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National 9 Santa Cruz

Property class: 2

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Photo gallery for National 9 Santa Cruz

A lobby with a brick wall, a reception desk, a black rug, and a framed picture on the wall.
A rectangular swimming pool with a metal ladder on one side, surrounded by a concrete deck.
A motel sign with amenities including low rates, pool, HBO, free WiFi, and internet access.
Two black chairs and a small table in a room with a carpeted floor and plain walls.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with two chairs, a television, a mirror, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $102
$89 nightly
$102 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1

Explore the area

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130 Plymouth St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Ocean Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Pacific Avenue
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Santa Cruz
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, two bedside tables, and wall-mounted speakers.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with a large bed, a tufted headboard, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

With a stay at National 9 Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 7 minutes from Mystery Spot. .This motel is 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Capitola Beach and 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Roaring Camp Railroads.
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What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pacific Avenue - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Mission Santa Cruz - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Pacific Garden Mall - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Cookie Company - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Woodstock's Pizza Santa Cruz - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Sante Adairius Rustic Ales - ‬3 min drive

About this property

National 9 Santa Cruz

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 and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Microwaves, refrigerators, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 25 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a business center and a vending machine. 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 available

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

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
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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 - 10:30 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 10:30 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

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

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

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

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

  • Deposit: USD 150.00 per accommodation, per night

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May 22 to September 30
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

National 9 Motel
National 9 Motel Santa Cruz
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National 9 Santa Cruz Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 253 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 253 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 253 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 253 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 253 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean affordable hotel for a Friday in Santa Cruz. Will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, easy location, sweet staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donovan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice, room was very clean, parking felt secured.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nikolas

the people were so nice, it’s right at the entrance to Santa Cruz and the rooms are very nice for the cheap
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly easy check in and check out, simple but clean/ fresh room. Beds were comfortable and the air conditioning worked well. Overall we were satisfied staying in this well kept motel at a reasonable rate.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

PATRICIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms also smell clean as you walk in and the smell stayed. Very pleasant staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean room, lovely friendly staff, easy parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay and would stay here again. Owners were super friendly and welcoming and we felt safe parking within the fenced parking lot. The Hotel is definitely older and not updated, but our room was spotlessly clean and maintained (and the beds were pretty comfortable too) and you can tell the owners put a lot of pride in a well-run, well-maintained hotel. We would absolutely stay here again if we find ourselves in Santa Cruz.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Milena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was surprisingly wonderful. Clean simple room. The property is well taken care of. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Comfortable, clean room! Staff was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Marc

Liked: Staff & service
Staff is always friendly. Recommend for inexpensive stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is a good value! It is older but clean. It’s right by the hwy but with the door closed you don’t hear the hwy. The staff is very friendly and the rooms are clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anjanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The sweet owners were amazing. So deeply grateful to have a kind, clean and comfortable place to sleep during my daughter's college tours.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and comfortable. Good location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Location was great. Property was fine. This is one of the older motels in town, so it is a bit dated. However, the room was clean and it had every convenience we needed. The price was great. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and clean room great value for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Santa Cruz!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness
Great people running the hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay here, it is in a central location and the room seemed clean to me.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very good stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean, staff were extremely pleasant and helpful. Easy walk to downtown. Great value. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025