Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA

Motel with free parking, near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Dates

November 2025

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December 2025

Down duvets, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

The relaxed atmosphere of Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA complements this laid-back coastal town. Guests can start their day with coffee in the lobby, stay connected with WiFi, and enjoy express check-out. The helpful multilingual staff ensures visitors have everything they need.

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly
Housekeeping
24/7 front desk
Parking included
Free WiFi

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Nov 4 - Nov 5

Tomorrow

Nov 5 - Nov 6

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

TV

Down duvet

Ceiling fan

Blackout curtains

Shower/bath combination

Private bathroom

Cable channels

Desk

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

TV

Down duvet

Ceiling fan

Blackout curtains

Shower/bath combination

Private bathroom

Cable channels

Desk

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

TV

Down duvet

Ceiling fan

Blackout curtains

Shower/bath combination

Private bathroom

Cable channels

Desk

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

TV

Down duvet

Ceiling fan

Blackout curtains

Shower/bath combination

Private bathroom

Cable channels

Desk

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

About the area

1015 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

Ocean Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Santa Cruz Wharf - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
University of California, Santa Cruz - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
Mystery Spot - 7 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
‪Taqueria Los Pericos - ‬8 min walk
‪Jack in the Box - ‬6 min walk
‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA

Motel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Located close to Santa Cruz Wharf and University of California, Santa Cruz, Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Other perks at this motel include:

Free self-parking
Express check-out, a vending machine and smoke-free property
Coffee/tea in reception, multilingual staff and a 24-hour front desk

Room features

All guest rooms at Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA offer amenities, such as free WiFi.

Other conveniences in all rooms include:

Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
40-inch TVs with cable channels
Ceiling fans, daily housekeeping and desks

Similar properties

Pool
Hot tub
Spa
Pet-friendly

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Free uncovered self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Vending machine

Guest services

Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (daily)
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
Hardwood flooring in room
No lift
Raised toilet seat
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

2 buildings
2 floors
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Blackout drapes
Down comforter

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided

Entertainment

40-inch TV with cable channels

More

Access via exterior corridors
Ceiling fan
Desk
Free local calls
Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 AM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in fee: USD 35.00

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: USD 35.00

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay for free

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs and cats only

2 total pets

Pets cannot be left unattended

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

1 child, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

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:

Cleaning deposit: USD 200.00 per stay

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

Optional extras

Early check-in fee: USD 35.00 (subject to availability)
Late check-out fee: USD 35.00 (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

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

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA Motel

Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA Santa Cruz

Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA Motel Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

Is Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA ?

As of 4 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA on 5 Nov 2025 start from AU$156.90, 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 6 Santa Cruz, CA ?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA ?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 35.00 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA ?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 35.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this motel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz Wharf and Monterey Bay. University of California, Santa Cruz and Mystery Spot are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA Reviews

6.0

6.2

Cleanliness

6.8

Location

6.4

Staff & service

5.8

Eco-friendliness

5.8

Property conditions & facilities

6/10 Okay

jose

19 Sept 2025

Liked: Staff & service

It’s ok all around

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

21 July 2025

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Cleanliness

Nices

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reyna

25 July 2025

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Clean

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cherla

30 July 2025

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

It’s far from broad walk

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Suzanne

20 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Basic motel. Door was difficult to open due to damage to frame. No bulbs in bedside lamp. Smoke alarm smashed Reported but nothing done in a week. Lots of homeless in the area

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

20 Aug 2025

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

Yes

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Wendell

13 Apr 2025

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

Registration was easy and man super helpful and friendly.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

7 Apr 2025

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

Clean and convinient

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

David

24 Sept 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I have stayed at a lot of Motel 6 motels over the years and they’ve been simple, clean motels. This one had bloody finger prints on the inside of the door and the water smelled so weird I made it a point to get bottled water. The room next to us blast at the TV all night and the guy working the desk couldn’t be bothered to say a single word to me when I checked in. That brief glimpse was the only staff I saw in my two nights stay, and no, no one cleaned up our room after the first night. I hesitated to write a review because I don’t wanna hurt Small Business owners and I know that Motel 6 locations are franchises, but this was something that other travelers should know about. I was bummed I wasted my Expedia points on it.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Priscilla

30 June 2025

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

First and foremost the cleaning staff (Ladies) were very nice and polite. Parking on the other hand was very limited and ppl were double parked. I know it's out of their control, but ppl were very inconsiderate being noisy at night, along with the issues of the homeless being on grounds.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

16 Aug 2025

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

This was a very clean room and they had just done improvements on the location and the room. Only thing that was bad was our room did not have shampoo or conditioner and per other guests asking at the front office they did not have any either. The one gentleman was told at 0715 am that he would have to wait til 0900 to get shampoo. I walked the couple blocks down the road and bought some at the gas station.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Soila

11 July 2024

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Clean and reasonably priced.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

27 May 2025

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

Awful

Every room smelled like cigarettes or just rancid. Super dirty rooms: air conditioning did not work.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Janiel

2 June 2025

This hotel was horrible. Towels were dirty and stained, Blood on the wall, sheets looked unclean,burn holes in bed sheet covers, shower was filthy. We spend our money as well as trusting that we will be provided with a clean and sanitary room. When the company fails this and says we’re not able to be refunded it is extremely unfair!!! I did not stay the night immediately booked somewhere else and glad I did.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

6 Sept 2023

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

Very clean and quiet

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

20 Feb 2025

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

Better than expected

Much better than expected. Nice large walk-in shower and new bathroom. Clean remodel done with quality. Comfortable mattress larger of mini refrigerator with separate freezer. Beside the narrow layout of the structure n parking lot of an old school motel extra parking in the rear.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Soila

12 July 2024

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

Clean

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

16 Jan 2024

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

Convenient and quick access

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

gerson

6 Sept 2024

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Noisy because nearly to the road

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

tricia

21 June 2025

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Cleanliness

The guy who helped me checked in was very nice and friendly. The place is 2 miles away from UCSC. Very convenient to the everything but Im also very disappointed with it's cleanliness. I am not a picky person but this time I drew the line. The restroom looks clean but if you look at the details. It needs a lot of scrubbing and dusting. I had to strip the beddings when I left coz I dont want them to put them back for the next guest. There's hair on the white linen and pillows ( human and pet's, I supposed 'coz they're tiny ones). Good thing I always bring my own bedsheet, pillowcases and sanitizing spray. The room is ok but it needs thorough vacuuming as it has crumbs on the floor. I will never book myself at this place again. I go to Santa Cruz atleast 5x a year to visit my daughter and I have never had a situation like this. I did not complain or asked for another room as they are fully booked, it's move out week for the students of UCSC and all hotels are booked unless you want to pay for expensive ones. For the price I payed for this stay, I could've stayed at Holiday Inn, if only it's not a busy week.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Roxanne

6 July 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Writing this at midnight because I can't sleep! Bright lights on outside windows at night. Loud conversations, dogs barking, motorcycles, loud trucks next to door all night. Bed hard as a rock, it feels like a playpen floor. Office smells like raw onions...lots of displaced and homeless people.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rigoberto

6 Sept 2023

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

Everything was good but what I didnt like was the parking situation. Also theres no informartion about pet policy and how its a seperate payment.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Trice

11 Feb 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It was clumps of hair all around the floor. The front desk rude. They tryed to charge my credit card $536 after I already paid for two days. When I asked why they got rude.next day tryed to say I smoked in the room to keep my deposit. The water don't get hot. Rooms small small

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan

20 May 2024

Meh

What Hotels.com said I'd be charged at the motel was not the price. It was about $10 more. I paid cash and did not get a receipt. The door was not fitted right. Huge gap around it, where you could clearly see daylight. Toilet wasn't secured and rocked when sat upon, as well as the toilet seat. Seems like shoddy workmanship. While they are a pet friendly motel, which is the #1 reason why I stay at Motel 6, there wasn't anywhere for her to go potty. I had to walk down the road.

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

11 May 2024

For the cost- I’ve been to better.

Check in counter person was very blah - no personality, no smile, no acknowledgment when I walked, No I’ll be with you right after I help this gentleman, no how’s your day going or anything. Gave him my ID checked me in gave me my room key. Good size room. Top sheet had some spotted stains. Pillows have no cushion completely flat. Shower head spray had water coming out with strength but a lot of water was still coming out from the bottom spout wasting a lot of water. No towel rug when u get out of the shower we had give up a hand towel for it so we wouldn’t slip getting out while drying ourselves. Room smelled of A LOT and I mean A LOT of either a cleaning smell or smelling spray to mask a smell in the room. My noise was irritated right when I opened the door as it hits you right in the face! They need to open and air out the rooms after cleaning. Side table tops are not part of the table it’s just a piece added on so u need to make sure it doesn’t fall off and drop on your feet. The bottom of the bed frame is a thin metal so when you accidentally hit it with your feet it sounds like loud thunder! The minimalist ceiling light is super bright it’s like one of those lights in Vegas they have for you to stay awake to keep you gambling. We had to turn off the room light and turn the bathroom light on instead. Lighting here was not relaxing. Up side room included a mini fridge and microwave

Stayed 1 night in May 2024