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Torch Lite Inn
500 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, California, 95060
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Property Location
A stay at Torch Lite Inn places you in the heart of Santa Cruz, convenient to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and University of California Santa Cruz.
This motel is within close proximity of Pacific Garden Mall and Main Beach.

Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 38 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include direct-dial phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.

Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access.

Dining
A complimentary breakfast is included.

Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Free parking is available onsite.

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3.5 out of 5.0
Score from 18 reviews
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Great Experience
Best Value i had in a month long road trip across the western coast with my wife. Very good breakfast, great location, walking distance to the sta. cr...
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3 out of 5.0
Desk service poor
Ok for one night. Room was large and clean but decor tired. Pool was nice and surrounding gardens lovely. However the guy on the front desk was surly and unhelpful. Would we use again? Probably not given the owner doesn't make visitors welcome.
3 out of 5.0
Very basic US type motel within walking distance of the Boardwalk
This is a very basic US type motel with free parking close to all rooms. The accommodation is surprising close to a main road junction but was not too noisy and probably the best looking of the hotels along the route to the Boardwalk. Basic breakfast was included although was not specified when we booked so was a bonus - not a lot on offer and very little seating but would not complain as we saw this as an extra. WiFi is available but very slow.
1 out of 5.0
Horrible
Stayed 1 nite was suppose to stay 2, noise all nite the smell of drugs stayed in the air & drug users hanging around all night, couldn't close the bathroom window all the way, their are apartments behind hotel! Police might as well had a room there also bc they were there most of the nite anyway.
5 out of 5.0
Great Experience
Best Value i had in a month long road trip across the western coast with my wife. Very good breakfast, great location, walking distance to the sta. cruz boardwalk. The room was huge and a perfectly functioning jacuzzi. Friendly staff, very clean, overall a surprisingly great place for the money.
5 out of 5.0
Valuable hotel in santa cruz
Very good helpful customer hotel is nice and clean rooms r very clean beach and boardwalk lit walking distance . Close to downtown I can say very nice location to stay .they have free wifi and breakfast . I will stay again
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  • Number of floors: 2
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Parking (free)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Smoke-free property (fines apply)
  • Free guest parking
  • Swimming pool - outdoor seasonal
  • Number of rooms: 38
  • Express check- in
  • Self parking
  • Patio
  • Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
  • Suitable for children
  • Express check-out
  • Number of buildings/towers - 2
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Laundry facilities

Property Location
A stay at Torch Lite Inn places you in the heart of Santa Cruz, convenient to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and University of California Santa Cruz.
This motel is within close proximity of Pacific Garden Mall and Main Beach.

Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 38 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include direct-dial phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.

Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access.

Dining
A complimentary breakfast is included.

Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Free parking is available onsite.

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Torch Lite Inn
500 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, California, 95060
United States | Show map

Property Location
A stay at Torch Lite Inn places you in the heart of Santa Cruz, convenient to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and University of California Santa Cruz.
This motel is within close proximity of Pacific Garden Mall and Main Beach.

Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 38 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include direct-dial phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.

Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access.

Dining
A complimentary breakfast is included.

Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Free parking is available onsite.

from AUD 114

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Check for available rooms

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  • Primary guest must be 21 years of age.
  • Your account will be charged at the time of booking for the full hotel room amount, including all tax recovery charges and fees.
  • Cancellation policies vary by room type.
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