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Hitching Post Studios Inn

2.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Exterior
Interior
Interior
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Vending machine

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
1717 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062
  • Santa Cruz Harbor
    15 min walk
  • Ocean Street
    2 min drive
  • Twin Lakes State Beach
    4 min drive
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    43 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Private Bathroom

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Private Bathroom

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Private Bathroom

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Basic Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

Basic Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

Basic Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Basic Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchen

Basic Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchen

Basic Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchen

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Santa Cruz

With a stay at Hitching Post Studios Inn, you'll be centrally located in Santa Cruz, a 4-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 7 minutes from Monterey Bay. .This motel is 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Mystery Spot and 4.4 mi (7.2 km) from Capitola Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Mystery Spot - 8 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sante Adairius Rustic Ales - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Santa Cruz II - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Jeffery's Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Real Thai Kitchen - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Hawaiian Barbecue - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Hitching Post Studios Inn

Santa Cruz motel in Eastside Santa Cruz with free parking
Hitching Post Studios Inn offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Make yourself at home in one of the 31 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • TV channels
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Phone
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hitching Post Motel
Hitching Post Motel Santa Cruz
Hitching Post Santa Cruz
Hitching Post Studios Inn Santa Cruz
Hitching Post Studios Inn
Hitching Post Studios Santa Cruz
Hitching Post Studios
Hitching Post Hotel Santa Cruz
Hitching Post Studios Inn Motel
Hitching Post Studios Inn Santa Cruz
Hitching Post Studios Inn Motel Santa Cruz

Hitching Post Studios Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 211 out of 526 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 160 out of 526 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 526 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 526 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 526 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Preston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was excellent here! The room was perfect for us! Staff was very kind and helpful!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vikash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service very polite
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly and helpful manager. Rooms clean with newer towels. Convenient parking. Good mattress.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the full kitchen was unexpected but very nice to have. The night clerk was nice and accomodating.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking and driving around the property was tight in our truck . Beds were comfortable and room was clean liked the no carpet . I don’t like walking on hotel carpet !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Odin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The manager here was very kind and it was an extremely refreshing change from the hotel we had previously stayed at in S.F the rooms are a lil dated but it was very clean and not far from the boardwalk... Would stay again with hesitation
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Rose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hitching Post Inn was better than I expected in person. My s.o. and I really enjoyed our stay. Our room was very clean, spacious and with a modern style interior. Too bad the exterior of the property doesn't match the interior. The only con were the king sized bed and pillows, they were too firm. Made for a restless night. Overall, this was a good overnight spot.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mary Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Review July 2024
It was nice to stay close to the ocean without all the noisy tourist things. No pool insight but the AC worked perfectly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Conor

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was perfect for our family of 5. The kitchen was a huge help. We did have to bring some of our own pans and utensils but so worth it. (U can ask to borrow at the front desk). We would definitely stay again. Its nicely updated. The only thing outdated was the couch, curtains and the top cover for the beds. The actual blanket did have bleach stains, and the beds are a bit hard for my liking. But overall it was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Valerie

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience
Our room was in good condition. Much better than expected.. it’s nice and quiet.. host was great.. very helpful and welcoming. We really only used the room to sleep but it was definitely comfortable for a family of 4
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

ROY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice, Friendly Place to Stay In Santa Cruz
Check in was easy and we were upgraded to a bigger room because we were repeat customers. We chose this hotel for its proximity to our favorite local brewery - Sante Adarius - walking distance. One little hiccup. When we got to our room, the A/C control had a dead battery and wouldn't run. The manager took care of it right away. Great Service!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Rafi

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Cameron

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The bathroom had a continuous sulfur smell coming from it. Other than that, the service was good and the price was reasonable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Bill

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very surprised about how quiet and comfortable this place was. Everything about was top notch. Only thing that would be a huge improvement would be to add a light or lamp next to the bed. All hotels should have these, so that the only light switch isn't over by the door when you're already comfortable in bed..
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Friendly service.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really needed a last minute stay so i’m thankful for the rates. The beds weren’t too comfy but definitely could’ve been worse. Smelled like bleach which was actually comforting. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Monica, Madera

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Alexandra

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Django

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Nice to be in the back of the court.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Alexis

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Very convenient for a great price! Nice staff and I got a free room upgrade! They also let our group have rooms next to each other which was very nice. My only concerns were the sewer smell in the bathroom (I think it was coming from the sink) and the really hard pillows. But I would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024