National 9 Santa Cruz

2.0 star property

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, alarm clocks
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, alarm clocks
Seasonal outdoor pool
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, alarm clocks

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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130 Plymouth St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Ocean Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Pacific Avenue
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

National 9 Santa Cruz

Motel with free parking, near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Along with a seasonal outdoor pool, this smoke-free motel has a business centre and free self-parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a vending machine.
National 9 Santa Cruz offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Microwaves, fridges and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
During your stay at National 9 Santa Cruz, you're just a quick walk from Ocean Street. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a business centre are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a business centre and a vending machine
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 6 minutes from Monterey Bay
WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a business centre on site. A seasonal outdoor pool and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly National 9 Santa Cruz. Free self parking is available.

This Santa Cruz motel is smoke free.

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 available

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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 150.00 per accommodation, per night

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 smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:30 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 11:30 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

  • The seasonal pool will open in April and close in October.
  • Alcohol isn't served at National 9 Santa Cruz.

Property is also known as

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National 9 Santa Cruz Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 173 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 173 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 173 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 173 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 173 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

layla

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly owners, good people.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

Decent Place

Decent hotel for a quick stay. Our son was moving into his dorm early so we decided to head up to SC the night before. Room was clean, just a bit old. Beds were comfy and shower pressure was good. The shower head was a bit low for my tall son. All in all, a good one night stay. We would be willing to stay longer with the rest of the family.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decent breakfast. Good Nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
good for the price
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan, Grants Pass

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

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Santa Cruz!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the owners
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cornelia

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

Ome night stay

Pleasent and great servicd
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clarissa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Corwin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruby

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

Amazing Staff, Amazing Hotel.!

What was supposed to be a one day vacation turned into a three day vacation all because of my car but thanks to this hotel and friendly staff they made it so welcoming and comforting to stay there for those couple of days. We stayed in two different bedrooms, Two beds and one queen size bedroom. Both were super clean and stacked with towels. My daughters and I decided to go for a swim in their pool it was honestly super clean and well cared for. I loved our stays here, I’ve stayed at pricier hotels but the cleanliness here does not beat it. I’m so happy to have booked with them. Very thankful with the staff, all so sweet. Hope to see them on my next Santa Cruz trip.!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose

This is a perfect room for what it is. It’s very obvious that the motel owners take good care of the property- fresh paint, clean bedding, updated bathroom. Check in staff was friendly and seemed like a genuinely lovely person. Quite reasonable rates and comfortable stay. Not luxury but amazing quality and experience for the money.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Najia

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So much better than I hoped for, I'll definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had two rooms not only did we get rooms right next to each other but the owners are extremely nice people. We absolutely would stay again, by far one of the best places I've stayed in Santa Cruz.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alejandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was specious and clean, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025