Surf City Inn and Suites

2.0 star property

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Indoor spa tub
Terrace/patio
Premium Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen
Mini-golf
Premium Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen | Private kitchen

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • 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.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Premium Suite

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

Premium Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(28 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premier Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 3 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Queen Beds

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About this property

Surf City Inn and Suites

Motel with a full-service spa, 9-minute walk to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
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 center, and concierge services. Limited housekeeping is available.
Surf City Inn and Suites offers 66 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary toiletries. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a limited basis and irons/ironing boards 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 helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • 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 center.

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 age 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.
  • 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 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
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 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

Reviews

Surf City Inn and Suites Reviews

7.8

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 447 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 153 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 86 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 103 out of 1014 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Hector

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vikki

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

6/10 Okay

Kiara

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

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Staff & service
Staff was incredibly helpful and accommodating!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jian, Thousand Oaks

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Juan

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Jamie

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Cheryl

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Sheets wete torn,, drapes off track, toiletpaper holder broken, towel rack broken plug & switch outlet pulled away from wall.They fixed the towel rack, and sheeus, andtoilet paper holder the following morning. We did likenthe k8ng bed in one room and the queen bed in seperate room.rack
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lizbeth

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cristian

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lynn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jen

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kendra

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really appreciate the kitchen in our room
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Kerry

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

kirsten

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness
The price was reasonable but I had hoped for something a little more. Lot's of creatures of the night atmosphere after dark. It was clean and quiet but they don't keep up on the maintenance of the rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Raul

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

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worst hotel ever…

Worst hotel I’ve ever stayed in. They wanted us to check-in through a kiosk even though there was someone at the front desk & the kiosk didn’t even work. Our room looked like it was half a**ed cleaned, paint on the walls was half a**ed, wires hanging out of the wall. I had to fix the tv myself because it wasn’t working and the cords weren’t even connected. The sheets on one of the beds were stained, the towels were stained. I didn’t even want to dry my body or face with them so I used one of our own shirts. We felt gross having to sleep in the bed. We think this hotel is a place where prostitutes hang out. There was a girl who asked if I saw her friend come out of the room next door from us. This girl was wearing heels & riding a scooter all around the hotel looking into the windows. When we asked for extra towels, there was just a random dude dressed in regular clothes knocking on our door. He wasn’t wearing any hotel attire, just a hoodie, jeans and a hat. How am I supposed to know this guy was a legit worker. We were so disgusted we asked for a refund on our second night & we got the heck outta there. Thank you to hotels.com for getting our money back. Almost $300 a night! I’ll spend the extra $100 to stay at the best western. Do yourself a favor & don’t stay here. I don’t expect it to be a Hilton or ritz Carlton, but at least have some standards.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chandra

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

8/10 Good

Milagros

Liked: Staff & service
Needed to be cleaned a little better
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

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

10/10 Excellent

jessica

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025