Wed 5/13
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Thu 5/14
2 guests, 1 room
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$70
/Cheapest rate per night
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Queen room
$70
King room
$80
Double room
$81
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Overview

A restaurant, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities are available at this motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a front-desk safe, multilingual staff assistance, and a vending machine are onsite. Motel Santa Cruz offers 62 accommodations with air conditioning. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
5.4
Fair rating
Based on 1,130 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Motel Santa Cruz

Wed 5/13
-
Thu 5/14
Standard room
bed type unknown
$81
nightly with fees
Double room
1 king bed
$81
nightly with fees
King room
1 king bed
$80
nightly with fees
Queen room
1 queen bed
$70
nightly with fees
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including fees but not including taxes.

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
  • Accessible parking
  • Adapted bath
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs
  • Designated smoking area

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

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • First-aid kit
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Washing machine

Things to do

  • Whale watching
  • Beach access
  • Beauty salon

Parking and transportation

  • Free parking
  • Private parking

Outdoor

  • Garden

Bedroom

  • Fold-up bed

Reviews of Motel Santa Cruz

5.4
Fair
1130 verified ratings
Wonderful
120
Very good
49
Good
89
Okay
78
Fair
144
Mediocre
142
Poor
508

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2.0
Poor
Anonymous, Sep 2016
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.
2.0
Poor
Anonymous, Jun 2016
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.

Location

370 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

What's nearby

  • Museum of Art and History0.4 mi
  • Kuumbwa Jazz Center0.5 mi
  • Santa Cruz Looff Carousel and Roller Coaster0.6 mi
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk0.6 mi
  • Undertow Roller Coaster0.6 mi
  • Cocoanut Grove0.6 mi
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach0.7 mi
  • Hinds House0.7 mi
  • Mission Santa Cruz0.7 mi
  • Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History0.7 mi
  • Santa Cruz Wharf1.1 mi
  • Santa Cruz Harbor1.2 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Motel Santa Cruz

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Average price (weekend night)

October
July
$116
$177
Cheapest month to stay with an average 51% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 95% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

When to book a room at Motel Santa Cruz

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KAYAK's 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 October and September.
  • 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 Monday or Wednesday. The most expensive day is usually Saturday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Motel Santa Cruz was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $146, while the most expensive was $146.
  • How long should you stay at Motel Santa Cruz? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 2 days.

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. Museum of Art and History 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 27.3 miles from San Jose. Motel Santa Cruz is 28.4 miles from Monterey Regional.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Motel Santa Cruz hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Motel Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Motel Santa Cruz and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Motel Santa Cruz.

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