National 9 Motel

2 stars
8,4
Very good
based on 1219 reviews
1 219 reviews
130 Plymouth Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States
130 Plymouth Street, Santa Cruz, CA
+1 831 426 4515
Mon 9/11
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Tue 10/11
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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.

8,4
Very good
1219 reviews

Latest deals for National 9 Motel

Mon 9/11
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Tue 10/11
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R1 347
•Cheapest rate per night
Compare prices for Standard Room, Queen room and 6 more National 9 Motel deals.
Standard Room, 1 queen bed
R1 347
nightly with VAT
Queen room, bed type unknown
R1 350
nightly with VAT
Standard Room, 1 queen bed
R1 459
nightly with VAT
Standard Room, 1 queen bed
R1 582
nightly with VAT
Queen room, bed type unknown
R3 443
nightly with VAT
Queen room, bed type unknown
R3 443
nightly with VAT
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.

Amenities at National 9 Motel

  • 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

Reviews of National 9 Motel

8,4
Very good
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Wonderful
462
Very good
245
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216
Okay
88
Fair
95
Mediocre
33
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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

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

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National 9 Motel

Which month has the cheapest rates at National 9 Motel?

The cheapest month to stay at National 9 Motel is January, with an average nightly rate of R1 385. The most expensive month is August at R3 805 per night.

What is the cheapest day to book National 9 Motel?

The cheapest day to book National 9 Motel is Monday, with an average nightly rate of R1 347. The most expensive day is Saturday at R2 827 per night.

How far in advance should you book National 9 Motel?

To get the best price at National 9 Motel, book around 3 weeks in advance. This could save you approximately 48% compared to booking last minute.

FAQs when booking at National 9 Motel

  • Where is National 9 Motel located?

    National 9 Motel 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 Motel.

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

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

  • Does National 9 Motel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, National 9 Motel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does National 9 Motel offer free parking?

    Yes, National 9 Motel offers free parking.

  • How far is National 9 Motel from the airport?

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

  • Does National 9 Motel have a pool?

    Yes, National 9 Motel has a pool on-site.

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

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at National 9 Motel 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 Motel 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 Motel.

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8,6
1,5 km
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42,6 km

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