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Motel Santa Cruz

Motel Santa Cruz
Motel Santa Cruz – Santa Cruz, CA
Motel Santa Cruz – Santa Cruz, CA
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Motel Santa Cruz

A short distance from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and other popular area attractions, this California motel provides comfortable accommodations and 24-hour front desk service. Motel Santa Cruz is located only a short stroll from the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History. Guests can also easily find the Monterey Bay Whale Watch as well as a number of shopping centers and restaurants. While staying at the Santa Cruz Motel can also enjoy free on-site parking as well as wireless internet access. The motel also offers on-site laundry facilities.

Amenities

  • On-site dining
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Smoke-free property
  • In-room safe

Reviews

2.5 / 5
Good 1002 reviews
  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Rooms appeared to be recently updated. Staff super sweet and helpful.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Found dirty underwear behind the bathroom door. Still had fake rose petals from the previous customer. Website said breakfast, there was not any breakfast.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Staff was really friendly, room was ok ,shower was a little dusty on the top ,Tv could be a little bigger for a two bed room but other then that everything was good 👍

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    This is a good stay if you are looking for a hotel on a budget. The place is close to downtown and the boardwalk. The staff was friendly and helpful.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Smelled a little funny and the rooms were TINY

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Hotel rooms were ok my doom only had a half o roll of toilet paper bathrooms floor dirty and shower walls had some kind of red liquid on the walls front office nice but housekeepers need work I had to ask for stuff that should be room

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Was good

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Would not staff ever again

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    It's close to downtown and the 7-11 across the street is handy. We enjoyed our stay!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Parking was easy. Walking distance about 15 mins to the boardwalk. Very nice area. Staff were very nice. Bed sheets didnt seem as clean but just request for new ones, worst case scenario. Wasnt a big deal to us. We were satisfied.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

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  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The room was dirty. The tub looked like somebody took a bath in it, and it was never cleaned. The floors were coated with old liquid that dried up and turned brown the towels that we received look like made, took them from another room and just folded them and gave them away and they were all dirty. Everything was dirty. The hospitality was amazing, but the rooms are absolutely disgusting. The room was disgusting dirty stains everywhere all over the walls. Nothing happened wiped down. Nothing has been cleaned. Looks like only thing they did was change the bedsheets not including the topper on the bed towels were disgusting. Bathtub was disgusting. Nothing was cleaned. I paid $500.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Superb

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Front desk attendant was friendly and check in was pretty quick. Room was descent for a night’s rest. Bathroom seemed to have been recently remodeled so it was clean. Free self parking. Fold out couch option was appreciated but there was no additional bedding for it. Could use a shampoo niche or caddy in the shower since there was nowhere to place anything. No coffee maker. Facilities could use many improvements. Price was to high.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The Room might be considered a little tight, but I thought it was cozy and completely functional for what we needed. Staff was very friendly and quick to assist with any requests like towels or help with key cards. Parking was also a bit tight during peak hours, but I imagine a lot of people were in town for the same reason we were, making for a busy weekend. TV in the room was quite nice too.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    First and foremost, I want to say that the front office staff was very helpful and nice. Our room was clean and comfortable for the most part. The issue that we had that was quite noticeable was that it seemed like the property is also being used as a live in treatment facility for substance use disorder, so there were people wondering around the parking lot late at night and it just seemed like a sketchy environment. This was not advertised when booking the room which is something that should have been disclosed that way I could have made a decision on whether I booked or not. So be weary of this place. I feel our money went to the room fee for one of these sober living residents stay, due to being so overpriced. I can say the bed is comfortable.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Disappointing

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The staff was really nice...

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The photos are so doctored or AI. In reality, this is the kind of place that should charge by the hour. It was disgusting.

Frequently asked questions about Motel Santa Cruz

Does Motel Santa Cruz have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Motel Santa Cruz offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Motel Santa Cruz offer parking?
Yes, Motel Santa Cruz offers free parking on-site.
Does Motel Santa Cruz have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Motel Santa Cruz does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in Santa Cruz, see business hotels in Santa Cruz.
Does Motel Santa Cruz have a fitness center?
Motel Santa Cruz does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Motel Santa Cruz located, and how walkable is the area?
Motel Santa Cruz is located at 370 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. With a Walk Score of 91, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near Motel Santa Cruz
  • University of California, Santa Cruz 2.7 mi
  • 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake 9.1 mi

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