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Surf City Inn and Suites

2.0 star property

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Indoor spa tub
Premium Room, 3 Queen Beds
Mini-golf
Premium Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen | Private kitchen
Terrace/patio

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.)
    ‪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
(21 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
  • 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
(32 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

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

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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

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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 - 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

  • ‪Pizza My Heart - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Cookie Company - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys Santa Cruz - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪四姐 Special Noodle - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Oswald - ‬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

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 456 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 209 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 153 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 83 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 107 out of 1008 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Silvestre

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room spacious and very quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeremy

Unhappy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Clean Room. Fine for the rate paid. However, it was a Deluxe King Suite with full kitchen. However, they offer no utensils, plates, cup, pans, nothing. Very odd that it was not mentioned in the listing that nothing was supplied. I went and purchased the necessities and upon return the power was out to the neighborhood. No lights no heat. Not the properties fault as weather was in the area. But, there was no one attending the property and the listed number for the property did not work. No way to check in or check out. Il ultimately left after 3 hours in the dark and contacted Expedia. I was rebooked at another property and was assured a full refund would be given.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

KATRINA, SANTA CLARA

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Elissa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hot tub was hot did not use AC
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Monica

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very disappointed! When we got to our room as soon as we turned lights on we had a lot of little roaches scattering everywhere. Even in the bathroom so disgusting! We went to front desk to complain they offered another room but still didn’t feel comfortable staying there. We obviously left and didn’t stay and asked them for a refund. They denied our refund, another disappointment. Will not be booking here again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Ashlee

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff didn’t want to keep the front desk open they insisted everyone use the outside kiosk, despite the fact they were sitting in the lobby. The kitchen had no “real vent” so the room got Smokey when you cooked. We had neighbors who were fighting and breaking stuff all night long inside their room and outside their room for 2 nights. We set us our room in day 2 to have the housekeeping clean. No one came. We had to use the kiosk yet again just to get garbage bags and towels even tho again the staff was sitting at the lobby desk. The outsourced guest help told us we didn’t get room service because we didn’t answer the door. So on day 3 room service came by and they “couldn’t clean the room because we were in there.” But they handed us garbage bags and towels.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abbas, Richmond

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mirzeta

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Santa, San Mateo

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dakota

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Heat was effective. Hot tub worked well
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Dean

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Atziri

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything but the Staff is the Best!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful and informed. Room was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

russell

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025