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Torch Lite Inn

2.5 star property
Art Deco motel near Monterey Bay

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Marina
Lobby sitting area
Lobby
Signature Room
Terrace/patio

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
500 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Ocean Street
    5 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    7 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach
    8 min walk
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    43 min drive

Room options

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Signature Room

Signature Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz stay.A stay at this Westside Santa Cruz motel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 2 miles (3 km) of Monterey Bay. Ocean Street and Sky Glider are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 5 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 7 min walk
  • Pacific Avenue - 9 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 13 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 19 min walk

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 27 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

Art Deco motel near Monterey Bay
As a guest of Torch Lite Inn, you'll find a terrace and a vending machine. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Art Deco Santa Cruz motel is smoke free.

  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
Torch Lite Inn offers 38 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Santa Cruz motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 45
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 200.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in fee: USD 45 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Eurocard, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using exisiting bedding.

Property is also known as

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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

Torch Lite Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 376 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 253 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 173 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 84 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 116 out of 1002 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place was nice and close to the boardwalk.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Travelled with partner
Close to the Boardwalk and downtown. Walkable. Owner was very accommodating and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Pilikahakuimipono

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

SEOKHUN

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Franco A

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Aleia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Was a decent night stay
Was a one night stop on a longer roadtrip. The stay was fine, location was convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jouko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff and clean rooms 👍 Everything looked like recently renovated !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ruby

Disliked: Staff & service
I give this review a 1star because the management was RUDE and so disrespectful. I have a mental illness and I require emotional support animal. I called the property numerous of times before my check in date. NO ONE answers the phone. When I do arrive, the male behind the counter tells me that they are not pet friendly. I explain to him that they are registered. He than became argumentative and said that people that are blind and deaf or who have surgery should only be allowed to have services dogs and that my illness isn’t relevant. I than explained while controlling myself from having a mental breakdown, that he needs more education and he has no right questioning me about my illness or my service dogs. He than requested that I pay a deposit fee of 100. Without hesitation I paid. I will see if I get back my deposit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was very kind and accommodating to us. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jardof

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

vikas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, excellent customer service
Pleasant hotel right next to the boardwalk and beach. Short walk to downtown also where you will find many of the best restaurants and bars. Customer service was also excellent. They allowed me to check in hours early and let me keep my car at the hotel after check out for an entire day.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a very clean & quiet. Also walking distance to the boardwalk!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Trudy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very handy to the boardwalk
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Daisy

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lydia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was remodeled. It was a convenient location and easily walkable to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk. Unfortunately, the pool was filled in with dirt and the street adjacent to the property can be noisy due to the passing traffic.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Garrett

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was very helpful. The only downside we had during our stay was having to get new key cards cause the door wouldn't open. He was still very helpful and definitely a wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Hubert

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The sheets were filthy, unwashed and covered in bugs
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

lori

Travelled with family
Was good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ryota

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Better than I expected!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaiju

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024