Ocean Pacific Lodge

2.0 star property

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Front of property
Exterior
Reception
Outdoor spa tub
Desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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301 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Pacific Avenue
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(119 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(97 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Queen Room Disability Access

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Motel with 2 hot tubs, near Monterey Bay
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free motel has laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a vending machine.
Ocean Pacific Lodge offers 56 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers 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). Housekeeping is provided daily.

2 hot tubs are on site along with an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Ocean Pacific Lodge's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Pacific Avenue. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an outdoor pool. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the 2 hot tubs
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, an elevator, and a vending machine
  • Guests have great things to say about the pool and the helpful staff
  • 12 minutes by foot from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and a 3-minute drive from Monterey Bay
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Ocean Pacific Lodge offers its guests 2 hot tubs and an outdoor pool. Public spaces have free WiFi. Ocean Pacific Lodge also features a vending machine, laundry facilities, and an elevator. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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 parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1992
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25

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 ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from October 8 2025 to March 31 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from October 1 to March 31:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 30 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 100 per stay
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • 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 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 20.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 250.00 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.

  • Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

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
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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 11 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. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Connecting/adjoining rooms are available for Standard King and Standard 2 Queens rooms for an additional charge of USD 50 per reservation, per night.
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

  • Children 17 years old and younger stay 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.
  • 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.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Ocean Pacific Lodge.

Property is also known as

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Ocean Pacific Lodge Santa Cruz
Ocean Pacific Santa Cruz
Pacific Lodge
Pacific Ocean Lodge
Ocean Pacific Hotel Santa Cruz
Ocean Pacific Lodge Motel
Ocean Pacific Lodge Santa Cruz
Ocean Pacific Lodge Motel Santa Cruz

Reviews

Ocean Pacific Lodge Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 731 out of 1261 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 311 out of 1261 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 145 out of 1261 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1261 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1261 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

EDWARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Pamela

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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

8/10 Good

Robert

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean place. Stayed here many times without any problems.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ciara

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's in a great location. A couple of blocks from the beach. The plumbing is terrible. You can hear people flushing the toilets and turning on the showers.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was very clean and the area was easy to get to and felt very safe. Check-in was easy and friendly. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

Needs updating!

There’s a few good things about this hotel. The location is decent, even though it’s not right across the street from the beach, it’s in that general location and also close to Downtown, would be considered walkable for most but longer walks than listed on the site. They allow pets on the bottom floor if you need to travel with your dog. The deluxe rooms on the top floor have an adjoining bedroom, so they’re ideal if you want extra privacy. My kids enjoyed the pool and hot tub area. The landscaping on the grounds is cute and there’s free parking if you can find a space. Property felt safe, not too loud and ok for families. Staff is friendly and accommodating. Overall the hotel feels a bit rundown and dated, don’t think it’s been touched much since the 90s minus the headboards. There’s nothing luxurious about this hotel at all but it’s mostly clean however the carpets were questionable. The elevator and our rooms smelled musty, mostly due to dirty AC units. We were told we could change rooms but I didn’t feel like dealing with this on our short vacation and I wasn’t sure the other rooms would be better. They offered us a can of ozium and that helped a bit. The deluxe rooms have a desk in the bedroom but only one of the front rooms in the two units we occupied had a single chair. A small table and two chairs would be nice in case you want to eat in your room. We needed the deluxe rooms to meet our needs but if I wasn’t traveling with family, I would choose a nicer hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly, the room was clean, and the hot tub was hot. :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ginny

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly and perfect location just a short walk to the beach and boardwalk
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael J

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot for a reasonable price. You can easily walk to the beach or downtown. The pool and hot tubs were also great. For a small motel the pool area had an almost resort like feel. Our two kids loved it. We will be be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Place was clean when arrived. Check in was quick and easy friendly staffs also showed a map which made it easier to locate our room. During the stay the place was comfy and quiet at night and rarely heard foot traffic out the door. Slept very well. Check out was quick and easy no more than 2 minutes. Overall great stay and definitely my go to place from now on
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Apollo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Close proximity to beach, Wharf, shopping, and dining. Room adjacent to us was a bit noisy after 10pm, other than that it was a nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Maisie, Redwood City

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Their fridge leaked water everywhere and my foods were ruined. The hotel did say that they would pay me for the cost of the foods. The room was clean and the bed was comfy. The walls were thin and I could hear music and stomps pass midnight from the room above mine.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Minutes away from the beach in walking d
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful , very well taken care of and it's close to Wharf and Beach Boardwalk too.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome stay

Person at the front counter was super nice and was super cool about us showing up before check in. The room was super clean and pretty big for what it was. Definitely will stay here again. Down the street from the boardwalk, down the street from the warf. Great prices.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Reginald

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ms Nicole was great and professional
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bambi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient booking. Clean, quiet room. Professional and friendly staff. Clean pet-friendly property. Close to the wharf and Boardwalk.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa, Cazadero

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025