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Restaurants
Pizza My Heart - 10 min walk
Los Viejones - 5 min walk
The Catalyst - 9 min walk
Mission Hill Creamery - 10 min walk
Hula's Island Grill - 10 min walk
About this property
Surf City Inn and Suites
At Surf City Inn and Suites, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. An indoor pool and a snack bar/deli are offered, and in-room conveniences include fridges and microwaves. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and location.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
66 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
An adult aged 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
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
Children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Internet
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
On-site parking is limited
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
What to do
Beach nearby
Bike rentals nearby
Whale watching nearby
Working away
Business centre
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Facilities
Garden
Picnic area
An indoor pool
Full-service spa
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Low-height worktop and sink
Grab bar near toilet
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Fridge
Microwave
More
Limited housekeeping
Access via exterior corridors
Special features
Spa
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the motel's full-service spa. The spa is open daily.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 45 (subject to availability)
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge
Kitchen/kitchenette use is available for an extra charge
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 45 per pet, per night
Policies
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.
Also known as
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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Surf City Inn and Suites does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Surf City Inn and Suites?
Yes, there's an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Surf City Inn and Suites?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 45 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Surf City Inn and Suites?
Yes. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Surf City Inn and Suites?
You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. There's a charge of USD 45 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Surf City Inn and Suites and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the indoor pool. Surf City Inn and Suites also has a picnic area and a garden.
What's the area around Surf City Inn and Suites like?
Surf City Inn and Suites is in Westside Santa Cruz, a short 9-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 5 minutes' walk from Ocean Street. Travellers say that the area is walkable and good for families.
Surf City Inn and Suites Reviews
Reviews
7.0
Good
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6.8/10
Cleanliness
7.2/10
Staff & service
7.0/10
Amenities
6.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
23 January 2025
Great hotel sketch area
Great room even better bed. Very clean. Sketchy group living in their cars at the back entrance but not hotels fault. Over all happy w our choice
Robert
Robert, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 January 2025
Best hotel ever
Nicole
Nicole, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 January 2025
Nicole
Nicole, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 January 2025
Angela
Angela, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
15 January 2025
Good bang for your buck
I always love staying here
juanita
juanita, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
7 January 2025
Rebekah
Rebekah, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
26 December 2024
Cutting corners.
There is a significant gap from the floor to the bottom of the front door, cold weather and noise came through. The heating unit was leaking. Long stay guests were disruptive during quiet hours.
Adam
Adam, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 December 2024
Nice and clean
Booked a trip Room was nice and clean. The only call I had was that the door was letting a lot of air and it was cold but other than that everything was great.
Misael
Misael, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 December 2024
Carlos
Carlos, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
7 December 2024
Shaun
Shaun, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
2 December 2024
Good for a budget stay.
The hotel was a bit run down and rooms small but experience was okay. We barely stayed in tye room, really only used it for sleep as we were mainly there to explore santa cruz.
Oliver
Oliver, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 December 2024
Patricia
Patricia, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
1 December 2024
We had to check out a day early hope that we will be able to get that day refunded that we weren't able to stay. I went through hotels.com so hope that we will get that refund back from hotels.com other than that everything was good.
Allicyn
Allicyn, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
21 November 2024
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 November 2024
Amanda
Amanda, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
11 November 2024
Girls getaway
No place to put your clothes (no dresser) only a small nightstand. The water pressure would come and go while you were showering but at least the water stayed warm. Good location to Boardwalk and downtown and the people there are very nice.
Evette
Evette, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 November 2024
Verified traveller
2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
10 November 2024
Remodeled room, we have 3 queen beds got lucky
While most of the pics of this Surf City inn are about filth and dirty areas, my stay on Nov. 2nd 2024 for UC Santa Cruz family weekend was superb . Check in was easy the room was completely remodeled. Parking is free I paid $198 for one night . On top of I got an extra bed so 3 beds were in room 211. I didn't even ask for it. There is no breakfast but plenty of walkable spots to eat and boardwalk is a 5 min walk basically. The room had NETFLIX but you have to login with your account, not a name brand flat screen but I was clear and worked fine . We did use the fridge but not the microwave which looked new. I took lots of pics of all the outlets I counted like 10 plus outlets in perfect area on sides of the beds. The parking lot is real lighted up bright and each unit has lights on front . Only issue I had was one bed moved a little when you moved and the bath tub had a little rust on the drain area.We didn't need to use the AC unit because the room temp was perfect . If you ever need to know the price of a 3 bed one night stay the reception person quoted me $250. Concluding if you need location next to boardwalk basic amenities free parking and can live without free breakfast then book this spot and easy in your wallet . This will be my go to from now on for Santa Cruz. Capitola is just a few exits south.
Amandeep
Amandeep, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
28 October 2024
Jonathan
Jonathan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 October 2024
John
John, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
24 October 2024
The room was dirty. The walls were scuffed and dirty. The towels were old and dingy. It seems some of the guest are long term.
Laura
Laura, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
23 October 2024
Great
Jeremey
Jeremey, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 October 2024
Amazed
Was just in for the night...the place was clean, seemed newly remodeled, price was definitely right, and walking distance to the Boardwalk. Pool and Hot tub both working too and with miniature golf I'd definitely stay there again. Be aware though get what you need the night before. The lobby does not open until 9:00am.