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Salt Air Lodge

2.5 star property

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living area
Reception
Standard Room, 1 King Bed
Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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510 Leibrandt Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

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Junior Suite, Multiple Beds

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Santa Cruz

At Salt Air Lodge you'll be 0.5 km (0.3 mi) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Monterey Bay. Highlights at this motel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and a 24-hour front desk. Added amenities include a vending machine. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Westside Santa Cruz motel include University of California, Santa Cruz and Mystery Spot.
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What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ocean Street - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Los Primos Taqueria - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Craft Beer at The Boardwalk - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪High Tide - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Salt Air Lodge

Public spaces have free WiFi. You'll find a business centre on site. An outdoor pool and a vending machine are also featured at Salt Air Lodge. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Santa Cruz motel is smoke free.

  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • No smoking on site
Salt Air Lodge offers 27 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a shower.

This Santa Cruz motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces per unit
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Friday, Saturday and Sunday:
  • Outdoor pool
The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday:
  • Outdoor pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay

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

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and Diners Club. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Salt Air Lodge Santa Cruz
Salt Air Santa Cruz
Salt Air Lodge Motel
Salt Air Lodge Santa Cruz
Salt Air Lodge Motel Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Salt Air Lodge?

Salt Air Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Salt Air Lodge?

Yep, Salt Air Lodge has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited (max 1 space per unit).

Are there any beaches close to Salt Air Lodge?

Yep, Salt Air Lodge is a short 6-minute walk from Santa Cruz Main Beach.

Does Salt Air Lodge have a pool?

Salt Air Lodge has an outdoor pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Salt Air Lodge?

No, Salt Air Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Salt Air Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Salt Air Lodge?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Salt Air Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 126 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 126 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 126 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 126 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 126 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monique Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean, staff friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

mark

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One of the better economy hotels

Comfortable bed, new furnishings made our stay enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Skylar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Greta location, great environment. It was a very accommodating stay and would definitely recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

AMIBAL

Liked: Staff & service
If you need to stay for a night or two. Than this is the place to stay at.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome stay

Very accommodating and new rooms! Definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Didia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place was perfect for my wife and I. The only thing missing was a microwave but other than that the service and the location were perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzan

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean and friendly service. Just a few minutes to the boardwalk and the beach. Excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is great. Easy check in/out. Great location. Recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room recently renovated.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Minimal amenities but Great location

Barebones but good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is like an old style motel. Location is great but seems expensive for what it is.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

You won’t be disappointed

Me my family and friends have made this hotel our 1st choice when traveling to Santa Cruz, you can’t beat the price and conveniently close to board walk. And the staff is great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
This was a good place to stay . Walking distance to beach . Rooms were clean The outside looked a little beat up think they were doing renovations
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute little hotel, nice suite, the bed in our room was not great arrive early to guarantee an on site parking spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A+

Great service, room spotless clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Edna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was nice, beds could be better. The neighbors were very load at night but other than that it was nice. Perfect location about a 5 minute walk to the boardwalk.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice for a night stay

It was nicely renovated room. The bed was comfortable. Walking distance from a lot of attractions. The pool picture was nicer than the real one...
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to boardwalk
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sam (owner and front desk) was great! Rooms are well renovated! Lobby and exterior need some updating, but they are currently doing lots of work to update it. Right next to the Boardwalk and incredibly convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chantasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was a five minute walk to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The bathroom glass walk in shower was my favorite feature. Although the room was extremely small it was very clean and comfy bed! I would stay here again next time I visit Santa Cruz!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pride

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place has undergone an extensive remodel and our room was excellent. The location, for our needs, was perfect. Quick walk to the Boardwalk and an easily manageable walk to downtown. The exterior is dated, but it's apparently about to be repainted. The owner is very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent excellent excellent

The salt air lodge is strikingly clean, very modern and exquisitely located. The service is wonderful. The management proactively called me several times regarding the logistics of extending my stay, and their friendliness is extraordinary.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just remodeled hotel. We were the first to use room after remodeling
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022