National 9 Motel

2 stars
Wed 9/24
-
Thu 9/25
1 room, 2 guests
Deals from
$81
/Cheapest rate per night
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Standard room
$81
Queen room
$98
Overview
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Reviews
Location
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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 rating
Based on 1,186 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for National 9 Motel

Wed 9/24
Thu 9/25
Standard room
1 queen bed
$81
nightly with fees
1 queen bed
$87
nightly with fees
1 queen bed
$91
nightly with fees
Queen room
bed type unknown
$98
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
$103
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
$146
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 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

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free parking

Outdoor

  • Balcony

Bedroom

  • Clothes rack

Workspace

  • Desk

Things to do

  • Golf

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping

Pool

  • Outdoor pool

Reviews of National 9 Motel

8.3
Very good
1186 verified ratings
Wonderful
420
Very good
238
Good
223
Okay
96
Fair
97
Mediocre
35
Poor
77

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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 Motel

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Average price (weekend night)

January
May
$124
$172
Cheapest month to stay with an average 42% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 23% 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 National 9 Motel

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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 November.
  • 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 Wednesday or Thursday. The most expensive day is usually Friday.
  • The cheapest price a room at National 9 Motel was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $88, while the most expensive was $214.
  • How long should you stay at National 9 Motel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 2 days.
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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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Nearest Airport

Distance to airport

8.4
0.9 mi
San Jose
26.5 mi

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