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Surf City Inn and Suites

2.0 star property
Motel with a full-service spa, a short walk to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Indoor spa tub
Terrace/patio
Premium Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Premium Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave
Mini-golf

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
The current price is SAR 329
SAR 400 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul

Room options

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Premium Room, 3 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room, 3 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Premium Suite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Wardrobe or closet
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 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
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2016
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premier Studio Suite, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premier Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Oven
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
619 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • 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
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Los Viejones - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Cookie Company - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Catalyst - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Surf City Inn and Suites

Motel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Consider a stay at Surf City Inn and Suites and take advantage of a garden, a business center, and a full-service spa. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to a snack bar/deli, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services
  • A vending machine, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 66 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite 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 center

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Property 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Surf City Inn and Suites have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Surf City Inn and Suites pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 45 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Surf City Inn and Suites?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Surf City Inn and Suites?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 45 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Surf City Inn and Suites?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Surf City Inn and Suites located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this spa motel is within a 10-minute walk of Mimi De Marta Dog Park and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

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Surf City Inn and Suites Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 383 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 241 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 154 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 105 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 123 out of 1006 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was easy stay room was clean easy check in pool area clean wiĺ stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot if visiting the beach boardwalk. Very convenient walking distance. Perfect for one or two nights. Affordable for Santa Cruz.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Amenities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel has a separate room for second bed never seen that before it was wonderful and the pool area hot tub was awesome will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Darla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I wish they would have served continental breakfast with coffee but there were places close by. Otherwise a very good place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Emileigh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked that it was walking distance and clean. The staff was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AK was very nice! Rooms were in good condition and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great hotel to relax at
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked that it was close to the boardwalk. It was clean and well equipped. We liked the pool and spa. The TV was not working in our room and we used the chat to communicate our needs and an attendant came quickly to fix the problem.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Got this room at the very last minute and was pleasantly surprised with how nice it was!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

jen

Liked: Amenities
Staff is awesome love the big spa and it's a family atmosphere definitely it's close the boardwalk and beach and fair prices too considering the location. I recommend it to my friends and family even to people I don't know all the time !! Great price ,rooms and staff can't beat that !! Ps they also have a kiosk so you can get any room anytime if available that is .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was updated, close enough to walk to the Boardwalk and Beach! We loved the indoor pool. We felt safe, would stay here again 👍 The room was nice but smelled so strong of cleaning fumes when we arrived, super STRONG.The pillows were terrible. Next time I’ll bring my own!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location friendly staff. Nice room. Parking is tight if hotel under full occupancy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Martin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked it because it had an indoor pool, and a jacuzzi, but sheets were dirty on one of the beds, and was unfortunately it was late to notified front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christina

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Paper thin walls. Staid up all night to a couple beating each other up all night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect area to visit the boardwalk and downtown all within a short walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked because of the jacuzzi and it did not disappoint. Rooms were clean and reasonably new.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, everything was good. The only thing was that the snacks in the lobby could only be purchased either by using Zelle or cash
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lorena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelente.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Adriana

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Check in is at a kiosk and limited parking but gets the job done
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

jen

Disliked: Staff & service
The different rooms and the big spa
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

connie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One tv channel and they had cockroachs
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Marisela

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was renovated and clean but outside was a little bit of mess.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

charlotte

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The bathroom was dirty! There was pee in the toilet(was not flushed or clean) no toilet paper. Extremely noisy and no parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Indoor pool is a plus and fun!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025