Torch Lite Inn at the Beach Boardwalk
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About this motel
Located within 5 minutes' walk of Santa Cruz Beach, Santa Cruz Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Family friendly
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Motel in Santa Cruz, CA
Reasons to book
Includes essentialsKitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
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Reviews
3.6/5.0
Good(1,610 Reviews)
10.0
Everything
Nothing
10.0
nice,clean,enjoyable
everything was excellent
9.0
Large sized, clean room. Five minute walk from the boardwalk, so that was nice.
Bathroom was really small
6.0
The rooms were clean and the bed was comfy
The hallways had an echo when anyone was in them. Kind of loud. The bathrooms were very small. There were never enough wash cloths. There was no pool just a filled space where a pool should have been.
8.0
The staff was phenomenal! Kept it very clean and was very kind.
The walls are pretty thin so you’re able to hear everyone around you, especially being located downstairs.
4.0
No pool as seen on website/no breakfast too loud
Pool was fill in guest where very loud and only vending machine broke no bottle water offer/ no breakfast
2.0
We were allowed to check in early and the man who runs it is nice enough.
The place is very low end. When we arrived a hillbilly was repairing his derelict truck in the parking lot drinking beer and listening to the music blasting out of his room on the first floor. Sadly, it seems to be a haven for derelicts and folks who are down on their luck. It would be impossible to imagine that those unfortunate souls were paying anything even remotely close to the rate we were charged online. There is a huge sand filled puddle right in the middle of the site which is what all the rooms are overlooking. It once was a pool and judging by the rust on the old, falling down, steel fencing around it, there is no plan to replace the pool site or do any landscaping......its clearly been this way for at least a year or two. Its quite shocking when you pull up and see this considering the pictures available on this web site. Its just a dirt wasteland in the middle of the buildings. If I had not prepaid, we would have left immediately. The man who runs the place clearly has very very low standards for what constitutes a hotel although he is a nice enough guy. He is simply in the wrong business, or maybe the right business but in the wrong....location? Not sure.....There are so many other nice places in the area, at least 30, that charged less and offered the bare minimum and more. Its realistically a $60-70/night room. I would be careful about any deposits requested because this place looks like the bank is about to repossess it.
9.0
Room was large. Very comfortable. Very clean.
People allowed to smoke on the property. Area where pool used to be looked very unattractive. No laundry room that was advertised.
1.0
not much staff was rude
Bad customer service
8.0
not far from the location I needed to go
heat was either too hot or too cold. Bathroom was always cold. Not able to use my Firestick
1.0
absolutely nothing. I was charged twice and refunded once. I called the hotel, they blamed it on Booking.com. I called booking.com twice and they gave me the refund the first time and then turned around and charged me again. I called the 2nd time and the customer service rep was completely lost in translation and gave me the run around.
These people stole $198 from me and refused to make it right. I don’t know how they can operate with total lack of integrity. I am never using them again!
Be ware!
Bad customer service.
Refuse to make things right.
Still owes me $198.
1.0
Nothing
Prepaid for room, when I got there after a 7 hour drive and checked in they gave me a room, not what I paid for, but had loose flooring that I cut my foot on, the walls were more putty and spackle than any paint and no cable TV. In the morning when I went to check out nobody would answer the bell, just a locked door and a key drop off slot.
9.0
Excellent price
No breakfast
1.0
booked a different room of what i got and they said they were fully booked cant do anything about it. and I didn’t get a refund for what i paid for.
6.0
Everything
Nothing ⁷
9.0
very close to the beach, easy parking
bad coffee/ no water
10.0
The property was really close to the beach! I also liked that it’s was quiet at night, when we had any issues the maintenance man or the front desk helped with no problems! it was an awesome stay and the staff was amazing!
I liked everything.
9.0
location
nothing
8.0
The rooms was newly renovated. Really delicate, clean with the "new" smell.
Got a very nice price as well.
2.0
The location of the stay is very ideal for getting some time in by the beach. Very close to a lot of good food choices and fun activities
There were junkies on the property. I found used needles on my car after coming down from my room one night. When I went to report it to the front desk there was nobody there and it was 11 am. The pool is totally demolished and filled in. Construction noises starting very early in the morning
7.0
it was a good location
the pool was filled in
7.0
The state of the room was good! Everything seems renovated and while the outside might not give you that impression, getting in the room was a nice surprise. It was pretty spacious and bed was comfortable. No breakfast available but they left a few complimentary snacks and water in the room. Nice gesture!
Location is great to walk to the beach boardwalk. You can keep the car parked at the hotel.
Not sure how would be for longer stays but for just one-night it's more than enough. Note that we stayed on a Thursday night so the rate was reasonable but you might find that many hotels in the area increase their prices for the weekend.
These are just details that didn't really affect my stay but I thought I would share in case someone wanna take them into consideration.
When arrived late a night someone was walking around the cars parked at the hotel. This can feel a bit sketchy, especially for solo travelers.
It seems like there was an outdoor swimming pool but not anymore. There's only some dirt in the area that doesn't give the best look.
In the bathroom, the fan is a bit noisy and it looks like there's not control of turning it off. Closing the door will help avoiding the noise, especially at night.
9.0
Very Clean and Close to area where we wanted to stay
very little parking area
FAQs
How much does this motel cost compared to others in Santa Cruz?
The average price for a rental in Santa Cruz is $265 per night. This rental is $180 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this motel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Torch Lite Inn at the Beach Boardwalk. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this motel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this motel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Torch Lite Inn at the Beach Boardwalk pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this motel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Torch Lite Inn at the Beach Boardwalk?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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