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National 9 Santa Cruz

2.0 star property
Travelers find comfort and connectivity at this peaceful retreat just steps from the beach, with WiFi to stay in touch after boardwalk adventures

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The National 9 Santa Cruz offers a welcoming atmosphere near the iconic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi to share their day's discoveries, convenient parking that eliminates beach-area hassles, and the fresh environment of smoke-free accommodations.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ฿2,198
฿2,533 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jan - 30 Jan

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

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
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
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Westside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz, is home to National 9 Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting.
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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

  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

National 9 Santa Cruz

Motel near Monterey Bay
National 9 Santa Cruz provides a business centre and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property and a vending machine
Room features
All guest rooms at National 9 Santa Cruz offer comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies, on-request microwaves and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 150.00 per accommodation, per night

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The seasonal pool will be open from April to October
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

National 9 Motel
National 9 Motel Santa Cruz
National 9 Santa Cruz
National 9 Santa Cruz Motel
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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at National 9 Santa Cruz?

As of 17 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at National 9 Santa Cruz on 29 Jan 2026 start from ฿2,198.14, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is National 9 Santa Cruz pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at National 9 Santa Cruz?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at National 9 Santa Cruz?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at National 9 Santa Cruz?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is National 9 Santa Cruz located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this motel is steps from Ocean Street and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Monterey Bay. Pacific Avenue and Town Clock are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

National 9 Santa Cruz Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.2

Cleanliness

6.4

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 178 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 178 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 178 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 178 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 178 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay here, it is in a central location and the room seemed clean to me.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Easy to access close to Highway 1. I walked from hotel to the Sa ta Cruz Wharf easily enough. Lots of food options nearby. Room was pretty basc but perfect for a night stop off.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and the location. It was close to every place I needed to go. And Marianne's Ice Cream was a short walk up the street!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice gentlemen that checked me in. The room was very clean and comfortable. I would recommend this motel and stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alec

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Management is super nice, always enthusiastic, and accommodating! I have been to this location many times and it’s the only hotel I stay at in Santa Cruz!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, good stay. Nice dinner down the street too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly owners, good people.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Everything was fine. Clean room, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy, i liked that our room was private and behind the main set of rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a good price. Close to beach, redwoods and shopping.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernest

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and the maid was wonderful. Great housekeeping.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Reynalda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great room, for the price

Room was nice for the price, bed comfortable. Parking crowded.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautifully clean as always, excellent location, convenient parking, extremely friendly, kind managers.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Anthony

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