Surf City Inn and Suites

2.0 star property
Motel with spa, near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Indoor spa tub
Premium Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen
Indoor pool
Terrace/patio
Premium Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen | Private kitchen

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Non-smoking
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Near the beach
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Vending machine
  • Concierge services
  • Picnic area
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
The price is CA $91
CA $114 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 2 - 3 Jan 2025

Room options

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Premium Room, 3 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Wardrobe or closet
Pet friendly
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Wardrobe or closet
Pet friendly
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Wardrobe or closet
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Premium Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2016
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premier Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Oven
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
619 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cowell's Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 26 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 43 min drive
  • Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 46 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza My Heart - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Los Viejones - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Catalyst - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mission Hill Creamery - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Hula's Island Grill - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Surf City Inn and Suites

At Surf City Inn and Suites, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. An indoor pool and a snack bar/deli are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 66 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • Children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets allowed (2 total)*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*

Internet

  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
  • Onsite parking limited

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby

Working away

  • Business center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • An indoor pool
  • Full-service spa

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Low-height counter/sink
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the motel's full-service spa. The spa is open daily.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 45 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge
  • Kitchen/kitchenette use is available for an extra charge

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 45 per pet, per night

Policies

This property accepts credit cards.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Econo Lodge Inn Santa Cruz
Econo Lodge Santa Cruz
Surf City Inn Santa Cruz
Surf City Inn
Surf City Santa Cruz
Surf City Inn and Suites Motel
Surf City Inn and Suites Santa Cruz
Surf City Inn and Suites Motel Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

Does Surf City Inn and Suites offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Surf City Inn and Suites 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Surf City Inn and Suites?
Yes, there's an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Surf City Inn and Suites?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 45 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Surf City Inn and Suites?
Yes. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Surf City Inn and Suites?
You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. There's a charge of USD 45 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Surf City Inn and Suites and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the indoor pool. Surf City Inn and Suites also has a picnic area and a garden.
What's the area around Surf City Inn and Suites like?
Surf City Inn and Suites is in Westside Santa Cruz, a short 9-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 5 minutes' walk from Ocean Street. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for families.

Surf City Inn and Suites Reviews

Reviews

6.8

Good

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Nice and clean
Booked a trip Room was nice and clean. The only call I had was that the door was letting a lot of air and it was cold but other than that everything was great.
Misael, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Carlos, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Shaun, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good for a budget stay.
The hotel was a bit run down and rooms small but experience was okay. We barely stayed in tye room, really only used it for sleep as we were mainly there to explore santa cruz.
Oliver, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Patricia, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We had to check out a day early hope that we will be able to get that day refunded that we weren't able to stay. I went through hotels.com so hope that we will get that refund back from hotels.com other than that everything was good.
Allicyn, 4-night trip
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2/10 Poor

1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amanda, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Girls getaway
No place to put your clothes (no dresser) only a small nightstand. The water pressure would come and go while you were showering but at least the water stayed warm. Good location to Boardwalk and downtown and the people there are very nice.
Evette, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Remodeled room, we have 3 queen beds got lucky
While most of the pics of this Surf City inn are about filth and dirty areas, my stay on Nov. 2nd 2024 for UC Santa Cruz family weekend was superb . Check in was easy the room was completely remodeled. Parking is free I paid $198 for one night . On top of I got an extra bed so 3 beds were in room 211. I didn't even ask for it. There is no breakfast but plenty of walkable spots to eat and boardwalk is a 5 min walk basically. The room had NETFLIX but you have to login with your account, not a name brand flat screen but I was clear and worked fine . We did use the fridge but not the microwave which looked new. I took lots of pics of all the outlets I counted like 10 plus outlets in perfect area on sides of the beds. The parking lot is real lighted up bright and each unit has lights on front . Only issue I had was one bed moved a little when you moved and the bath tub had a little rust on the drain area.We didn't need to use the AC unit because the room temp was perfect . If you ever need to know the price of a 3 bed one night stay the reception person quoted me $250. Concluding if you need location next to boardwalk basic amenities free parking and can live without free breakfast then book this spot and easy in your wallet . This will be my go to from now on for Santa Cruz. Capitola is just a few exits south.
Amandeep, 1-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

Jonathan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

John, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

The room was dirty. The walls were scuffed and dirty. The towels were old and dingy. It seems some of the guest are long term.
Laura, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazed
Was just in for the night...the place was clean, seemed newly remodeled, price was definitely right, and walking distance to the Boardwalk. Pool and Hot tub both working too and with miniature golf I'd definitely stay there again. Be aware though get what you need the night before. The lobby does not open until 9:00am.
Andy, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was a nice and clean hotel. Plus side the pool hours were til 10 and indoor which was also very nice
Veronica, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

the room was clean and the bed was comfortable. overall good experience.
john, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

I would not pay for a room with a kitchen since there were no pots and pans or dishes or silverware to use.
Michelle M, 3-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Freezing showers, weird smells
When I entered the room, it had an odd smell like decaying plastics. The mattress was lumpy, and the sheets had a blood stain. While it was quieter than both my previous rooms at other locations and had a very effective curtain to block sunlight, when I went to shower in the morning there wasn't any hot water. Also, the entire parking lot was full when I tried to park my car, so I was forced to park in the street next to the hotel, behind a fence that blocked any view of my vehicle.
Michael, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Pleased
For being an inexpensive overnight trip, this was accommodating. Had a little trouble checking in, but the staff was very nice. Beds were super comfortable and our stay was pleasant. Would definitely come again for a quick overnighter.
1-night family trip
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4/10 Fair

You get what you pay for
One of the most affordable hotels but also one of the most minimalist in offerings/features. Clean enough and semi comfortable but the walls are paper thin with no insulation. You can hear every conversation above, below and next door. Extremely noisy!
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We love the indoor pool/hot tub.
Sherry, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Charles, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Disappointed
I was not able to go. I got Covid and tried to cancel but wouldn’t give money back.
Michele, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Khaled, 1-night trip
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