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Surf City Inn and Suites

2.0 star property
Spa motel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Indoor spa tub
Premium Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave
Mini-golf
Terrace/patio
Premium Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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619 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Main Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium Room, 3 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room, 3 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 100 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Suite

  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(28 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premier Studio Suite, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premier Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

Oceanside 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. Ocean Street and Pacific Avenue are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Pacific Avenue - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪四姐 Special Noodle - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Los Viejones - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sesame Korean Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Los Primos Taqueria - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Firefly Coffee House - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Surf City Inn and Suites

Spa motel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Surf City Inn and Suites offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. There's a snack bar/deli on site. There's an onsite business center.

A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Surf City Inn and Suites.

This Santa Cruz motel is smoke free.

  • 66 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Surf City Inn and Suites offers 66 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary toiletries. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a limited basis and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the motel's full-service spa. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

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
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 45
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 45 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • 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 per accommodation, 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 45 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 45 (subject to availability)
  • A kitchen/kitchenette is available for an additional fee
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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 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
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 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Econo Lodge Inn Santa Cruz
Econo Lodge Santa Cruz
Surf City Inn Santa Cruz
Surf City Inn
Surf City Santa Cruz
Surf City Inn and Suites Motel
Surf City Inn and Suites Santa Cruz
Surf City Inn and Suites Motel Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

How close is Surf City Inn and Suites to the airport?

Surf City Inn and Suites is 16.4 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 Surf City Inn and Suites?

As of Sep 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Surf City Inn and Suites on Sep 30, 2025 start from $59.49, 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 Surf City Inn and Suites have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Surf City Inn and Suites.

How close is Surf City Inn and Suites to the beach?

This motel is a short 10-minute walk from Santa Cruz Main Beach and 10-minute walk from Main Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Surf City Inn and Suites offer free breakfast?

Surf City Inn and Suites does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Surf City Inn and Suites?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Surf City Inn and Suites?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Early check-in costs USD 45 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Surf City Inn and Suites?

Free parking is not available at this motel.

Does Surf City Inn and Suites have a pool?

Surf City Inn and Suites features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Surf City Inn and Suites have a spa?

Yes, this motel has a spa.

How close is Surf City Inn and Suites to downtown Santa Cruz?

Surf City Inn and Suites is 0.1 mi away from Lower Ocean.

Surf City Inn and Suites Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 418 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 244 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 152 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 99 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 115 out of 1028 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jen

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kolbie

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Couper

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

8/10 Good

Nancy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, everything was good. The only thing was that the snacks in the lobby could only be purchased either by using Zelle or cash
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jen

Traveled with pets
Liked: Amenities
Staff is awesome love the big spa and it's a family atmosphere definitely it's close the boardwalk and beach and fair prices too considering the location. I recommend it to my friends and family even to people I don't know all the time !! Great price ,rooms and staff can't beat that !! Ps they also have a kiosk so you can get any room anytime if available that is .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Crystal

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is great. Didn’t care for the kiosk check in as women traveling with my child. Didn’t feel safe saying my phone number email and vehicle information out loud outside where anyone can hear.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel has a separate room for second bed never seen that before it was wonderful and the pool area hot tub was awesome will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

ENRIQUE

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

adam

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

You get what you pay for

Perfect locatation and kind of dirty also. Homeless outside, kind of a party hotel. Short walk to the boardwalk. Lots of gnats in the room. You get what you pay for. Id stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

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

6/10 Okay

Frank

Traveled with family
Pool was full and spa was full of chlorine. Made everyone eyes hurt. To many people in a small pool
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AK was very nice! Rooms were in good condition and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Felicia

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Pretty much what you would expect out of a 2star hotel. Grounds were clean, hot tub need some TLC. Jets did not work and it was REALLY dirty! There were five of us in the room but they only put two towels. One towel was stained badly. Beds were not the best but again, two Star hotel. Rooms were clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Got this room at the very last minute and was pleasantly surprised with how nice it was!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Heather

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I would like to start by saying that I am not above staying in low cost or "bare minimum" motels/hotels. However, this one was a different level all together. It started with a kiosk for check in, with someone on a video call? As I waited my turn it asked for scans of a lady's ID, Credit card, etc. We lovingly called it the identity theft kiosk. Lucky me, someone arrived to the front desk check me in. We were "upgraded" to a suite. Yay. Very run down all the way around on the exterior, and I think people were living in their cars outside of it. However, inside our room the first notice was the stained curtains. My guess is blood, but could be a strange chocolate? Then, my partner had hair on his bed, a nice welcome present. Then it was a wad of hair on the floor. Then, while sleeping he felt something on his side. He spent a few seconds playing "tick or flea", but it was a piece of a tortilla chip. He didn't eat any chips in bed, or at all. Add a broken down bathroom complete with complimentary dirty plunger and dark red droplet stains on the wall behind the toilet. Found more chip crumbs on the floor under the desk, thankfully I wore flip flops inside. While the smell of pesticides on his pillow meant action, he ended up laying down towels to sleep on. Did I mention the stains on his mattress cover when he stripped the bed so at least the next guest could get a clean set?? Oh! And a loving touch of trash and a dirty diaper on the stairwell as a send off.
Parting gift on stairs
This was a new one for me. A plunger provided. Also it is dirty.
Floor chips crumbs
The landlord special in a hotel. Also the shower curtain rod was bend and pulled wrong. Curtain was stained.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Emileigh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked that it was walking distance and clean. The staff was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Hanzel

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The check in and out with a FaceTime computer was weird specially when they ask to scan your credit card. The place was not clean and our room seemed to have being just added to what just to be the housekeeping warehouse. The outside didn’t feel safe and was loud. Water dripping and no pressure what so ever.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Carolina

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

2/10 Terrible

Kawar

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is not a good place to live. I asked them to clean the room four times. They didn't do it. At around 5:30 in the morning, a homeless person was knocking on the door. We called the hotel owner and they didn't take any action and didn't even call back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Rocio

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was dirty the towels are worn and lights were dim. It was a horrible stay. The beds are so hard we couldn’t sleep
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

jamie

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
When you spend over 350.00 to stay in a room for one night its not to much to ask for a safe place for your family to park after a long night at the beach. You shouldn't have to look for a safe place to park. Everything was filled at the hotel and anywhere in a 20 minutes vicinity of the hotel. Then to be told that is the way it is and then someone comes out to aak ypu to park illegally in a parking lot or illegally.In a handicap. It was a very long night. I was afraid ww would jabe to sleep in the car or we even thought about leaving in the middle of the night to drive home. We will not stay there again. So very unhappy about the people smoking outside our room as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Marisela

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was renovated and clean but outside was a little bit of mess.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

Weekday stay.

Great location. Close to the pier and downtown. Great customer service.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025