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Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA

2.0 star property
City centre motel within easy reach of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking w Sofa Bed | Down duvets, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking w Sofa Bed | Down duvets, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi
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Lobby
Experience the laid-back vibe of Santa Cruz at Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA. Relax with a cup of coffee in the lobby and connect to WiFi or take advantage of express check-out when you're on the go. The multilingual staff is ready to help.

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (6)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Vending machine
  • Multilingual staff

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout curtains
  • Pets allowed
The current price is £100
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept

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Tomorrow

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Sept 19 - Sept 21
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Next weekend

Sept 26 - Sept 28
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Down duvets, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Down duvets, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Down duvets, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Down duvets, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
1015 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • University of California, Santa Cruz - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Mystery Spot - 7 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 23 min drive
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 41 min drive
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Los Pericos - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA

Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA puts you within a 10-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Freebies such as WiFi and self-parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails, mountain biking and scuba-diving. Also, University of California, Santa Cruz and Mystery Spot are within a short drive.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 28 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 AM
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (17 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets stay for free (dogs and cats only, 2 total)
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Free bikes nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby
  • Skydiving nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan

Sleep well

  • Down duvet
  • Blackout curtains

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Free local calls

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Cleaning deposit: USD 200.00 per stay

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 35.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 35.00 (subject to availability)

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on-site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA Motel
Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA Santa Cruz
Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA Motel Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

Does Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA ?

Yes, cats and dogs stay for free, with a limit of 2 total. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA ?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA ?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 AM. There's a charge of USD 35.00 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 35.00 (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA and nearby?

Have fun with activities such as cycling, hiking and sailing, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours and segway hire.

What's the area around Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA like?

Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA is in Westside Santa Cruz, a short 1-minute walk from Ocean Street and 9 minutes' walk from Pacific Avenue.

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Reviews

Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA Reviews

5.8

6.2

Cleanliness

6.8

Location

6.4

Staff & service

5.8

Eco-friendliness

5.8

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

4/10

Place was a S**hole!
Jeff
24 Aug 2025
1-night trip

10/10

Everything was cool. The pillows are kinda not really pillows. I reccomend bringing one if you are particular about pillows. Owners were friendly. Which is not common in santa cruz.
Peter
15 Sept 2025
1-night trip

10/10

A clean and pleasant motel
William
30 May 2025
1-night trip

8/10

It was clean but noise with homeless people yelling on the streets the in the wee hours of the morning woke us up. Host was very courteous. The room we were in could use a fresh coat of paint but everything else was clean.
Kiki
18 Aug 2025
3-night trip

8/10

Rush our date so the hotel expensive. Otherwise great to stay walkable to the beach n restaurant. Management is polite
Leonida
6 Jul 2025
1-night trip

6/10

The location was great. The price was kinda high considering the rooms and amenities. The pictures definitely over sold the room. It seems as if they’re renovating slowly and in a shoty fashion. We found better rooms for cheaper after our first night.
Patrik
19 Jun 2025
1-night trip

2/10

I didn’t stay in this place, looks scary and rooms to small and the area not good.
Johana
15 Jun 2025
1-night trip

8/10

quiet
Richard
12 Jun 2025
1-night trip

2/10

Don’t waste your time this place is a pit
scott
17 Jun 2025
2-night trip

2/10

The management and the place was rude and dirty.
Debbie
2 Jun 2025
2-night trip

10/10

That’s ok
Yamin
17 Jun 2025
1-night trip

8/10

Registration was easy and man super helpful and friendly.
Wendell
13 Apr 2025
1-night trip

8/10

Like
Jeff
29 May 2025
4-night trip

10/10

Clean and convinient
Paul
7 Apr 2025
1-night trip

8/10

Traveling with dogs. Room was fine but not cleaned well: button on floor, penny under desk, desk surface dirty. Beds are comfy, AC works well, mini-fridge and microwave worked fine too. Check-in is through a window, no lobby access. Hard to hear the guy. Overall it's fine enough and the price is right for Santa Cruz.
Terri
16 Jun 2025
2-night trip

4/10

My reservation was cancelled. They had a room but it was disconcerting that I was not notified.
Jorge E.
2 Jun 2025
1-night trip

6/10

I went to the front desk to ask for clening towels no one was there to assist..by luck saw the lady the cleans at later time she took care of it but not at the time i need it
Mario
20 Jun 2025
2-night trip

4/10

Told I was putting a 50.00 deposit down for smoking in room!!! A Week later I received 30.00 back. They said 10.00 each for two dirty towels…I thought towels are included. They need to educate the staff on what the deposit is for. You better not use the towels. They shouldn’t be able to take money from us without informing us first. False advertisement
Shayne
15 Jul 2025
2-night trip

2/10

Awful stay. Bugs crawling on walls and our things. Will never stay here again. Had to book another place for the rest of our stay.
Michael
14 Apr 2025
3-night trip

6/10

Dogs in other rooms barking nonstop, can hear everything from nextdoor rooms. Stains on bedding, cleaning products left in bathroom. Large hole in bathroom wall to outside covered with piece of wood. Staff was extremely nice, check in and check out super easy.
Khaden
9 May 2025
1-night trip

6/10

Would stay again.
Chris
5 Sept 2024
1-night trip

2/10

This hotel was horrible. Towels were dirty and stained, Blood on the wall, sheets looked unclean,burn holes in bed sheet covers, shower was filthy. We spend our money as well as trusting that we will be provided with a clean and sanitary room. When the company fails this and says we’re not able to be refunded it is extremely unfair!!! I did not stay the night immediately booked somewhere else and glad I did.
Janiel
2 Jun 2025
1-night trip

2/10

Every room smelled like cigarettes or just rancid. Super dirty rooms: air conditioning did not work.
Verified traveller
27 May 2025
1-night trip

2/10

Too small had two beds in there for two people no room to walk three steps to get into the door free handicap forget about it beds are too high no closet hang your clothes up I've been to motel 6 before they always had a closet they need to do away with the steps
Steve
21 Apr 2025
2-night trip

10/10

Great stay
Verified traveller
6 Aug 2023
1-night trip