2.5 Star Hotel

Salt Air Lodge

510 Leibrandt Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United States View Map

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Set in the Santa Cruz Boardwalk district of Santa Cruz, Salt Air Lodge offers accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi. 984 feet from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, the property is also 0.6 mi away from Pacific Avenue. Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse is 1.2 mi from the motel and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is 1.2 mi away. All rooms offer a TV with satellite channels, a coffee machine, a refrigerator, and a microwave as well as a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Select rooms boast a pool view. A business center and vending machines with drinks are available on site at the motel. Round-the-clock assistance is available at the reception. On-site parking is available. University of California Santa Cruz is 1.9 mi from Salt Air Lodge, while Sky Glider is a 4-minute walk away. The nearest airport is Mineta San Jose International Airport, 28 mi from the accommodations.

163 Reviews

6.3Pleasant
Cleanliness
8.3
Staff
8.8
Location
8.9

What Guests Say

  • “Perfect location. Friendly staff and hostess. Good room.”
  • “Nice staff and hostess/host. Great location. Good room. Cleaniness.”
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Top Amenities

  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Business Center
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Room Options

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Queen Suite1/4

Queen Suite

302 sqft • 1 Queen or 1 Double

  • Additional toilet
  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Carbon monoxide detector
King Suite1/4

King Suite

302 sqft • 1 King or 1 Double

  • Additional toilet
  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Carbon monoxide detector
1 King Bed - Non - Smoking1/3

1 King Bed - Non - Smoking

539 sqft • 1 King

  • Additional toilet
  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Carbon monoxide detector
2 Bed Room1/2

2 Bed Room

539 sqft • 2 Queen

  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Blackout curtains
  • Carbon monoxide detector
2 Queen Beds1/4

2 Queen Beds

539 sqft • 2 Queen

  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Blackout curtains
  • Carpeting
2 Queen Beds Accessible 1/2

2 Queen Beds Accessible

539 sqft • 2 Queen

  • Accessible room
  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Closet

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    What Guests Loved

    6.3
    Pleasant

    Based on 163 reviews

    Location

    8.9

    Cleanliness

    8.3

    Staff

    8.8

    Overall Quality

    7.9

    Pros +

    • Perfect location. Friendly staff and hostess. Good room.
    • Nice staff and hostess/host. Great location. Good room. Cleaniness.
    • Very friendly staff. Great location. Perfect room. Cleaniness.

    Cons -

    • No where to hang up anything. I know it's near the beach, but there was sand all over the floors. Even a swiffer would've removed it, but certainly if it was mopped it shouldn't have been there.
    • The remote didn't work for the TV. Only one channel. Not such a big deal since we didn't spend much time in the room apart from showering and sleeping. Limited parking, tight sparking spots.
    • My adult son was refused a room with his jail ID even though I was there paying in person with my own driver¿s license ID. He wasn¿t scruffy or under the influence of anything, just needed a place to sleep.
    Business Traveler (14)Solo Traveler (21)Traveling as Couple (136)Family with Young Children (134)Family with Teens (1)Senior Traveler (3)Group Traveler (49)Total (364)
    10Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 1-20-2023

    Perfect location. Friendly staff and hostess. Good room.

    10Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 1-18-2023

    Nice staff and hostess/host. Great location. Good room. Cleaniness.

    10Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 12-22-2022

    Very friendly staff. Great location. Perfect room. Cleaniness.

    10Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 12-19-2022

    Super friendly staff. Cleaniness. Great location.

    10Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 12-17-2022

    Friendly staff. Great location. Cleanliness.

    8Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 10-12-2022

    Updated room, quiet and mostly very clean, with coffee in the lobby. The front desk was friendly and accommodating.

    No where to hang up anything. I know it's near the beach, but there was sand all over the floors. Even a swiffer would've removed it, but certainly if it was mopped it shouldn't have been there.

    9AprilPosted on: 9-27-2022

    Beautiful, spacious room. We got the king suite with two rooms. Very comfortable beds and pillows. It's right by the Beach Board Walk - within walking distance. Felt like a safe area. Very helpful and friendly front desk staff.

    The remote didn't work for the TV. Only one channel. Not such a big deal since we didn't spend much time in the room apart from showering and sleeping. Limited parking, tight sparking spots.

    1Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 9-20-2022

    I was pleased to find an affordable room late on a Friday evening.

    My adult son was refused a room with his jail ID even though I was there paying in person with my own driver¿s license ID. He wasn¿t scruffy or under the influence of anything, just needed a place to sleep.

    3Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 9-5-2022

    The location was awesome, right next to the beach and lots of places to eat.

    Hotel room had stained sheets, used soap, shower door kept on opening, and thin walls.

    10SunnyPosted on: 7-6-2022

    Brand new rooms. Completely renovated to have a large beautiful bathroom. There was even a walk in closet. All the furnishings are brand new. Large flat screen television, brand new microwave , and clean fridge. Nicest hotel in Santa Cruz!

    No. Everything was perfect!

    7ErinPosted on: 6-26-2022

    The location.

    I was told I would have a refrigerator & microwave in my room. When I went in my room, there wasn¿t either or. I do understand they are remodeling the hotel & my room was just literally remodeled. Seemed like those features were over looked.

    4Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 8-20-2019

    1 block to the Boardwalk

    Room smelled like dirty feet and beds extremely hard/ uncomfortable.

    1Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 8-6-2019

    There wasn't anything to like about this hotel! No Parking, pool was dirty, room smelled awful, beds too old! The place needs to be renovated! I paid way too much for my stay!

    I found this hotel to be way too old, rugs were stinky, walls need to be painted, upstairs visitors took like 5 showers and the water started leaking on my bathroom floor almost causing me to slip on the wet floor! Awful experience in Overall! Awful!!

    6DerickPosted on: 11-11-2018

    The room itself was very large in comparison to other rooms in this price range. Gentlemen at front desk was extremely nice and helpful.

    The room I had didnt have a thermostat. In November it was rather cool, requiring a little heat in the room. If there was a working thermostat, I never would've filled this out.

    8LisaPosted on: 7-29-2018

    The pool and location as well as the 3 bed room availability.

    The fact that there is only 1 car per room. You have to find other parking places for the day and night and pay separately for them.

    5Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 7-14-2018

    Great location. Walking distance from Boardwalk. Clean pool.

    Old and wearing out. 3 BR suite. In one the window sheetrocked over & had no ventilation. AC in only main room & worked not well. Set on hi fan speed not auto but kept shutting off. Maid service didn't clean well. Floor spongy joists probably rotting.

    3AlicePosted on: 7-11-2018

    It was only a block from the boardwalk! 2 bedrooms!

    The cleanliness was not as good as I would have liked for the price. Looked like the bathroom had not been swept or done poorly. It's very old and needs a lot of improvements and upgrades. At least a 2 inch gap around the door. Remote didn't work.

    7MarbellaPosted on: 4-17-2018

    The 3beds in somewhat separate areas was nice.

    Very outdated, old furniture and only 1tv. . Extremely Thin walls. We could hear the next room making adult noises. There was not enough parking.

    8Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 11-21-2017

    The location was perfect. The motel was in waljing distance of the Boardwalk and many cafes and restaurants.

    The parking is limited. The TV was difficult, maybe have a laminated instruction sheet and channel guide.

    4Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 9-8-2017

    Great location. close to downtown and the boardwalk.

    Had difficulties checking in. the room had blood spatter on the ceiling. waited all morning for a room because we were told we couldn't check in until 1 and found out they gave someone else our room at 10:30 unprofessional staff. don't care about customer

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests available

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    Business facilities

    • Business Center

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 3:30 PM
    Check-outBefore 11:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Location

    Salt Air Lodge

    510 Leibrandt Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA

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