Torch Lite Inn

2 stars
7.6
Good
based on 1716 reviews
1,716 reviews
500 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States
500 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
+1 831 426 7575
Mon 28.09
-
Tue 29.09
2 guests, 1 room
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₪213
/Cheapest rate per night
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King room, bed type unknown
₪213
Deluxe room, bed type unknown
₪288
Double room, bed type unknown
₪471
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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.

7.6
Good
1716 reviews

Latest deals for Torch Lite Inn

Mon 28.09
-
Tue 29.09
King room, bed type unknown
₪213
nightly with fees
Queen room, 2 queen beds
₪606
nightly with fees
Double room, bed type unknown
₪669
nightly with fees
King room, bed type unknown
₪224
nightly with fees
Double room, bed type unknown
₪471
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, bed type unknown
₪571
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, bed type unknown
₪288
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, bed type unknown
₪295
nightly with fees
King room, bed type unknown
₪297
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, bed type unknown
₪310
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, bed type unknown
₪346
nightly with fees
Double room, bed type unknown
₪906
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, 1 twin bed
₪557
nightly with fees
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.

Amenities at Torch Lite Inn

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee machine
  • Air-conditioned
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Internet
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hairdryer
  • Express check-out

Reviews of Torch Lite Inn

7.6
Good
1716 verified ratings
Wonderful
501
Very good
264
Good
269
Okay
149
Fair
171
Mediocre
99
Poor
263

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2.0
Poor
Anonymous, Aug 2017
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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5.1
Fair
Anonymous, Mar 2017
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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10
Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2016
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

Location

500 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

What's nearby

  • Undertow Roller Coaster0.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk0.6 km
  • Cocoanut Grove0.6 km
  • Santa Cruz Looff Carousel and Roller Coaster0.6 km
  • Kuumbwa Jazz Center0.6 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach0.7 km
  • Museum of Art and History0.9 km
  • Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History1 km
  • Hinds House1.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf1.3 km
  • Mission Santa Cruz1.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Harbor1.8 km

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 11:00

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Torch Lite Inn

Which month has the cheapest rates at Torch Lite Inn?

The cheapest month to stay at Torch Lite Inn is December, with an average nightly rate of ₪215. The most expensive month is July at ₪757 per night.

What is the cheapest day to book Torch Lite Inn?

The cheapest day to book Torch Lite Inn is Tuesday, with an average nightly rate of ₪279. The most expensive day is Friday at ₪825 per night.

How far in advance should you book Torch Lite Inn?

To get the best price at Torch Lite Inn, book around 5 weeks in advance. This could save you approximately 63% compared to booking last minute.

FAQs when booking at Torch Lite Inn

  • Where is Torch Lite Inn located?

    Torch Lite Inn is located at 500 Riverside Avenue, 1.2 km from the center of Santa Cruz. Undertow Roller Coaster is the closest landmark to Torch Lite Inn.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Torch Lite Inn?

    Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at Torch Lite Inn.

  • Does Torch Lite Inn offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Torch Lite Inn offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does Torch Lite Inn offer free parking?

    Yes, Torch Lite Inn offers free parking.

  • How far is Torch Lite Inn from the airport?

    Torch Lite Inn is 44.4 km from San Jose. Torch Lite Inn is 45.3 km from Monterey Regional.

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Distance to city center

Nearest Airport

Distance to airport

1.2 km
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44.4 km

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