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Salt Air Lodge

2.5 star property
Motel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz

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Property grounds
Outdoor pool
Reception
Front of property
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
510 Leibrandt Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Main Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | 2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite, Multiple Beds | 2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms | 2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 292 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms | 2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz stay.A stay at this Westside Santa Cruz motel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 2 miles (3 km) of Monterey Bay. Boardwalk Bowl and Cocoanut Grove are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Main Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ocean Street - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Los Viejones - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Marini's at the Beach - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Salt Air Lodge

Motel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz
Public spaces have free WiFi. You'll find a business center on site. An outdoor pool and a vending machine are also featured at Salt Air Lodge. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Santa Cruz motel is smoke free.

  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • No smoking on site
Salt Air Lodge offers 27 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers.

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

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday:
  • Outdoor pool
The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday:
  • Outdoor pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Additional parking is available for a surcharge.

Property is also known as

Salt Air Lodge Santa Cruz
Salt Air Santa Cruz
Salt Air Lodge Motel
Salt Air Lodge Santa Cruz
Salt Air Lodge Motel Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

How close is Salt Air Lodge to the airport?

Salt Air Lodge is 15.9 mi (19-min drive) away from the Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Salt Air Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Salt Air Lodge.

How close is Salt Air Lodge to the beach?

This motel is a short 6-minute walk from Santa Cruz Main Beach and 6-minute walk from Main Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Salt Air Lodge offer free breakfast?

Salt Air Lodge does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Salt Air Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Salt Air Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Salt Air Lodge?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Salt Air Lodge have a pool?

Salt Air Lodge features an outdoor pool.

Does Salt Air Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Salt Air Lodge to downtown Santa Cruz?

Salt Air Lodge is 0.8 mi away from Santa Cruz.

Salt Air Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 126 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 126 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 126 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 126 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 126 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luis

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

You won’t be disappointed

Me my family and friends have made this hotel our 1st choice when traveling to Santa Cruz, you can’t beat the price and conveniently close to board walk. And the staff is great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

felix

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love it
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Terry Michael, Central Point

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lousy service, limited parking, no room service unless requested & no notice that you needed to do so.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We thought this was a very nice place to stay. The staff is very friendly and helpful, the rooms are very nice and the pool is heated which is nice after a long day at the boardwalk which is only maybe a 5 min walk away. The cons- it's a bit noisy. Which didn't bother us but I can see how it might bother some. There's no elevator so be prepared for that with bahs. Parking. They will give you a permit to park in the area whoch is awesome! Just make a ure someone stays in the car while you check in so you dont get a ticket like we did Overall, we'd definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Kelly

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Parking is available but limited and the room is clean. Only complaint is the curtains are to short and don’t close Al the way so at night if lights are on you can see inside the room
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was AWESOME!!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is great. Easy check in/out. Great location. Recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stinky dirty place

The location was great; however, the room was not properly cleaned. The floor was a mess, I even found pills on the floor! Also, the bathroom had an awful sewage smell that was making us sick. We were not sure if the bedding had been changed/washed as it had stains, and so did the towels. This place is not worth the money!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Brandon

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and simple
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

nelson

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Flora

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Terri

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value. Room recently updated - rare find in Santa Cruz. I assume it was a moderate budget but they got maximized results. Lots of space in the room. Movable cube ottomans were a cute and functional part of the new look. Plenty of desktop, drawer and hanging space. Fridge micro. Designer was talented in function and aesthetic. Santa Cruz always has limited parking. Yes, there is a very, very small parking lot. A parking permit was provided, permitted street parking was just as convenient as the lot. The hotel has cameras watching parking both on property and off. Front desk offered to walk us out to locate a spot but it wasn’t needed because there was well marked space. Coming and going was much easier from the street than the lot. True even though we were there on a very busy weekend. I wouldn’t be discouraged by comments that say “there is no room in the parking lot”. So what. There is better parking on the street. It is true that regular outside noise penetrated into our room. Both upstairs and outside normal conversations and movement were surprisingly loud. It was a little distracting while trying to work in the room but didn’t keep us awake at night. If this is something you are very sensitive to then it might be a problem for you. Easy 10 min walk to boardwalk and pier (aka restaurants/shopping). Perfect location. Front desk was available and responsive. I will stay here again and will recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Andrew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute little hotel, nice suite, the bed in our room was not great arrive early to guarantee an on site parking spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed very much of our 2 nights stay at this place. Staff were very polite and helpful, we arrived about 2 hrs earlier than expected for check-in, and still were able to get a room. The room was perfect for us, with a small area inside that we can park our three bikes. We walked about 12 minutes to Broadwalk and wharf.

4/10 Poor

Patricia

Disliked: Staff & service

I wouldn’t stay here again

Front office man was very rude. We asked for a room on the first floor and he said one was available, but he gave us a second floor room. When we questioned it he got mad. Our room looked “renovated” but no counter space in the bathroom or racks. I wouldn’t stay here again. There’s a lot of other hotels to choose from.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023