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Motel Santa Cruz

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking
Reception
Exterior

Reviews

5.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$154
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct

Explore the area

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370 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Main Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Santa Cruz

Motel Santa Cruz puts you in the centre of Santa Cruz, 1.2 km (0.8 mi) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 3.2 km (2 mi) from Monterey Bay. Highlights at this motel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, dry cleaning/laundry services and multilingual staff. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a front desk safe and a vending machine. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Westside Santa Cruz motel include University of California, Santa Cruz and Mystery Spot.
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What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza My Heart - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪四姐 Special Noodle - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Woodstock's Pizza Santa Cruz - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Jury Room - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Motel Santa Cruz

Motel with free parking, near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities are also featured at Motel Santa Cruz. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Santa Cruz motel.

  • 1 building
  • 62 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Motel Santa Cruz offers 62 accommodations with air conditioning. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 28.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 200.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Breakage deposit: USD 00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 28.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Motel Santa Cruz?

Motel Santa Cruz offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Motel Santa Cruz?

As of 8 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel Santa Cruz on 9 Oct 2025 start from NZ$153.61, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Motel Santa Cruz?

Yep, Motel Santa Cruz has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Motel Santa Cruz?

Yep, Motel Santa Cruz is a short 15-minute walk from Seabright Beach. Fun beach activities include body boarding, kayaking and sailing.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Motel Santa Cruz?

No, Motel Santa Cruz does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Motel Santa Cruz?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Motel Santa Cruz's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Motel Santa Cruz?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.