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Overview

This comfortable motel in Santa Cruz offers free wireless internet, as well as an outdoor pool and a vending machine. It is ideally located for those wanting to visit local attractions.

National 9 Motel offers 25 rooms, all of which are equipped with a hair dryer, a refrigerator and a microwave.

National 9 Motel provides a convenient place to explore nearby University of California Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, as well as everything the local area has to offer. Guests can also find multiple shops and restaurants close by.

8.4
Very good
1219 reviews

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*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.

Amenities at National 9 Motel

  • Outdoor pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Coffee machine
  • Free parking
  • Business center
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Free toiletries

Reviews of National 9 Motel

8.4
Very good
1219 verified ratings
Wonderful
462
Very good
245
Good
216
Okay
88
Fair
95
Mediocre
33
Poor
80

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10
Wonderful
Anonymous, Aug 2025
Lovely! I’ll never stay anywhere else in SC.
10
Wonderful
furaha, Jun 2020
Pros (+) Great location near everything
Cons (-) Breakfast and Coffee

Location

130 Plymouth Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

What's nearby

  • Mission Santa Cruz0.6 mi
  • Branciforte Adobe0.7 mi
  • Museum of Art and History0.7 mi
  • Hinds House0.9 mi
  • Kuumbwa Jazz Center1.1 mi
  • Pasatiempo Golf Course1.3 mi
  • Cocoanut Grove1.5 mi
  • Undertow Roller Coaster1.5 mi
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk1.5 mi
  • Santa Cruz Looff Carousel and Roller Coaster1.5 mi
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach1.6 mi
  • Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History1.6 mi

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 2:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM

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Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

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January
March
$91
$151
Cheapest month to stay with an average 47% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 44% rise in price.
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Which month has the cheapest rates at National 9 Motel?

The cheapest month to stay at National 9 Motel is January, with an average nightly rate of $83. The most expensive month is August at $228 per night.

What is the cheapest day to book National 9 Motel?

The cheapest day to book National 9 Motel is Monday, with an average nightly rate of $81. The most expensive day is Saturday at $225 per night.

How far in advance should you book National 9 Motel?

To get the best price at National 9 Motel, book around 3 weeks in advance. This could save you approximately 48% compared to booking last minute.

KAYAK's top tips for your stay at National 9 Motel

  • If you’re after a cheap room at National 9 Motel, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in January and December.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at National 9 Motel, plan to stay on a Monday or Tuesday. The most expensive day is usually Saturday.
  • The cheapest price a room at National 9 Motel was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $81, while the most expensive was $81.
  • How long should you stay at National 9 Motel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 1 day.

FAQs when booking at National 9 Motel

  • Where is National 9 Motel located?

    National 9 Motel is located at 130 Plymouth Street, 0.9 miles from the center of Santa Cruz. Mission Santa Cruz is the closest landmark to National 9 Motel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at National 9 Motel?

    Check-in time is 2:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM at National 9 Motel.

  • Does National 9 Motel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, National 9 Motel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does National 9 Motel offer free parking?

    Yes, National 9 Motel offers free parking.

  • How far is National 9 Motel from the airport?

    National 9 Motel is 26.5 miles from San Jose. National 9 Motel is 29.3 miles from Monterey Regional.

  • Does National 9 Motel have a pool?

    Yes, National 9 Motel has a pool onsite.

  • How does KAYAK find such great National 9 Motel hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at National 9 Motel 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 National 9 Motel 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 National 9 Motel.

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8.6
0.9 mi
San Jose
26.5 mi