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Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Private Bathroom
194 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Other room types
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
193 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking
193 square feet
2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Basic Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchen
300 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Basic Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchen
300 square feet
2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Motel with free parking, near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Business center
Laundry facilities
24-hour front desk

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 4.4 mi (7.2 km) from Capitola Beach and 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Mystery Spot.

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.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. A business center is on site. This Santa Cruz motel also offers a vending machine, multilingual staff, and a garden. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Business center
  • Vending machine
  • Express check-out
  • Total number of rooms - 31
  • Free self parking
  • Number of floors - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Garden
  • Multilingual staff

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

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. 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.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Alarm clock
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Free local calls
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Desk
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Microwave
  • Premium TV channels
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Cable TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • LCD TV
  • TV size: 32
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Number of beds 2
  • Closed captioned TV

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

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

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-in time ends at midnight

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

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 fire extinguisher

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. 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, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted.

For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Debit cards not accepted

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Children stay free - maximum age 12

Social distancing measures are in place

No cribs (infant beds) available

Carbon monoxide detector

LGBTQ friendly

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Children stay free

Number of children who can stay free - 2

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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