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
5.05.0 out of 10
Popular amenities
Laundry facilities
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Free parking
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
The current price is CNY596
CNY596
CNY733 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 11 - Aug 12
Room options
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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
Highlights
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
20 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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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
Abbott Square Market - 12 min walk
Los Viejones - 3 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.
Languages
English, Hindi, Spanish
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
LOCAL_PARKING
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
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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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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jul 30, 2025
Great for a short stay and price point.
Francisco
Francisco, 2-night trip
6/10 Okay
Jun 23, 2025
Good for a quick stay!!
Adrianna
Adrianna, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Aug 1, 2025
The front office staff was friendly and efficient. The rooms were small, but clean. The bathrooms were recently remodeled.
Anastasia
Anastasia, 2-night trip
2/10 Terrible
Jul 28, 2025
Would not recommend this hotel to anyone.
Ally
Ally, 2-night trip
6/10 Okay
Jul 13, 2025
Ok for 1 night
Fernando
Fernando, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 6, 2025
the motel is a great place to stay, and is very near to the boardwalk
Mona
Mona, 1-night trip
4/10 Poor
Jul 28, 2025
Very noisy! Difficult to sleep!
Suzette
Suzette, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
Jun 23, 2025
Mon thru Friday prices are good after that pricy room was good only thing one of the bath towels was kind of dirty it was really close to the boardwalk
Sandra
Sandra, 1-night trip
4/10 Poor
Jun 5, 2025
The place was very low quality but good price for a cheap short stay.
Williamson
Williamson, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
Jul 17, 2025
Not bad for a one night stay. But cold showers didn’t help either. And the location of our room we could hear the cars driving by.
Michelle
Michelle, 1-night trip
4/10 Poor
Jul 24, 2025
Staff wasn’t the best
Matt
Matt, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 14, 2025
Property was ok and clean
Cynthia
Cynthia, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 7, 2025
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
sabirna, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 20, 2025
Exelent
Guadalupe
Guadalupe, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 7, 2025
Great spot for a quick trip, clean room, did smell like cigarettes, but we got used to it quickly. My only quarrel was the door wouldn't open first try, it would take about 10+ tries to get the door open with the key. Other than that it was great, had A/C and was clean inside. Dog friendly too which was a bonus!
Connor
Connor, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 8, 2025
Newly updated rooms and great location
The room was newly updated, and very clean. The location
was great.
Leela
Leela, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 1, 2025
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Ethan
Ethan, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 29, 2025
The staff at Motel Santa Cruz was very helpful and rooms were newly renovated and beds were so comfortable
tiffany
tiffany, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 30, 2025
Property needs a bit up upgrade.
Griselda
Griselda, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 8, 2025
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
See, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
Jul 12, 2025
The rooms were very poorly maintained also quality of bedding and furniture, the stairs were rusty and staff were fighting screaming at each other, barely slept due to been itchy and next door been drinking and outside our door yelling and having a burp contest apparently very unpleasant
Vanessa
Vanessa, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jun 7, 2025
GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE.
Manuel
Manuel, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 29, 2025
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
lucas, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 7, 2025
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
Marcus, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Apr 9, 2025
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!