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Surf City Inn and Suites

2.0 star property
Motel with a full-service spa, a short walk to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$129
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar

Explore the area

Map
619 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Ocean Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Pacific Avenue
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Premium Room, 3 Queen Beds

Premium Room, 3 Queen Beds

Premium Room, 3 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Pet friendly
Desk
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Pet friendly
Desk
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Pet friendly
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premium Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen

Premium Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen

Premium Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen

Highlights

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

View all photos for Premium Double Room

Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Double Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Premier Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

Premier Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

Premier Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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About the area

Santa Cruz

Surf City Inn and Suites puts you in the centre of Santa Cruz, 0.7 km (0.5 mi) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Monterey Bay. Highlights at this motel include a full-service spa and an indoor swimming pool. .This pet-friendly motel offers a business centre, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a garden and a picnic area. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Westside Santa Cruz motel include University of California, Santa Cruz and Mystery Spot.
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What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 5 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 9 min walk
  • Main Beach - 10 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 15 min walk
  • Cowell's Beach - 16 min walk

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 26 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

Motel with a full-service spa, a short walk to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Surf City Inn and Suites offers its guests a full-service spa and an indoor pool. There's a snack bar/deli on site. There's an onsite business centre.

A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Surf City Inn and Suites.

This Santa Cruz motel is smoke free.

  • 66 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Surf City Inn and Suites offers 66 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature free toiletries. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a limited basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Full-service spa

  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 45
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 45 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 45 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 45 (subject to availability)
  • A kitchen/kitchenette is available for an additional fee
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover.

We should mention

  • Children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at Surf City Inn and Suites?

Surf City Inn and Suites offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Surf City Inn and Suites?

As of 4 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Surf City Inn and Suites on 5 Mar 2025 start from AU$129.06, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Surf City Inn and Suites?

Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Surf City Inn and Suites?

Yep, Surf City Inn and Suites is a short 10-minute walk from Main Beach.

Is there a spa on site at Surf City Inn and Suites?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Surf City Inn and Suites.

Does Surf City Inn and Suites have a pool?

Surf City Inn and Suites has an indoor pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Surf City Inn and Suites?

No, Surf City Inn and Suites does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Surf City Inn and Suites?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Surf City Inn and Suites Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 331 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 251 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 159 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 113 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 156 out of 1010 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Oliver

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allicyn

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donavon

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to have fun and rest
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

nicholas

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Evette

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicente

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Amandeep

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jill

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Dianne

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

tomas

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always have a good stay here
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

alex

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Laura

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremey

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Wes

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024