2 stars
Torch Lite Inn at the Beach Boardwalk
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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.
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Privacy Preferences
Amenities at Torch Lite Inn at the Beach Boardwalk
- Free Wi-Fi
- Private bathroom
- Coffee machine
- Air-conditioned
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
- Internet
- Laundry facilities
- Hairdryer
- Express check-out
Basics
- Free Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
- Internet
- Body soap
- Towels
- Fire extinguisher
- Air-conditioned
- Free toiletries
- Shampoo
- Smoke alarms
- Heating
Bathroom
- Bathtub
- Hairdryer
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Shower
- Private bathroom
Dining
- Refrigerator
- Coffee machine
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Microwave
Services and conveniences
- Wake-up service
- Express check-out
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
Media and entertainment
- Cable or satellite TV
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
General
- Family rooms
- Telephone
- Hardwood or parquet floors
Parking and transportation
- Free parking
- Private parking
Accessibility and suitability
- No smoking
- Disabled access
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Iron and ironing board
Things to do
- Beach access
- Golf
Bedroom
- Socket near the bed
Workspace
- Desk
Health and safety
- Daily housekeeping
Reviews of Torch Lite Inn at the Beach Boardwalk
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Guests say
Overall, guests expressed significant dissatisfaction with cleanliness issues, including reports of cockroaches and unwashed linens. Service was described as unfriendly, particularly by some staff members. However, some guests found value in the pricing of the accommodations and appreciated the convenient location and amenities, like comfortable beds and complimentary breakfast.AI-generated from customer reviews
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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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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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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
Pros (+) On a family trip down to Southern California we were looking for a inexpensive motel to stay one night in. We found that in this motel. It looks a little rough on the outside but we were pleasantly surprised by how clean our room was. The room looked to be recently refurbished. The staff was friendly and helpful. The complimentary breakfast was simple, but good. If you're looking for a cheap room ...
Cons (-) The only downside to this motel was that our neighbors were coming and going all night. Luckily my kids are sound sleepers. Our bathtub was missing a drain plug. I was hoping to give my daughter a bath. When I called the front desk the man didn't seem too worried. He said he would bring one, but never showed. Also the beds were pretty firm, but for the price it overall was good.
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Pros (+) Free breakfast
Cons (-) Baby cockroach and ants inside room... YUCK!
Location
500 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
What's nearby
- Cocoanut Grove0.5 km
- Main Beach0.7 km
- Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History1 km
- Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk1.1 km
- Santa Cruz Wharf1.3 km
- Mission Santa Cruz1.3 km
- Santa Cruz Harbor1.8 km
- Santa Cruz Surfing Museum2 km
- State Lighthouse Museum2.1 km
- University of Santa Cruz Arboretum3.1 km
- DeLaveaga Golf Course3.5 km
- Natural Bridges State Park4 km
Policies
Check-in/Check-out | Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 11:00 |
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Cancellation/pre-payment | Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider. |
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