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Torch Lite Inn

2.5 star property
Art Deco motel within easy reach of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains
Front of property
Lobby sitting area
Terrace/patio
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains
Torch Lite Inn, near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, offers a relaxed vibe with outdoor furniture and a spacious terrace. Unwind here and enjoy in-room WiFi, free self parking, plus the convenience of 24-hour front desk services. The helpful staff has received rave reviews from past guests.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (6)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Vending machine

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Microwave
  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is HK$589
HK$685 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct

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Signature Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(69 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(53 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
500 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cowell's Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 27 min drive
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 43 min drive
  • Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 46 min drive
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪四姐 Special Noodle - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cruzin’ Crepes - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Los Viejones - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sesame Korean Grill - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Torch Lite Inn

At Torch Lite Inn, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Freebies such as WiFi and self-parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking and mountain biking. This Art Deco motel is also within a short drive of University of California, Santa Cruz and Mystery Spot. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 38 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 AM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • 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
    • This property's listed general deposit is refundable via credit card within 14 days after check-out, pending room inspection.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 2 children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site parking only available on request
    • Free on-site self-parking
    • On-site parking is limited (max. 1 space per unit)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Scooter/moped hire nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch LCD TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress

Freshen up

  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 200.00 per accommodation, per stay

Mandatory fees

This property's listed general deposit is refundable via credit card within 14 days after check-out, pending room inspection.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 45 (subject to availability)

Parking

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on-site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Eurocard
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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

Torch Lite Inn Santa Cruz
Torch Lite Inn
Torch Lite Santa Cruz
Torch Lite Motel
Torch Lite Hotel Santa Cruz
Torch Lite Inn Motel
Torch Lite Inn Santa Cruz
Torch Lite Inn Motel Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

Does Torch Lite Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Torch Lite Inn 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.

Are pets allowed at Torch Lite Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Torch Lite Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Torch Lite Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 AM. There's a charge of USD 45 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Torch Lite Inn and nearby?

Have fun with activities such as hiking, kayaking and mountain biking, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course.

What's the area around Torch Lite Inn like?

Torch Lite Inn is a short 7-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.

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Torch Lite Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Boardwalks
Parking
Bed
Service staff
Location
Building
Refrigerator
Beach
Breakfast

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Service was exceptional!!!
Brieanne, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Family 2025 Beach Trip

Cute little beach spot - smaller than expected room but we have a bigger family worked out for us for the one night we were there. Walking distance to the board walk and limited parking if you can walk I would suggest so you can park your car at night in the hotel. Overall I would stay here again no issues staff was super nice and respectful
Meghan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Simple spot, does the job if you just need a spot to shower and sleep. Friendly staff
David, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Our room was in a dark location. There was no where in our room to hang clothing, and it was very noisy all around and above us, super thin walls, sad experience.
Teri, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff super friendly and was a very easy stay overall. Definitely alleviated travel stress!
Makenna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good location, clean. Parking is a little odd but made it work.
Peter Jacob, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I felt safe and they were very kind people!
Nicole, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great place to stay

Great place to stay
Joshua, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Definitely coming back, close to the boardwalk. Lots of things walking distance!
Jacqueline, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was wonderful!
Kayla, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The host was spectacular and kind. The room was very clean and comfortable. Enjoyed our quick stay in the quaint town.
Julia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Family trip

It was very clean inside and outside. Close to things. Good parking. Close to things to walk.
Caren, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

For an airport hotel, you couldn’t ask for more.
Christopher, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Rooms are nice, location isn’t too far from the boardwalk or downtown too.
Dylan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good
Arma, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The place was nice and close to the boardwalk.
Anne, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

This hotel my family stayed at for a fun trip at Santa Cruz. The hotel was very convenient because of how close it was to the Boardwalk. Overall the hotel room we had was very small but pretty neat, the bathrooms were a little dirty (the shower tiles needed more attention) and the toilet paper was really thin. We did enjoy the stay and the parking was tight, and it took precision driving to get around the area. The front desk worker was quite nice and had the things we need in an instant. I would rate my overall experience a 4/5.
Annette, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Tv was great sizes.

Hotel was nice inside. Great tv size too.
Esau, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

The service was good but the pictures of the property was very misleading, not as nice looking in person. Parking was not great.
Caren, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff way very understanding with check in late..
Maria, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

definitely recommend!!

great customer service check in was fast and easy, very clean & walking distance to the boardwalk definitely recommend!!
Consuelo, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Santa Cruz is a vibe

It was a good stay. The room was clean. Stayed for one night. I would stay here again. Decent amount of parking. Good spot to rest your head.
Bryan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Not where I normally stay in Santa Cruz but was in town for a night and didn't want to pay $300. Will probably stay here again, the room was nice, the location excellent, with lots of parking. Easy walk to the beach, boardwalk, wharf, and downtown, what else do you need?
Mitch, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very close to the boardwalk and beaches
Cherelle, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Torch stayed lit up!

This hotel is a hidden gem and very conveniant as far as bars and restaurants. The rooms were very clean and the manager of the hotel was very professional. The price of the room wasvery affordable and right by the wharf.
Jame, 4-night trip