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Surf City Inn and Suites

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Premium Room, 3 Queen Beds

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

With a stay at Surf City Inn and Suites, you'll be centrally located in Santa Cruz, within a 5-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. .This spa motel is 4.6 mi (7.3 km) from Capitola Beach and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Mimi De Marta Dog Park.
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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
  • 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
  • ‪El Chipotle Taqueria - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Firefly Coffee House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sesame Korean Grill - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Surf City Inn and Suites

Motel with a full-service spa, 9-minute walk to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
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.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

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

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the motel's full-service spa. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 66 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an indoor pool and a hot tub. Additional amenities at this motel include concierge services, a picnic area, and a vending machine.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Surf City Inn and Suites.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Limited parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Full-service spa

  • Spa open daily

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 45 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • 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

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
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

We should mention

Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the 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. 450 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 99 out of 1001 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rocio

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xochitl

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo muy limpio
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Polina

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariella

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

JUAN

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mirian

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Franklin

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

2/10 Terrible

teresa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Filthy sheets. Rude receptionist. The only positive is they refunded my money so I could get a clean room elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Christian

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Loved that it was close to the boardwalk. About a half mile. The double queen rooms were not very clean. Only give you two tiny pillows per bed and they were dirty. One of the beds is literally against the A/c unit. No room to walk by. This is a great spot if you don’t plan on spending much time in the room. Oh, also the remote for the tv didn’t work.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

edward

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

8/10 Good

June

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Timothy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great prices and it was super close to the boardwalk
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Nikkole

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Ashley

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is in need of finished repairs, there are half patched holes in the walls, unpainted. Check in is a joke. No real person. Just a kiosk that is a video chat even though there is another person in the actual hotel lobby. Weirdest situation and it took forever.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryjane

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Bryce

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Area was not to bad staff were super amazing super respectful and friendly the only bad part i would say is that the bedding did have some stains and smoke holes which was pretty nasty and the iron did not work at all but everything else about the hotel was pretty good!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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

2/10 Terrible

Lang

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would NEVER stay here again. The staff were extremely rude and lazy. If we needed something, we had to walk down to the front desk to get it. I asked for hand towels and was given wash clothes. The room was dirty and in disrepair. There were spider webs in the corners, dirt on the floor, holes in the wall. The bathroom door didn't close all the way. There was an adjoining room with doors between the two. The locks were not sturdy and we did not feel safe. We had to barricade the door. The photos on the booking site were grossly exaggerated. The room was not what was shown. The pool area needs lots of care, the sides of the pool were cracking and rough, cut your skin if you leaned against it. Tiles were cracked. This place needs a massive repair
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sean

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

10/10 Excellent

Daisy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is clean but smells like bleach way too much my eyes hurt.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The "tiny golf area" with corn hole , patio arae was pleasant. The basketball court, skate park & fort wooden park just around the corner were also a nice addiction
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Benjamin

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

2/10 Terrible

Sharon

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
At night when we would turn on the bathroom light, the roaches would scatter. The bed sags right in the middle. Grocery bags are thicker than the pillows at this hotel. The walls and floor/ceiling is paper thin. You can hear every footstep, every time someone rolls the chair around, and conversations of the people in the room next to you.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Clean place with a good location near the boardwalk. If you get the room with a kitchen brong your own pan and kitchen ware. Other than that pool was clean and check was easy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025