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Torch Lite Inn

2.5 star property

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Marina
Signature Room
Terrace/patio
Lobby
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
500 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Ocean Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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Signature Room

Signature Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Torch Lite Inn

Art Deco Santa Cruz motel in Westside Santa Cruz with free parking
A 24-hour front desk, free self parking, and free WiFi in public areas are available at this smoke-free motel. Other amenities include a vending machine.
Torch Lite Inn offers 38 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Santa Cruz motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Torch Lite Inn. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Amenities include a terrace and a vending machine
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • 7 minutes by foot from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and a 4-minute drive from Monterey Bay
As a guest of Torch Lite Inn, you'll find a terrace and a vending machine. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Art Deco Santa Cruz motel is smoke free.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking (max. 1 space per unit)

Family friendly

  • Microwave
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

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 at the property
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 200.00 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using exisiting bedding.

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

Torch Lite Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 378 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 255 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 173 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 84 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 115 out of 1005 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

Joel

Travelled 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

8/10 Good

nena

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

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

Business traveller
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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was basic and dark, but clean and great for the one night that we stayed. Note: the listing is incorrect and there is no pool.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Travelled with partner
Close to the Boardwalk and downtown. Walkable. Owner was very accommodating and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Pilikahakuimipono

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

SEOKHUN

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Franco A

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Aleia

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Was a decent night stay
Was a one night stop on a longer roadtrip. The stay was fine, location was convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jouko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff and clean rooms 👍 Everything looked like recently renovated !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ruby

Disliked: Staff & service
I give this review a 1star because the management was RUDE and so disrespectful. I have a mental illness and I require emotional support animal. I called the property numerous of times before my check in date. NO ONE answers the phone. When I do arrive, the male behind the counter tells me that they are not pet friendly. I explain to him that they are registered. He than became argumentative and said that people that are blind and deaf or who have surgery should only be allowed to have services dogs and that my illness isn’t relevant. I than explained while controlling myself from having a mental breakdown, that he needs more education and he has no right questioning me about my illness or my service dogs. He than requested that I pay a deposit fee of 100. Without hesitation I paid. I will see if I get back my deposit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was very kind and accommodating to us. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024