Torch Lite Inn at the Beach Boardwalk

2 stars
500 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States
Santa Cruz, CA
+1 831 426 7575
7,8
Good
based on 1649 reviews
1 649 reviews
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Sun 31/5
2 guests, 1 room
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R1 158
Deluxe room
R1 202
Double room
R1 413
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Overview

This modern Santa Cruz motel is situated within a 10-minute walk of Santa Cruz Metro Bus Station. It is located a short stroll from Santa Cruz Looff Carousel and Roller Coaster and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

Torch Lite Inn at the Beach Boardwalk offers an all-hours reception, plus laundry facilities and an outdoor pool. For added convenience, it features a wake-up service and a vending machine.

All the rooms at Torch Lite Inn at the Beach Boardwalk include a refrigerator, a coffee maker and a private bathroom. They all offer heating, a telephone and ironing facilities.

The area near the motel has a range of cafés and restaurants. The Natural Bridges State Park and University of California Santa Cruz are easily reached by car.

7,8
Good rating
Based on 1 649 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Torch Lite Inn at the Beach Boardwalk

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Sun 31/5
Double room
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R1 413
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R1 728
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R3 637
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Deluxe room
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R1 202
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1 king bed
R1 204
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R1 526
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King room
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R1 158
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R1 211
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R1 218
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Queen room
2 queen beds
R1 435
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*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including fees but not including taxes.

Amenities at Torch Lite Inn at the Beach Boardwalk

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee machine
  • Air-conditioned
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Internet
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hairdryer
  • Express check-out

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Body soap
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Air-conditioned
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating

Bathroom

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

Dining

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

Services and conveniences

  • Wake-up service
  • Express check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access

Media and entertainment

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

Accessibility and suitability

  • No smoking
  • Disabled access
  • Accessible parking

General

  • Family rooms
  • Telephone
  • Hardwood or parquet floors

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • First-aid kit

Parking and transportation

  • Free parking
  • Private parking

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Iron and ironing board

Things to do

  • Beach access
  • Golf

Bedroom

  • Socket near the bed

Workspace

  • Desk

Reviews of Torch Lite Inn at the Beach Boardwalk

7,8
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1649 verified ratings
Wonderful
473
Very good
247
Good
263
Okay
151
Fair
168
Mediocre
94
Poor
253

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2.0
Poor
Anonymous, Aug 2017
Pros (+) Nothing, ok maybe the location
Cons (-) We found five cockroaches in the room in about 30 minutes, including one on the headboard. There was pubic hair in the bathroom. We were on the second floor, but we could see their open, festering dumpster not 50 feet away. It looked like they had not even put fresh sheets on the bed. We were tired. We had to get up early, but we could NOT stay in this dump. The pics online made it look cute. The ...
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5.1
Fair
Anonymous, Mar 2017
Pros (+) It was fairly clean, room was pretty
Cons (-) There was no soap! Had to go downstairs and ask for it. The guy on the reception was not nice at all. In the morning, when I went for continental breakfast, mykey wouldn't open the room, when I finally got in, same guy showed up and demanded to tell my room number to make sure I'm staying there. Ummmm.... He only saw me six hours ago to check me in and give me soap 10 min later. Btw, neighborhood ...
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10
Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2016
Pros (+) So close to Santa Cruz. Also near food which is a plus. Quiet and relaxing and you get the HBO channel! reasonable price also. Provides a mini fridge and that's awesome.
Cons (-) Towels are too small

Location

500 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

What's nearby

  • Undertow Roller Coaster0.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk0.6 km
  • Cocoanut Grove0.6 km
  • Santa Cruz Looff Carousel and Roller Coaster0.6 km
  • Kuumbwa Jazz Center0.6 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach0.7 km
  • Museum of Art and History0.9 km
  • Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History1 km
  • Hinds House1.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf1.3 km
  • Mission Santa Cruz1.4 km
  • Santa Cruz Harbor1.8 km

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 11:00

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  • Where is Torch Lite Inn at the Beach Boardwalk located?

    Torch Lite Inn at the Beach Boardwalk is located at 500 Riverside Avenue, 1,2 km from the centre of Santa Cruz. Undertow Roller Coaster is the closest landmark to Torch Lite Inn at the Beach Boardwalk.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Torch Lite Inn at the Beach Boardwalk?

    Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at Torch Lite Inn at the Beach Boardwalk.

  • Does Torch Lite Inn at the Beach Boardwalk offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Torch Lite Inn at the Beach Boardwalk offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does Torch Lite Inn at the Beach Boardwalk offer free parking?

    Yes, Torch Lite Inn at the Beach Boardwalk offers free parking.

  • How far is Torch Lite Inn at the Beach Boardwalk from the airport?

    Torch Lite Inn at the Beach Boardwalk is 44,4 km from San Jose. Torch Lite Inn at the Beach Boardwalk is 45,3 km from Monterey Regional.

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