MOTEL SANTA CRUZ | Santa Cruz ★ Prime Downtown Location & Comfort

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370 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060

“The motel's location made it easy to explore nearby attractions!”view full review

Motel Santa Cruz - A 2-star Westside Santa Cruz hotel with 62 air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi

Located in Westside Santa Cruz's shopping district, this Santa Cruz hotel features 62 air-conditioned rooms across 3 floors. Each room comes equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, parquet flooring, and a private bathroom with shower/tub combination, complimentary toiletries, and hairdryer. The property maintains a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. Complimentary WiFi runs throughout the building, and designated smoking areas are available. The Tea House Spa sits 0.5 miles away, while the Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park and Giant Dipper are both 0.5 miles from Motel Santa Cruz. The property's position puts guests within a 15-minute walk of Ocean Street and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, with the Museum of Art & History just 2296.6 ft away. Mineta San Jose International Airport is situated 34 miles from the property.

Pros

Within 0.5 miles of multiple dining options including Golden Palace, Sala Thai, and The Buttery

Walking distance to major attractions like Giant Dipper and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park

Nearby access to recreational activities including surfing, kayaking, and sailing

Children under 12 years stay free

Cons

34 miles distance from the nearest airport

No on-site restaurant

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Two Double Beds Non-Smoking

2 persons

20 m²

2 Double beds

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King Room Non-Smoking

2 persons

20 m²

1 King-size bed

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King Room Smoking

2 persons

20 m²

1 King-size bed

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Two Queen Beds Non Smoking

2 persons

27 m²

2 King Size Beds

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Getting around

Discover available transportation options for smooth travel around the city

City Centre

Santa Cruz800 m

Airports

Mineta San Jose International (SJC) 52.8 km

Monterey Peninsula (MRY) 66.7 km

Bus

Bus stop100 m

Facilities

Hotel has comfortable rooms, premium services, and a prime downtown location

Spacious Family Rooms

“I had a wonderful experience during my stay as the family room we booked was spacious enough for all of us. The couch even pulled out into a bed, which was a fantastic perk for accommodating our children. It really exceeded our expectations for a motel!” view full review

Clean and Functional

“To my surprise, the bathroom was clean and functional. Despite it being a budget motel, cleanliness is paramount, and I appreciated the effort to maintain it well. It felt good to have a bathroom that was tidy upon our arrival.” view full review

Comfortable Beds

“The beds in our room were comfortable, allowing us to have a good night's sleep after a long day exploring. We didn't experience any discomfort, which is often a concern when staying in budget accommodations.” view full review

Convenient Parking Facility

“The parking facility made it easy for us to find a place for our car. It was comforting to have a closed gate for added security during the night, which made our stay feel safer overall.” view full review

General

Non-smoking rooms
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
VIP check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Security
Currency exchange
Barber shop
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Services

Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Shops/Commercial services

Dining

Restaurant

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Garden area

Room features

Wi-Fi in rooms
Air conditioning
Heating

Bathroom

Washing machine

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Parquet floor

Location

370 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060

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370 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060

City landmarks

Mall

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

2.0 km

Harbour

Santa Cruz Wharf

2.0 km

Museum

Museum of Art and History

1.4 km

Museum

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

1.4 km

Shopping Area

Pacific Garden Mall

1.4 km

Landmark

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

2.0 km

Museum

Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

2.5 km

Landmark

Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park

1.7 km

Spa Centre

Tea House Spa

730 m

Spa Centre

Well Within Spa

810 m

Landmark

Cocoanut Grove Banquet and Conf

920 m

Store

Whole Foods Market

750 m

Park

Abbott Square

760 m

Beach

Seabright State Beach

1.4 km

Landmark

Giant Dipper

910 m

Spa Centre

Kiva Retreat House

850 m

Landmark

Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse

2.3 km

Store

Shopper's Corner

900 m

Landmark

Undertow

920 m

Landmark

Cave Train

930 m

Landmark

Beach Flats Community Garden

630 m

Landmark

Downtown Association

690 m

Park

Neary Lagoon Park

2.3 km

Church

Mission Santa Cruz

1.2 km

Store

Cowell's Beach Surf Shop

1.2 km

Store

Cowell Beach

2.0 km

Landmark

Sky Glider

2.0 km

Landmark

Ocean View Park

1.2 km

Nearby

325 Soquel Ave at Ocean Avenue

The Satellite Workspace and Digital Media Studio

560 m

299 San Lorenzo Boulevard

Mike Fox Skate Park

560 m

Restaurants

India Joze

910 m

418 Front Street

Pizza My Heart

890 m

1116 Pacific Ave Ste B

Jack in the Box

630 m

640 Ocean St

The Sandwich Spot

920 m

1010 Pacific Ave

Mission Hill Creamery

950 m

1101 Pacific Ave Ste B

Chelito's Pupuseria

670 m

107 Leonard St

Taqueria Jalapenos y Pupuseria

670 m

107 Leonard St

Snap Taco

490 m

1108 Pacific Ave

Pacific Cookie Company

910 m

1203 Pacific Ave Downtown Santa Cruz

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MOTEL SANTA CRUZ, Santa Cruz

Hotel Details

Motel Santa Cruz - A 2-star Westside Santa Cruz hotel with 62 air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi

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Spa & Leisure

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Media

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