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Surf City Inn and Suites

2.0 star property

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A rectangular swimming pool with clear water, marked lanes, and a metal ladder.
A hotel room with three beds, a desk, and a chair.
A golf course with artificial green turf, a flagstick, and a stone wall.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, microwave, and wooden cabinets.
An outdoor patio with red umbrellas, wicker chairs, and a stone wall.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • 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
    ‪6 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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

A neatly made bed with white bedding in a room with dark walls and wooden flooring.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a small table.

Premium Suite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(21 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premium Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen

A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, a shower, and a bathroom.

Premium Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premium Double Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Premium Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(37 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premier Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a kitchenette in the background.

Premier Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Premium Room, 3 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two queen beds, a TV, a desk, and a walk-in closet.

Premium Room, 3 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 helpful staff
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Wharf
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • 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

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 496 out of 1135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 220 out of 1135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 188 out of 1135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 95 out of 1135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 136 out of 1135 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madjid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Guadalupe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and staff were friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a blast. We’ll stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
perfect for last minute stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean, staff was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Disliked: Staff & service
Super noisy, close to the beach!
Family room
Indoor pool and hot tub
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very fast and easy check in and loved the inside pool and jacuzzi room was spacious and clean especially having a room with 3 queens!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Enrique

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, with fast check in and out, no problem whatsoever! In a nice place and great price compared to surrounding hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was pretty close by
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Nickyah

The rooms are clean and simple and the beds are comfortable. We love the hot tub and pool, it’s a good place to stay if pn
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Enrique

Rooms are clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Melinda

It’s ok , I it would be nice if you gout compt a free night therecusevto be hotels compt the regular visits/stays 🙃
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room close the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Burl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Appreciate the staff and love that there's a indoor pool and hot tub. Also close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little spot. Clean, spacious, free parking included abd such a close walk to the boardwalk. Just a straight walk up Riverside.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
AC was great, staff was accommodating, nothing fancy but a great location and fairly priced. Really appreciated the room had 3 queen beds, I've never seen that before but it gave my whole family a place to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

calvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel was fairly clean and staff were great. The only problem was the coffee maker was very dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, spacious and as described
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liv

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near the boardwalk and walking distances
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cathy

Had to check in/out and discuss any issues over a kiosk that was outside and it was pouring rain. Tv did not work the entire time we were there. Loved how close it was to the boardwalk and wharf
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026