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Torch Lite Inn

2.5 star property
Art Deco motel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Torch Lite Inn

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Marina
Exterior
Signature Room
Lobby
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Overview of Torch Lite Inn

Reviews
7.0

Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk24/7 front desk

Check out the area

Map
500 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Popular LocationOcean Street5 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Cruz Beach Boardwalk7 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Cruz Wharf13 min walk
  • AirportSan Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)43 min drive

Room options

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Signature Room

Signature Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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3 May - 4 May
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About the area

Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz Main Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 5 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 7 min walk
  • Pacific Avenue - 9 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 13 min walk
  • Cowell's Beach - 15 min walk

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 7 min walk
  • Boardwalk Bowl - 8 min walk
  • Cruzin' Crêpes - 7 min walk
  • Hodgie's of the Boardwalk - 8 min walk
  • Little Caesars Pizza - 5 min walk

About this property

Torch Lite Inn

Art Deco motel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Torch Lite Inn offers its guests a terrace, a vending machine, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Art Deco Santa Cruz motel is smoke free.

  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
Torch Lite Inn offers 38 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Santa Cruz motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 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 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed 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, 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 and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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 cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Eurocard, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

Property is also known as

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Torch Lite Inn Santa Cruz
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Torch Lite Hotel Santa Cruz
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Torch Lite Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

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7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

SHANNON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is my 2nd time staying here. It’s not in the greatest area, but for the price it’s worth it. To me as long as the room is clean then that’s all the matters. It would be nice if they didn’t paint over the door peep holes. Someone knocked on my door and I couldn’t look out to see who it was, needless to say I didn’t open the door.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Sean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Danyl Lynn

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's nice and affordable place to stay when you go to Santa Cruz!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Moises

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Jesus

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHIN

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The rooms is clean, check in is fast and there is no noise from neighbors rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023