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About the Hotel

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

Rooms & Amenities

Motel Santa Cruz has 62 air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs, parquet floors, and city views. Each room includes a private bathroom with a shower/tub combination, complimentary toiletries, and a hair dryer. Some rooms feature a washing machine and a sofa. Cable TV and free local calls are provided.

Dining Onsite

The motel has a restaurant serving meals throughout the day. Complimentary weekday newspapers and coffee/tea makers are available in the lobby.

Leisure & Activities

Guests can surf, kayak, or sail near the property. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a 15-minute walk away. The motel offers laundry facilities and multilingual staff assistance.

Location & Transport

Motel Santa Cruz is in Westside Santa Cruz, 700 meters from the Museum of Art & History and 1.5 km from Pacific Garden Mall. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a short walk away. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 55 km from the property.

Guest Services

The 24-hour front desk can assist with wake-up calls, irons, and hair dryers. Self-parking is available. The motel provides free Wi-Fi throughout the property.

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From cosy doubles to spacious family suites – all with flexible options, breakfast, and exclusive deals.

Two Double Beds Non-Smoking

Max:

2 persons

20 m²

Bed options:

2 Double beds

Shower

Heating

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King Room Non-Smoking

Max:

2 persons

20 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Shower

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King Room Smoking

Max:

2 persons

20 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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Getting around

All Transportation Options at a Glance

City Centre

Santa Cruz800 m

Airports

Mineta San Jose International (SJC) 52.8 km

Monterey Peninsula (MRY) 66.7 km

Bus

Bus stop100 m

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi in rooms

Free parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

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

Map view

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

Guest Ratings & Reviews

Real Guest Experiences & Ratings

Judy

United States, March 2024

5.6/10

The hotel room was disappointing with its lack of cleanliness and space, and the service was below par with rude staff. The location had its drawbacks despite being close to some attractions. The dining experience was subpar, but the facilities provided were acceptable overall.

Rooms

5.0

The room was small and not very clean, with only two towels provided and difficulty obtaining more. The overall hygiene was lacking, with issues like crumbs in the bed and holes in the bathroom floor.

Service

5.0

The service was poor with rude receptionists and issues like dirty sheets, roaches, and staff entering rooms without notice. Additionally, the staff lacked hospitality and communication skills.

Location

5.0

The location had some drawbacks despite being close to Santa Cruz boardwalk, with instances of undesirable activities nearby and noise disturbances at night.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was mediocre, with substandard cleanliness and maintenance issues in the dining areas.

Facilities

6.0

The hotel facilities were decent, but some areas showed signs of wear and repair, affecting the overall experience.

William

United States, May 2023

6.0/10

The hotel has a convenient location, close to downtown Santa Cruz and within walking distance to the boardwalk. The rooms, although probably clean, felt somewhat unkempt with stains on towels and a dusty floor. The service was a mix of rudeness and friendliness, and the dining options were limited. The location is a highlight, but cleanliness and service could be improved.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms, while appearing clean, had some cleanliness issues like stains on towels and a dusty floor.

Service

5.0

The service had both rude and friendly encounters, which was a mixed experience.

Location

8.0

The location is convenient, close to downtown Santa Cruz and within walking distance to the boardwalk.

Dining

5.0

The dining options were limited, which was a bit disappointing.

Facilities

5.0

The facilities could be improved for a more pleasant stay.

United States, May 2023

5.0/10

The hotel was unfortunately not as expected. The rooms were very small, with thin walls that allowed noise from neighboring rooms. The bathroom had mildew in the tub and corners, making it unpleasant. The street-facing location was noisy, and the lack of privacy from the windows was a drawback.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were very small, and noise from thin walls was a downside. The bathroom had mildew issues. The street-facing view was noisy and lacked privacy.

Service

5.0

The service was disappointing, with staff members yelling and behaving unprofessionally. Requests like more toilet paper were met with rudeness.

Location

5.0

The location did not meet expectations since it was not as close to the boardwalk as advertised. The presence of undesirable individuals and rude staff further detracted from the experience.

Dining

5.0

Dining options were subpar, with maintenance issues visible in the dining area. Limited choices and inadequate quality were notable.

Facilities

5.0

The facilities showed signs of poor maintenance and lack of attention to detail.

close to beach

noisy location