2 stars
Motel Santa Cruz
370 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States
+1 831 458 9220From
$79
Cheapest
rate per night
4.7
Mediocre
based on 500 reviews
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About Motel Santa Cruz
- Motel RoomYou’ll have direct access to the parking lot
- FreebiesThis stay includes Wi-Fi and Parking for free
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.
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Prices are based on 1 night, not including taxes and fees
Amenities at Motel Santa Cruz
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
- Cable or satellite TV
- Internet
- Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Basics
- Free Wi-Fi
- Mobile hotspot device
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
- Internet
- Linens
- Towels
- Fire extinguisher
- Shampoo
- Smoke alarms
- Heating
- Body soap
- Air-conditioned
- Trash cans
- Conditioner
Accessibility and suitability
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Non-smoking rooms available
- Entire unit wheelchair accessible
- Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
- Increased accessibility
- Adapted bath
- Non-feather pillow
- Toilet with grab rails
- Upper floors accessible by stairs
Services and conveniences
- Wake-up service
- Currency exchange on-site
- Mini-market on site
- Room service
- Key card access
- Private check-in/check-out
- 24hr front desk
Bathroom
- Shower
- Bathtub
- Hairdryer
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Private bathroom
Dining
- Microwave
- Restaurant
- Refrigerator
- Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Vending machine (snacks)
General
- Family rooms
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Sofa
- Landmark view
- Telephone
- City view
Media and entertainment
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable or satellite TV
- TV
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Iron and ironing board
- Washing machine
Parking and transportation
- Free parking
- Private parking
Things to do
- Beach access
- Beauty salon
Outdoor
- Garden
Bedroom
- Fold-up bed
Reviews of Motel Santa Cruz
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4.7
Based on 500 verified guest reviews
4.2Solo
4.0Friends
4.6Couples
5.1Families
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Pros:Nothing good to say about this place.
Cons:Water pressure was bad, water temp. fluctuates, rooms are dirty, smell like cigarettes, out dated, place is falling apart, and service isn't that great either.
Pros:Bed was too big for room so you couldn't even get to the bathroom without climbing over the web. Spent $180 which didn't included continental breakfast. Room only had two towels and one little bar of soap. I can't help but few ripped off.
Pros:Location was the only good aspect of this motel.
Cons:Room was.small, dark and dingy, tape covering the holes in the door. No shades on lamps, noisey neighbors, bed wasn't comfortable. We would NEVER stay there again!!!!! DONT DO IT!!!!
Pros:Nice location was walking distance to the boardwalk abot a mile walk there, so we drove. The staff was polite and no deposit required. Has Smoking rooms, which is a major bonus, and pet ok.
Cons:Well bring your own bedding, the room was kinda cleaned but questions on bedding, I used my own. The police patrol the motel which I wasn't bordered although crime may be high, not sure. Homeless people around because of a 711 store across the street, but again not bothered by, I wouldn't recommend this motel for kids, because there's no pool, alot of weed smoke and potheads, and rooms are small. But if you're going as a couple and not super picky its not bad. I've stayed here before was about the same.
Pros:Absolutely nothing
Cons:The staff was rude, the room was the worst I've ever seen, the grounds were filthy and delapidated at best. People live at this dump. If I had to choose between sleeping in my car or renting a room at this motel I'd absolutely sleep in my car. Steer clear folks, it's that bad.
Pros:It's walking distance from good restaurants and boardwalk and couple miles from downtown. Very close to the university also
Cons:Cockroaches in the room, bugs that bites during the night, couldn't regulate water in the shower
Pros:NOTHING
Cons:This hotel was not at all what was reflected in its listing. Yes, it had a king bed (with cigarette burns in the spread), but very little room around it. There was a hole punched in the bathroom door, the blue counters has ugly white caulking in all the corners. Outside amenities included 33 gal garbage cans on each of the walkways, anti-jimmy plates on the door, a clientele that immediately caused my fiance to say that she would NOT step out of the room alone, the aroma of pot smoking in the air, and the gate to Ocean St having a heavy chain and padlock. I found it totally unacceptable and demanded the reservation be cancelled (after a 1/2 hr arguement) and moved to another motel though because of the last minute arrangements we incurred significant additional costs. The room was nothing like the posted photos or the pamphlets in their lobby.
Pros:Nothing
Cons:The mattress was old; the room and everything in it was old. There was no elevator. The rate was cheap so all the young drunk kids get a room there and screamed at each other until 2:00 in the morning. At that time another guest came out and screamed at them to shut up and called the police while standing in front of my window. I didn't take a shower because I just wanted to get the hell out of there.
Pros:The staff was friendly, the walk to the boardwalk was only about 15 minutes, you can leave the car parked and walk around as long as you don't mind a 1-2 mile walk each direction.
Cons:Besides being bare bones (no provided towels, no furniture aside from beds, no covers on the light fixtures) the rooms were disgusting. The entire motel is run down and the room stunk, the bed sheets had debris in them when the blankets were first pulled back, and the walls were covered in graffiti. I would never have agreed to pay almost $100 for the room had I seen it prior to swiping my card. Pay a little extra to stay somewhere else. The kindness of the staff doesn't clean the bedding or get the horrendous smell out.
Location
370 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
What's nearby
- Town Clock0.6 mi
- Cocoanut Grove0.6 mi
- Main Beach0.7 mi
- Mission Santa Cruz0.7 mi
- Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History0.7 mi
- Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk0.9 mi
- Santa Cruz Wharf1.1 mi
- Santa Cruz Harbor1.2 mi
- Santa Cruz Surfing Museum1.5 mi
- State Lighthouse Museum1.5 mi
- University of Santa Cruz Arboretum1.9 mi
- DeLaveaga Golf Course1.9 mi
Policies
Check-in/Check-out | Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM |
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Cancellation/prepayment | Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider. |
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Top tips for your stay at Motel Santa Cruz
- If you’re after a cheap room at Motel Santa Cruz, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in March and December.
- Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Motel Santa Cruz, plan to stay on a Tuesday or Monday. The most expensive day is usually Friday.
- The cheapest price a room at Motel Santa Cruz was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $86, while the most expensive was $140.
- How long should you stay at Motel Santa Cruz? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 1 day.
FAQs when booking at Motel Santa Cruz
Where is Motel Santa Cruz located?
Motel Santa Cruz is located at 370 Ocean Street, 0.7 miles from the center of Santa Cruz. Town Clock is the closest landmark to Motel Santa Cruz.
When is check-in time and check-out time at Motel Santa Cruz?
Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM at Motel Santa Cruz.
Does Motel Santa Cruz offer free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Motel Santa Cruz offers free Wi-Fi.
Does Motel Santa Cruz offer free parking?
Yes, Motel Santa Cruz offers free parking.
How far is Motel Santa Cruz from the airport?
Motel Santa Cruz is 27.7 miles from San Jose. Motel Santa Cruz is 28 miles from Monterey Regional.
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