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Hitching Post Studios Inn

2.0 star property

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Garden
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes
Interior entrance
Front of property
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
$103
includes taxes & fees
Apr 8 - Apr 9

Explore the area

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1717 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062
  • Place, Santa Cruz Harbor
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Twin Lakes State Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪5 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 | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

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

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Basic Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchen | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Basic Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

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

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Basic Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchen | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Basic Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchen

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

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Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

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

  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room

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

About this property

Hitching Post Studios Inn

Motel in Eastside Santa Cruz
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.

Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This motel offers access to a business center. This Santa Cruz motel also offers a vending machine, multilingual staff, and a garden. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Hitching Post Studios Inn has designated areas for smoking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 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 center

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 elevator (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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
Hitching Post Studios Inn Motel
Hitching Post Studios Inn Santa Cruz
Hitching Post Studios Inn Motel Santa Cruz

Hitching Post Studios Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 209 out of 350 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 350 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 350 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 350 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 350 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Tracy

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

8/10 Good

Jose

Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spotless and everyone very friendly and helpful! I was cold at night even after getting extra blankets from staff as the space heater provided took a while to heat up the room. Otherwise this place is a great option /bargain!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are always clean and smell fresh! The beds are also very comfortable. We stay here regularly and have never had any issues. It’s a safe area and quiet! Thank you again for another memorable stay! B.Y.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We arrived after 11 p.m. and checkin was a breeze. Parking was available right across from our room in the center building. The heater seemed like it was going to be insufficient for the room, but we turned it off after 90 minutes because my gf was getting too hot. I would like to see a thicker blanket on the bed, but other than that the room was great. Note that there is a walk in shower, but no tub. This was our second stay here and we would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Deanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We arrived before check in time and we were able to get our room. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The one night we stayed was quiet. Our room did share a wall with the laundry room but it was comforting because our bedroom at home shares a wall with the laundry room! The shower head was broken....i had to hold it to use it and the blow dryer in the room was broken. Other than those two things, it was a comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maricela

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms are spacious and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The cleanest hotel room I have ever been in.

This hotel had the cleanest room I think I have ever been in. There was no musty, funky smell, floors were clean walls were clean, shower. Everything was clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would definitely stay here again! centrally located for easy access to many places. Great staff, clean and big rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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