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Torch Lite Inn

2.5 star property
Enjoy the laid-back charm of this beachside retreat where every day feels like a vacation.

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Marina
Lobby
Terrace/patio
Signature Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The price is AED 234
AED 274 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 Feb

Room options

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Signature Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Signature Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
500 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

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
  • Cowell's Beach - 15 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

Motel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Torch Lite Inn provides a terrace and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • A vending machine, outdoor furniture, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Torch Lite Inn feature perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shower/tub combinations, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 40-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

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)

Family friendly

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

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)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 200.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Torch Lite Inn
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Torch Lite Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Torch Lite Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Torch Lite Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 45 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Torch Lite Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Torch Lite Inn located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Ocean Street and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) away.

Torch Lite Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 378 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 172 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 84 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 115 out of 1003 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ulises

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay they require a 100 deposit and will return after they check out room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Room was great but parking was impossible and the surrounding area is very very unsafe. Drove around for almost an hour trying to find something safe.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For an airport hotel, you couldn’t ask for more.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First impression of the property were not very positive. I checked-in at night and I did not realize how sketchy it was outside. Checking in was difficult since the clerk didn’t speak much English. I gave a $100 insurance deposit for the stay and I have not been reimbursed (it’s been 5 days). They gave me a room with two queen beds (they never mentioned that during my check-in so I was surprised because I was the only one staying in this room). The balcony door was unlocked so that didn’t help the nerves. Barely slept that night with how unsafe I felt. Do what you will with this information.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

10/10 Excellent

MAKI

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Leanna

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Laurie

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I feel the property maybe in the middle of a renovation. The location was good. But where there once was a pool was a mud pit. The floor in main office was stained. Looked like blood, Gross. Room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rooms are nice, location isn’t too far from the boardwalk or downtown too.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Anita

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was traveling with a 6 year old. Staff was gracious and accommodating. We enjoyed the easy walk to the Boardwalk and all the entertainment there. Additionally, we were close to the downtown area. Overall, great location and kind service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ofelia

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

10/10 Excellent

Sunil

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

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were a couple of hiccups at check-in. The room I was initially given hadn't been cleaned yet and the ice machine was broken. But the desk clerk was very apologetic and responsive, moving me to a new room immediately and helping me get ice elsewhere. Once in my room, I found it to be excellent. It had everything I needed, was very clean, the bed was very comfortable and the room appeared to have maybe been renovated recently. It's not "high end" but it worked well for me.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kama

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk guy was very friendly and courteous. Pictures and description need to be updated qs far as no pool.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the boardwalk and beaches
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Joel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was fairly friendly. I thought the room was very clean. The accomodations seemed basic but adequate. The bed was firm but I found it very comfortable. I think the location was good. Some driving may be necessary to find the restaurant that you'd like. There was some noise outside but inside the room I didn't notice anything. The landscaping needs improvement. A person needs to be very careful entering the street because there is some traffic.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

CHONA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, decent size. The only hassle is the parking space for cars.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

NORAINE

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is clean and only 5 minutes walk to boardwalk
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrible stay. Dirty.
I had the worst experience with the manager, he was rude and didn’t validate my requests that were sent to the hotel 2 weeks before my arrival. The hotel is dirty, homeless people around. The beds are super uncomfortable. Reception smelled. The shoes of the people at the reception were all around the floor and made it just not welcoming from the beginning. Just terrible experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Andy

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

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Guss

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, riverside

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024