National 9 Motel

2 stars
130 Plymouth Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States
Santa Cruz, CA
8,3
Very good
based on 1186 reviews
1 186 reviews
Wed 24/9
-
Thu 25/9
1 room, 2 guests
Deals from
R1 410
/Cheapest rate per night
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Standard Room
R1 410
Queen room
R1 701
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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 rating
Based on 1 186 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for National 9 Motel

Wed 24/9
Thu 25/9
Standard Room
1 queen bed
R1 410
nightly with fees
1 queen bed
R1 506
nightly with fees
1 queen bed
R1 574
nightly with fees
Queen room
bed type unknown
R1 701
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
R1 778
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
R2 526
nightly with fees
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including fees but not including taxes.

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

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free parking

Outdoor

  • Balcony

Bedroom

  • Cleaning products

Workspace

  • Desk

Things to do

  • Golf

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping

Pool

  • Outdoor pool

Reviews of National 9 Motel

8,3
Very good
1186 verified ratings
Wonderful
420
Very good
238
Good
223
Okay
96
Fair
97
Mediocre
35
Poor
77

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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

Policies

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.

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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at National 9 Motel

  • How long should you stay at National 9 Motel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 7 days.

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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Distance to airport

8,4
1,5 km
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42,6 km

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