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National 9 Santa Cruz

2.0 star property
Motel convenient to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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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.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
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
$70 nightly
The total price is $81
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, alarm clocks

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, alarm clocks

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Exterior
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  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, 847 reviews
$64 nightly
The price is $74
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Map
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

National 9 Santa Cruz puts you 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

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Hotel size

    • 25 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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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 available
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Special check-in instructions

    • An adult age 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

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

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No alcohol served onsite

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
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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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Reviews

National 9 Santa Cruz Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

6.4

Location

8.0

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean, staff were extremely pleasant and helpful. Easy walk to downtown. Great value. Would stay again!
Barry, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Everything was fine. Clean room, friendly staff.
Marc, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly owners, good people.
James, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

Check in was easy, i liked that our room was private and behind the main set of rooms
Duc, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

Great location. Highly recommend
Ernest, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place for a good price. Close to beach, redwoods and shopping.
John, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and the maid was wonderful. Great housekeeping.
claudia, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great room, for the price

Room was nice for the price, bed comfortable. Parking crowded.
Reynalda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautifully clean as always, excellent location, convenient parking, extremely friendly, kind managers.
Helen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room was very spacious and looked like it had been recently updated. The bed was comfortable and the cable TV offered many channel selections.
Diane, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and comfortable.
Russell, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent no-frills motel, very clean, very friendly service, excellent value for money. Always happy to stay here when in Santa Cruz on business or holiday, and always happy to recommend the motel to others.
Helen, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean. Quiet
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice staff. I would stay here again.
Tasha, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Yes, the property is older. The couple that runs the place have done a great job of making sure it is comfortable and clean. The flowers everywhere are wonderful. So, don't expect Marriott, however, for the convenience and price, you can't go wrong.
Theresa, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

The room was basic, but very clean and comfortable. My only complaint is that the odorizer they use when cleaning the rooms is overpowering. Way too overdone and the smell never goes away. It was bad enough that I might not stay there again.
Anthony, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean. Staff very personable Because of traffic patterns, it's kind of hard to get in and out of, no fault of the owner or staff.
Frank, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room had a comfy bed and nice extras such as a fridge and microwave. The owners were very friendly and helpful. The motel is an easy 30 minute walk from the Boardwalk and beach.
Kai, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

It did it's job

Hotel was just average. The room was clean, but way too much pine sol on floor, gave a headache. But told owner and she was very nice about it. The people above were super loud, but not hotels fault.
Allyson, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

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

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous central location and friendly, helpful staff
Liwen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay!!
Sandra, 1-night trip