Salt Air Lodge

Taking a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool or exploring the nearby Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk makes this beachside lodge the perfect relaxation spot

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Dates

December 2025

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January 2026

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets - Salt Air Lodge (Santa Cruz)

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
Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Business services
Housekeeping

Room options

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Tonight

Dec 23 - Dec 24

Tomorrow

Dec 24 - Dec 25

All rooms

2 beds

1 bed

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
Main Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Pacific Avenue - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Ocean Street - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Santa Cruz Wharf - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Cruzin’ Crepes - ‬6 min walk
‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬6 min walk
‪Coaster's Lounge - ‬6 min walk
‪Craft Beer at The Boardwalk - ‬6 min walk
‪Los Primos Taqueria - ‬9 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

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly

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 self 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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?

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

Cleanliness

7.4

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

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

6/10 Okay

mark

Sep 24, 2022

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One of the better economy hotels

Comfortable bed, new furnishings made our stay enjoyable.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Skylar

Jul 17, 2022

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

Greta location, great environment. It was a very accommodating stay and would definitely recommend to others.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Maria

Aug 7, 2022

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

Very clean and friendly staff

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

AMIBAL

Sep 22, 2022

Liked: Staff & service

If you need to stay for a night or two. Than this is the place to stay at.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Jun 23, 2022

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

Awesome stay

Very accommodating and new rooms! Definitely recommend

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Didia

Jun 26, 2022

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

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

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzan

Mar 28, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Very clean and friendly service. Just a few minutes to the boardwalk and the beach. Excellent location.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Sep 13, 2022

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

Minimal amenities but Great location

Barebones but good.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

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

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

Kelly

Jun 29, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Andrew

Apr 16, 2023

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

Cute little hotel, nice suite, the bed in our room was not great arrive early to guarantee an on site parking spot.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruben

Sep 6, 2022

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

A+

Great service, room spotless clean.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Edna

Oct 2, 2022

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

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.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Oct 27, 2022

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

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...

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Erika

Jul 26, 2022

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

Close to boardwalk

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Abigail

Jul 11, 2022

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

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.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chantasha

Mar 7, 2023

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

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!!

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Apr 3, 2023

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

Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pride

Jul 16, 2022

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

This place has undergone an extensive remodel and our room was excellent. The location, for our needs, was perfect. Quick walk to the Boardwalk and an easily manageable walk to downtown. The exterior is dated, but it's apparently about to be repainted. The owner is very nice!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Mar 12, 2023

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

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.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023