About
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
- 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.”
Top Amenities
- Free Internet Access
- Free Parking
- Accessible Rooms / Facilities
- Business Center
- Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Options
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1/4Queen Suite
- Additional toilet
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Carbon monoxide detector
1/4King Suite
- Additional toilet
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Carbon monoxide detector
1/31 King Bed - Non - Smoking
- Additional toilet
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Carbon monoxide detector
1/22 Bed Room
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Blackout curtains
- Carbon monoxide detector
1/42 Queen Beds
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Blackout curtains
- Carpeting
1/22 Queen Beds Accessible
- Accessible room
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Closet
1/41 Queen Bed - Non-Smoking
- Additional toilet
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Carbon monoxide detector
1/43 Bed Deluxe Room
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Carpeting
1/4Deluxe Queen Suite
- Additional toilet
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Carbon monoxide detector
1/3Standard King Room
- Additional toilet
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Carbon monoxide detector
1/1King Room - Disability Access
- Accessible room
- Additional toilet
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
1/3Standard Queen Room
- Additional toilet
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Carbon monoxide detector
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What Guests Loved
Based on 163 reviews
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.
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.
Super friendly staff. Cleaniness. Great location.
Friendly staff. Great location. Cleanliness.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
1 block to the Boardwalk
Room smelled like dirty feet and beds extremely hard/ uncomfortable.
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!!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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-in | After 3:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 11:00 AM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Parking | Free parking is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children of all ages are welcome. |
| Pets | Pets are not allowed. |
| Room Rates | All 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
510 Leibrandt Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
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