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Hitching Post Studios Inn

2.0 star property

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Garden
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Front of property
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Interior entrance

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1717 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062
  • Place, Santa Cruz Harbor
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Street
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Basic Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

Basic Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

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

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Basic Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchen

Basic Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchen

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Hitching Post Studios Inn

Along with a business center, 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 onsite.
Hitching Post Studios Inn offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and complimentary 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 refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers.

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

Our customers tell us 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 center.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Amenities include a business center, laundry facilities, and a 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 center. 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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
  • Heating
  • 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 age 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
  • Cribs (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 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
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Hitching Post Studios Inn Santa Cruz
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Hitching Post Studios Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 221 out of 371 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 371 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 371 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 371 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 371 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

petra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Unbelievable stench of strong disinfectant. Woke up with a major headache, and clothes out of the suitcase at home reeked strongly of it. This is highly unhealthy. Also towels didn't soak up water at all, likely from softening chemicals.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Eleazar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Yes clean property clean rooms walk to the beach in 10 min 10 min to downtown safe area and affordable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Nick

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was ice cold and the heater didn’t work. It’s dirty with splatters of unknown origin but appear to of human waste.I definitely wouldn’t suggest gambling with picking a cost friendly location in this area of town
Heaters without buttons obviously won’t work. during winter, it was very cold in that room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Hedda

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Lilibeth

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Eleazar

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Managment suxks
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Maurice, Santa Cruz

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great value for the a clean, comfortable room with everything you need. The staff was helpful and friendly. Convenient parking right by your room. Although it’s quiet and I heard no street noise, the hotel is located on a busy street with lots of businesses, so if it’s a view or nature you want, this is not your choice. If you want convenient location with walkable stores and restaurants, this is perfect. Clean, safe and affordable- I’ll be back for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mrs

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ronish

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Tracy

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Doors weren’t closing, bathroom wasn’t clean, INTERNET DID NOT WORK! Complained several times about the internet and got “oh it’s the cable company”. I called Xfinity and told them I was staying at this hotel and their response was “they need to reset the router daily”. I would have liked to see a pan or pot to use since they have a stove/oven. Our refrigerator was leaking into the veggie section. Don’t know how the water was coming from the freezer and dripping through the walls of the fridge to the bottom drawer! Definitely needs replacing! We didn’t complain about anything except the Internet because we were in town for a funeral. For the price of this place I could have stayed at the Best Western with a breakfast and always free hot coffee, and internet that works!
The pool is out of order and covered with wood.
The area around the pool is where everybody goes and sits to smoke.
All these are rooms with a very narrow driveway. If you have a larger vehicle, be very careful.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darcy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was just as expected. We chose this hotel because of location, price & the kitchen. Our son is attending UCSC, and we wanted to find a hotel that wouldn’t break the bank & allow us to not spend a fortune at restaurants. Thank you. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet, clean,safe, and perfect for my 2 night stay. Nice new bathroom fixtures. I will stay here when I next come to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John-Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room- clean Shower- roomy and great water pressure Staff- kind and generous Bed- big and comfy Overall a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nicole

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room. Quiet location. Easy check in.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sheri

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean staff was friendly. The heater was difficult to get to work and the blanket was thin.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet and spacious room. It's not Hilton, but it is good value. A full kitchen with all appliances. Kitchen ware is available for $5. I will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikelle

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Maya

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice size room and full kitchen. Bed was comfortable. There was an unpleasant smell in the kitchen and the fridge was leaking water.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025