Experience the laid-back vibe of Santa Cruz at Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA. Relax with a cup of coffee in the lobby and connect to WiFi or take advantage of express check-out when you're on the go. The multilingual staff is ready to help.
Reviews
5.85.8 out of 10
Popular amenities
Pet-friendly
Non-smoking
24/7 front desk
Free parking
Free WiFi
Main amenities (6)
Daily housekeeping
Near the beach
24-hour front desk
Coffee/tea in a common area
Vending machine
Multilingual staff
Feel at home (6)
Private bathroom
Television
Daily housekeeping
Blackout curtains
Pets allowed
Free self-parking
The current price is RM335
RM335
RM388 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Room options
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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking
Highlights
TV
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave
Highlights
TV
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking
Highlights
TV
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave
University of California, Santa Cruz - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Mystery Spot - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
Getting around
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 23 min drive
San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 41 min drive
Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 45 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 2 min walk
Mariannes Ice Cream - 1 min walk
Jack in the Box - 6 min walk
Starbucks - 4 min walk
Taqueria Los Pericos - 8 min walk
About this property
Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA
Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA puts you within a 10-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Freebies such as WiFi and self-parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails, mountain biking and scuba-diving. Also, University of California, Santa Cruz and Mystery Spot are within a short drive.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
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Hotel size
28 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Express check-out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cots (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets stay for free (dogs and cats only, 2 total)
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
Pets must be supervised
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free uncovered on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Coffee/tea in a common area
What to do
Beach nearby
Free bikes nearby
Ecotours nearby
Golf lessons nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba-diving nearby
Skydiving nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Multilingual staff
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Raised toilet seat
Grab bar near toilet
Hardwood flooring in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
40-inch TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Ceiling fan
Sleep well
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
Free local calls
More
Daily housekeeping
Access via exterior corridors
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Cleaning deposit: USD 200.00 per stay
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 35.00 (subject to availability)
Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 35.00 (subject to availability)
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on-site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Frequently asked questions
Does Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA ?
Yes, cats and dogs stay for free, with a limit of 2 total.
Is parking offered on site at Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA ?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA ?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 AM. There's a charge of USD 35.00 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 35.00 (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.
What is there to do at Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA and nearby?
Have fun with activities such as cycling, hiking and sailing, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours and segway hire.
What's the area around Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA like?
Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA is in Westside Santa Cruz, a short 1-minute walk from Ocean Street and 9 minutes' walk from Pacific Avenue.
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Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA Reviews
Reviews
5.8
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6.2/10
Cleanliness
6.2/10
Staff & service
5.2/10
Amenities
5.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
5.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Room
Bed
Bathroom
Air conditioning
Service staff
Shower
Parking
Location
Refrigerator
Car
Reviews
8/10 Good
2 Aug 2025
Perfect for my 2 night stay
Daniel
Daniel, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
21 Jul 2025
Nices
Bernard
Bernard, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
30 Jul 2025
It’s far from broad walk
Cherla
Cherla, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
25 Jul 2025
Clean
Reyna
Reyna, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
25 Jul 2025
Friendly
Alexander
Alexander, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
6 Jul 2025
it’s kind of noisy
Lucena
Lucena, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
12 Jun 2025
quiet
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
19 Jun 2025
The location was great. The price was kinda high considering the rooms and amenities. The pictures definitely over sold the room. It seems as if they’re renovating slowly and in a shoty fashion. We found better rooms for cheaper after our first night.
Patrik
Patrik, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
15 Jun 2025
I didn’t stay in this place, looks scary and rooms to small and the area not good.
Johana
Johana, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
30 Jun 2025
First and foremost the cleaning staff (Ladies) were very nice and polite. Parking on the other hand was very limited and ppl were double parked. I know it's out of their control, but ppl were very inconsiderate being noisy at night, along with the issues of the homeless being on grounds.
Priscilla
Priscilla, 2-night trip
2/10 Terrible
2 Jun 2025
The management and the place was rude and dirty.
Debbie
Debbie, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
13 Apr 2025
Registration was easy and man super helpful and friendly.
Wendell
Wendell, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
17 Jun 2025
That’s ok
Yamin
Yamin, 1-night trip
4/10 Poor
21 Jul 2025
I wouldn’t recommend this place. We got it for a good price but it was still not the best stay. I didn’t feel safe. The rooms smelled of smoke / weed. There seemed to be a homeless community using the car park - I wasn’t threatened but it didn’t make me feel safe with my family. The door didn’t shut properly and I’m not sure the windows did either. It was noisy. The floor was filthy and the bedding wasn’t clean. Dated and uncared for. Choose somewhere else.
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
7 Apr 2025
Clean and convinient
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
20 Jun 2025
I went to the front desk to ask for clening towels no one was there to assist..by luck saw the lady the cleans at later time she took care of it but not at the time i need it
Mario
Mario, 2-night trip
6/10 Okay
9 May 2025
Dogs in other rooms barking nonstop, can hear everything from nextdoor rooms. Stains on bedding, cleaning products left in bathroom. Large hole in bathroom wall to outside covered with piece of wood. Staff was extremely nice, check in and check out super easy.
Khaden
Khaden, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
2 Jun 2025
This hotel was horrible. Towels were dirty and stained, Blood on the wall, sheets looked unclean,burn holes in bed sheet covers, shower was filthy. We spend our money as well as trusting that we will be provided with a clean and sanitary room. When the company fails this and says we’re not able to be refunded it is extremely unfair!!! I did not stay the night immediately booked somewhere else and glad I did.
Janiel
Janiel, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
14 Apr 2025
AWFUL!!
Awful stay. Bugs crawling on walls and our things. Will never stay here again. Had to book another place for the rest of our stay.
Michael
Michael, 3-night trip
6/10 Okay
28 Apr 2025
Nothing unique, stair to the second floor is not safe, slippery when wet, no shampoo available.
Hector
Hector, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
21 Apr 2025
Don't recommend on the phone
Too small had two beds in there for two people no room to walk three steps to get into the door free handicap forget about it beds are too high no closet hang your clothes up I've been to motel 6 before they always had a closet they need to do away with the steps
Steve
Steve, 2-night trip
4/10 Poor
9 Apr 2025
They charged a refundable deposit, which Expedia did not mention at time of booking. Exterior was old, area was questionable such that it appeared there were unhoused ppl staying there. 2 SC Police officers arrived at some point and were speaking to other motel guests. Room was TINY. Bed was comfortable, but sheets and towels looked dirty/dingy. Would not stay here again.
Judi
Judi, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
6 Aug 2023
Great stay
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
14 Jul 2024
Nice staff and small remodel hotel. Great parking and walking distance for shopping.
Vianey
Vianey, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
20 Feb 2025
Better than expected
Much better than expected. Nice large walk-in shower and new bathroom. Clean remodel done with quality. Comfortable mattress larger of mini refrigerator with separate freezer. Beside the narrow layout of the structure n parking lot of an old school motel extra parking in the rear.