National 9 Santa Cruz

Motel within easy reach of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Dates

November 2025

17

December 2025

Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, alarm clocks

Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

National 9 Santa Cruz is a welcoming haven near the iconic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, park your car for convenience, and enjoy smoke-free surroundings.

Very good

Popular amenities

Pool
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Free parking
Free WiFi

Main amenities (6)

Daily housekeeping
Seasonal outdoor pool
Business center
Air conditioning
Vending machine
Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

Private bathroom
Cable/satellite TV service
Daily housekeeping
Coffee/tea maker
Refrigerator (on request)
Free self parking

₹7,157 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Nov 17 - Nov 18

Tomorrow

Nov 18 - Nov 19

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 2 of 2 rooms

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

TV

Ceiling fan

Private bathroom

Shower/bath combination

Hairdryer

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Wonderful

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

TV

Ceiling fan

Private bathroom

Shower/bath combination

Hairdryer

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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Free parking
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

₹6,072 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

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About the area

130 Plymouth St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

Ocean Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Pacific Avenue - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Mission Santa Cruz - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
University of California, Santa Cruz - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 5 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 17 min drive
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 40 min drive
Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
‪Taqueria Los Pericos - ‬14 min walk
‪Jack in the Box - ‬11 min walk
‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬10 min walk

About this property

National 9 Santa Cruz

When you stay at National 9 Santa Cruz, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Guests can take a dip in the seasonal outdoor pool, and freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks. Also, this motel is within a short drive of Capitola Beach.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 25 rooms
- Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
- Late check-in subject to availability
- Check-out time is 11 AM
- Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

- An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
- The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:30 PM
- Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
- To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
- If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

- Credit card required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

- No cots (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets not allowed
- Service animals welcome

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Free on-site self-parking
- Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

- Smoke-free property
- No alcohol served on site

Property amenities

Working away

Business center

Services

Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

32-inch TV
Cable TV channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

Alarm clock

What to enjoy

Balcony

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels

Stay connected

Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls

Food and drink

Refrigerator (on request)
Microwave (on request)

More

Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

Deposit: USD 150.00 per accommodation, per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

The seasonal pool is open from April to October

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's 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

Also known as

National 9 Motel

National 9 Motel Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz Motel

National 9 Santa Cruz Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz Motel Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

Does National 9 Santa Cruz offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, National 9 Santa Cruz 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at National 9 Santa Cruz?

Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at National 9 Santa Cruz?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at National 9 Santa Cruz?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at National 9 Santa Cruz?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at National 9 Santa Cruz and nearby?

National 9 Santa Cruz has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does National 9 Santa Cruz have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony.

What's the area around National 9 Santa Cruz like?

National 9 Santa Cruz is a short 1-minute walk from Ocean Street and 15 minutes' walk from Pacific Avenue.

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National 9 Santa Cruz Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.2

Cleanliness

6.4

Location

8.0

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Exceptional

14 November 2025

Room was clean, staff were extremely pleasant and helpful. Easy walk to downtown. Great value. Would stay again!

Barry, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

30 September 2025

Price was right and place was clean.

Jason, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

18 June 2025

Very good stay

Sandra, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

3 November 2025

Great location, super close to Hwy 1, and within walking distance of Pacific Ave area. Simple amenities, everything was clean, appliances worked, mini fridge was cold, shower got hot quickly, parking lot was close (only allowed 1 car due to limited parking, plenty of street parking nearby), etc. Office staff was polite/courteous. I always stay in this area for occasional work (cluster of 5-6 hotels), this was a great price - will come back!

Aaron, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

22 June 2025

Nice place!!

Sandra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

12 October 2025

Pleasantly surprised. The room was a little worn and the bed a little too hard for my liking but it was clean, the shower was hot and the pillows were comfortable. It was a little loud from street traffic at times but is gated so we felt safe. Would stay here again.

Beth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

14 March 2025

Beautifully clean as always, excellent location, convenient parking, extremely friendly, kind managers.

Helen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

15 June 2025

Everyone that works here are so kind and thoughtful 😊

Iliana, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

18 February 2025

Easy reservations. Good prices . Great staff.

John, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

27 April 2025

***

Sandra, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

2 September 2024

It was ok it was just far from the boardwalk and it's an old motel.

Anna, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

21 June 2025

So I’m being sour grapes probably because I drive a big truck for work and they shoved me in a corner in the back I could barely fit so I took up two parking spaces only to get woke up at 10 o’clock at night to be asked to scoot my truck over to one spot against a fence wich I could barely get out of in the morning at 6:30 when I had to leave

Chris, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

10 November 2025

efficient check-in and check-out. Nice front desk receptionist. Good value but the strong lingering cleaning product smell took a star away. Be careful if you have asthma or severe allergy. Good thing I brought my allergy medication with me.

melissa, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

9 November 2025

Everything is good here. I would stay again.

Marc, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

19 October 2025

Everything was fine. Clean room, friendly staff.

Marc, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

24 August 2025

Decent Place

Decent hotel for a quick stay. Our son was moving into his dorm early so we decided to head up to SC the night before. Room was clean, just a bit old. Beds were comfy and shower pressure was good. The shower head was a bit low for my tall son. All in all, a good one night stay. We would be willing to stay longer with the rest of the family.

Angela, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

19 August 2025

Ome night stay

Pleasent and great servicd

Cornelia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

16 August 2025

Amazing Staff, Amazing Hotel.!

What was supposed to be a one day vacation turned into a three day vacation all because of my car but thanks to this hotel and friendly staff they made it so welcoming and comforting to stay there for those couple of days. We stayed in two different bedrooms, Two beds and one queen size bedroom. Both were super clean and stacked with towels. My daughters and I decided to go for a swim in their pool it was honestly super clean and well cared for. I loved our stays here, I’ve stayed at pricier hotels but the cleanliness here does not beat it. I’m so happy to have booked with them. Very thankful with the staff, all so sweet. Hope to see them on my next Santa Cruz trip.!

Ruby, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

11 August 2025

This is a perfect room for what it is. It’s very obvious that the motel owners take good care of the property- fresh paint, clean bedding, updated bathroom. Check in staff was friendly and seemed like a genuinely lovely person. Quite reasonable rates and comfortable stay. Not luxury but amazing quality and experience for the money.

Rose, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

4 August 2025

So much better than I hoped for, I'll definitely be back.

Sara, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

3 August 2025

We had two rooms not only did we get rooms right next to each other but the owners are extremely nice people. We absolutely would stay again, by far one of the best places I've stayed in Santa Cruz.

Danielle, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

1 August 2025

The room was specious and clean, would definitely stay again.

Alejandra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

28 July 2025

Great stay!!

Sandra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

26 July 2025

Fabulous central location and friendly, helpful staff

Liwen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

25 July 2025

What we didn’t like was the parking and staff complaining about space for parking. What we liked about the facility. The rooms were very clean and modern.

Carlos, 2-night trip