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Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA

2.0 star property

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Down duvets, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi
Point of interest
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Lobby
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Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1015 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Mystery Spot
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

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Down duvets, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Down duvets, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Down duvets, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Down duvets, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Santa Cruz

In the heart of Santa Cruz, Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA is within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Wharf and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. .This motel is 2.6 mi (4.3 km) from Monterey Bay and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz.
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What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • University of California, Santa Cruz - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Mystery Spot - 7 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Los Pericos - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA

Motel with free parking, near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA offers 28 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary toiletries and ceiling fans. Beds feature down comforters. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Santa Cruz motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 28 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and ceiling fans, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.

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 transport

  • 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 lift
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

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

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

Payment types

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
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; cash is not accepted
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

Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 567 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 567 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 567 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 92 out of 567 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 148 out of 567 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Reyna

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nices
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wouldn’t recommend this place. We got it for a good price but it was still not the best stay. I didn’t feel safe. The rooms smelled of smoke / weed. There seemed to be a homeless community using the car park - I wasn’t threatened but it didn’t make me feel safe with my family. The door didn’t shut properly and I’m not sure the windows did either. It was noisy. The floor was filthy and the bedding wasn’t clean. Dated and uncared for. Choose somewhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jason

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Shayne

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

Do not use the towels

Told I was putting a 50.00 deposit down for smoking in room!!! A Week later I received 30.00 back. They said 10.00 each for two dirty towels…I thought towels are included. They need to educate the staff on what the deposit is for. You better not use the towels. They shouldn’t be able to take money from us without informing us first. False advertisement
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damon

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marshall, Santa Cruz

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

6/10 Okay

Lucena

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
it’s kind of noisy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Leonida

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Priscilla

Travelled with family and small children
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

8/10 Good

Jose

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

tricia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The guy who helped me checked in was very nice and friendly. The place is 2 miles away from UCSC. Very convenient to the everything but Im also very disappointed with it's cleanliness. I am not a picky person but this time I drew the line. The restroom looks clean but if you look at the details. It needs a lot of scrubbing and dusting. I had to strip the beddings when I left coz I dont want them to put them back for the next guest. There's hair on the white linen and pillows ( human and pet's, I supposed 'coz they're tiny ones). Good thing I always bring my own bedsheet, pillowcases and sanitizing spray. The room is ok but it needs thorough vacuuming as it has crumbs on the floor. I will never book myself at this place again. I go to Santa Cruz atleast 5x a year to visit my daughter and I have never had a situation like this. I did not complain or asked for another room as they are fully booked, it's move out week for the students of UCSC and all hotels are booked unless you want to pay for expensive ones. For the price I payed for this stay, I could've stayed at Holiday Inn, if only it's not a busy week.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Mario

Disliked: Staff & service
I went to the front desk to ask for clening towels no one was there to assist..by luck saw the lady the cleans at later time she took care of it but not at the time i need it
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

Yamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
That’s ok
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

scott

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don’t waste your time this place is a pit
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Terri

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Traveling with dogs. Room was fine but not cleaned well: button on floor, penny under desk, desk surface dirty. Beds are comfy, AC works well, mini-fridge and microwave worked fine too. Check-in is through a window, no lobby access. Hard to hear the guy. Overall it's fine enough and the price is right for Santa Cruz.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Johana

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t stay in this place, looks scary and rooms to small and the area not good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Richard, San Jose

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

2/10 Terrible

Norman

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room hadn't been cleaned in months. Hairs on the sheets, dirt on the floor and under the bed. Unsafe feeling, we were almost hit by an intoxicated driver in the hotel yard and then almost attacked by their dog. Hotel charges $50 deposit. We wanted to cancel upon arrival but the clerk didn't let us cancel the reservation.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Marybel

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the room cleaners. Hospitality was good helpful and bilingual. Transients living on parking lot. Parking lot was filled with trash. Office staff keeps doors closed AT ALL TIMES. inconvenient for people. Trash was outside of room when arriving. Parking is limited for number of rooms. Room floors had lots of hair from pervious guest. Bugs in room , and shower had mildew.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Debbie

Travelled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The management and the place was rude and dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025