Salt Air Lodge

Motel with free parking, 5-minute walk to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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November 2025

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December 2025

Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Salt Air Lodge, steps from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, offers an outdoor pool, in-room WiFi, and 24/7 front desk service. Guests consistently praise its convenient location.

Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 7 - Nov 8

Tomorrow

Nov 8 - Nov 9

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Microwave

Satellite channels

19 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Microwave

Satellite channels

19 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Microwave

Satellite channels

19 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Microwave

37 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 6
1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate dining area

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Microwave

27 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 5
1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Microwave

Satellite channels

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Microwave

Satellite channels

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

95060, CA, Santa Cruz, 510 Leibrandt Ave

What's nearby

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Santa Cruz Main Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Ocean Street - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Santa Cruz Wharf - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Cowell's Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

‪Cruzin’ Crepes - ‬6 min walk
‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬6 min walk
‪Namaste Bar & Grill - ‬6 min walk
‪Craft Beer at The Boardwalk - ‬6 min walk
‪Hot Dog On Stick - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Salt Air Lodge

Motel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Salt Air Lodge provides a business center and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

You'll also enjoy perks such as:

An outdoor pool
Free self parking
Smoke-free premises, a vending machine, and a 24-hour front desk

Room features

All guestrooms at Salt Air Lodge feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.

Other conveniences in all rooms include:

Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
Refrigerators, microwaves, and daily housekeeping

Similar properties

Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

￥8,910 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

Onsite parking available only on request
Free uncovered self parking on site
Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

Outdoor pool

Family friendly

In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Outdoor pool
Separate bedroom

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Vending machine

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

Business center

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices
Braille/raised signage
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

Microwave
Refrigerator

More

Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday:

Outdoor pool

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday:

Outdoor pool

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

Deposit: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking

This property accepts credit cards

Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

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.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Salt Air Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Salt Air Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Salt Air Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Salt Air Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Salt Air Lodge located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Boardwalk Bowl and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) away.

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Salt Air Lodge Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Monique Marie

Jan 30, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Rooms were clean, staff friendly.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Jul 16, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great room recently renovated.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Joshua

Aug 22, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

This is like an old style motel. Location is great but seems expensive for what it is.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Mary

Jul 10, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Reasonably clean and close to Boardwalk.

Reasonably clean and a great location a couple blocks from the Boardwalk. All on street parking is restricted to permit holders, so there is not enough parking. Reasonable price for the location. It is an older small hotel but OKAY for the area.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Apr 12, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

May 21, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location. Parking is available but limited and the room is clean. Only complaint is the curtains are to short and don’t close Al the way so at night if lights are on you can see inside the room

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Apr 17, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very nice

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Sep 11, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Typical “motel” property in Santa Cruz. Run down and no frills. But clean and a comfortable bed in a great location near boardwalk.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Falamao

Mar 21, 2023

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Clean room! Excellent!!

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Brandon

Apr 24, 2023

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Clean and simple

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

BLESSILE

Sep 7, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

the owner is very pleasant and freindly, very nice, and very easy to check in. the owner gave us a bottle of wine. the place is very clean, I would recommend to all of my freinds. right now they dont have coffee bcause it still under construction. and the owner still waiting for his permit to serve beverages. I will definitely be going back into that place. the only thing needs is to make the sink little bit bigger. that's all. other thant that, everything are nice and very close to the beach.I love the place. I will give them five stars and my hsband and I will go back the place again..

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Patricia

Apr 7, 2023

Disliked: Staff & service

I wouldn’t stay here again

Front office man was very rude. We asked for a room on the first floor and he said one was available, but he gave us a second floor room. When we questioned it he got mad. Our room looked “renovated” but no counter space in the bathroom or racks. I wouldn’t stay here again. There’s a lot of other hotels to choose from.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Giselle

Aug 22, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Amenities

There's a good chance you won't get to park in the parking lot. When we arrived it was full. We were given a parking permit and a dedicated spot. We could see the back part of our car from our room window if we stuck our head out of the window. The faucet in the bathroom only had scalding hot water the whole time so we had to use the shower to wash our hands or face. There aren't any windows in the separate rooms and only a thin sheet and thin fuzzy blanket. No extra pillows. Pre-packaged soap, lotion, shampoo. Super thin towels. No decorations, lamps (only bright overhead lighting). The beds weren't very comfy and our loud neighbor decided it was ok to party with their door open. It is updated and probably less than a 5 minutes walk to the Boardwalk, but we probably wouldn't stay here again.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Gregory

Dec 26, 2022

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

We arrived at the property and the receptionist spoke very little English and had a difficult time checking me in. Asking twice for my license and credit card information. Then again the next day they needed my credit card again since the first time 'didn't work'. This property was already prepaid through Expedia, too. Then when my family returned from surfing in 55 degree water, there was NO hot water. First they said it was due to the rain storm, which was the day before (and the hot water I was told was working in the morning). They said someone would be there in 15 minutes to fix it. An hour later there was no repair, and so we left for dinner salty and cold. To top it off, the TV did not work the first night. I asked for a credit for the inconvenience and was told twice that the owner would contact me in 5-7 days. After two weeks, no reply. With all the other similar hotels in the same neighborhood I would NOT recommend this one for the poor service.

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Jun 1, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

felix

May 30, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love it

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Terry Michael

May 30, 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Lousy service, limited parking, no room service unless requested & no notice that you needed to do so.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

May 29, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

We thought this was a very nice place to stay. The staff is very friendly and helpful, the rooms are very nice and the pool is heated which is nice after a long day at the boardwalk which is only maybe a 5 min walk away. The cons- it's a bit noisy. Which didn't bother us but I can see how it might bother some. There's no elevator so be prepared for that with bahs. Parking. They will give you a permit to park in the area whoch is awesome! Just make a ure someone stays in the car while you check in so you dont get a ticket like we did Overall, we'd definitely stay here again!

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

daniel

May 9, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

It was AWESOME!!!!!!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

May 5, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Good

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Apr 28, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Staff is great. Easy check in/out. Great location. Recommend!!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Apr 24, 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stinky dirty place

The location was great; however, the room was not properly cleaned. The floor was a mess, I even found pills on the floor! Also, the bathroom had an awful sewage smell that was making us sick. We were not sure if the bedding had been changed/washed as it had stains, and so did the towels. This place is not worth the money!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Terri

Apr 18, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great value. Room recently updated - rare find in Santa Cruz. I assume it was a moderate budget but they got maximized results. Lots of space in the room. Movable cube ottomans were a cute and functional part of the new look. Plenty of desktop, drawer and hanging space. Fridge micro. Designer was talented in function and aesthetic. Santa Cruz always has limited parking. Yes, there is a very, very small parking lot. A parking permit was provided, permitted street parking was just as convenient as the lot. The hotel has cameras watching parking both on property and off. Front desk offered to walk us out to locate a spot but it wasn’t needed because there was well marked space. Coming and going was much easier from the street than the lot. True even though we were there on a very busy weekend. I wouldn’t be discouraged by comments that say “there is no room in the parking lot”. So what. There is better parking on the street. It is true that regular outside noise penetrated into our room. Both upstairs and outside normal conversations and movement were surprisingly loud. It was a little distracting while trying to work in the room but didn’t keep us awake at night. If this is something you are very sensitive to then it might be a problem for you. Easy 10 min walk to boardwalk and pier (aka restaurants/shopping). Perfect location. Front desk was available and responsive. I will stay here again and will recommend to others.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023