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Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA

2.0 star property

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Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi
Point of interest
Point of interest
Point of interest
Lobby

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $103
$89 nightly
$103 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8

Explore the area

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1015 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Ocean Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pacific Avenue
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
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The price is $115
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

In the heart of Santa Cruz, Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA is within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Wharf and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. .This motel is 2.6 mi (4.3 km) from Monterey Bay and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz.
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What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Pacific Avenue - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Mission Santa Cruz - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Los Pericos - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Woodstock's Pizza Santa Cruz - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA

Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA offers 28 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary toiletries and ceiling fans. Beds feature down comforters. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Santa Cruz motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 28 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and ceiling fans, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with cable channels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 35.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 35.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 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 stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 17 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

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cleaning deposit: USD 200.00 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 35.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 35.00 (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 only accepts cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA Motel
Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA Santa Cruz
Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA Motel Santa Cruz

Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 656 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 118 out of 656 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 656 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 102 out of 656 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 165 out of 656 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marbella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would stay here again very clean n great for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this motel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

reyna

Disliked: Cleanliness
the room was pretty dirty. Floor was visibly filthy as was the sink. Never signed anything or got to review charges.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good place to stay Sam is The best helped me check in under10 mins I had a key and was in my room in no time. Definently will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A clean and pleasant motel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for my 2 night stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Chris

Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Francis

Disliked: Amenities
Front desk staff too a long time to get to desk to help. Room was dark, smelt bad and shower did not work right.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Leopold

Room clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

byron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Aiden

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room was dirty and I'm very sure the bed sheets/blankets washed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean and updated. Service was great. I only stayed one night to attend a local music event. Not a place I'd bring a lady but fir a guy, no sweat. The surrounding area us a bit sketchy after dark. My stay was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reyna

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

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nices
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

jose

Liked: Staff & service
It’s ok all around
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Gavin

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our reservation was canceled due to arriving late at night and sitting in traffic for 9 hours. I excepted a full refund. The website said Motel 6 is open 24/7.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice but the bathroom wasn’t the cleanest
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vianey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff and small remodel hotel. Great parking and walking distance for shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Joanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This Motel 6 has nice grounds, was clean, comfortable and relatively quiet. Check in staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Wendell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Registration was easy and man super helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025