Torch Lite Inn

2 stars
7.6
Good
based on 1719 reviews
1,719 reviews
500 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States
500 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
+1 831 426 7575
Tue 22/9
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Wed 23/9
2 guests, 1 room
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King room, bed type unknown
£52
Deluxe room, bed type unknown
£70
Double room, bed type unknown
£115
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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.

7.6
Good
1719 reviews

Latest deals for Torch Lite Inn

Tue 22/9
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Wed 23/9
King room, bed type unknown
£52
nightly with fees
Queen room, 2 queen beds
£148
nightly with fees
Double room, bed type unknown
£164
nightly with fees
King room, bed type unknown
£55
nightly with fees
Double room, bed type unknown
£115
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, bed type unknown
£140
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, bed type unknown
£70
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, bed type unknown
£72
nightly with fees
King room, bed type unknown
£73
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, bed type unknown
£76
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, bed type unknown
£85
nightly with fees
Double room, bed type unknown
£222
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, 1 twin bed
£136
nightly with fees
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Amenities at Torch Lite Inn

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

Reviews of Torch Lite Inn

7.6
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Wonderful
501
Very good
264
Good
269
Okay
150
Fair
172
Mediocre
100
Poor
263

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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 Coaster0.3 mi
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk0.3 mi
  • Cocoanut Grove0.3 mi
  • Santa Cruz Looff Carousel and Roller Coaster0.4 mi
  • Kuumbwa Jazz Center0.4 mi
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach0.4 mi
  • Museum of Art and History0.5 mi
  • Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History0.6 mi
  • Hinds House0.7 mi
  • Santa Cruz Wharf0.8 mi
  • Mission Santa Cruz0.8 mi
  • Santa Cruz Harbor1.1 mi

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

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Torch Lite Inn

Which month has the cheapest rates at Torch Lite Inn?

The cheapest month to stay at Torch Lite Inn is December, with an average nightly rate of £53. The most expensive month is July at £185 per night.

What is the cheapest day to book Torch Lite Inn?

The cheapest day to book Torch Lite Inn is Monday, with an average nightly rate of £72. The most expensive day is Friday at £201 per night.

How far in advance should you book Torch Lite Inn?

To get the best price at Torch Lite Inn, book around 5 weeks in advance. This could save you approximately 64% compared to booking last minute.

KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Torch Lite Inn

  • How long should you stay at Torch Lite Inn? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 3 days.

FAQs when booking at Torch Lite Inn

  • Where is Torch Lite Inn located?

    Torch Lite Inn is located at 500 Riverside Avenue, 0.7 miles from the centre of Santa Cruz. Undertow Roller Coaster is the closest landmark to Torch Lite Inn.

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

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

  • Does Torch Lite Inn offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Torch Lite Inn offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does Torch Lite Inn offer free parking?

    Yes, Torch Lite Inn offers free parking.

  • How far is Torch Lite Inn from the airport?

    Torch Lite Inn is 27.6 miles from San Jose. Torch Lite Inn is 28.1 miles from Monterey Regional.

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Distance to city centre

Nearest airport

Distance to airport

0.7 mi
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27.6 mi

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