Sunny Cove Motel
21610 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, United States – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.0/10! (score from 52 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Older style hotel with very comfortable beds and pillows. Close to the beach Jane is very nice and was of great assistance when I had to leave a day early Thank you Jane

Located in Santa Cruz, within 100 metres of Sunny Cove Beach and 600 metres of Black’s Beach, Sunny Cove Motel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse is 6.5 km from the motel and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is 6.5 km away. The units at the motel are equipped with a seating area and a TV. Every room comes with a private bathroom equipped with a shower, while selected rooms include a kitchen. All units will provide guests with a fridge. Sunny Cove Motel offers a barbecue. Santa Cruz Harbor Beach is less than 1 km from the accommodation, while Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is 4.4 km away. The nearest airport is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, 55 km from Sunny Cove Motel.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
Sunny Cove Motel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 14 May 2023.Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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- Lea
Australia
“Older style hotel with very comfortable beds and pillows. Close to the beach Jane is very nice and was of great assistance when I had to leave a day early Thank you Jane” - Julie
United States
“Perfect location for accessing all the fun activities in Santa Cruz! Jane is such a sweet lady! She is so friendly and takes the time to walk the property with you and explain what all is around to do. She truly cares about her guests stay and...” - Fred
United States
“Location great, very nice and well maintained classic place! Really comfortable in every way” - Maria
United States
“I liked that it had a kitchen with some kitchenware to use. Beds were comfy and space very well distributed” - Marissa
United States
“The location has a short walk to a beautiful beach, the rooms are sooo clean, and the location is a great distance to everything. We loved staying at this motel.” - Linda
United States
“Cute place! Super comfy beds. The pool is so cute, and the motel is small. The owner is the nicest lady ever!” - Loïc
France
“Accueil et gentillesse des gérants. Lieu original très bien placé.” - Kirsten
United States
“I don’t like to even write this because I don’t want anyone else to know about this gem. But i wont stay anywhere else in Santa Cruz. Ive been staying there for 30 years. The recent upgrades really vamped the place up. Thank you Jane for always...” - Jennifer
United States
“We loved the room, the view, the location. My daughter loved the pool. The room was clean and comfortable. Having a kitchen was very convenient for preparing meals.” - Yoshi
United States
“It was super close to the beach & the room was like a mini house.”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
I have a small dog, Cavapoo, who is 8 months old-do you charge extra?
Hi! yes we charge an extra $10 per dog per day.Answered on 24 May 2023Is the swimming pool open? We're traveling Sept 29-oct 30th. Will it be open then? Is it heated?
Thank you for your inquiry. The pool will be open for your enjoyment. However, our pool is not heated. We hope you enjoy your stay with us!Answered on 6 July 2023Hi my name is Becky Osborn. My female friend and I would like to stay with you for a few days. My friend has a little wiener dog that weighs about 7 pounds. Her name is Gigi and she's 12 years old. How much would we have to pay to bring her dog with us.? We are in our mid 60's and quiet.
Hi! We love dogs. There is a cleaning fee of $15 per day per pet. This fee helps us maintain a clean and comfortable space for both our human and four-legged guests. Thanks for considering our motel for you stay in Santa Cruz.Answered on 7 September 2023how far from SeaCliff state beach. are there restaurants within walking distance?
The distance from Sunny Cove Motel in Santa Cruz to Seacliff State Beach in Aptos is approximately 15 minutes away, 7 miles by car, following the CA 1 route1. There are several restaurants within walking distance of the Sunny Cove Motel.Answered on 1 July 2023
Property surroundings *
Facilities of Sunny Cove MotelGreat facilities! Review score, 9.2
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Shower
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- BBQ facilities
- Dining table
- Toaster
- Stovetop
- Kitchenware
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Socket near the bed
- Beach
- Golf course (within 3 km)Additional charge
- Dining area
- Seating Area
- TV
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Designated smoking area
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Sun umbrellas
- Fence around pool
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- English
- Spanish
Sustainable initiatives
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
There is no capacity for cots at this property.
There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Cash is not accepted
Sunny Cove Motel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
FAQs about Sunny Cove Motel
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Sunny Cove Motel is 1.8 miles from the centre of Santa Cruz. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Room options at Sunny Cove Motel include:
- Studio
- Double
- Family
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Sunny Cove Motel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Swimming Pool
- Beach
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Check-in at Sunny Cove Motel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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The prices at Sunny Cove Motel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Yes, Sunny Cove Motel is popular with guests booking family stays.