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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.

This is our guests' favorite part of Santa Cruz, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Salt Air Lodge has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Sep 13, 2016

Property Highlights

Located in the real heart of Santa Cruz, this property has an excellent location score of 8.9!

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Sleeps
 
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
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Travel Sustainable Level 1
This property is taking steps towards becoming more sustainable. We’ve worked with experts such as Travalyst and Sustainalize to create the Travel Sustainable program – making it easier for you to experience the world more sustainably.
Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.8
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.0
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
6.1
Low score for Santa Cruz
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Jan
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    The rooms are updated and nice. Laminate floors. Updated bathroom. The bed was comfortable.
  • Larry
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Clean room and comfortable bed. Staff was nice and welcoming. Good area.
  • Judy
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    I absolutely love the property, and Sam was so nice and so accommodating
  • Darrell
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Staff was very accommodating and pleasant. Room was equipped with most of our needs and bed was comfortable
  • Jacob
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Liked how friendly the staff was and how well they worked with our cars and arrival time.
  • Brittany
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Friendly staff, easy check in, Clean and spacious room, location.
  • Lisa
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    The location was great. It was enough room for 4 adults.
  • Ty
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Hard to beat the value of the Salt Air Lodge. We needed a hotel that had a bedroom with a door that closed so that we could have our 2 year old nap and so that we could watch a show before bed. Our room and bath was nicely remodeled and the beds...
  • C
    Claire
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    very close to the boardwalk and cafes! 10 minute walk to boardwalk area!
  • Crutchley
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    I liked the location because it was quiet and easy to get to places around town. I love Santa Cruz and this was real nice. Definitely will book again when in town.
Property questions and answers
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  • Is there a balcony or patio that I can smoke at? Do you have smoking rooms?
    We do not have any smoking rooms, but you can smoke outside on our balcony.
    Answered on 30 March 2022
  • With parking I need three parking spaces can you accommodate that ? Even if there is additional cost what would that be ?
    We can help with the other vehicles but it will be an extra charge for the 2 cars.
    Answered on 26 May 2022
  • I see you offer a smoking room. I wanted to know if you allow smoking of medical marijuana in the smoking room?
    Hello, Sorry we are a non smoking hotel. You can always smoke outside of the room. We as California locals understand we have the best Medicinal Mari..
    Answered on 16 July 2022
  • is the pool open and what is the deposit amount ? 6/24/22
    Pool is open, deposit is $100.
    Answered on 13 July 2022
  • Is there a microwave and a refrigerator in the room?
    yes, we have both.
    Answered on 23 January 2023
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Amenities of Salt Air Lodge
Most popular amenities
Free parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Telephone
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Wake-up service
    • Business center
    • 24-hour front desk
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Key card access
    General
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    • Air conditioning
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Private entrance
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Salt Air Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:30 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    Check-out

    Until 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 4 and above are considered adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Maestro Mastercard Visa Discover Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Salt Air Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print

    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.

    FAQs about Salt Air Lodge

    • Room options at Salt Air Lodge include:

      • Suite
      • Double

    • The nearest beach is 1,500 feet from Salt Air Lodge.

    • Yes, Salt Air Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The prices at Salt Air Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Salt Air Lodge is 1,300 feet from the center of Santa Cruz.

    • Salt Air Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Check-in at Salt Air Lodge is from 3:30 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.