, they also charged $20 more for our kids to stay. This motel does have microwave and mini fridge plus coffee machine, which some motels don’t offer. AC worked well. Pool was filled in a few years ago even though it appears in the photo (not in description I’m aware but still in photos.) There is a dirt lot full of weeds where pool was. Should probably throw some wildflower seeds out there to make it look nicer. Free parking is also a benefit but overall be aware it’s an underwhelming property. I would have paid more to stay at a chain up the street.
Anne, 1-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Service was exceptional!!!
Brieanne, 1-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

The rooms are very clean and updated. For the price point we were very happy and would fine you stay here again. Perfect to just walk to the boardwalk or downtown for a meal. The room was very quiet we didn’t hear any other guests or street noise. Beds were comfortable and staff was friendly
Stacey, 1-night trip
Verified review

6/10 Good

The room looked as pictured but the rest of the property was pretty run down and the neighborhood didn’t feel safe at night. Heard a man screaming for a while near my room. The proximity to fun stuff was great though.
Olivia, 1-night trip