Steps from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Salt Air Lodge welcomes you to a relaxing retreat. Enjoy the outdoor pool, connect with in-room WiFi, and unwind knowing there's a 24-hour front desk available. Guests appreciate the convenient location.
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 19 min drive
San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 43 min drive
Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 46 min drive
Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 47 min drive
Restaurants
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 6 min walk
Ideal Bar & Grill - 10 min walk
Boardwalk Bowl - 5 min walk
Los Viejones - 9 min walk
Marini's at the Beach - 6 min walk
About this property
Salt Air Lodge
Salt Air Lodge puts you a short five-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and freebies such as WiFi and self-parking are added perks. Also, University of California, Santa Cruz and Mystery Spot are within a short drive.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
27 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property 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
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
On-site parking only available on request
Free uncovered on-site self-parking
On-site parking is limited (max. 1 space per unit)
On-site parking includes off-street options
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
What to do
Beach nearby
Working away
Business centre
Services
24-hour front desk
Facilities
An outdoor pool
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Fridge
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed on Sunday, Friday and Saturday:
Outdoor pool
The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday:
Outdoor pool
Parking
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Additional parking is available for a surcharge.
Also known as
Salt Air Lodge Santa Cruz
Salt Air Santa Cruz
Salt Air Lodge Motel
Salt Air Lodge Santa Cruz
Salt Air Lodge Motel Santa Cruz
Frequently asked questions
Does Salt Air Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Salt Air Lodge 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.
Is there a pool at Salt Air Lodge?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Salt Air Lodge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Salt Air Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Salt Air Lodge?
Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Salt Air Lodge and nearby?
Salt Air Lodge has an outdoor pool.
What's the area around Salt Air Lodge like?
Salt Air Lodge is a short 5-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 6 minutes' walk from Main Beach.
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Salt Air Lodge Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
30 Jan 2023
Rooms were clean, staff friendly.
Monique Marie
Monique Marie, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
24 Sep 2022
One of the better economy hotels
Comfortable bed, new furnishings made our stay enjoyable.
mark
mark, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Jul 2022
Greta location, great environment. It was a very accommodating stay and would definitely recommend to others.
Skylar
Skylar, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
7 Aug 2022
Very clean and friendly staff
Maria
Maria, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 Sep 2022
If you need to stay for a night or two. Than this is the place to stay at.
AMIBAL
AMIBAL, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 Jun 2022
Awesome stay
Very accommodating and new rooms! Definitely recommend
Emma
Emma, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 Mar 2023
Very clean and friendly service. Just a few minutes to the boardwalk and the beach. Excellent location.
Suzan
Suzan, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
28 Apr 2023
Staff is great. Easy check in/out. Great location. Recommend!!
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 Jun 2022
This place was perfect for my wife and I. The only thing missing was a microwave but other than that the service and the location were perfect
Didia
Didia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 Jun 2023
You won’t be disappointed
Me my family and friends have made this hotel our 1st choice when traveling to Santa Cruz, you can’t beat the price and conveniently close to board walk. And the staff is great.
Luis
Luis, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 Jul 2022
Great room recently renovated.
Rose
Rose, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 Sep 2022
Minimal amenities but Great location
Barebones but good.
David
David, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
16 Apr 2023
Cute little hotel, nice suite, the bed in our room was not great arrive early to guarantee an on site parking spot.
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
22 Aug 2022
This is like an old style motel. Location is great but seems expensive for what it is.
Joshua
Joshua, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
29 Jun 2022
This was a good place to stay . Walking distance to beach . Rooms were clean
The outside looked a little beat up think they were doing renovations
Kelly
Kelly, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
2 Oct 2022
Hotel was nice, beds could be better. The neighbors were very load at night but other than that it was nice. Perfect location about a 5 minute walk to the boardwalk.
Edna
Edna, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 Sep 2022
A+
Great service, room spotless clean.
Ruben
Ruben, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
27 Oct 2022
Very nice for a night stay
It was nicely renovated room. The bed was comfortable. Walking distance from a lot of attractions. The pool picture was nicer than the real one...
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
26 Jul 2022
Close to boardwalk
Erika
Erika, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 Apr 2023
Excellent
Jessica
Jessica, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 Mar 2023
The location was a five minute walk to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The bathroom glass walk in shower was my favorite feature. Although the room was extremely small it was very clean and comfy bed! I would stay here again next time I visit Santa Cruz!!
Chantasha
Chantasha, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
11 Jul 2022
Sam (owner and front desk) was great! Rooms are well renovated! Lobby and exterior need some updating, but they are currently doing lots of work to update it. Right next to the Boardwalk and incredibly convenient.
Abigail
Abigail, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 May 2023
Love it
felix
felix, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 Mar 2023
Excellent excellent excellent
The salt air lodge is strikingly clean, very modern and exquisitely located. The service is wonderful. The management proactively called me several times regarding the logistics of extending my stay, and their friendliness is extraordinary.
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 Apr 2023
We enjoyed very much of our 2 nights stay at this place. Staff were very polite and helpful, we arrived about 2 hrs earlier than expected for check-in, and still were able to get a room. The room was perfect for us, with a small area inside that we can park our three bikes. We walked about 12 minutes to Broadwalk and wharf.