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National 9 Santa Cruz

2.0 star property

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Reception
Seasonal outdoor pool
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, alarm clocks
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, alarm clocks
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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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

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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 in Santa Cruz with free parking
Along with a seasonal outdoor pool, this smoke-free motel has a business center 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 hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Microwaves, refrigerators, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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 center are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a business center 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 center 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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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.
  • 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 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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. 92 out of 181 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 181 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 181 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 181 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 181 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Desiree

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, super close to Hwy 1, and within walking distance of Pacific Ave area. Simple amenities, everything was clean, appliances worked, mini fridge was cold, shower got hot quickly, parking lot was close (only allowed 1 car due to limited parking, plenty of street parking nearby), etc. Office staff was polite/courteous. I always stay in this area for occasional work (cluster of 5-6 hotels), this was a great price - will come back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay here, it is in a central location and the room seemed clean to me.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alec

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Management is super nice, always enthusiastic, and accommodating! I have been to this location many times and it’s the only hotel I stay at in Santa Cruz!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Marc

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Everything was fine. Clean room, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would happily stay here again. The rooms were spotless. I worried a little that because of the location it might be noisy, but it was very quiet. Close to everything, but off the main streets. Very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

james, san francisco

Nice and easy on and off Hyw 17!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Luis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasantly surprised. The room was a little worn and the bed a little too hard for my liking but it was clean, the shower was hot and the pillows were comfortable. It was a little loud from street traffic at times but is gated so we felt safe. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. It was quite warm when I got in, but the AC worked fine. The staff were friendly. The parking lot was small, but had plenty of spaces while I was there. The main reason I went for this hotel was location. It's right off Highway 1, near downtown Santa Cruz, & only a 10-15 min drive to Aptos where I had an event. I wouldn't say much is walking distance, but only a short drive. I did miss the turn the first time, but once I figured it out it was very easy to find. The pool was open, but I didn't use it. My room had a bathtub, which made me very happy, since I live in a small apartment with a shower only. I would have preferred an electric water kettle, to drip coffee maker, as I did not have that kind of time. That being said, it's nice that it was provided, along with a fridge and microwave so I could make my trip more affordable and have leftovers from yummy The Red Apple Café.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Price was right and place was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, good stay. Nice dinner down the street too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

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

10/10 Excellent

Ruci

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Killian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay for the price. friendly staff. quiet. clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

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

10/10 Excellent

Ruci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janette

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

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