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National 9 Santa Cruz

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

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Pool
Exterior
Reception
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, alarm clocks

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
130 Plymouth St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Ocean Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, alarm clocks

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, alarm clocks

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz stay.Your stay at this Westside Santa Cruz motel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Also, Ocean Street is within half a mile (1 km) and Pacific Avenue is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pacific Avenue - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Mystery Spot - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles

Getting around

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mariannes Ice Cream - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Los Pericos - ‬14 min walk

About this property

National 9 Santa Cruz

Motel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz
WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a business center on site. Free self parking is available.

This Santa Cruz motel is smoke free.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No smoking on site
National 9 Santa Cruz offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Microwaves, refrigerators, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Hindi

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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 not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 150.00 per accommodation, per night

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 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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Alcohol isn't served at National 9 Santa Cruz.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is National 9 Santa Cruz to the airport?

National 9 Santa Cruz is 15.1 mi (17-min drive) away from the Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does National 9 Santa Cruz have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at National 9 Santa Cruz.

How close is National 9 Santa Cruz to the beach?

This motel is 4.9 mi (11-min drive) from Capitola Beach and 1.8 mi (7-min drive) from Seabright Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does National 9 Santa Cruz offer free breakfast?

National 9 Santa Cruz does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at National 9 Santa Cruz?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at National 9 Santa Cruz?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

Is there free parking at National 9 Santa Cruz?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does National 9 Santa Cruz have a pool?

National 9 Santa Cruz does not have a pool.

Does National 9 Santa Cruz have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is National 9 Santa Cruz to downtown Santa Cruz?

National 9 Santa Cruz is 0.5 mi away from Santa Cruz.

National 9 Santa Cruz Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 99 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Clinton

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautifully clean as always, excellent location, convenient parking, extremely friendly, kind managers.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent as always.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy reservations. Good prices . Great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent no-frills motel, very clean, very friendly service, excellent value for money. Always happy to stay here when in Santa Cruz on business or holiday, and always happy to recommend the motel to others.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room had a comfy bed and nice extras such as a fridge and microwave. The owners were very friendly and helpful. The motel is an easy 30 minute walk from the Boardwalk and beach.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Ricardo

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Anna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was ok it was just far from the boardwalk and it's an old motel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Management SUCKS !!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Robert

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Average but clean

Based choice to book here on stellar reviews. Found to be average. Very clean and nice person at window. Dated outside in a not so good neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

MeanaV, Jackson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean but the room next door had the tv on and it was blasting all night like it was in my room. I couldn’t even watch my tv.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

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

Perfect

It was amazing
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

6/10 Okay

Annette M

Liked: Cleanliness

You definitely only get what you pay for.

I didn't expect a lot because the motel was so cheap so I wasn't too surprised or overly disappointed. Pros...the room was clean and the sheets fresh. Check in was quick and easy. Cons... Electrical outlets near beds were limited. The biggest disappointed was that we found no free breakfast when we were ready to leave in the morning (7:25am) and no sign posted saying the hours it would be available. I might stay there again since it was cheap and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Hometown touch

We were very pleased with our stay.Choosing a motel online is sometimes difficult,not knowing how it looks in person.From the beginning of our stay,till the end,it was a great experience.....

8/10 Good

Carolyn

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

if you pay to sleep,sleep is what you should get

I have stayed here twice ,first time was great but second time was extremely disappointing. I guess they think its ok to have construction begin at 0745 on the cottage in the back which was right outside my window. nail guns, compressor, four guys yelling back and forth to one another. I was under the impression that when you pay money to sleep somewhere you get to sleep.It doesn't happen here. I consider myself ripped off

8/10 Good

Michael

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

Best of the lower cost motels in Santa Cruz!

Fantastic location, very clean, and super friendly staff! This is one of the best lower cost motels in Santa Cruz. When I was searching, I was looking for cleanliness above everything else and this place hit that mark especially for the price! The bed was a bit older, everything was bolted down, but again was CLEAN, could walk bare footed with no worries... and best of all no bed bug worries!!

8/10 Good

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Best value in Santa Cruz!

Our stay was facilitated by early check-in time (starts at 1:00 pm.) Also, I loved the giant soaker tub! Our room had both a microwave and very good refrigerator. This motel was a great value at a low price for the region. The decor is dated, but the room was clean and there was adequate on-site parking, which is a huge plus. For us, the location was perfect, but others may be bothered by road noise as it is very close to the freeway and a major surface street. Overall, one of our best motel experiences in Santa Cruz.