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Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA

2.0 star property
Travelers can enjoy a morning coffee in the lobby before heading out to explore Santa Cruz Wharf, then save time with express check-out when it's time to depart.

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The relaxed atmosphere of Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA complements this laid-back coastal town. Guests can start their day with coffee in the lobby, stay connected with WiFi, and enjoy express check-out. The helpful multilingual staff ensures visitors have everything they need.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NT$2,490
NT$2,880 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 4 - Mar 5

Room options

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View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, a neighborhood in Santa Cruz, Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA is in the entertainment district and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach, while Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Roaring Camp Railroads are popular area attractions. Santa Cruz Wharf and University of California, Santa Cruz are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Santa Cruz travel guide
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1015 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • EN5XP1 Street scene in autumn with shops art galleries on Ocean Avenue Carmel Monterey County California
    Ocean Street
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • CWFJJA USA California CA Santa Cruz clock tower and trolley on Pacific Avenue
    Pacific Avenue
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Exterior of the chapel and bell tower at Mission Santa Cruz. Mission Santa Cruz was a Spanish mission founded by the Franciscan order in 1791 as the 12th california mission.
    Mission Santa Cruz
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Pier at Santa Cruz, California
    Santa Cruz Wharf
    3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Famous surfing beach town! California
    Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC)
    41 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    2 min walk
  • Taqueria Los Pericos
    8 min walk
  • Jack in the Box
    6 min walk
  • Woodstock's Pizza Santa Cruz
    13 min walk
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
    13 min walk

About this property

Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA

Motel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Located close to Santa Cruz Wharf and University of California, Santa Cruz, Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, smoke-free premises, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • A 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and a vending machine
Room features
All guestrooms at Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA offer amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 40-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Ceiling fans, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

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
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with cable channels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 35.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 35.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 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 stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 17 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

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cleaning deposit: USD 200.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 35.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 35.00 (subject to availability)

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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 only accepts cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA Motel
Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA Santa Cruz
Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA Motel Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

Is Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA ?

As of 2026/3/3, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA on 2026/3/4 start from 2490.08, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA ?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 35.00 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA ?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 35.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this motel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz Wharf, and Monterey Bay. University of California, Santa Cruz and Mystery Spot are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA Reviews

6.0

6.2

Cleanliness

6.8

Location

6.4

Staff & service

5.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 608 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 608 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 608 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 94 out of 608 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 154 out of 608 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good place to stay Sam is The best helped me check in under10 mins I had a key and was in my room in no time. Definently will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Leopold

Room clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean and updated. Service was great. I only stayed one night to attend a local music event. Not a place I'd bring a lady but fir a guy, no sweat. The surrounding area us a bit sketchy after dark. My stay was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A clean and pleasant motel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Leonida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rush our date so the hotel expensive. Otherwise great to stay walkable to the beach n restaurant. Management is polite
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Wendell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Registration was easy and man super helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and convinient
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Patrik

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great. The price was kinda high considering the rooms and amenities. The pictures definitely over sold the room. It seems as if they’re renovating slowly and in a shoty fashion. We found better rooms for cheaper after our first night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vianey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff and small remodel hotel. Great parking and walking distance for shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Joanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This Motel 6 has nice grounds, was clean, comfortable and relatively quiet. Check in staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was pretty clean very close to the board walk easy parking... room kinda small but big enough, staff was helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Priscilla

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First and foremost the cleaning staff (Ladies) were very nice and polite. Parking on the other hand was very limited and ppl were double parked. I know it's out of their control, but ppl were very inconsiderate being noisy at night, along with the issues of the homeless being on grounds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hassan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A nice stay

I liked it the guy at the front real chill 😎 and super helpful the property itself is a nice lil spot I honestly can’t say anything bad about it I would most definitely recommend this motel 6 the shower feel like heaven somebody got that pressure on point 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was spectacular. The staff here from management to maintenance were absolutely fantastic. It was very clean, being rebuilt, and more important it is pet friendly. I will look forward to my next stay…
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vianey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice job on the remodeling...looks great! Thank you for a great stay and customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Carla

It was comfortable and quite
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Khaden

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Dogs in other rooms barking nonstop, can hear everything from nextdoor rooms. Stains on bedding, cleaning products left in bathroom. Large hole in bathroom wall to outside covered with piece of wood. Staff was extremely nice, check in and check out super easy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nesta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Trice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The rooms are real little but I enjoyed my stay. It was very quiet. I liked that
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jeremey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome.

The room was nice and clean and they also allowed me to check in early as I needed to rest.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ocean Lodge a sweet deal.

Cannot beat the price here. Close to everything. Lots of nearby restaurants. Room could use a small fridge. Stayed three nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Better than expected

Much better than expected. Nice large walk-in shower and new bathroom. Clean remodel done with quality. Comfortable mattress larger of mini refrigerator with separate freezer. Beside the narrow layout of the structure n parking lot of an old school motel extra parking in the rear.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Judi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They charged a refundable deposit, which Expedia did not mention at time of booking. Exterior was old, area was questionable such that it appeared there were unhoused ppl staying there. 2 SC Police officers arrived at some point and were speaking to other motel guests. Room was TINY. Bed was comfortable, but sheets and towels looked dirty/dingy. Would not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025