Motel Santa Cruz

Motel with free parking, near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Dates

October 2025

23

November 2025

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.

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly
Laundry
Air conditioning
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant

includes taxes & fees

21 Nov - 22 Nov

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 23 - Oct 24

Tomorrow

Oct 24 - Oct 25

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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

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

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

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

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

Similar properties

Pool
Hot tub
Spa
Pet-friendly

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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

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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

5.0

Cleanliness

5.8

Location

5.8

Staff & service

5.6

Eco-friendliness

4.6

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

30 July 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Great for a short stay and price point.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Regina

7 Sept 2025

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

Clean room staff was really nice close to all venues

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Juan

25 July 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great room, plenty of parking, quiet.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Karina

13 Oct 2025

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

10 Oct 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Poor

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Adrianna

23 June 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Good for a quick stay!!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betsabe

25 Aug 2025

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

It was clean and respect area.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mayaflor

29 Sept 2025

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

23 Sept 2025

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

17 Aug 2025

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

1 Aug 2025

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

6 May 2025

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

13 July 2025

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Ok for 1 night

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ally

28 July 2025

Disliked: Amenities

Would not recommend this hotel to anyone.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Williamson

5 June 2025

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

22 July 2025

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

23 June 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

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

sabirna

7 May 2025

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

11 June 2025

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

fast - easy check in Friendly services !

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kitt

12 Aug 2025

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

Cynthia

14 June 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Property was ok and clean

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

julia

19 May 2025

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

6 July 2025

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