Surf City Inn and Suites

2.0 star property
Spa motel near Monterey Bay

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Indoor spa tub
Premium Room, 3 Queen Beds
Premium Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen | Private kitchen
Mini-golf
Terrace/patio

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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619 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Ocean Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pacific Avenue
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Suite

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Premium Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(28 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premier Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 3 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Queen Beds

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About the area

Santa Cruz

Oceanside stay.A stay at this Westside Santa Cruz motel places you steps from Mimi De Marta Dog Park and within a 5-minute walk of Ocean Street. Pacific Avenue and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪四姐 Special Noodle - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Los Primos Taqueria - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Kianti's Pizza & Pasta Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sesame Korean Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Zachary's Restaurant - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Surf City Inn and Suites

Spa motel near Monterey Bay
Surf City Inn and Suites offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. There's a snack bar/deli on site. There's an onsite business center.

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 complimentary toiletries. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

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

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

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

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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 age 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • 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

Surf City Inn and Suites Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 460 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 220 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 147 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 96 out of 1003 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

KATRINA, SANTA CLARA

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful and informed. Room was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kadin

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Elias R

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Na
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Tina

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cristian

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Tara

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a strange place to stay--I would not recommend. The hotel itself felt unsafe--lots of drug activity and transient people sleeping and dealing in the parking lot. I woke up to find my car had been broken into overnight. The room itself was old with mold on the bathroom ceiling. The fan/AC unit was so stinky that I wasn't able to use it. A surprise $40 on top of the regular rate for this hotel was not worth it!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Estuaedo

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Hannah

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s fine, just needs to be more on about what room they give out because I don’t
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mara

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The bed was super comfortable. No one bothered me. No service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Johanna

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Josue

Liked: Cleanliness
Worth the price!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was raining cats and dogs so we didnt expect to use outdoor amenities but the night manager was very nice and upgraded our room. The place was spotless and smelled great. We had a great nights sleep. Thank you again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Minh

Room is very small
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alfadalia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room floors weren’t clean, towels and bedsheets seem to be dirty and they had an odor
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Levi

No, no no
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dominic

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was a good stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent and the staff was very nice
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Family trip, celebrating a birthday. The room was nice and spacious. The bathroom door did not close correctly and the TV controller did not work the first night. We love the indoor pool, spa, and the korn hole game. The second night, the family above us was super noisy. The kids seemed to be running and jumping around. It was hard to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Maria

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I will never stay here again. The sheets/comforter had yellow stains, a cigarette burn, bath towel had an orange stain, and the room had a smell. Our room was handicapped and the shower curtain was short which caused the water from the shower to spill out leaving puddles of water. I was told my sheets would be replaced and they never did. Our key stopped working the second night and had to use the Kiosk to speak to someone since the office was closed. This place is not worth the money. The beds were hard and very uncomfortable. So much money spent for us not to have clean sheets and towels.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025