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Surf City Inn and Suites

2.0 star property

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Enjoy a refreshing swim in our pool surrounded by a spacious deck area with lane dividers.
Compact kitchen with a stove, microwave, refrigerator, and sink.
Relax in the shaded patio area with comfortable seating and tables.
Two single beds with white bedding and a wooden headboard. A kitchenette with a microwave, stove, and cabinets is available.
Play a round of golf on our well-maintained course, featuring three challenging holes surrounded by a natural setting.

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
619 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium Room, 3 Queen Beds

Premium Room, 3 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen

Premium Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 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
(23 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premier Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

Premier Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Santa Cruz

With a stay at Surf City Inn and Suites, you'll be centrally located in Santa Cruz, within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. .This spa motel is 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz and 4 mi (6.4 km) from Mystery Spot.
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What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Cruz 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 with a full-service spa, a short walk to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Surf City Inn and Suites offers 66 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary toiletries. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a limited basis and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the motel's full-service spa. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 66 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an indoor pool and a hot tub. Additional amenities at this motel include concierge services, a picnic area, and a vending machine.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Surf City Inn and Suites.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Limited parking is available onsite.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site 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 centre

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
  • Smoke-free property

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

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

Surf City Inn and Suites Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 390 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 239 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 149 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 104 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 118 out of 1000 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Andrea

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Celine, Los Altos

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms have recently been renovated and are clean. However, the towels & bath mat were old and/or stained. It is a motel, so it has the convenience of having your car right there, but the inconvenience of being quite noisy. Did not check the jacuzzi, but could tell that lots of kids seemed to be enjoying it! My favorite feature was being able to rent a room with 3 queen size beds for my teenager and his friends to be altogether to celebrate his birthday.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

2/10 Terrible

Krystina

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

Never Again

Floor was dirty. Pillows were flat. Sheets and towels were stained. There was used soap chunks WITH HAIR on the shelf in the shower. There was either mildew or mold all around the silicone of said shower shelf. Peeling paint on the wall in the bathroom. The room smelled like old cigarette smoke that had been covered up. Our upstairs neighbors were noisy until very late. And our room keys quit working the day before our reservation ended.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Calvin

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
I would say excellent but the only - thing I could say ( and it’s not much at all ) would be with the kitchen there are no pots , pans or eating utensils provided besides that my son loved this place and so did I .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Danielle

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bad and dirty

Hotel room was not at all like pictures. This place is very bare bones and overall dirty and not well outfitted for even a 1 night stay. The walls were dirty, the beds had sheets that didn't cover the mattress - the mattress was bare for 1/4 of it. The bedspread (only blanket) had no covering and the bottom sheet also was not large enough for the queen bed. Stay some where else if you can.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Sherri

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

Not recommended for a family

The pool opened after 10 am with a checkout of 11, so it didn’t give much time for the kids to swim. Hot tub was green and the pool area seemed pretty dirty. They provided 3 towels for 5 people in the room, and when we asked more more towels for the pool they only gave 3 more. The beds are terribly uncomfortable and the pillows are awful. Other than that the kids did enjoy the pool for the short time in the morning and it was a place to lay our heads close to the beach and Boardwalk.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent. Loved the indoor pool. The smell of Fabuloso was so strong, it made us sick. I don't know why a hotel would use that pungent house product. It was unbearable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Hannah

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Eric

Travelled with family
Surf City met what we needed, but it wasn't anything special. The clientele there were loud and foul mouthed. My son's feet wound up turning black from walking on the room floor. Dust covered the nightstand phone. No box of tissue, no note pad, took a warm shower despite turning the knob to hot. Despite employees in the lobby, a paper sign directed me to an outdoor kiosk to check-in. An employee on a video screen helped me, but I had to place my ID and my credit card under a camera for him to view. This made me concerned about additional cameras that could capture the same images. Bets part about this hotel was the short walking distance to the Beach Boardwalk.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristian

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

4/10 Poor

Joseph

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jasmine

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My room was filthy and smelled disgusting. There was drug activity and prostitution everywhere. It was so loud I couldn’t sleep at all. I felt very unsafe and left 3 days early. The manager/owner “AK” was extremely rude and unwilling to help when I expressed my concerns. I would NEVER recommend this establishment, save your money. I would rather pay for a campsite than sleep here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Antonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

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

Amazing

Had a great night here amazing price and super clean will definitely be staying here again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was nice. Comfy bed and was clean. The walls are THIN. We heard EVERYTHING. It was really only a problem 1 night. Is a 10 min walk to the boardwalk and wharf
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Favorite spot
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Karina

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in was easy. We did get a room that was dirty and sticky. Went to front desk and they upgraded our room to a suite. Overall it was a good stay. New room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Araceli

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room. We manage to get a parking spot.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Unsafe Area but Fine Place

I booked this place so I could walk to downtown. However, there were tons of homeless people and others doing drugs right next to the driveway and on the road, thus the whole point of going here was ruined. Should’ve done my homework.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025