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Motel Santa Cruz

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

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Ecotours
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Reception
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Reception

Reviews

5.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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370 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

Heart of Santa Cruz.Your stay at this Westside Santa Cruz motel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Ocean Street and Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Pacific Avenue - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza My Heart - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Cookie Company - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Woodstock's Pizza Santa Cruz - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪四姐 Special Noodle - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Motel Santa Cruz

Motel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities are also featured at Motel Santa Cruz. Free self parking is available.

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

  • 1 building
  • 62 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Motel Santa Cruz offers 62 accommodations with air conditioning. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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 available
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: USD 28.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 200.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Breakage deposit: USD 00 per stay

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

Optional extras

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

  • 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)

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
Cashless transactions are available
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, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Motel Santa Cruz to the airport?

Motel Santa Cruz is 15.3 mi (18-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 Motel Santa Cruz?

As of Sep 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel Santa Cruz on Sep 7, 2025 start from $88.0, 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 Motel Santa Cruz have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Motel Santa Cruz.

How close is Motel Santa Cruz to the beach?

This motel is a short 14-minute walk from Main Beach and 5.8 mi (15-min drive) from Capitola Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Motel Santa Cruz offer free breakfast?

Motel Santa Cruz does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Motel Santa Cruz?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

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.

Is there free parking at Motel Santa Cruz?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Motel Santa Cruz have a pool?

Motel Santa Cruz does not have a pool.

Does Motel Santa Cruz have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Motel Santa Cruz have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Motel Santa Cruz to downtown Santa Cruz?

Motel Santa Cruz is 0.1 mi away from Lower Ocean.

Motel Santa Cruz Reviews

Reviews

5.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 124 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 172 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 220 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 366 out of 1004 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

8/10 Good

Manuel

Traveled with family
GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE.
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Office staff was friendly and very accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Tom

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Equal parts good, and needs improvement

My wife and I spent the night at the motel Santa Cruz on a Saturday in May, on what turned out to be the first really nice weekend of the season. The motel cost $150 for a single king room, for one night, that was a 15 minute walk from the Santa Cruz boardwalk. The staff was very friendly and were happy to let us check our bag, and park our car in their lot, when we arrived at noon, several hours before check-in. All of that was very good. The room itself was definitely in need of improvement. The furnishings were all very worn and the mattress didn’t provide a particularly comfortable night’s sleep. The shower/tub was in need of cleaning so we didn’t use it. All of that was not so good. Our plans were to spend the day at the boardwalk and then go out to dinner, and spend very little time in our room, so the fact that it wasn’t a particularly nice room wasn’t that big a deal, although it would’ve been nice if it had been better maintained and more recently refurbished. Even though the staff was very nice and the location was pretty good, I think next time I would spend an extra $50 just stay somewhere a little nicer/newer. If it’s the only place left to stay in town, and you don’t have any plans to spend time in room room, other than sleeping, I’d say go for it, but know going in that it has a lot of areas that could use some improvement.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

julia

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

Gabriel Andres

Business traveler
Disliked: Amenities
It’s low cost but you did the job
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Ronald

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Ok

Staff was friendly enough. Within an hour our TV quit working. They sent a repairman, but it only lasted for about another 30 minutes. Room condition was a little rough. Other people‘s hair in the shower. No bedbugs or any other type of insects. Room didn’t smell. No coffee available on site. They did promptly return my deposit after we departed. I was happy about that.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

MARINA

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Alfredo

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mediocre at best

I had to purchase some bed sheets in order to sleep on the bed. It seemed dirty. They supposedly had cleaned the room before we arrived. They left such a puddle leading into the sink area by the bathroom that we almost fell. Also the room smelled of pee so bad. We had to go buy lysol spray and that didnt help at all. Our room door didnt even close right that you can hear every sound. You must park right or youll get hit by the person parking next to you. I wouldnt recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Peter

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

Stay away.

It was awful. No coffee in the room or in the lobby. No continental breakfast. Just an old dilapilated dump.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leela

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

Newly updated rooms and great location

The room was newly updated, and very clean. The location was great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

See

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

Amazing staff and clean rooms

The staff at Motel Santa Cruz was amazing, and our rooms was clean and comfortable. The room had refrigerator and microwave and it was walking distance to beach
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

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

Amazing service and comfortable beds

The the service was amazing, the manager was so helpful, I needed downstairs room, and Sabrina the manger upgraded our room, so we can have downstairs room, at no extra charge. The rooms was newly renovated and the bed was so comfortable. The rooms was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 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

10/10 Excellent

Mona

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

DaLynn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The motel was clean, the people were so kind and helpful The noise and pot smoking right outside our door was not appreciated, The worst part was…. There were no chairs, anywhere… on the. Grassy area, or in the rooms… there was no place to put your luggage except the floor Other than that our stay was pleasant… what I would expect in our price range.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Savi

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Clean, comfortable beds at great price

The room we stayed in was newly renovated, with comfortable beds and very clean rooms, the front desk staff was very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

lucas

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

tiffany

Traveled with partner
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

Lorin

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025