National 9 Santa Cruz

2 stars
8,3
Very good
based on 1218 reviews
1 218 reviews
130 Plymouth Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States
130 Plymouth Street, Santa Cruz, CA
+1 831 426 4515
Tue 18/8
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Wed 19/8
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Overview

Situated in Santa Cruz, National 9 Motel is an easy drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and University of California Santa Cruz. It also offers an outdoor pool, a vending machine and free Wi-Fi.

The motel has 25 rooms, all of which are fitted with a refrigerator, a microwave and a hair dryer.

National 9 Motel is within a half-an-hour walk of Santa Cruz Metro Bus Station. There are a range of shopping, dining and nightlife options close by, and the Natural Bridges State Park is a short drive away.

8,3
Very good
1218 reviews

Latest deals for National 9 Santa Cruz

Tue 18/8
-
Wed 19/8
Queen room, bed type unknown
R1 310
nightly with fees
Standard Room, 1 queen bed
R1 317
nightly with fees
Queen room, bed type unknown
R1 343
nightly with fees
Queen room, bed type unknown
R1 461
nightly with fees
Standard Room, 2 queen beds
R1 670
nightly with fees
Standard Room, 1 queen bed
R1 652
nightly with fees
Queen room, bed type unknown
R6 551
nightly with fees
Queen room, bed type unknown
R3 343
nightly with fees
Queen room, bed type unknown
R3 343
nightly with fees
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.

Amenities at National 9 Santa Cruz

  • Outdoor pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Coffee machine
  • Free parking
  • Business centre
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Free toiletries

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Body soap
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fan
  • Air-conditioned
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Dustbins
  • Conditioner

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Shower
  • Private bathroom

Dining

  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee machine
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Microwave

Media and entertainment

  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Services and conveniences

  • Business centre
  • Wake-up service
  • Key card access

Accessibility and suitability

  • No smoking
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs

General

  • Telephone
  • Carpeted

Health and safety

  • CCTV outside property
  • Daily housekeeping

Parking and transportation

  • Free parking

Outdoor

  • Balcony

Bedroom

  • Cleaning products

Workspace

  • Desk

Things to do

  • Golf

Pool

  • Outdoor pool

Reviews of National 9 Santa Cruz

8,3
Very good
1218 verified ratings
Wonderful
453
Very good
242
Good
218
Okay
94
Fair
96
Mediocre
35
Poor
80

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10
Wonderful
Anonymous, Aug 2025
Lovely! I’ll never stay anywhere else in SC.
10
Wonderful
furaha, Jun 2020
Pros (+) Great location near everything
Cons (-) Breakfast and Coffee
9.4
Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2016
Pros (+) The staff was very helpful. I thought my room was clean and comfortable.
Cons (-) It is easy to miss the turn.

Location

130 Plymouth Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

What's nearby

  • Mission Santa Cruz1 km
  • Branciforte Adobe1.1 km
  • Museum of Art and History1.2 km
  • Hinds House1.5 km
  • Kuumbwa Jazz Center1.8 km
  • Pasatiempo Golf Course2.1 km
  • Cocoanut Grove2.4 km
  • Undertow Roller Coaster2.4 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk2.4 km
  • Santa Cruz Looff Carousel and Roller Coaster2.4 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach2.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History2.6 km

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 14:00, check out anytime before 11:00

Cancellation/pre-payment

Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

National 9 Santa Cruz

Which month has the cheapest rates at National 9 Santa Cruz?

Based on hotel prices found by KAYAK users over the last 12 months.

The cheapest month to stay at National 9 Santa Cruz is January, with an average nightly rate of R1 312. The most expensive month is July at R3 467 per night.

What is the cheapest day to book National 9 Santa Cruz?

Based on hotel prices found by KAYAK users over the last 12 months.

The cheapest day to book National 9 Santa Cruz is Monday, with an average nightly rate of R1 761. The most expensive day is Saturday at R4 429 per night.

How far in advance should you book National 9 Santa Cruz?

Based on hotel prices found by KAYAK users over the last 12 months.

To get the best price at National 9 Santa Cruz, book around 1 week in advance. This could save you approximately 43% compared to booking last minute.

FAQs when booking at National 9 Santa Cruz

  • Where is National 9 Santa Cruz located?

    National 9 Santa Cruz is located at 130 Plymouth Street, 1,5 km from the centre of Santa Cruz. Mission Santa Cruz is the closest landmark to National 9 Santa Cruz.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at National 9 Santa Cruz?

    Check-in time is 14:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at National 9 Santa Cruz.

  • Does National 9 Santa Cruz offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, National 9 Santa Cruz offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does National 9 Santa Cruz offer free parking?

    Yes, National 9 Santa Cruz offers free parking.

  • How far is National 9 Santa Cruz from the airport?

    National 9 Santa Cruz is 42,6 km from San Jose. National 9 Santa Cruz is 47,1 km from Monterey Regional.

  • Does National 9 Santa Cruz have a pool?

    Yes, National 9 Santa Cruz has a pool on-site.

  • How does KAYAK find such great National 9 Santa Cruz hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at National 9 Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at National 9 Santa Cruz and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for National 9 Santa Cruz.

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Distance to airport

8,6
1,5 km
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42,6 km

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