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Hitching Post Studios Inn

2.0 star property
City-center motel within easy reach of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Hitching Post Studios Inn, near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, offers a warm welcome with free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities. Guests can connect with multilingual staff, unwind in the garden or access the business center for any last-minute tasks.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is $77
$88 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 15 - Dec 16

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Basic Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

Basic Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchen | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Basic Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Basic Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchen

Basic Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchen | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Basic Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Private Bathroom

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Exterior
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, 845 reviews
The price is $67
$77 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8
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About the neighborhood

Map
1717 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062

What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Ocean Street - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 5 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 16 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 43 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 44 min drive
  • Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Crêpe Place - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sante Adairius Rustic Ales - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jeffery's Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Buttery - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Good Dogs - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn puts you within a 10-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Also, this motel is within a short drive of Capitola Beach. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 31 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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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 at the property
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Working away

  • Business center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Closed captioned TV
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Alarm clock
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free long-distance and local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International

Also known as

Hitching Post Motel
Hitching Post Motel Santa Cruz
Hitching Post Santa Cruz
Hitching Post Studios Inn Santa Cruz
Hitching Post Studios Inn
Hitching Post Studios Santa Cruz
Hitching Post Studios
Hitching Post Hotel Santa Cruz
Hitching Post Studios Inn Motel
Hitching Post Studios Inn Santa Cruz
Hitching Post Studios Inn Motel Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

Does Hitching Post Studios Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hitching Post Studios Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hitching Post Studios Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Hitching Post Studios Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hitching Post Studios Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out is available.

What is there to do at Hitching Post Studios Inn and nearby?

Hitching Post Studios Inn has a garden.

What's the area around Hitching Post Studios Inn like?

Hitching Post Studios Inn is in Eastside Santa Cruz, a short 15-minute walk from Santa Cruz Harbor.

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Hitching Post Studios Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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What guests liked

  • Parking was easy and convenient, with spaces available right outside the room. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Would definitely stay here again! centrally located for easy access to many places. Great staff, clean and big rooms.
Lorraine, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Rooms are spacious and comfortable
Maricela, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Just 2 star hotel, good location, guy in the front desk was good
Lali, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a great stay, the manger, Danny, was welcoming and very helpful. Rooms were remodeled and great for the price. Will definitely go back.
Rebecca, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location and clean rooms.
Stephanie, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice clean property with wonderful staff.
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean property with wonderful staff
Douglas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The cleanest hotel room I have ever been in.

This hotel had the cleanest room I think I have ever been in. There was no musty, funky smell, floors were clean walls were clean, shower. Everything was clean!
Bonnie, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

We arrived before check in time and we were able to get our room. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The one night we stayed was quiet. Our room did share a wall with the laundry room but it was comforting because our bedroom at home shares a wall with the laundry room! The shower head was broken....i had to hold it to use it and the blow dryer in the room was broken. Other than those two things, it was a comfortable place to stay.
Deanne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was very friendly and accommodating
Isabella, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice place. Host was very nice and hospitable. The location was quiet and comfortable. Amazing affordable place to stay in Santa Cruz. We’ll be visiting again.
Lawrence, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay!
Danika, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Had an amazing trip because of how awesome this location was. Quiet, easy to park (even my big truck fit the parking spaces) and the market across the way had all the right snacks for my birthday event on the beach! Thank you again!
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room we had was with a kitchen. It met our needs.
4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice and clean
Denise, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Place was clean and quiet, front desk very helpful.
Sean, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean quiet
BEATRIZ, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Modest property but clean and the staff was very friendly. For the money I thought it was a bargain.
Tod, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We only stayed one night, it was clean, comfortable with excellent parking and excellent facilities in the room.
Evelyn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I was a little concerned after reading a few negative reviews, but they must have been old. Clean, pleasant, and entirely convenient for our purposes. Our room had a kitchen as well, which would be really handy if you were looking to save money on vacation (there’s a grocery store just down the street).
Susan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I liked the place. Would like to extend the stay but price went up.
srinivas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I had a great time with a couple friends here in late March and would highly recommend it! Staff was kind and attentive and the location was great
Layla, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It’s a smaller Inn, which is nice because there’s less traffic/cars and people, making for a quiet and safe feeling stay
CASSIE, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good for overnight

No frills, comfortable stay. Friendly easy check in. Floor was dusty but everything else was clean and worked.
Cindy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I like everything and easy check in and check out
Gene Ray III, 1-night trip