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Mission Inn

2.5 star property
Motel near Monterey Bay in Santa Cruz

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Jetted Bathtub | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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2250 Mission Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Natural Bridges State Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(60 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(44 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Jetted Bathtub | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Jetted Bathtub

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, ADA Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Queen and Queen Sofa Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Double Queen and Queen Sofa Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Double Room (King) | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Double Room (King)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

King with Jetted tub and Queen Sofa Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

Oceanside stay.Your stay at this Westside Santa Cruz motel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Swift Street Courtyard and Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Natural Bridges State Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Pacific Avenue - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panda Express - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hokkaido Ramen House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cat & Cloud Coffee - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Mission Inn

Motel near Monterey Bay in Santa Cruz
Mission Inn offers its guests a hot tub and a sauna. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. Free breakfast is available daily. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Mission Inn.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Santa Cruz motel.

  • 53 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Mission Inn offers 53 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Santa Cruz motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless 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 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Mission Inn Santa Cruz
Mission Santa Cruz
Mission Inn Motel
Mission Inn Santa Cruz
Mission Inn Motel Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

How close is Mission Inn to the airport?

Mission Inn is 17.4 mi (26-min drive) away from the Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Mission Inn?

As of Dec 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mission Inn on Jan 4, 2026 start from $89.0, excluding 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.

Does Mission Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Mission Inn.

How close is Mission Inn to the beach?

This motel is 7.1 mi (23-min drive) from Capitola Beach and 0.8 mi (2-min drive) from Mitchell Cove Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Mission Inn offer free breakfast?

Mission Inn offers free continental breakfast every day from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Mission Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Mission Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Mission Inn?

Free parking is not available at this motel.

Does Mission Inn have a pool?

Mission Inn does not have a pool.

Does Mission Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Mission Inn to downtown Santa Cruz?

Mission Inn is 1.7 mi away from Santa Cruz.

Mission Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 652 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

Comfort and convenience

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine, Oceanside

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, frig, microwave, plenty of outlets. Friendly, helpful staff. Better than average continental breakfast options. Walkable to coffee/bakery, brewery, cute dive bar, food options. Good value for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Svetlana

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The pillows and towels had some stains but everything else was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location for UCSC and many hip restaurants and shops. Pros: Hotel was clean and somewhat recently renovated, staff were helpful and welcoming, beds were comfortable, free parking, location, breakfast. Cons: shutters that did not block out morning sun, some wear and tear in bathroom in regard to door/towels, AC that turned on and off all night waking us up a bunch, weird comforter without a duvet, TV super laggy and glitchy. Not a bad experience at all, but I think we will try other local places before we’d return. And we’d definitely ask for a room with sun blocking window shades.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Qian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room seems to be newly remodeled, it is clean and cozy, decently sized. Easily accessible from the Main Street, and ample parking. Good options of restaurants along the street. The front desk manager is attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Roger C.

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Danielle

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pillow case where nasty stain the front desk guy was rude
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha D

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My daughter and I loved our stay here. The hotel property was beautiful and all of the staff were kind and friendly! We will stay here next time we’re in Santa Cruz!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin

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

Best hotel in the area

Great location. Get high, and have the munchies, all in walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Magda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Person that checked us in was very helpful, friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean hotel. customer service was great and the room was very cozy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brandon

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at Mission Inn a few times when visiting Santa Cruz and the rooms are always clean, Justin and Ben were friendly and helpful, and the grounds are well kept. We will consider Mission Inn next time we visit Santa Cruz.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

wren

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed one night here while visiting friends. Not impressed, a little rough around the edges. Pretty noisy and showerhead was horrible! Stay somewhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Tom

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was very pleasant. The lady checking us in gave us a thorough briefing and assured us someone would be there 24 hours a day—something that is rarer and rarer these days. The room is clean and comfortable. Plenty of counter space in the bathroom. One weird quirk is the rollout desk (I’ll provide a picture) that is in the narrow passageway between the entrance and bathroom area and the main part of the room. The Wifi was mostly out of commission. It worked fine the first evening we were there. The second day, it kept dropping my MacBook’s connection. The front desk said to call an outfit called Macrotech. They got me connected but it dropped again as soon as I hung up. I called again and again they did something remotely that got me connected but that only lasted about 10 minutes. I wouldn’t count on Wifi here. The air conditioner and bathroom fan are both very loud. So turn on the AC early and get the room very cold so you can turn it off and maybe sleep through the night.
Bathroom counter and sink
This desk limits navigation in the room when in use.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

LaRay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
I thought the quality was not up to par with the price. Outside was pretty dirty and unappealing, staff was unfriendly and room, although clean and a good size, smelled like a smoker’s room. I should have asked to switch but was just too tired from long drive. I opened the windows and turned air on and went to sleep. Breakfast was decent but probably would not stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds were very comfortable, the shower had good water pressure and room we had for three nights was very quiet. Short drive to all of the good spots to visit in Santa Cruz. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joe

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good and convenient for the price. Good breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bijo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

jose

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025