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Motel Santa Cruz

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking
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Santa Cruz Motel provides a relaxed getaway steps from the Beach Boardwalk. Travelers connect with in-room WiFi while having easy access to snacks from vending machines. The on-site restaurant offers convenient dining options without leaving the property.

Reviews

5.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$147
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz, Motel Santa Cruz is near the airport and near the beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Boardwalk Bowl and Sky Glider are also worth visiting. With kayaking, sailing and surfing/body boarding nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Motel Santa Cruz

Motel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Motel Santa Cruz provides amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • A front desk safe, multilingual staff and a vending machine
Room features
All 62 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 28.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 28.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is 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

Is Motel Santa Cruz pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 28.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Motel Santa Cruz?

As of 23 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel Santa Cruz on 21 Nov 2025 start from AU$146.86, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Motel Santa Cruz?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Motel Santa Cruz?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Motel Santa Cruz?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Motel Santa Cruz located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Ocean Street and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

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Motel Santa Cruz Reviews

Reviews

5.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 126 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 171 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 222 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 361 out of 1004 reviews

5.0/10

Cleanliness

5.8/10

Staff & service

4.6/10

Amenities

4.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Staff & service
Great for a short stay and price point.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room staff was really nice close to all venues
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Karina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was lots of screaming all night! I was scared of bed bugs! There was blood on the mattress! I got out of there asap
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poor
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Adrianna

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for a quick stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betsabe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and respect area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mayaflor

Disliked: Amenities
I requested the first floor as I have problem going up stairs . He gave us right beside a busy street and you can hear all the noises. Internet was poor. The good thing is 7eleven is right across the street and other stores and restaurants. Place is clean and will stay in this motel again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Yesenia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The parking spaces are super small and compacted. the parking lot was always full I had to ask for permission to park in front of the lobby that was in between the entrance and other parked cars.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Isaak

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property is ok. For the price it should be nicer inside.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Anastasia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The front office staff was friendly and efficient. The rooms were small, but clean. The bathrooms were recently remodeled.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the motel is a great place to stay, and is very near to the boardwalk
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Fernando

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Ok for 1 night
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ally

Disliked: Amenities
Would not recommend this hotel to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Williamson

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was very low quality but good price for a cheap short stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Disliked: Amenities
Good location. Acceptable cleanliness Hard floors, not smelly carpet. Staff is ok. Busy, but polite.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandra

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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kitt

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Besides the pimps, prostitutes, people smoking weed on the balcony, and the 1990’s computer desk chair positioned at the vanity, everything was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

sabirna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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,
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Willie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
fast - easy check in Friendly services !
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property was ok and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Athena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very nice. Staff was wonderful. Even when we asked for more pillows they were accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Newly updated rooms and great location

The room was newly updated, and very clean. The location was great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Suzette

Very noisy! Difficult to sleep!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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