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Hitching Post Studios Inn

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Front of property
Interior entrance

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
$88
$77 nightly
$88 total
Total with taxes and fees
Mar 15 - Mar 16

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1717 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062
  • Place, Santa Cruz Harbor
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Twin Lakes State Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)
  • 193 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 193 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Basic Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchen | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Basic Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchen | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Basic Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchen

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Private Bathroom

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

With a stay at Hitching Post Studios Inn, you'll be centrally located in Santa Cruz, a 4-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 7 minutes from Monterey Bay. .This motel is 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz and 4.4 mi (7.2 km) from Capitola Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Ocean Street - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 4 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Seabright Beach - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sante Adairius Rustic Ales - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jeffery's Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Good Dogs - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Sampa - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Coffeetopia - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Make yourself at home in one of the 31 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

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 and van parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden

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
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hitching Post Motel
Hitching Post Motel Santa Cruz
Hitching Post Santa Cruz
Hitching Post Studios Inn Santa Cruz
Hitching Post Studios Inn
Hitching Post Studios Santa Cruz
Hitching Post Studios
Hitching Post Hotel Santa Cruz
Hitching Post Studios Inn Motel
Hitching Post Studios Inn Santa Cruz
Hitching Post Studios Inn Motel Santa Cruz

Hitching Post Studios Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 200 out of 337 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 337 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 337 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 337 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 337 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mikelle

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Maya

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice size room and full kitchen. Bed was comfortable. There was an unpleasant smell in the kitchen and the fridge was leaking water.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jose

Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spotless and everyone very friendly and helpful! I was cold at night even after getting extra blankets from staff as the space heater provided took a while to heat up the room. Otherwise this place is a great option /bargain!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are always clean and smell fresh! The beds are also very comfortable. We stay here regularly and have never had any issues. It’s a safe area and quiet! Thank you again for another memorable stay! B.Y.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We arrived after 11 p.m. and checkin was a breeze. Parking was available right across from our room in the center building. The heater seemed like it was going to be insufficient for the room, but we turned it off after 90 minutes because my gf was getting too hot. I would like to see a thicker blanket on the bed, but other than that the room was great. Note that there is a walk in shower, but no tub. This was our second stay here and we would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Deanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We arrived before check in time and we were able to get our room. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The one night we stayed was quiet. Our room did share a wall with the laundry room but it was comforting because our bedroom at home shares a wall with the laundry room! The shower head was broken....i had to hold it to use it and the blow dryer in the room was broken. Other than those two things, it was a comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maricela

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms are spacious and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

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

The cleanest hotel room I have ever been in.

This hotel had the cleanest room I think I have ever been in. There was no musty, funky smell, floors were clean walls were clean, shower. Everything was clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would definitely stay here again! centrally located for easy access to many places. Great staff, clean and big rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

8/10 Good

vincent

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kandice

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasantly surprised about the cleanliness and space of the room. Will definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Darcy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Lali

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Just 2 star hotel, good location, guy in the front desk was good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great stay, the manger, Danny, was welcoming and very helpful. Rooms were remodeled and great for the price. Will definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda, San Jose

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
7 points, but Danny was the best thing about the hitching post. Very friendly and welcoming. And it smelled good in the office. He remembered us. We like the activism center next door. There was a band there which we were invited to. We can easily access the bus back to 17 and to the beach. We love grocery outlet, the microwave and the fridge. Checking in is so simple, and I was so exhausted. The bed was huge and comfy. My only complaint was too much bleach on the sheets.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelly, Oak Island

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, pleasant staff, lots of restaurants to choose from in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Finding a budget friendly place with such nice grounds, comfortable beds, very clean rooms and each with its own little patio , not to mention the excellent, friendly staff, is a godsend. This was my 4th or 5th stay, and I expect to book there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although this is an old motel, I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed staying here. It was a very convenient, central location. It was quiet, clean and comfortable. Yes, it was a wee bit dated, but that just added to the character. The staff members were friendly and helpful. Keeping in mind this is not 4-star hotel, it certainly met all of my needs and I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again. And it is very reasonably priced!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025