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Surf City Inn and Suites

2.0 star property

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Indoor spa tub
Premium Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave
Terrace/patio
Mini-golf
Premium Room, 3 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$84
$73 nightly
$84 total
Total with taxes and fees
Mar 10 - Mar 11

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619 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Ocean Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pacific Avenue
    ‪5 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

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Suite

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Double Room

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premier Studio Suite, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premier Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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Premium Room, 3 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room, 3 Queen Beds

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

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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

With a stay at Surf City Inn and Suites, you'll be centrally located in Santa Cruz, within a 5-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. .This spa motel is 4.6 mi (7.3 km) from Capitola Beach and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Mimi De Marta Dog Park.
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What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Pacific Avenue - 5 min walk - 0.3 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
  • ‪Five Guys Santa Cruz - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪四姐 Special Noodle - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Oswald - ‬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

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 469 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 210 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 79 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 102 out of 1011 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

bob

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeannette

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was in good condition, stafs was quick and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything Staff is great and clean and quiet !
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super old nothing like the pictures i felt like i got catfished. Pillows had stains and one of the sheets as well. Most towels were also stained
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jolie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room smelled terrible. When we arrived we went in and then decided to leave. We knew the room was non refundable so we didn’t check out. We had paid for the two nights. The room was ours for those nights whether we stayed there or not. We did notice some large dark marks on the wall before we left. We did not disturb the room at all and stayed at another hotel near by. We stopped by the room at Surf City on Saturday just to check on it. When we arrived we discovered that the room had been entered while we were at the other hotel. There was a strong smell of paint and the marks on the wall had been painted over. The was paper that had been disposed of in the toilet but not flushed. I am very upset that the room was entered while it was rented out to us. I will be requesting a refund.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jolie

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room smelled terrible. When we arrived we went in and then decided to leave. We knew the room was non refundable so we didn’t check out. We had paid for the two nights. The room was ours for those nights whether we stayed there or not. We did notice some large dark marks on the wall before we left. We did not disturb the room at all and stayed at another hotel near by. We stopped by the room at Surf City on Saturday just to check on it. When we arrived we discovered that the room had been entered while we were at the other hotel. There was a strong smell of paint and the marks on the wall had been painted over. The was paper that had been disposed of in the toilet but not flushed. I am very upset that the room was entered while it was rented out to us. I will be requesting a refund.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Alissa

Disliked: Amenities
More check in staff was needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and it was the first time I had a computerized check in and key made right in front of me out of what looks like an ATM machine. The host was via satellite on a screen. It was very advanced and very cool! They also allowed us a late checkout. Extremely comfortable beds. Thx for everything.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominique

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was literally spotless. Staff was so amazing. This place surprised me at how cool it was and how well they take care of it. I was really impressed and we will be back! Thank you everyone!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Nathan, Bend

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Property great value and Good Facility Over All!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephanie

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The ac worked, the WiFi didn’t. The hotel room was filthy. There was stain on the walls, the boarders of the room where DIRTY. Unfortunately because we traveled far to Santa Cruz, and by the time we checked in, we couldn’t find an alternative stay for my famil. So we stayed in the room, but I would not recommend to families with kids! Not a well cleaned and maintained hotel! Didn’t come with breakfast, no one at front desk upon checkout, super sketch.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stay in Santa Cruz often and this was by far the best hotel for an affordable price! And the 3 beds in one room is so unique and perfect for a family like ours with two teenagers!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Connor

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room didn’t have toilet paper. There were also dirt/mud stains on the comforter. The TV remote volume buttons didn’t work.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
No lamps, only an overhead light. No towels for pool. Only one chair in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fatima

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

2/10 Terrible

Hannah

No hot water and loud construction in the surrounding rooms that lasted until 10 pm and started again the next morning around 7 am. The walls are also extremely thin so the screaming children, people, and footsteps till late are very audible in your room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luz

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Overall stay was nice , service was good, staff was nice. Amenities was as described . Hot tub indoor pool was best part. Upgraded us due to being out of rooms at check in but we had reservation so that was a plus. But we did order food while we went to pool and hot tub was relaxing in hot tub for about 1 hour 40 mins came back to room and experience small roaches all over our pizza and Wetzle pretzel pizza from pizza of my heart 80$ down the drain. Nice stay but won’t do it again. Let front desk know we’ll see what happens besides getting our deposit back which that’s ours anyway.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes , all good 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fatima

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

4/10 Poor

Alanna

Thia place is not as
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025