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National 9 Santa Cruz

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Pool
Exterior
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, alarm clocks
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Reception

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, alarm clocks

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
130 Plymouth St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pacific Avenue - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Mystery Spot - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mariannes Ice Cream - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Los Pericos - ‬14 min walk

About this property

National 9 Santa Cruz

Motel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
National 9 Santa Cruz provides a business center and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises and a vending machine
Room features
All guestrooms at National 9 Santa Cruz have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies, on-request microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 150.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is National 9 Santa Cruz pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at National 9 Santa Cruz?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at National 9 Santa Cruz?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at National 9 Santa Cruz?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is National 9 Santa Cruz located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this motel is steps from Ocean Street, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Pacific Avenue and Town Clock are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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National 9 Santa Cruz Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 86 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a good price. Close to beach, redwoods and shopping.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent no-frills motel, very clean, very friendly service, excellent value for money. Always happy to stay here when in Santa Cruz on business or holiday, and always happy to recommend the motel to others.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy reservations. Good prices . Great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean. Staff very personable Because of traffic patterns, it's kind of hard to get in and out of, no fault of the owner or staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent as always.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room had a comfy bed and nice extras such as a fridge and microwave. The owners were very friendly and helpful. The motel is an easy 30 minute walk from the Boardwalk and beach.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

***
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was ok it was just far from the boardwalk and it's an old motel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Management SUCKS !!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Ricardo

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Average but clean

Based choice to book here on stellar reviews. Found to be average. Very clean and nice person at window. Dated outside in a not so good neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

MeanaV, Jackson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean but the room next door had the tv on and it was blasting all night like it was in my room. I couldn’t even watch my tv.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect

It was amazing
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Für eine Nacht vollkommen in Ordnung

Nettes Hotel leider nur direkt an der Schnellstraße
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Annette M

Liked: Cleanliness

You definitely only get what you pay for.

I didn't expect a lot because the motel was so cheap so I wasn't too surprised or overly disappointed. Pros...the room was clean and the sheets fresh. Check in was quick and easy. Cons... Electrical outlets near beds were limited. The biggest disappointed was that we found no free breakfast when we were ready to leave in the morning (7:25am) and no sign posted saying the hours it would be available. I might stay there again since it was cheap and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hometown touch

We were very pleased with our stay.Choosing a motel online is sometimes difficult,not knowing how it looks in person.From the beginning of our stay,till the end,it was a great experience.....
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

if you pay to sleep,sleep is what you should get

I have stayed here twice ,first time was great but second time was extremely disappointing. I guess they think its ok to have construction begin at 0745 on the cottage in the back which was right outside my window. nail guns, compressor, four guys yelling back and forth to one another. I was under the impression that when you pay money to sleep somewhere you get to sleep.It doesn't happen here. I consider myself ripped off