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Surf City Inn and Suites

2.0 star property
Spa motel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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619 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Main Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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

Premium Suite

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

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Premium Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen

Premium Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Premium Double Room

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

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Premier Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

Premier Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 3 Queen Beds

Premium Room, 3 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 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 within half a mile (1 km) of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 2 miles (3 km) of Monterey Bay. Ocean Street and Pacific Avenue are also within half a mile (1 km).
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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 - 0.9 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 Viejones - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Los Primos Taqueria - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sesame Korean Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪El Chipotle Taqueria - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Surf City Inn and Suites

Spa motel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
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

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

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 422 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 240 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 154 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 97 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 115 out of 1028 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cecely

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are nice and helpful. Excellent heating and ac. Everything is accessible. Great pool hours. Just need new bedding; bedding was clean, but so much wear and tear.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jen

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Bryan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Salvador

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Clean pool

The room was clean, but the bathroom wall had chips and it needed some paint, the towel holder kept falling out,and there were plenty of towels in the room and they provided towels for the pool, the pool and jacuzzi were clean,
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

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

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I recently stayed at this motel and, unfortunately, had a pretty disappointing experience. While the room did include an extra bed in addition to the king-size bed, which was convenient, the rest of the stay had several issues. The sink had barely any water pressure, making it hard to use. The floors were sticky and didn’t feel clean at all. On top of that, the guest staying above me was walking around and talking loudly until almost 2 a.m., which made it difficult to sleep. I also requested extra towels, but the receptionist told me that the laundry room was closed and they didn’t have access to any more towels. This was really frustrating and not what I would expect from a hospitality business. Overall, this stay was not very comfortable or restful. Would only recommend as a last resort.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Candina

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

connie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One tv channel and they had cockroachs
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Darla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I wish they would have served continental breakfast with coffee but there were places close by. Otherwise a very good place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Close to The Beach action
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Junior

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was updated, close enough to walk to the Boardwalk and Beach! We loved the indoor pool. We felt safe, would stay here again 👍 The room was nice but smelled so strong of cleaning fumes when we arrived, super STRONG.The pillows were terrible. Next time I’ll bring my own!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Judy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kolbie

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Anne

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked that it was close to the boardwalk. It was clean and well equipped. We liked the pool and spa. The TV was not working in our room and we used the chat to communicate our needs and an attendant came quickly to fix the problem.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Leo

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Chundrea

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

Surf City stay

Great location, cozy rooms with kitchen available. Only downside to our stay was the cable was not working well and with the kitchen they don’t supply dishes, utensils or dish soap etc. other than that we enjoyed the pool/hot tub and mini golf/cornhole on site! We’ll definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

marc

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alex

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025