Mission Inn

Motel within easy reach of Monterey Bay

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Dates

November 2025

16

December 2025

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Jetted Bathtub

Located near Monterey Bay, Mission Inn offers a warm welcome with continental breakfast and a relaxing garden. Unwind in the sauna or spa tub, stay connected with free WiFi and enjoy helpful staff who have left lasting impressions on previous guests.

Wonderful

Popular amenities

24/7 front desk
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
Near the beach
Sauna
Hot tub
Business centre
Meeting rooms
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Air conditioning
Garden
Computer station
Front desk safe

Feel at home (6)

Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
Microwave
Private bathroom
Premium TV channels
Garden
Terrace

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 16 - Nov 17

Tomorrow

Nov 17 - Nov 18

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 9 of 9 rooms

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hairdryer

Shower/bath combination

Private bathroom

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hairdryer

Shower/bath combination

Private bathroom

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Jetted Bathtub

Exceptional

Highlights

Private indoor hot tub

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Jetted bath

Shower/bath combination

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hairdryer

Shower/bath combination

Private bathroom

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, ADA Accessible

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Queen and Queen Sofa Bed

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Sofa bed

Hairdryer

Shower/bath combination

Private bathroom

Microwave

Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Deluxe Double Room (King)

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hairdryer

Shower/bath combination

Private bathroom

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 6
2 King Beds

King with Jetted tub and Queen Sofa Bed

Wonderful

Highlights

Private indoor hot tub

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Sofa bed

Jetted bath

Shower/bath combination

Private bathroom

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

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Pool
Pet-friendly
Free parking
Free WiFi

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

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About the area

2250 Mission Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

Natural Bridges State Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
University of California, Santa Cruz - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Santa Cruz Wharf - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 5 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 26 min drive
San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 45 min drive
Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

‪Panda Express - ‬3 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
‪Hokkaido Ramen House - ‬6 min walk
‪Burger King - ‬4 min walk
‪Cat & Cloud Coffee - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Mission Inn

Mission Inn puts you a short five-minute drive from Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The Hot tub makes for a relaxing end to the day, and free perks include WiFi and continental breakfast daily between 7 AM and 10 AM. A sauna and a terrace are offered, and in-room conveniences include fridges and microwaves. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 53 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 AM
- Late check-in subject to availability
- Minimum check-in age – 18
- Check-out time is 11 AM
- Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

- Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
- If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

- Pets not allowed
- Service animals welcome

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site

Other information

- Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

Free continental breakfast each morning 7 AM–10 AM

What to do

Beach nearby
Whale watching nearby

Working away

Business centre
Meeting rooms
Computer station

Services

24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff

Facilities

Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Hot tub
Sauna

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Handrails in stairwells
Closed-captioned TV
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

Flat-screen television
Premium cable channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

Cot/infant bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper

Stay connected

Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi

Food and drink

Fridge
Microwave

More

Daily housekeeping
Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

Cots/infant beds are available for USD 10.0 per night

Policies

This property does not have lifts.

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on-site.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club

Also known as

Mission Inn Santa Cruz

Mission Santa Cruz

Mission Inn Motel

Mission Inn Santa Cruz

Mission Inn Motel Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

Does Mission Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Mission Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Mission Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Mission Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Mission Inn and nearby?

Mission Inn has a sauna and a picnic area, as well as a garden.

What's the area around Mission Inn like?

Mission Inn is a short 17-minute walk from Natural Bridges State Park and 5 minutes' walk from Swift Street Courtyard. Travellers give top marks for the motel's prime location.

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Mission Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room

Breakfast

Service staff

Location

Bed

Restaurant

Hot Tub

Parking

Bathroom

Beach

What guests liked

Breakfast options were great with a variety of choices including hot items like waffles, sausage, and biscuits and gravy. (73 reviews)
The hot tub was consistently described as great, clean, and delightful, with many guests enjoying it as a highlight of their stay. (20 reviews)
Parking was convenient and easily accessible for guests. (11 reviews)

From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

10/10 Exceptional

12 Nov 2025

busy area, but the room was very quiet. very good breakfast.

john, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

12 June 2025

Great place to stay

Diana, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

2 Nov 2025

Room was in clean good shape! Lovely area and good service. Wish they served hot meat options for breakfast however…

Antonio, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

27 June 2025

Good location and comfortable stay

Alexis, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

28 June 2025

Would stay here again.

Susan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

15 Aug 2025

We would stay again.

The staff was great. Quiet place off the beaten path. Love that it is close to downtown.

William, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

14 Feb 2025

Great stay!

Noe, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

6 June 2025

Greatly enjoyed our stay at this inn. Jennifer at the front desk was especially wonderful!

Rebecca, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

29 Oct 2025

Everything about my stay was awesome. The room sir comfortable with lots of entertainment options. And the staff are really what make it great especially all the hard-working housekeeping that keep those rooms so nice and the front office staff who are very patient and welcoming. I hate leaving great reviews because I know it'll probably get them all booked up, but I really did have to shout this one out. Very good.

Gregory, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

13 July 2025

Great location for Westside exploration. Really appreciated the outdoor seating around the hotel. Friendly staff.

Jennifer, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

29 June 2025

Decent sized rooms, clean comfortable bed, easy access to room.

Alison, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

23 Sept 2025

The pillows and towels had some stains but everything else was clean.

Jennifer, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

4 June 2025

So convenient for everything in Santa Cruz, and for drives headed north on Hwy 1. Clean and comfy room, free parking, free breakfast. My go-to hotel for the Santa Cruz area.

Gary, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

1 June 2025

Clean room and awesome friendly staff....especially Jennifer!

John, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

31 July 2025

Jennifer was exceptionally helpful and friendly at the front desk. This hotel is simple but they take pride in their hotel. It is so clean!

Nicole, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

23 June 2025

One night stay

The room is quiet and clean.

Andrew T, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

26 July 2025

Great front desk help very informative and helpful

David, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

13 July 2025

Clean and quiet

Gabriel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

6 July 2025

The property was so beautiful, so many colorful plants it brought such a beautiful touch. The room was so beautiful and super clean, and you get a nice breakfast in the morning. Will definitely be coming back.

Marisa, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

6 Feb 2025

It was clean and conveniently close to Natural Bridges and good restaurants.

Alec, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

13 June 2025

Comfortable bed Nice blinds Good soap

Robert, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

23 Mar 2025

Nice place

Jose, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

13 Sept 2025

Stayed one night here while visiting friends. Not impressed, a little rough around the edges. Pretty noisy and showerhead was horrible! Stay somewhere else.

wren, 1-night trip