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Torch Lite Inn

2.5 star property

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Marina
Signature Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes
Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area
Lobby

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
500 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Ocean Street
    5 min walk
  • La Montana Taqueria
    4 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Metro Center
    10 min walk
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    43 min drive

Room options

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Signature Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Signature Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

With a stay at Torch Lite Inn in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. .This motel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Ocean Street and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Boardwalk Bowl.
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What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 5 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 7 min walk
  • Pacific Avenue - 9 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 13 min walk
  • Cowell's Beach - 15 min walk

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Los Viejones - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Marini's at the Beach - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hot Dog on A Stick - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Torch Lite Inn

Art Deco Santa Cruz motel in Westside Santa Cruz with free parking
Torch Lite Inn offers 38 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Santa Cruz motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 38 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 45
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children 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 200.00 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 45 (subject to availability)

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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 and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Torch Lite Inn
Torch Lite Inn Santa Cruz
Torch Lite Santa Cruz
Torch Lite Hotel Santa Cruz
Torch Lite Motel
Torch Lite Inn Motel
Torch Lite Inn Santa Cruz
Torch Lite Inn Motel Santa Cruz

Torch Lite Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 377 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 253 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 173 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 84 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 116 out of 1003 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Aleia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Was a decent night stay
Was a one night stop on a longer roadtrip. The stay was fine, location was convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jouko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff and clean rooms 👍 Everything looked like recently renovated !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ruby

Disliked: Staff & service
I give this review a 1star because the management was RUDE and so disrespectful. I have a mental illness and I require emotional support animal. I called the property numerous of times before my check in date. NO ONE answers the phone. When I do arrive, the male behind the counter tells me that they are not pet friendly. I explain to him that they are registered. He than became argumentative and said that people that are blind and deaf or who have surgery should only be allowed to have services dogs and that my illness isn’t relevant. I than explained while controlling myself from having a mental breakdown, that he needs more education and he has no right questioning me about my illness or my service dogs. He than requested that I pay a deposit fee of 100. Without hesitation I paid. I will see if I get back my deposit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was very kind and accommodating to us. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jardof

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

10/10 Excellent

vikas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, excellent customer service
Pleasant hotel right next to the boardwalk and beach. Short walk to downtown also where you will find many of the best restaurants and bars. Customer service was also excellent. They allowed me to check in hours early and let me keep my car at the hotel after check out for an entire day.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a very clean & quiet. Also walking distance to the boardwalk!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Trudy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very handy to the boardwalk
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Daisy

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lydia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was remodeled. It was a convenient location and easily walkable to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk. Unfortunately, the pool was filled in with dirt and the street adjacent to the property can be noisy due to the passing traffic.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Garrett

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was very helpful. The only downside we had during our stay was having to get new key cards cause the door wouldn't open. He was still very helpful and definitely a wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Hubert

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The sheets were filthy, unwashed and covered in bugs
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

lori

Traveled with family
Was good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ryota

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Better than I expected!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaiju

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

8/10 Good

Jodie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close walk ! Very friendly office people !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candace

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the owners so kind. The rooms have been renovated and are cosy and clean. My person issue was the bed. Very hard to sleep however i attributed it to my bad back issues and it just wasn't something i was use to. Very close to the board walk. Easy to find. If i come back to Santa Cruz i will definitely book this hotel again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very clean, with everything you need and the host provided excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Traveled with family
Disappointed ☹️
It was ok. The price was steep, I expected more of a Holiday Inn feel I got a Motel 6 vibe instead. Distance to the Boardwalk was close and we didn’t have to pay for parking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024