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Surf City Inn and Suites

2.0 star property

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A rectangular swimming pool with clear water, marked lanes, and a metal ladder.
A golf course with artificial green turf, a flagstick, and a stone wall.
An outdoor patio with red umbrellas, wicker chairs, and a stone wall.
A hotel room with three beds, a desk, and a chair.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, microwave, and wooden cabinets.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $139
$122 nightly
$139 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 30 - Jul 31

Explore the area

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619 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Ocean Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pacific Avenue
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

A neatly made bed with white bedding in a room with dark walls and wooden flooring.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)
  • 100 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Suite

A bedroom with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a small table.

Premium Suite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(21 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen

A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, a shower, and a bathroom.

Premium Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Double Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Premium Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(37 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premier Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a kitchenette in the background.

Premier Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Room, 3 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two queen beds, a TV, a desk, and a walk-in closet.

Premium Room, 3 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
4.1 out of 5, Very Good, 1,004 reviews
$86 nightly
The price is $99
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

A stay at Surf City Inn and Suites places you in the heart of Santa Cruz, within a 15-minute walk of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Wharf. .This spa motel is 4.6 mi (7.3 km) from Capitola Beach and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz.
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What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Pacific Avenue - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza My Heart - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Cookie Company - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Los Primos Taqueria - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪四姐 Special Noodle - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mission Hill Creamery - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites offers 66 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary toiletries. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

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). Housekeeping is offered on a limited basis and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the motel's full-service spa. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 66 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an indoor pool and a hot tub. Additional amenities at this motel include concierge services, a picnic area, and a vending machine.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Surf City Inn and Suites.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Limited parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Full-service spa

  • Spa open daily

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
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 45
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 45 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 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

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 200 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 45 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 45 (subject to availability)
  • A kitchen/kitchenette is available for an additional fee
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Econo Lodge Inn Santa Cruz
Econo Lodge Santa Cruz
Surf City Inn Santa Cruz
Surf City Inn
Surf City Santa Cruz
Surf City Inn and Suites Motel
Surf City Inn and Suites Santa Cruz
Surf City Inn and Suites Motel Santa Cruz

Surf City Inn and Suites Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 498 out of 1143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 1143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 189 out of 1143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 97 out of 1143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 138 out of 1143 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madjid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Guadalupe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and staff were friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a blast. We’ll stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
perfect for last minute stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean, staff was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Disliked: Staff & service
Super noisy, close to the beach!
Family room
Indoor pool and hot tub
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very fast and easy check in and loved the inside pool and jacuzzi room was spacious and clean especially having a room with 3 queens!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Enrique

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, with fast check in and out, no problem whatsoever! In a nice place and great price compared to surrounding hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was pretty close by
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Nickyah

The rooms are clean and simple and the beds are comfortable. We love the hot tub and pool, it’s a good place to stay if pn
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Enrique

Rooms are clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Melinda

It’s ok , I it would be nice if you gout compt a free night therecusevto be hotels compt the regular visits/stays 🙃
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room close the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Burl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Appreciate the staff and love that there's a indoor pool and hot tub. Also close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little spot. Clean, spacious, free parking included abd such a close walk to the boardwalk. Just a straight walk up Riverside.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
AC was great, staff was accommodating, nothing fancy but a great location and fairly priced. Really appreciated the room had 3 queen beds, I've never seen that before but it gave my whole family a place to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

calvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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4/10 Poor

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel was fairly clean and staff were great. The only problem was the coffee maker was very dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

brianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the kitchen was cute but the fire alarm went off so much when we cooked. There was minimal smoke/steam with the window open and fans on, it still went off, it was annoying. good stay tho
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, spacious and as described
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liv

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near the boardwalk and walking distances
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026