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Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
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
The relaxed atmosphere of Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA complements this laid-back coastal town. Guests can start their day with coffee in the lobby, stay connected with WiFi, and enjoy express check-out. The helpful multilingual staff ensures visitors have everything they need.

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

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Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

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

Highlights

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

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

Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

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

Highlights

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

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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 - 1.6 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • University of California, Santa Cruz - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Mystery Spot - 7 min drive - 3.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Los Pericos - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Woodstock's Pizza Santa Cruz - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 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, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free premises, 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 shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 40-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Ceiling fans, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, Spanish

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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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • 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
1 child, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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. 100 out of 535 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 103 out of 535 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 535 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 85 out of 535 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 145 out of 535 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 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for my 2 night stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nices
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cherla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s far from broad walk
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reyna

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jacob

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was covered in trash there is no parking and only one way in one way out people were living there long term and getting evicted screaming and causing a huge scene a lot of strung out people drug activity not didn't feel safe even having my 13 year old son out of the room every was ether broken in the room stained or ripped the gentleman and the front desk was very nice and respectful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Mary

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room didn't look like it had been swept or wiped . Pillows and blankets were paper thin. A/c fan didn't work. Zero parking. Only positive thing about room is pet friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a very clean room and they had just done improvements on the location and the room. Only thing that was bad was our room did not have shampoo or conditioner and per other guests asking at the front office they did not have any either. The one gentleman was told at 0715 am that he would have to wait til 0900 to get shampoo. I walked the couple blocks down the road and bought some at the gas station.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Lucena

Liked: Staff & service
it’s kind of noisy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Patrik

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Johana

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t stay in this place, looks scary and rooms to small and the area not good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Priscilla

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First and foremost the cleaning staff (Ladies) were very nice and polite. Parking on the other hand was very limited and ppl were double parked. I know it's out of their control, but ppl were very inconsiderate being noisy at night, along with the issues of the homeless being on grounds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Debbie

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The management and the place was rude and dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Wendell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Registration was easy and man super helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
That’s ok
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and convinient
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wouldn’t recommend this place. We got it for a good price but it was still not the best stay. I didn’t feel safe. The rooms smelled of smoke / weed. There seemed to be a homeless community using the car park - I wasn’t threatened but it didn’t make me feel safe with my family. The door didn’t shut properly and I’m not sure the windows did either. It was noisy. The floor was filthy and the bedding wasn’t clean. Dated and uncared for. Choose somewhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mario

Disliked: Staff & service
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Khaden

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Awful

Every room smelled like cigarettes or just rancid. Super dirty rooms: air conditioning did not work.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Janiel

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

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

AWFUL!!

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Hector

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nothing unique, stair to the second floor is not safe, slippery when wet, no shampoo available.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025