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Surf City Inn and Suites

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
619 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Main Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium Room, 3 Queen Beds

Premium Room, 3 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Premium Suite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Premium Double Room

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

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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 4.6 mi (7.3 km) from Capitola Beach and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz.
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What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Main Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 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
  • ‪Los Viejones - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Catalyst - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Nick the Greek - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Mission Hill Creamery - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Surf City Inn and Suites

Motel with a full-service spa, a short 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.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an indoor pool.

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. 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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
  • 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

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

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 370 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 237 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 155 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 105 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 133 out of 1000 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Destiny

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was a pretty good place other than the toilet would get clogged and dirty water would come up the bath tub and they couldn’t tell us why. And they never changed our sheets all they would do is flip it around which is weird to me
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The bed sheets were stained, the bathtub was dirty and the floors were disgusting.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sarah

Disliked: Cleanliness
When I arrived to the hotel you could tell it was in a sketchy area but nothing crazy the room looked clean but at night when I went to get in the bed the sheets were disgusting and looked like they hadn’t been washed. There was other peoples hair and dirt on them and they were stained. I ended up leaving in the middle of the night I was too scared there might be bed bugs.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mya

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We got upgraded to a suite. The rooms were ok. Basic motel quality. They have a zoom call type of service that took a bit longer than usual.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Kristina, Santa Cruz

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poor location/condition of the room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jen

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
They have big spacious rooms and a big spa !!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Melinda, Hayward

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Melinda, Hayward

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Melinda, Hayward

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Melinda, Hayward

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Doug

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If all you want is cheap women and expensive drugs it's okay not only do they stay in the hotel they kept outside the hotel 24/7 you can get blow or get blown and there's no fetty to spaghetti stifle gladly playing each other proper room and they also had gun dealers there hello you might have a great time remain in that bed remember bring your wife or girlfriend or children cuz if you run out of money hey you got bank right there Santa Cruz Beach boardwalk of social disease in the case there
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Yasmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay there
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reyna

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

vincent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the indoor pool was fabulous
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

vincent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
all was well
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Anita

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Anita

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Close to boardwalk and shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Melinda, Hayward

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don’t do it.

The photos of this hotel are misleading—it looks decent online, but the reality is very different. The atmosphere felt unsafe, and there wasn’t enough parking for guests. We even witnessed what appeared to be a drug deal right below our room, which was extremely concerning. The street has transient people living on it. I would never bring my children here again. The only bright spot was the friendly housekeeping staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025