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Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking w Sofa Bed | Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi
Point of interest
Point of interest
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking w Sofa Bed | Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi
Lobby

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

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

Highlights

TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

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

Highlights

TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
1015 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • University of California, Santa Cruz - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Mystery Spot - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mariannes Ice Cream - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Los Pericos - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA

Motel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Located close to Santa Cruz Wharf and University of California, Santa Cruz, Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, smoke-free premises, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • A 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and a vending machine
Room features
All guestrooms at Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA offer amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • 40-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Ceiling fans, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

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
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with cable channels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 35.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 35.00
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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:

  • Cleaning deposit: USD 200.00 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 35.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 35.00 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is 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

Is Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA ?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA ?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 35.00 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA ?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 35.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this motel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz Wharf, and Monterey Bay. University of California, Santa Cruz and Mystery Spot are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA Reviews

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 484 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 484 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 484 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 484 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 135 out of 484 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Registration was easy and man super helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Clean and convinient
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10

They charged a refundable deposit, which Expedia did not mention at time of booking. Exterior was old, area was questionable such that it appeared there were unhoused ppl staying there. 2 SC Police officers arrived at some point and were speaking to other motel guests. Room was TINY. Bed was comfortable, but sheets and towels looked dirty/dingy. Would not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10

Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Much better than expected. Nice large walk-in shower and new bathroom. Clean remodel done with quality. Comfortable mattress larger of mini refrigerator with separate freezer. Beside the narrow layout of the structure n parking lot of an old school motel extra parking in the rear.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10

No coffee in the morning
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

It was pretty clean very close to the board walk easy parking... room kinda small but big enough, staff was helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Nice staff and small remodel hotel. Great parking and walking distance for shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10

The property was dirty, tweakers everywhere. There was a dirty syringe on the ground my dog almost stepped on it. Told the owner and he dis nothing about it. Didn't even try and pic it up. Stayed there sll hole trip. Room was also very dirty. We had to do are own cleaning to feel comfortable. Will never say at this location or recommend to anyone
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10

So quiet and peaceful very clean room
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10

Clean and reasonably priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10

This Motel 6 has nice grounds, was clean, comfortable and relatively quiet. Check in staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10

Great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10

The rooms are real little but I enjoyed my stay. It was very quiet. I liked that
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10

Had everything I needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Nice job on the remodeling...looks great! Thank you for a great stay and customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Great
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

I recommend staying here for short stays or trying to budget, It was clean for the most part though the bathroom floor was a bit dirty/dusty but nothing major. The wifi was a bit slow at times but overall this was definitely a great deal and I would stay here again for the price. If you're looking for something cheap but worth the money I would stay here it was a nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

It's was a good experience and glad to find out deposit was a lot less than what it said online but was a nice short stay nothing to complain about
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

I liked it the guy at the front real chill 😎 and super helpful the property itself is a nice lil spot I honestly can’t say anything bad about it I would most definitely recommend this motel 6 the shower feel like heaven somebody got that pressure on point 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

This place was spectacular. The staff here from management to maintenance were absolutely fantastic. It was very clean, being rebuilt, and more important it is pet friendly. I will look forward to my next stay…
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10

It was comfortable and quite
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10

Room was a little small but for the price it was ok
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024