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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 | Private kitchen
Mini-golf
Premium Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen

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.)
    ‪43 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 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. .This spa motel is 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz and 4 mi (6.4 km) from Mystery Spot.
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What's nearby

  • 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
  • Cowell's Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 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

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

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 430 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 153 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 89 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 106 out of 1009 reviews

7.6/10

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

Azel

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicklous

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Na
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Max

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Monica Theresa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty scratched up walls, stained sheets and blankets, belongings from homeless people throughout parking lot, curtains ripped and dirty. No security. People parting and knocking walls and windows until 4am. Cussing and slamming doors, really loud thumping music.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Kristina

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool area was only nicething about this hotel.. Afternoon front desk attendant was rude and not helpful. Our tv was not working and after telling us he would come by to check it out he never did. They have kitchens with no pans, pot holders, utensils. Who travels with pans and plates? I would not recommend or ever stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loreta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really liked that there were #3 Queen size beds in the room, which worked out perfectly for our stay. My apologies to the cleaning staff for not leaving a tip in the room for them.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The area itself isn't the nicest but the hotel rooms themselves aren't bad. the only real downside is it seems they have more hotel rooms than parking spaces, so there were times we would get back by 11pm and there would be no parking spaces available at the hotel, so we would have to find parking on the streets around the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Okay stay

The room was clean and the beds were comfortable. It was conviently located and met our needs. We did have a difficult time parking each night and ended up having to park on a residential street a couple bocks away.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anna

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible, filthy and uncomfortable property and rooms. Our room was down a dark, dingy corner hallway. There was black mold in the bathroom on the ceiling, mold on the ceiling in one bedroom, no screen on a second story window, dirty walls with apparent bodily fluids, bad lighting, open wiring in two locations outside of room in the hallway. Hard to believe they were charging $350/night. Disgusting grounds in and out- We immediately left after seeing our room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Willie

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Amenities
On the whole it was a good value and good location. Walking distance to everything you need if you’re there for the beach boardwalk. Appreciated the free parking, just know that if you move and return later you might not get a spot. Also, the indoor pool and spa was a big plus. The downside, it is very noisy. The walls are thin and we could hear everything the people next door were saying and their conversation went on well past midnight. The people above us sounded as though they were remodeling the place. This too went on well past what I would have thought to be a reasonable time. Perhaps not the owners fault, but the implementation or enforcement of a “quiet hours” might help. That said, because of the location and the price I’d lean toward staying again…would just be sure to bring my earplugs and request an upstairs room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved ease of check in, location close to boardwalk, but area and hotel looked ran down, unsafe, not comfortable, rooms were dirty and everyone was walking in off the street swimming and over crowding pool. Pool Looked really cloudy and dingy . It should be for guests that pay for rooms only. Dirty rooms, unsafe location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Close to boardwalk. Safe area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the pool area and the short driving distance from the boardwalk. We especially liked that the room had 3 Queen beds to accommodate us all.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Isabel

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariel

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its was convenient and short walk to the board walk
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marisa

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great and the property is located in a good area, close to the beach. The bed however was super uncomfortable and
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Kayleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

James

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Poor service, flickering light in light that seems to be falling out of the ceiling, deeply stained towels, dysfunctional bathroom, coffee was OK.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay and would stay again Parking was full when I came in late but the staff accommodated and allowed me to park in a safe place not usually designated for parking in the lot. Easy going friendly staff. Great prices. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025