This Santa Cruz motel provides a budget-friendly stay with comfortable rooms located just off Highway One. Guests have access to an outdoor pool and daily coffee in the lobby, with free parking available on-site. The property is situated a drive from both the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Henry Cowell Redwood State Park. It aims to offer a relaxing experience with attentive hospitality, suitable for travellers seeking value.
Should you book National 9 Motel?
A no-frills motel stay with essential amenities and friendly service.
Best for
- Budget-conscious travellers
- Easy access to Highway One
- Guests wanting an outdoor pool
Maybe not ideal for
- Those seeking luxury accommodation
- Walkable access to major attractions
outdoor pool
Enjoy a refreshing dip in the motel's outdoor swimming pool, a key amenity for guests looking to relax after a day of exploring.
free parking
The motel offers complimentary parking for guests, removing a common travel expense and adding convenience for those arriving by car.
rooms
Accommodations feature air conditioning, private bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, and free WiFi. Some rooms offer a view.
Rooms & rates
Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
20 m² · 2 queen beds
View · Air conditioning · Private bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Free Wifi · Free toiletries
Queen Room-Non Smoking
20 m² · 1 queen bed
View · Air conditioning · Private bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Free Wifi · Free toiletries
What you'll enjoy
Gallery
Amenities & facilities
Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
Great for your stay
- Parking
- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- View
- Bath
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Flat-screen TV
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bath
Bedroom
- Linens
View
- View
Kitchen
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
Location
130 Plymouth St, Santa Cruz, California
National 9 Motel is located in Santa Cruz, California. Guests rate the area well for things to do, dining options and public transit.
5 sights nearby, the closest being Grant Park at 500 ft; the nearest train station, Beach Station (Santa Cruz), is 1.5 mi away.
Things to do nearby
- Grant Parkpark500 ft
- Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Parkhistoric site0.6 mi
- Museum of Art & Historymuseum0.8 mi
- Harvey West Parkpark0.9 mi
- Downtown Neighborhood Historic Districthistoric site1.0 mi
Straight-line distances from the property · data © OpenStreetMap contributors
What guests say
8.3 / 10 · Very good on Booking.com, from 640 guest reviews
Guests rate National 9 Motel 8.3/10 across 640 reviews. The most praised aspect is property (63 positive mentions), alongside service and cleanliness.
- Things to do4.5/5
- Restaurants4.1/5
- Public transit4.7/5
- Airport access3.7/5
Reviews scoring 9–10: 14 · average 9
They wrote about: room, comfort, cleanliness
Reviews scoring 7–9: 16 · average 7.8
They wrote about: cleanliness, room, location
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Good to know
House rules
- Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
- Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
- Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
- No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
- Pets
Pets are not allowed.
- Cards accepted at this property
Cash is not accepted
- Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of US$200 is required on arrival. That's about € 171. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
As published by the booking provider · always reconfirm with the property
Frequently asked questions
Is breakfast available?
Most National 9 hotels offer complimentary or full-service breakfast, promoted under the slogan 'The best mornings begin at Nine!'.
What are the room amenities?
Rooms include air conditioning, a private bathroom with free toiletries, a flat-screen TV, and free WiFi. A microwave and refrigerator are also provided.
Is there parking available?
Yes, the motel offers free parking for guests on-site.
Is there WiFi?
Free WiFi is available for guests throughout the property.
Does the hotel have a swimming pool?
Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool available for guests.
What is the minimum age to check in?
The property welcomes all ages, indicating no specific minimum age requirement for check-in is stated.