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Torch Lite Inn

2.5 star property
Art Deco motel within easy reach of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Marina
Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area
Signature Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes
Lobby
Torch Lite Inn, near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, offers a relaxed vibe with outdoor furniture and a spacious terrace. Unwind here and enjoy in-room WiFi, free self parking, plus the convenience of 24-hour front desk services. The helpful staff has received rave reviews from past guests.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (6)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Vending machine

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Microwave
  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is $87
includes taxes & fees
$75 per night
Mar 13 - Mar 14

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

Signature Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
500 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Main Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 27 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 43 min drive
  • Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 46 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 57 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

At Torch Lite Inn, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking, and mountain biking. This Art Deco motel is also within a short drive of University of California, Santa Cruz and Mystery Spot. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 38 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • This property's listed general deposit is refundable via credit card within 14 days after check-out, pending room inspection.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 2 children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

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

Parking

    • Onsite parking available only on request
    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking limited (max 1 space per unit)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch LCD TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Freshen up

  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 200.00 per accommodation, per stay

Mandatory fees

This property's listed general deposit is refundable via credit card within 14 days after check-out, pending room inspection.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 45 (subject to availability)

Parking

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking

Policies

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 and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Eurocard
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.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Torch Lite Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Torch Lite Inn 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.

Are pets allowed at Torch Lite Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Torch Lite Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Torch Lite Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM. There's a charge of USD 45 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Torch Lite Inn and nearby?

Have fun with activities like hiking, kayaking, and mountain biking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course.

What's the area around Torch Lite Inn like?

Torch Lite Inn is a short 7-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 5 minutes' walk from Ocean Street. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for families.

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Torch Lite Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

The host was spectacular and kind. The room was very clean and comfortable. Enjoyed our quick stay in the quaint town.
Julia, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Tv was great sizes.
Hotel was nice inside. Great tv size too.
Esau, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Santa Cruz is a vibe
It was a good stay. The room was clean. Stayed for one night. I would stay here again. Decent amount of parking. Good spot to rest your head.
Bryan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Torch stayed lit up!
This hotel is a hidden gem and very conveniant as far as bars and restaurants. The rooms were very clean and the manager of the hotel was very professional. The price of the room wasvery affordable and right by the wharf.
Jame, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Rooms are nice, location isn’t too far from the boardwalk or downtown too.
Dylan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

definitely recommend!!
great customer service check in was fast and easy, very clean & walking distance to the boardwalk definitely recommend!!
Consuelo, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great place to stay
Great place to stay
Joshua, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very close to the boardwalk and beaches
Cherelle, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay and i highly recommend!
Lisa, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room is clean and only 5 minutes walk to boardwalk
NORAINE, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Was a decent night stay
Was a one night stop on a longer roadtrip. The stay was fine, location was convenient.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

I was traveling with a 6 year old. Staff was gracious and accommodating. We enjoyed the easy walk to the Boardwalk and all the entertainment there. Additionally, we were close to the downtown area. Overall, great location and kind service
Anita, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The rooms were very clean, with everything you need and the host provided excellent service.
Francisco, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly and helpful staff and clean rooms 👍 Everything looked like recently renovated !
Jouko, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was a very clean & quiet. Also walking distance to the boardwalk!
Jessica, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

great
Sunil, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent front desk customer service and clean , convenient and friendly and super close walk to the board walk definitely coming back soon!
Jerry, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Close to the Boardwalk and downtown. Walkable. Owner was very accommodating and nice.
Greg, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very handy to the boardwalk
Trudy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Super friendly owner, who really went above and beyond to make our stay fantastic. Rooms were very clean and spacious. Highly recommend!
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Front desk guy was very friendly and courteous. Pictures and description need to be updated qs far as no pool.
Kama, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

About a 10 minute walk to the boardwalk, very close and convenient to food and shops nearby
Julia, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very walkable to the boardwalk
Justina, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The manager was great and the room was clean and very nice.
Leslie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was spotless! Beds were comfortable and we were within walking distance to the boardwalk.
Tammie, 1-night trip