Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 26 min drive
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 43 min drive
Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 46 min drive
Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 56 min drive
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 just a 5-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. An indoor pool and a snack bar/deli are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers 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 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
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 cribs (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
Onsite parking limited
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Beach nearby
Bicycle rentals nearby
Whale-watching nearby
Working away
Business center
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 counter/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/tub combination
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Refrigerator
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
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
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 to 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 spots 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. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for families.
Reviews
7.0
Good
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7.0/10
Cleanliness
7.4/10
Staff & service
7.0/10
Amenities
6.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 5, 2025
Good times!!
The staff is very helpful and they will beat other people's prices and the rooms are very nice big spacious I'm pretty quiet and they have a spa indoor and a pool indoor too so that's rad can't find that here in Santa Cruz!!
jen
jen, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 4, 2025
Awesome stay
Had a great stay. The kids loved the indoor pool specially because it was raining most of our stay
Nicole
Nicole, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 1, 2025
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 1, 2025
Surfing the rooms
I am a formular with the inn and they have not let me down with the rooms and customer service.
Josiah
Josiah, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good
Jan 29, 2025
Allan
Allan, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 29, 2025
Sky
Sky, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Jan 27, 2025
Eric
Eric, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Jan 26, 2025
Saw a cockroach.
William
William, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Jan 23, 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
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 23, 2025
Best hotel ever
Nicole
Nicole, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 21, 2025
Nicole
Nicole, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 20, 2025
Angela
Angela, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 15, 2025
Good bang for your buck
I always love staying here
juanita
juanita, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 7, 2025
Rebekah
Rebekah, 1-night family trip
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4/10 Fair
Dec 26, 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
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 11, 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
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 9, 2024
Carlos
Carlos, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Dec 7, 2024
Shaun
Shaun, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Dec 2, 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
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 2, 2024
Patricia
Patricia, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 1, 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
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2/10 Poor
Nov 21, 2024
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 13, 2024
Amanda
Amanda, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Nov 11, 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.