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Hitching Post Studios Inn

2.0 star property

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Interior
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Exterior
Property entrance
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, freezer

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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1717 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Mystery Spot
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Basic Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchen | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Basic Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchen | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Basic Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Private Bathroom

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Hitching Post Studios Inn

Motel with free parking, near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Along with a business centre, this motel has laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, express check-out, a garden and multilingual staff assistance are on-site.
Hitching Post Studios Inn offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Hitching Post Studios Inn. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Santa Cruz Harbor. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a business centre.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include a business centre, laundry facilities and multilingual staff
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 7 minutes from Monterey Bay
Public spaces have free WiFi. There's an onsite business centre. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at Hitching Post Studios Inn. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Santa Cruz motel.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hitching Post Motel
Hitching Post Motel Santa Cruz
Hitching Post Santa Cruz
Hitching Post Studios Inn Santa Cruz
Hitching Post Studios Inn
Hitching Post Studios Santa Cruz
Hitching Post Studios
Hitching Post Hotel Santa Cruz
Hitching Post Studios Inn Motel
Hitching Post Studios Inn Santa Cruz
Hitching Post Studios Inn Motel Santa Cruz

Hitching Post Studios Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 172 out of 288 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 288 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 288 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 288 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 288 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cindy

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good for overnight

No frills, comfortable stay. Friendly easy check in. Floor was dusty but everything else was clean and worked.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There’s really nothing around the property, but downtown and the pier are a short drive. However, the hotel is remodeled, clean and safe. The owner and staff are all very nice people. I’ll go back next time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Anita

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

Pleasant

Pleasant stay. Staff was very frie dly and accomodating. Room was comfortable and quiet. Only one small issue; the floors could have been cleaner.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie

Liked: Staff & service
This is an outdated property that is hard to keep dust-free and clean. They do as much as they could I suppose. The bed sheets are thin. There was a second room the size of the bed/bath with a kitchen and dining space. There's a full-size freezer and you can cook for an added $5 cleaning fee. You can also borrow utensils for cooking. That seems reasonable!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maribel

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very basic motel room. Suited our needs. Clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Travis

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynyrd

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Travelled with family
The room was small. One of the bedsheets has stain. Not too happy with this stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

daniel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A nice surprise! Now if I want to cook meals on my trips to Santa Cruz, I know where to stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Edgar

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

Horrible service and nasty r

They gave me and my wife a horrible room and when we complained we got put in a smaller room with no AC and a little old fan not friendly at all. We had no choice to stay there because we were tired from driving he even complained about my wife I forgot to put 2 people when I book the room he said you lucky I’m not charging you. Toilet seat where all nasty the need to be replaced the bolts had rust from urine
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed one night, it was clean, comfortable with excellent parking and excellent facilities in the room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Great
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gene Ray III

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like everything and easy check in and check out
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Place was clean and quiet, front desk very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

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

2/10 Terrible

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Honest opinion this place is on the low end of ok. The rooms have been updated, so the photos from 2018 on the travel sites are outdated. Inside the room, is a bed, a lounge chair, a wall a/c unit, outdated curtains, 2 nightstands, tv with limited channels, dresser, and a little office area,. The amenities needed for a quickstop. The bathroom, sink and shower have also been updated. , The mini fridge and microwave are in the bathroom area, but close to the closet-like section. Complaint, the shower leaks water, so place a couple of towels on the floor. Also, if you have more than one person staying in the room. You will have to request additional towels, provided - 1 face, 2 hand, and one body. Towel. The soap dispenser and hair shampoo/conditioner dispensers are ok. I suggest you bring your own. The bed... the bed was uncomfortable. It sinks in and lumpy. Outside. The hotel is off a busy street so occasionally you hear loud cars, (music, burn outs, etc). Some units have an outside/mini patio with 2 chairs, but the inside units do not (may or may not have a chair in front of the room window). They do have a gathering area with a BBQ grill and a couple of seating areas. Best part. Staff was excellent, nice, and friendly.. Overall. I give this inn a 4 out of 10. This place is ok for an overnight stay, but the price per night is overpriced.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ilisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was fairly quiet, especially for being close to a major street. The room was clean and looked good. The desk clerk was very friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

SILVIO, Montrose

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great place to stay

It served us well for a good night's rest. We are local but stayed here one night to attend a family function. The inn is one of the long-standing businesses in the area. We appreciated the inn's upkeep and maintenance of the room's cleanliness and comfort. The bed felt nice and firm. We tend to sleep cold but avoid using AC for health/environmental reasons. We should have asked for an extra blanket. There was a blanket and a thin decorative cover (not a duvet). We felt a bit cold at night. Our room had a full kitchen and a dining table adjacent to the bedroom. We appreciated the place to sit and eat our takeout. Our room lacked pots, pans, plates, and utensils. There are many restaurants within a few blocks where you can dine, so I imagine there isn't much need for them. If you plan to use the kitchen, you might want to check with the inn whether kitchen supplies will be in your room. The only issue we had was a scent in the room. There was a noticeable scent, like laundry or cleaning detergent type, not offensive, but a "fresh" artificial scent. We thought a plug-in air freshener might be somewhere in the room. But we couldn't locate it. We both got a headache from it, and had to leave the window open during our stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was fast and curteous
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay

Very friendly staff. Clean room very spacious. They gave a nice little welcome bag with water & snacks. Conveniently located.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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