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Salt Air Lodge

510 Leibrandt Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, US
4.2Very Good
Hotel amenities
Parking
Non-Smoking

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About this property

Salt Air Lodge is an independent 2.5-star motel in Santa Cruz, California, located on the Westside within a 5-minute drive of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. The property sits 3.3 miles from University of California, Santa Cruz and 5.8 miles from Capitola Beach, with San Jose airport approximately 30 miles away.

The 27 air-conditioned rooms feature refrigerators, microwaves, and flat-screen televisions with satellite programming. All rooms include complimentary wireless internet access and private bathrooms with showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Four suite options are available. Guest comfort ratings average 4 out of 5.

Salt Air Lodge offers an outdoor pool for recreation, along with complimentary wireless internet access throughout the property. A vending machine and 24-hour front desk are available. The property is smoke-free and provides free self-parking with limited spaces. Wheelchair-accessible facilities include a registration desk and braille signage, though upper floors are accessible by stairs only. Service animals are welcome. Pets are not permitted.

Check-in runs from 3:30 PM to midnight, with standard check-out at 11:00 AM. The motel maintains off-street parking and is located near the beach in Westside Santa Cruz.

Location & nearby attractions

With a stay at Salt Air Lodge in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. This motel is 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz and 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Capitola Beach.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Boardwalk Bowl - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Cocoanut Grove - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Sky Glider - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Santa Cruz Main Beach - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Pacific Avenue - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Ocean Street - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Santa Cruz Wharf - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Pacific Garden Mall - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Cowell's Beach - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Seabright Beach - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Town Clock - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi

The nearest airports are:
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 25.9 km / 16.1 mi
Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 67.2 km / 41.7 mi
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 56.5 km / 35.1 mi
Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 63 km / 39.2 mi

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 27 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Dining

Complimentary breakfast.

Amenities & features

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.

Getting here

San Jose airport 30 miles away
Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 3:30 PM - midnight
Check-out 11:00 AM
  • 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.
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.

Pet policy

  • Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets not allowed

Fees & policies

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

  • Refundable incidentals deposit: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay