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Surf City Inn and Suites

2.0 star property

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Indoor spa tub
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Premium Room, 3 Queen Beds | Bathroom
Spa
Premium Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen | Private kitchen

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • 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
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Premium Suite

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen

Premium Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Premium Double Room

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premier Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

Premier Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium Room, 3 Queen Beds

Premium Room, 3 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 4.6 mi (7.3 km) from Capitola Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Cruz 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

  • ‪Pizza My Heart - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Cookie Company - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys Santa Cruz - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mission Hill Creamery - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Oyuki Sushi Peruvian & Japanese Fusion - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Surf City Inn and Suites

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
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. 461 out of 1040 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 210 out of 1040 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 164 out of 1040 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 85 out of 1040 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 120 out of 1040 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Melinda, Hayward

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Nickyah

The rooms are clean and simple and the beds are comfortable. We love the hot tub and pool, it’s a good place to stay if pn
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had some issues with loud neighbors up to 4 am. The management moved us to a nicer room with no overnight distractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

William

It was fine. Check in was a bit of a hassle being virtual.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Jake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice except they use VERY bright lights in the room that can give you a headache. Hot tub was nice but the jets didnt work. Very nice area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Burl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Appreciate the staff and love that there's a indoor pool and hot tub. Also close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Felicia, MADERA

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay at Surf City for business and i have zero complaints.My room was like a 2 bedroom apartment clean and the service was great..
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Duane

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Alexander

We asked to check in rarly and they said it would be $50 but we showed up⁰
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Eyan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Suat

Disliked: Cleanliness
Dirty sheets and old towels.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

April

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was not cleaned properly, towels had holes, blood spots on doors and windows, pen scribbles on the heater cover and inside all of the drawers. The front desk clerk was non attentive. There were homeless people doing drugs and passed out on the benches out front. There was also a hole in the bedroom door. I would not stay here again.
Hole in the door
Blood
Acne stickers left on wall in shower
Pen scribbles
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Angelina

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room looks like old. Wall floppy. Toilet paper hanger loosing.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Geisel Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Eulises

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Shari, Penn Valley

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was a bit disappointing check in they had a virtual person, that couldn't locate my reservation. Had to repeat my name numerous times, tried to offer my confirmation number, but just keep telling me he couldn't find my booking. So they had to ask the on-site person help, which withn seconds he located my reservation.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Ky

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
human feces by drain in hot tub, dirty walls and corners, vanity falling apart, had acres back door that was covered by fridge couldn’t use, minimal hot water at 7 pm,horribly loud room was under stairs room 116.
feces yes feces next to spa tried to call office twice but they kept hanging up
some disgusting filth on wall near bed
outside unusable back door
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joshua John

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room, did not encounter any problem during our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026