Surf City Inn and Suites

2.0 star property

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Indoor spa tub
Premium Room, 3 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Mini-golf
Terrace/patio

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $109
includes taxes & fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5

Explore the area

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619 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Ocean Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pacific Avenue
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • 100 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Premium Suite

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Premium Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Premium Double Room

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Premier Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Premium Room, 3 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Surf City Inn and Suites

Motel in Westside Santa Cruz
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.
In addition to a full-service spa, Surf City Inn and Suites features an indoor pool and a hot tub. The motel offers a snack bar/deli. This motel offers access to a business center.

This Santa Cruz motel also offers a vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden.

Surf City Inn and Suites is a smoke-free property.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite 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 center

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 45 per pet, per night

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

2 total pets

Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 200 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the 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

Surf City Inn and Suites Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 471 out of 1063 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 214 out of 1063 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 169 out of 1063 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 85 out of 1063 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 124 out of 1063 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean, staff was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very fast and easy check in and loved the inside pool and jacuzzi room was spacious and clean especially having a room with 3 queens!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Enrique

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, with fast check in and out, no problem whatsoever! In a nice place and great price compared to surrounding hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Nickyah

The rooms are clean and simple and the beds are comfortable. We love the hot tub and pool, it’s a good place to stay if pn
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room close the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Burl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Appreciate the staff and love that there's a indoor pool and hot tub. Also close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little spot. Clean, spacious, free parking included abd such a close walk to the boardwalk. Just a straight walk up Riverside.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, spacious and as described
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great, walking distance to both downtown and the beach. The room was clean and comfortable. My only suggestion would be to add a bedside lamp.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Faisal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, walkable to beach. Nice pool and hot tub.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Felicia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay at Surf City for business and i have zero complaints.My room was like a 2 bedroom apartment clean and the service was great..
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Property great value and Good Facility Over All!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything Staff is great and clean and quiet !
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Silvestre

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room spacious and very quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sampson

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff were nice. Room was a little beaten, especially bathroom. Great location. Fair for the price. Towels had stains. Thin walls.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Disliked: Amenities
Fast check in and willing to get me another room per requested
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is nice and professional
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Staff! Pleasant and very reasonable,and professional! Accommodations Good and Pool and Hot Tub very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jeannette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was in good condition, stafs was quick and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dominic

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was a good stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
room was clean, staff was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great prices and it was super close to the boardwalk
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025