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Motel Santa Cruz

Property class: 2

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A multi-tiered stone fountain with flowers in front of a building with balconies and an office sign.
A hallway with a wooden floor, a large window on the left, and a door leading outside.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a sink, and a window with curtains.
A multi-story residential building with a grey exterior, white trim, and a balcony.
A red train with the number 2600 traveling on a track alongside a beach.

Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The current price is $98
$85 nightly
$98 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26

Explore the area

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370 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Ocean Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pacific Avenue
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a television, and a microwave.

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a small kitchenette, a TV, and a window with a view of the outside.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, grey walls, and a window with curtains.

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

With a stay at Motel Santa Cruz, you'll be centrally located in Santa Cruz, a 2-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 8 minutes from Mystery Spot. .This motel is 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Capitola Beach and 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Roaring Camp Railroads.
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What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Pacific Avenue - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza My Heart - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Cookie Company - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Woodstock's Pizza Santa Cruz - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Melo Melo - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Motel Santa Cruz

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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 62 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
At Motel Santa Cruz, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Motel Santa Cruz has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 28.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 200.00 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • 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)

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

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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Motel Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Motel
Motel Santa Cruz Motel
Motel Santa Cruz Santa Cruz
Motel Santa Cruz Motel Santa Cruz

Motel Santa Cruz Reviews

Reviews

5.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 130 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 185 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 214 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 319 out of 1002 reviews

5.2/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
It was a nice stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's close to downtown and the 7-11 across the street is handy. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a good stay if you are looking for a hotel on a budget. The place is close to downtown and the boardwalk. The staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Rooms appeared to be recently updated. Staff super sweet and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was really friendly, room was ok ,shower was a little dusty on the top ,Tv could be a little bigger for a two bed room but other then that everything was good 👍
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Ended up not staying, didn't feel safe or clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Smelled a little funny and the rooms were TINY
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would not staff ever again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
The hotel was a minimal hotel good for an overnight stay. The management, staff and parking was all great! I'd recommend it for the budget and limited amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel rooms were ok my doom only had a half o roll of toilet paper bathrooms floor dirty and shower walls had some kind of red liquid on the walls front office nice but housekeepers need work I had to ask for stuff that should be room
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Found dirty underwear behind the bathroom door. Still had fake rose petals from the previous customer. Website said breakfast, there was not any breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always judge a stay like this (would I stay their again) NO....
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Amenities
It was ok
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service
Great for a short stay and price point.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for a quick stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room, plenty of parking, quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The paint on the ceiling is peeling. Also, I extended the sofa bed and it was dirty, and when I asked them to vacuum it, they said they didn't have a vacuum cleaner.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Was an okay stay. Everything worked however they only had one towel and one hand towel in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Online it seemed like this hotel was a good hotel. Definitely not a good hotel for families with little kids. The hotel seemed like a crackhead, party hotel. There were people blasting their TVs and music till almost 5AM in the morning! This location has three stories with no elevator, stairs only. We were located on the top floor, which isn’t a problem because we are a younger family. However, the stairs did not seem stable at all. The stairs were slanted and every step it would shake and creek. It did not feel safe, walking up or down those stairs. The room seem to have been updated within the past year or so. But it was a very tight squeeze we had a room with two queen beds, and one of the beds was right up against the entry door. There are no amenities at this location. However, there is a 7-Eleven conveniently located right across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room staff was really nice close to all venues
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and friendly place to stay at. Close to numerous amenities and lots of parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First and foremost, I want to say that the front office staff was very helpful and nice. Our room was clean and comfortable for the most part. The issue that we had that was quite noticeable was that it seemed like the property is also being used as a live in treatment facility for substance use disorder, so there were people wondering around the parking lot late at night and it just seemed like a sketchy environment. This was not advertised when booking the room which is something that should have been disclosed that way I could have made a decision on whether I booked or not. So be weary of this place. I feel our money went to the room fee for one of these sober living residents stay, due to being so overpriced. I can say the bed is comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026