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Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA

2.0 star property

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

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $427
$379 nightly
$427 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 27 - May 28

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

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Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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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
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 3 min drive - 1.4 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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from July 1 2026 to September 30 2026 (dates subject to change).

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. 145 out of 628 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 628 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 628 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 96 out of 628 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 158 out of 628 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ariana

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Reyna

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Angelica

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Richard, Corona

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brock

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Kongmeng

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Sam

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

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Yoon

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tiffani

Business traveler
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was prepaid through Expedia. Called the front desk several times while driving beginning at 11pm the night of check in to let them know I would be arriving around 3 am and they never answered the phone. When I arrived no one would come to the front desk or answer the phone still. I then called Expedia who informed me they're checking cut off time is 3:00 a.m. Forst of all...Motel 6 advertises rooms available 24/7 which is why I chose that particular hotel knowing I would be arriving late. Second... I've been employed as a hotel night auditor and I always called guests with reservations that had not arrived yet prior to closing the day but apparently the practice of good customer service has nearly phased out completely since Expedia refused to refund my money so I paid for a room that I didn't get to stay in however the Motel 6 in Watsonville was happy to accommodate me at 3:30 in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Guadalupe

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Alexander

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Damon

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathoom had pubic hairs stuck to the wall, obvious mold all over (with blistering paint), water running down the bathroom wall from 2nd floor, dirty towels, heater broken.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrianna

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

10/10 Excellent

Oshane

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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

8/10 Good

Gareth

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