Ocean Pacific Lodge

2.0 star property

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Front of property
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds
Outdoor spa tub
Reception
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
301 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Main Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(93 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(78 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Queen Room Disability Access

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Deluxe Room, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Santa Cruz

With a stay at Ocean Pacific Lodge in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. .This motel is 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from Capitola Beach and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz.

What's nearby

  • Main Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cowell's Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ocean Street - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Marini's at the Beach - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Catalyst - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Motel with 2 hot tubs, near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Ocean Pacific Lodge offers 56 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

2 hot tubs are on site along with an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 56 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 43-inch flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1992
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from November 1 to March 15:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 100 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children 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 available for USD 20.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 20.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 250.00 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

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 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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Connecting/adjoining rooms are available for Standard King and Standard 2 Queens rooms for an additional charge of USD 50 per reservation, per night.

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Ocean Pacific Lodge Santa Cruz
Ocean Pacific Santa Cruz
Pacific Lodge
Pacific Ocean Lodge
Ocean Pacific Hotel Santa Cruz
Ocean Pacific Lodge Motel
Ocean Pacific Lodge Santa Cruz
Ocean Pacific Lodge Motel Santa Cruz

Ocean Pacific Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 588 out of 1050 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 279 out of 1050 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 1050 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1050 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1050 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I would have given 5 stars if we didn’t have to run the shower for 15min to get hot water. Hopefully they fix that it seems like a huge waste of water.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Greg, Issaquah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The motel is a convenient walk to the beach and downtown, with clean, comfortable rooms. Many food options are nearby. Wifi was unreliable and very slow, the tv had no streaming support and many channels were disabled, and the room air conditioner was too noisy to leave on while sleeping. Noise from the adjacent road was noticeable during the day but was not a problem at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. The room I had was in the back corner, which was great because it was quiet. The bathroom was really small, but the shower was amazing. For the price, you can't beat it. It was my 2nd time staying and I'll definitely be back again! Nice proximity to the wharf and boardwalk!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

katie

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

nancy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Clovis

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

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Motel was close to the warf and boardwalk. Great location and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

peter j

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

Couples trip

Couple stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dameon

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larissa

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly space :)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Leslie

Disliked: Room comfort

Won’t stay there again

I was disappointed when I told them I had my support dog they chargedme for him . I had my two dogs was told $60.00 for both dogs then charged $120.00. The bed was like sleeping on a cement floor. The first morning was loud people up at 5:30 am . The next morning was quite.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jessica, Mishawaka

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Any room that has carpet has mold in the room. I had one of worst asthma attacks in my life. The carpet felt damp when barefoot. Toilet paper in bathroom felt damp from moisture in room. There is moisture that accumulates on window to which reflects a deeper problem. My husband is a building inspector and he wanted to red tag the hotel for unsafe and unhealthy conditions. Did not stay. Staff tried to accommodate our needs but every room we tried was impacted. Staff was kind enough to refund our money.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marian

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hassan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Leanna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Short walk to the ocean boardwalk and downtown. Nice to have a hot tub right outside our door. Property and rooms are dated but clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liam

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

A nice hotel by everything

The hotel had convenient placement from everything from the boardwalk to downtown. Nothing too crazy about the hotel. Clean and reasonably priced
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mandy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. It was clean and convenient located!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a good stay here. Bed was very hard but otherwise no complaints. Very convenient location to the boardwalk
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

Comfortable and clean

The Ocean Pacific Lodge was great. The check-in was super quick. The staff was friendly and the room was spacious and the bed was comfortable. The room had a fridge and microwave. The hotel is in a great location about 3 blocks from the pier/boardwalk and maybe 1/2 mile from downtown. I will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025