Ocean Pacific Lodge

2.0 star property
Motel near Monterey Bay in Santa Cruz

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Front of property
Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Reception
Exterior
Outdoor spa tub

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
301 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Pacific Avenue
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Cowell's Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

Run of House

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Queen Room Disability Access

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room

  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Deluxe Room, Accessible

  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

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. Pacific Avenue and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Pacific Avenue - 1 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 6 min walk
  • Cowell's Beach - 6 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 12 min walk
  • Ocean Street - 17 min walk

Getting around

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Marini's at the Beach - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Catalyst - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Motel near Monterey Bay in Santa Cruz
Ocean Pacific Lodge offers its guests 2 spa tubs and an outdoor pool. Public spaces have free WiFi. Ocean Pacific Lodge also features a vending machine, laundry facilities, and an elevator. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Santa Cruz motel is smoke free.

  • 56 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1992
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Ocean Pacific Lodge offers 56 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

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
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • 2 spa tubs
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from November 1 to March 15:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 30 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 100 per stay
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 20.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 250.00 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.

  • Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

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 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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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 credit 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, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Connecting/adjoining rooms are available for Standard King and Standard 2 Queens rooms for an additional charge of USD 50 per reservation, per night.

We should mention

  • Children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Ocean Pacific Lodge.

Property is also known as

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Ocean Pacific Lodge Santa Cruz
Ocean Pacific Santa Cruz
Pacific Lodge
Pacific Ocean Lodge
Ocean Pacific Hotel Santa Cruz
Ocean Pacific Lodge Motel
Ocean Pacific Lodge Santa Cruz
Ocean Pacific Lodge Motel Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

How close is Ocean Pacific Lodge to the airport?

Ocean Pacific Lodge is 17 mi (25-min drive) away from the Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ocean Pacific Lodge?

As of Jan 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ocean Pacific Lodge on Jan 23, 2025 start from $79.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Ocean Pacific Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Ocean Pacific Lodge.

How close is Ocean Pacific Lodge to the beach?

This motel is a short 6-minute walk from Main Beach and 6-minute walk from Santa Cruz Main Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Ocean Pacific Lodge offer free breakfast?

Ocean Pacific Lodge does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Ocean Pacific Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Ocean Pacific Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Early check-in costs USD 25 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Ocean Pacific Lodge?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Ocean Pacific Lodge have a pool?

Ocean Pacific Lodge features an outdoor pool. The pool is closed seasonally each year from November 1 to March 15.

Does Ocean Pacific Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Ocean Pacific Lodge to downtown Santa Cruz?

Ocean Pacific Lodge is 0.9 mi away from Santa Cruz.

Ocean Pacific Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 564 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 267 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1003 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location & staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were greeted by friendly staff. Great location, too!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

10/10 Excellent

Jose Fernando

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price for the location! The hotel is clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberli

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location is good. Furnishings beginning to show wear. Nice daily housekeeping. Pleasant staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, walking distance. Clean, good view of pool and soccer field
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kelvin, Boise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Close to beach boardwalk, clean basic room, very comfortable mattress, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Indra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucia A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dara

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff! Great location and comfy beds.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pradip

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

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, clean place. Very close to downtown and Wharf. Parking tight.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Donna

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
had a great time in Santa Cruz, thanks to Ocean Pa
Fantastic, convenient, and easy. Super lovely and helpful staff. Will stay again! Super convenient to so much Santa Cruz has to offer. 5 mins to the dog beach, great pool and they allow dogs.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Christi

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location is clearly why people stay here. You can walk 5-10 minutes to beach and boardwalk. Note it's pet friendly so that can be a plus or minus depending on your situation. I did not have a pet and fid not care for the odor in the room. I opened the window for fresh air, but there's a very active soccer field across the street that is quite loud. The bed was comfy but the rest of the room was uncomfortable, not kept up, and even a bit scary. Fan cover missing, nasty looking shower area and sink. Mini fridge and freezer=not clean and needed defrosting. No latch on door but holes from where I assume one used to be. I regretted staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana kerstin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Right where you want to be
A great comfortable Motel in a great location. Our room was large and separate from the other king bed room. Perfect for our family of 3.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property is in a good location. It's in good shape and is safe and clean. I only had two issues. The room smelled like cigarette smoke. It was masked at first by the scented spray but when I woke up I felt like I was a smoker. I smelled like smoke. My mouth tasted like smoke and my lungs hurt. There are ashtrays located all around the property, so clearly smokers are welcome. This is new to me. I haven't thought about cigarette smoke in years. I haven't' seen a smoker or been in a room like this. It was disgusting. The second issue which was more random. When checking in at almost 7PM on a Tues night there were 5 other groups checking in. We were all waiting in the small lobby and there was only one young woman checking us in. Took almost 30 min due to some issues one of the guests had with their reservation.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Amber

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked the room i stayed in. It was spacious the bathrooom was nice and spacious. It a pet friendly. Over all i love it and would stay there again. Plus the staff was super friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Gillian

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Walking distance to beach/coffee/restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ari

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Convenient location to the Wharf and walking distance to downtown. 2 hot tubs and a pool with chairs, which were nice to have in the cooler mornings/evenings. Easy check in and check out, parking lot get filled quickly
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in staff was great. Helpful with a recommendation of a local place to have a burger for dinner within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024