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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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Reviews

4.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$182
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept

Room options

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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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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, 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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About the area

Map
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
  • ‪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 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

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

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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 5 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel Santa Cruz on 2 Sept 2025 start from NZ$182.04, 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

4.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 168 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 224 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 375 out of 1010 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

6/10 Okay

Adrianna

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

2/10 Terrible

Ally

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

6/10 Okay

Fernando

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

4/10 Poor

Suzette

Very noisy! Difficult to sleep!
Stayed 1 night 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

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

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night 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

4/10 Poor

Matt

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff wasn’t the best
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

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

10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Exelent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Connor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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!
Stayed 2 nights 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

8/10 Good

Ethan

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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Griselda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property needs a bit up upgrade.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at Motel Santa Cruz was very helpful and rooms were newly renovated and beds were so comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Vanessa

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Manuel

GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
Motel Santa Cruz is an average motel with its own set of pros and cons, depending on your needs and preferences. The staff is friendly, and it feels like a family-owned business. The room was clean but very small. We booked a room for 4 adults, and it felt quite tight—it was hard to move around without bumping into each other. What I liked about the room is that it included a mini fridge and a microwave, which are convenient. However, the parking lot can be tricky if you arrive late, especially when the motel is fully booked. On the plus side, there are plenty of dining options and fast-food restaurants within walking distance. The motel is also very close to the boardwalk—it’s walkable if you don’t mind the distance and want to save on parking fees. I would consider booking here again if traveling with 2 people or fewer, but for larger groups, the space may feel too cramped.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lorin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Do not recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Allison

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although this property has had a makeover, they need to replace all of the bedding, the mattresses and half of the windows. Our window was nailed shut. There was food items left in our refrigerator. There was cigarette butts outside our door. No coffee, the sheets did not fit and continually came off the bed and there were not enough towels so we had to ask for more towels, but didn't have enough to accommodate us that evening. It really needs some help.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025