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Surf City Inn and Suites

2.0 star property

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Indoor spa tub
Premium Room, 3 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Premium Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave
Mini-golf

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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619 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Ocean Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pacific Avenue
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Suite

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Double Room

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premier Studio Suite, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premier Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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Premium Room, 3 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room, 3 Queen Beds

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

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About this property

Surf City Inn and Suites

This smoke-free motel features a full-service spa, an indoor pool and a snack bar/deli. Other amenities include a hot tub, a business centre and concierge services. Limited housekeeping is available.
Surf City Inn and Suites offers 66 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature free toiletries. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a limited basis and an iron/ironing board 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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Surf City Inn and Suites's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Enjoy features like a full-service spa, an indoor pool and a snack bar/deli.
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Indulge in a treatment at the full-service spa
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the location
  • 9 minutes by foot from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and a 5-minute drive from Monterey Bay
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Surf City Inn and Suites offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. There's a snack bar/deli on site. There's an onsite business centre.

A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Surf City Inn and Suites.

This Santa Cruz motel is smoke free.

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 aged 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 45 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! 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 200 per accommodation, 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.

  • 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

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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests arriving after 10:00 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. 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

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your 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

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 467 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 210 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 150 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 101 out of 1006 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Nathan, Bend

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Property great value and Good Facility Over All!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephanie

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The ac worked, the WiFi didn’t. The hotel room was filthy. There was stain on the walls, the boarders of the room where DIRTY. Unfortunately because we traveled far to Santa Cruz, and by the time we checked in, we couldn’t find an alternative stay for my famil. So we stayed in the room, but I would not recommend to families with kids! Not a well cleaned and maintained hotel! Didn’t come with breakfast, no one at front desk upon checkout, super sketch.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stay in Santa Cruz often and this was by far the best hotel for an affordable price! And the 3 beds in one room is so unique and perfect for a family like ours with two teenagers!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Connor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room didn’t have toilet paper. There were also dirt/mud stains on the comforter. The TV remote volume buttons didn’t work.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
No lamps, only an overhead light. No towels for pool. Only one chair in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fatima

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

2/10 Terrible

Hannah

No hot water and loud construction in the surrounding rooms that lasted until 10 pm and started again the next morning around 7 am. The walls are also extremely thin so the screaming children, people, and footsteps till late are very audible in your room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luz

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Overall stay was nice , service was good, staff was nice. Amenities was as described . Hot tub indoor pool was best part. Upgraded us due to being out of rooms at check in but we had reservation so that was a plus. But we did order food while we went to pool and hot tub was relaxing in hot tub for about 1 hour 40 mins came back to room and experience small roaches all over our pizza and Wetzle pretzel pizza from pizza of my heart 80$ down the drain. Nice stay but won’t do it again. Let front desk know we’ll see what happens besides getting our deposit back which that’s ours anyway.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes , all good 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fatima

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

4/10 Poor

Alanna

Thia place is not as
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Marianne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
We were there for two days and the room wasn’t serviced in any way. The check-in was by kiosk, although occasionally there was a human at the desk. We tried to get coffee for the second day and there was no one there.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Michele

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
room was clean, staff was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Nichole

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Yes
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Ed

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Carina Godoy

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

DEANNA

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Megan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Ghetto, loud, not enough parking, feels unsafe, room was clean, tv worked well, when most ppl left in the morning it was way better and the guy at the front desk let us stay until 3pm for $50, so we went to the indoor pool which was very clean and we enjoyed ourselves. But the nightlife at yhis place is wild. Lots of police, like 10 cop cars pulled up when we were checking in with thr virtual guy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blake

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location. plenty of room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ellie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025