Torch Lite Inn

500 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 US
View Map Reservations: +1-800-219-2797
2.5 Star Property Near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
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04/20/2024 - 04/21/2024
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Verified Reviews of Torch Lite Inn

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Hotel room was updated and very comfortable."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Front office staff was so friendly and helpful. My hotel room was very clean and modern. I recommend this hotel 100%.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
18-Jul-2022 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Jul 15 to Sat Jul 16 2022 at a $228.60 average nightly rate.
"Clean, neat, comfortable & near the boardwalk!"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Very satisfactory to be near the boardwalk; facility was clean and comfortable.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
29-Jun-2022 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Jun 28 to Wed Jun 29 2022 at a $188.99 average nightly rate.

Property Description

With a stay at Torch Lite Inn in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. This motel is 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Mystery Spot and 4.4 mi (7.2 km) from Capitola Beach.

Make yourself at home in one of the 38 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Ocean Street - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Santa Cruz Main Beach - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Sky Glider - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Main Beach - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Boardwalk Bowl - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Pacific Avenue - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Cocoanut Grove - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Pacific Garden Mall - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Seabright Beach - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Santa Cruz Wharf - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Cowell's Beach - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi

The nearest airports are:
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 26.6 km / 16.5 mi
Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 67.9 km / 42.2 mi
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 56.2 km / 34.9 mi
Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 62.7 km / 39 mi

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.

Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.

Amenities / Features

  • Check In: 3:00 PM
  • Check Out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum age of oldest guest: 18
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Vending machine
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Outdoor furniture
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of buildings/towers - 2
  • Total number of rooms - 38
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Professional property host/manager
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No elevators
  • Golfing nearby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Free self parking
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Terrace

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Pets not allowed

Misc Fees / Policies

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • Contactless check-out is available.

Cleaning Policies

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Social distancing measures are in place

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Essential workers only - NO

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures