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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
Lobby
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Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

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1015 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Ocean Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pacific Avenue
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪42 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

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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 this property

Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA

Motel with free parking, near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Along with coffee/tea in a common area, this smoke-free motel has a 24-hour front desk and express check-out. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include multilingual staff assistance and a vending machine. Change of towels is available on request
Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA offers 28 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature free toiletries and a ceiling fan. Beds feature down duvets. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

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 telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA , you're just a quick walk from Ocean Street. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include multilingual staff, a vending machine and coffee/tea in a common area
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Santa Cruz Wharf and a few minutes from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
  • Cats and dogs welcome free of charge (restrictions apply)
Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA offers its guests a vending machine, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in common area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This Santa Cruz motel is smoke free.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 17 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cleaning deposit: USD 200.00 per stay

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

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in fee: USD 35.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 35.00 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, 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
This property only accepts cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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

  • One child aged 17 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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. 131 out of 598 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 112 out of 598 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 598 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 94 out of 598 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 153 out of 598 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean and updated. Service was great. I only stayed one night to attend a local music event. Not a place I'd bring a lady but fir a guy, no sweat. The surrounding area us a bit sketchy after dark. My stay was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Brandon

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anamika

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanise

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Erica

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor, Lynwood

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bailey

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Jose

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty floor, sheets, chair, towels, faulty AC
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at a lot of Motel 6 motels over the years and they’ve been simple, clean motels. This one had bloody finger prints on the inside of the door and the water smelled so weird I made it a point to get bottled water. The room next to us blast at the TV all night and the guy working the desk couldn’t be bothered to say a single word to me when I checked in. That brief glimpse was the only staff I saw in my two nights stay, and no, no one cleaned up our room after the first night. I hesitated to write a review because I don’t wanna hurt Small Business owners and I know that Motel 6 locations are franchises, but this was something that other travelers should know about. I was bummed I wasted my Expedia points on it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

4/10 Poor

Marienne

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Suzanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Basic motel. Door was difficult to open due to damage to frame. No bulbs in bedside lamp. Smoke alarm smashed Reported but nothing done in a week. Lots of homeless in the area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

jose

Liked: Staff & service
It’s ok all around
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cary

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Stress free.

Everything was cool. The pillows are kinda not really pillows. I reccomend bringing one if you are particular about pillows. Owners were friendly. Which is not common in santa cruz.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice but the bathroom wasn’t the cleanest
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cruz

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good place to stay Sam is The best helped me check in under10 mins I had a key and was in my room in no time. Definently will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alexander

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Irlanda

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alexander

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025