Hitching Post Studios Inn

Property class: 2
City-center motel within easy reach of Monterey Bay

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Hitching Post Studios Inn puts you within a 10-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Mystery Spot. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Also, Capitola Beach and Roaring Camp Railroads are within a short drive. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $77
$89 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a sofa, and a TV.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a television.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a desk with a computer, and a chair.

Basic Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, and artwork on the walls.

Basic Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchen

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Private Bathroom

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a chair, a desk, and a TV.

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Private Bathroom

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a mirror.

Standard Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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1717 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062

What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Pacheco Dog Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Ocean Street - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 16 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 43 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 44 min drive
  • Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tortilla Shack - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sante Adairius Rustic Ales - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Spot - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Good Dogs - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Hitching Post Studios Inn

  • Hitching Post Studios Inn puts you within a 10-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Mystery Spot. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Also, Capitola Beach and Roaring Camp Railroads are within a short drive. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
3:00pm
CHECK-OUT
11:00am

Hotel size

    • 31 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

    • Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

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Reviews

Hitching Post Studios Inn Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Parking was easy, convenient, and plentiful at this property. (17 reviews)
  • The property is within walking distance to the beach and offers a convenient location for beachgoers. (6 reviews)
  • The property is close to many nearby restaurants and shops, offering convenient dining options for guests. (6 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

We loved that we had a kitchen so we could cook our own food. Centrally located to explore the area. We can see staying here again.
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8/10 Very good

Overall our experience was good. The room was clean, staff was helpful, and overall a good value for the money.
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff and a great place to stay with kitchenettes.
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10/10 Exceptional

We love staying here when we visit Santa Cruz. It's clean and quiet and the gentleman who checked us in on Oct. 3 was awesome. We won't stay anywhere else. It's close enough to walk to places to eat and a short ride to the beach areas. See you next time!!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay! Great piece of local history.
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10/10 Exceptional

GREAT VALUE - CLEAN & WELL MAINTAINED I looked for a clean and affordable place for the weekend in Santa Cruz and The Hitching Post Inn was just that. It wasn't the most modern place but it was clean, the rooms were nicely upkept, the bathroom looked newly redone ... All around, I was very happy with my choice!
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10/10 Exceptional

When I booked it it was so late. I also called the front desk to let them know that we would arrive very late, he was very nice and sweet and said no problem and he said to just come inside I truly appreciate that and he was so helpful. The place was so nice and cleaned.
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8/10 Very good

This motel is clean, feels safe and has been updated nicely. It's nothing fancy, but great for a couple of days. The price is very reasonable and the office staff was very nice. It could have used a couple more (or fuller) pillows, but overall very nice and we wil be back.
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10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely Love This Place! Stay here every time I am in town and recommend it to everyone I know. This is a family friendly place to stay where you can still have family dinners while on vacation. Amazing Owners who remember you and warmly welcome you on your return ❤️
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8/10 Very good

Sfaff was very helpful, coming quickly and personally when we had difficulty determining how to use the oven. Bathroom and Kitchen were new, but furnishing were old but functional. Second room with kitchen was suprisingly spacious. Good value for the price, so we would come again.
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10/10 Exceptional

It was nice with a full kitchen no carpet very clean. Would go back there again for sure.
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6/10 Good

the good: The place was quiet. the grounds were clean, the staff was friendly and helpful, and it was safe. the bad: the pictures make the rooms look way nicer then they are in person. the room was'nt very clean. i slept in the bed with my clothes and no covers, and never let my bare feet touch the floor because it was'nt clean at all. the toilet was tightly crammed between the wall and the vanity. any movement meant your elbows were touching something. half used roll of toilet paper from the last guest im sure. The shower was nice though. parking fills up quick.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice enough motel in eastside Santa Cruz. Very friendly and helpful staff, got me switched to a studio suite from the room I'd booked, for a slight upcharge. There is a block of rooms that sit in the middle of the property, but I preferred to have a room in the main L-shaped block with parking spaces and small sitting areas in front, (However, those smaller rooms in the block are a bit less expensive.) Be aware that other than a coffeemaker, the kitchen units do not have ANY cookware, utensils, plates, etc. so if you intend to prepare food in the kitchen, you'll need to bring all your own supplies. Despite being on a busy 4-lane road (Soquel Ave.) it was nice and quiet at night. Given how pricey even the most basic accommodation in Santa Cruz can be (especially on a weekend), this tidy place offers decent value.
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6/10 Good

The beds were uncomfortable. The staff was very friendly.
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6/10 Good

The manager of the hotel was very welcoming and helpful. The property is an older property, but has been upgraded and taken care of. The room we stayed in was clean. It did, however, need some refreshing to the paint and furnishings. Unfortunately, during our stay we had loud neighbors on both sides. I spoke with the manager, and he was responsive and helpful.
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6/10 Good

Staff in office was helpful. Rom smells extremely strong of cleaning products. It took two washes to get the smell out of our laundry and luggage. Bed was a bit too soft for us. Seems fairly secure but not much effort toward aesthetics or maintenance. Great to have parking/lot was a bit tight. Pretty quick drive distance from Santa Cruz civic center venue. Seems to house some long term residents and some short term guests.
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was good and property was clean.
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was genuinely kind and helpful. Decent price, great stay. Every room has a full kitchen with a fridge, microwave and a stove. Theres even a kitchen table. 9 mins from the boardwalk. 5/5
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8/10 Very good

Very large space great for families or to have that extra space . Good centralized, location, easy access to local points of interest.
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8/10 Very good

Good clean and secure
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6/10 Good

The room and bed didn’t feel clean. The floor was sandy, there was an old soap in the shower, the sheets and blanket was kinda hard n old. Air conditioner was dirty. But… the room and shower were nice; except the a/c is pointed right at the head of the bed. It’s a good room for $70 a night
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10/10 Exceptional

Rooms are clean and quiet
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8/10 Very good

Staff was super friendly. The room was clean. Parking was easy.
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6/10 Good

A little off the beaten path from the boardwalk and town, but quiet and safe. Clean. Bedding made us wish we brought our own pillows and blankets however. Super basic and lightweight. Staff made check in easy. Decent spot for one night.
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10/10 Exceptional

The hitching post has it all: clean room spacious and a fantastic location.