Wed 8/12
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Thu 8/13
2 guests, 1 room
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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.

8.3
Very good
1217 reviews

Latest deals for National 9 Santa Cruz

Wed 8/12
-
Thu 8/13
Queen room, bed type unknown
$81
nightly with fees
Standard room, 1 queen bed
$81
nightly with fees
Queen room, bed type unknown
$83
nightly with fees
Queen room, bed type unknown
$90
nightly with fees
Standard room, 2 queen beds
$103
nightly with fees
Standard room, 1 queen bed
$102
nightly with fees
Queen room, bed type unknown
$404
nightly with fees
Queen room, bed type unknown
$206
nightly with fees
Queen room, bed type unknown
$206
nightly with fees
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.

Amenities at National 9 Santa Cruz

  • 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

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Body soap
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fan
  • Air-conditioned
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Trash cans
  • Conditioner

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Shower
  • Private bathroom

Dining

  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee machine
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Microwave

Media and entertainment

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

Services and conveniences

  • Business center
  • Wake-up service
  • Key card access

Accessibility and suitability

  • No smoking
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs

General

  • Telephone
  • Carpeted

Health and safety

  • CCTV outside property
  • Daily housekeeping

Parking and transportation

  • Free parking

Outdoor

  • Balcony

Bedroom

  • Clothes rack

Workspace

  • Desk

Things to do

  • Golf

Pool

  • Outdoor pool

Reviews of National 9 Santa Cruz

8.3
Very good
1217 verified ratings
Wonderful
451
Very good
241
Good
218
Okay
94
Fair
98
Mediocre
35
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
9.4
Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2016
Pros (+) The staff was very helpful. I thought my room was clean and comfortable.
Cons (-) It is easy to miss the turn.

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

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

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

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about National 9 Santa Cruz

Low season

High season

Average price (weeknight)

Average price (weekend night)

November
July
$107
$236
Cheapest month to stay with an average 58% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 16% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

National 9 Santa Cruz

Which month has the cheapest rates at National 9 Santa Cruz?

Based on hotel prices found by KAYAK users over the last 12 months.

The cheapest month to stay at National 9 Santa Cruz is January, with an average nightly rate of $81. The most expensive month is June at $211 per night.

What is the cheapest day to book National 9 Santa Cruz?

Based on hotel prices found by KAYAK users over the last 12 months.

The cheapest day to book National 9 Santa Cruz is Monday, with an average nightly rate of $102. The most expensive day is Saturday at $248 per night.

How far in advance should you book National 9 Santa Cruz?

Based on hotel prices found by KAYAK users over the last 12 months.

To get the best price at National 9 Santa Cruz, book around 1 week in advance. This could save you approximately 43% compared to booking last minute.

KAYAK's top tips for your stay at National 9 Santa Cruz

  • If you’re after a cheap room at National 9 Santa Cruz, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in November and December.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at National 9 Santa Cruz, plan to stay on a Monday or Tuesday. The most expensive day is usually Saturday.
  • The cheapest price a room at National 9 Santa Cruz was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $91, while the most expensive was $248.
  • How long should you stay at National 9 Santa Cruz? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 1 day.

FAQs when booking at National 9 Santa Cruz

  • Where is National 9 Santa Cruz located?

    National 9 Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz.

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

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

  • Does National 9 Santa Cruz offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, National 9 Santa Cruz offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does National 9 Santa Cruz offer free parking?

    Yes, National 9 Santa Cruz offers free parking.

  • How far is National 9 Santa Cruz from the airport?

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

  • Does National 9 Santa Cruz have a pool?

    Yes, National 9 Santa Cruz has a pool onsite.

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

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

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8.5
0.9 mi
San Jose
26.5 mi