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 1.3 mi (2 km) from Ocean Street and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Dominican Hospital.
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
Motel with free parking, near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
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 at the property
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
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Hitching Post Motel Santa Cruz
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Hitching Post Studios Inn Santa Cruz
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Hitching Post Studios Santa Cruz
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Hitching Post Hotel Santa Cruz
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Hitching Post Studios Inn Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
We spent 6 nights here for a visit with family in Soquel. What a great location! We were totally impressed with the room - the size was incredible, bed comfortable, and a fully functional kitchen. We asked for kitchenware at the front desk and got a bin with pots/pans, cleaning supplies and service for two. Went to Dollar Tree for additional supplies and had a well-equipped kitchen for our stay! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and would recommend it to others!
I was in town for one night and didn't spend much time in the room, but it was clean & spacious. I liked that it was close to where I needed to be, but far enough away to be quiet. The staff was very friendly and I would stay here again.
We stayed at the Hitching Post so that I could do a virtual academy and still make it to a wedding at the Chaminade. The Hitching Post Studios Inn is a good little location, complete with a kitchenette and space to do work. My wife and I enjoyed our stay and pleased with the inn. Thank you.
Positively surprised by the cleanliness of the room and how quiet it was. The gentleman who checked me in was very professional and courteous. I would definitely consider it again.
Kevin
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
6/10 Okay
Carla
Travelled with group
7 Sept 2024
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The air conditioner was confusing but the staff helped us turn it on. Someone forgot to clean out the refrigerator. The bed was a bit soft but everything else was decent. Super convenient spot to walk around Santa Cruz.
Dirty small rooms with little privacy and gross smoking area right outside the room. Sketchy area and homeless people walking around. Property manager was rude and refused to offer refund for early checkout.
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 !
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
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.