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Torch Lite Inn

Property class: 2.5

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Signature Room | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains
Terrace/patio
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains
Lobby sitting area
Front of property

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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500 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Ocean Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(56 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Room | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

Signature Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(73 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Torch Lite Inn

A 24-hour front desk, free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas are available at this smoke-free motel. Other amenities include a vending machine.
Torch Lite Inn offers 38 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

This Santa Cruz motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Torch Lite Inn. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include a terrace and a vending machine
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the clean guestrooms
  • 8 minutes by foot from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and a 4-minute drive from Monterey Bay
As a guest of Torch Lite Inn, you'll find a terrace and a vending machine. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Art Deco Santa Cruz motel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces per unit

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 45
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property's listed general deposit is refundable via credit card within 14 days after check-out, pending room inspection.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 200.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

This property's listed general deposit is refundable via credit card within 14 days after check-out, pending room inspection.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in fee: USD 45 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and 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
Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Torch Lite Inn
Torch Lite Inn Santa Cruz
Torch Lite Santa Cruz
Torch Lite Hotel Santa Cruz
Torch Lite Motel
Torch Lite Inn Motel
Torch Lite Inn Santa Cruz
Torch Lite Inn Motel Santa Cruz

Torch Lite Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 435 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 241 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 159 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 93 out of 1001 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hector

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and fast check in, room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Natalia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The ac/heater was not working nor the light in the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Sandy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Affordable price but I cannot rest. So much noise. Car The photos from Expedia is different than in real. Deposit is $150 and check in needs to stand outside the office. Parking space is small and limited. Wall is so thin and I heard next neighbor watching TV at 11am and upstairs walking /playing guitar at 8 am. Seems like they are residents and no need to work and sleep. Won’t recommend. Same price can find other options.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mayumi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and great price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

tricia

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Eloisa

Liked: Amenities
The innkeeper was very friendly and accommodating and gave us a unit perfect for travelling with children. Parking was secured and covered. The room was generously big and the amenities were very at par with the price point. My family and I slept well and woke up refreshed to the sound of birds and the seawaves.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jame

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms were very clean and the hotel is 1 mile away from all the venues and restaurants. The Manager Sid is an outstanding guy.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a very good stay here. No issues. Shower was awesome. Air conditioning was good. Internet was awesome. TV channels could have been better. Overall a very pleasant 3 days.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Magaly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

ANA

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esmeralda

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Monica, Madera

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Nagendra Kadiyam

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Looks not safe , washrooms are ok No proper soaps or shampoo care
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanna

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Louise

There was no blanket the cover was old shower Curtain old and dirty room smelled so bad of chemicals we couldn’t sleep out eyes and throat were burning slept with window open no screen in the middle of winter just a few things you can work on
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

ashley

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Always the best experience
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Enjoyed a room that does not have carpet and its a smoke free hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony, Mishawaka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

noah

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bathroom had mold but was ok otherwise
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025