Mission Inn

2.5 star property
Motel with free breakfast, near Monterey Bay

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Jetted Bathtub | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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2250 Mission Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Natural Bridges State Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(60 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(44 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Jetted Bathtub

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, ADA Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Queen and Queen Sofa Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Deluxe Double Room (King)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

King with Jetted tub and Queen Sofa Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

Located in Westside Santa Cruz within 2 miles (3 km) of Monterey Bay, Mission Inn is within a few miles (5 km) of other popular sights such as Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. This 53-room motel has free breakfast along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and a hot tub.

What's nearby

  • Natural Bridges State Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Pacific Avenue - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panda Express - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hokkaido Ramen House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cat & Cloud Coffee - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Mission Inn

Motel with free breakfast, near Monterey Bay
Mission Inn features a sauna, free WiFi in public areas, and a hot tub. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with securing valuables and luggage storage. Additional amenities include meeting rooms, a business center, and a computer station.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers are also standard.
Recreational amenities at the motel include a hot tub and a sauna.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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, 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-1:00 AM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Mission Inn Santa Cruz
Mission Santa Cruz
Mission Inn Motel
Mission Inn Santa Cruz
Mission Inn Motel Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Mission Inn?

Mission Inn offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do close to Mission Inn?

This motel is situated in Westside Santa Cruz within a 10-minute walk of Swift Street Courtyard and Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing. You'll also find Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Mission Inn?

Yes, there is accessible parking available.

Does Mission Inn include a casino at the property?

No, Mission Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Mission Inn?

No, this motel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

What do couples enjoy most about Mission Inn?

Couples staying at this motel will appreciate amenities like a sauna and free breakfast plus some guestrooms include jetted bathtubs.

Are there hot tubs at Mission Inn?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this motel.

Does Mission Inn have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Mission Inn offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does Mission Inn allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Mission Inn though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Mission Inn?

No, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Mission Inn?

The closest major airport to Mission Inn is Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal), which is 17.4 mi away (26 minutes by car). Another top airport is Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY), which is around 27.7 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Mission Inn?

No, at Mission Inn, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Mission Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 659 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1008 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mariana

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

KENNETH

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Key card stopped working. Hassle. A rat in the hot tub area. Other than that it was okay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen, Truckee

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Danielle

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pillow case where nasty stain the front desk guy was rude
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha D

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My daughter and I loved our stay here. The hotel property was beautiful and all of the staff were kind and friendly! We will stay here next time we’re in Santa Cruz!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin

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

Best hotel in the area

Great location. Get high, and have the munchies, all in walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Magda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Person that checked us in was very helpful, friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean hotel. customer service was great and the room was very cozy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brandon

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at Mission Inn a few times when visiting Santa Cruz and the rooms are always clean, Justin and Ben were friendly and helpful, and the grounds are well kept. We will consider Mission Inn next time we visit Santa Cruz.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

wren

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed one night here while visiting friends. Not impressed, a little rough around the edges. Pretty noisy and showerhead was horrible! Stay somewhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Tom

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was very pleasant. The lady checking us in gave us a thorough briefing and assured us someone would be there 24 hours a day—something that is rarer and rarer these days. The room is clean and comfortable. Plenty of counter space in the bathroom. One weird quirk is the rollout desk (I’ll provide a picture) that is in the narrow passageway between the entrance and bathroom area and the main part of the room. The Wifi was mostly out of commission. It worked fine the first evening we were there. The second day, it kept dropping my MacBook’s connection. The front desk said to call an outfit called Macrotech. They got me connected but it dropped again as soon as I hung up. I called again and again they did something remotely that got me connected but that only lasted about 10 minutes. I wouldn’t count on Wifi here. The air conditioner and bathroom fan are both very loud. So turn on the AC early and get the room very cold so you can turn it off and maybe sleep through the night.
Bathroom counter and sink
This desk limits navigation in the room when in use.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

LaRay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
I thought the quality was not up to par with the price. Outside was pretty dirty and unappealing, staff was unfriendly and room, although clean and a good size, smelled like a smoker’s room. I should have asked to switch but was just too tired from long drive. I opened the windows and turned air on and went to sleep. Breakfast was decent but probably would not stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds were very comfortable, the shower had good water pressure and room we had for three nights was very quiet. Short drive to all of the good spots to visit in Santa Cruz. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joe

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good and convenient for the price. Good breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bijo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

jose

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan, Delray Beach

Liked: Amenities
Friendliest
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

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

Excelele

The Mission Inn is lovely with excellent breakfast and awesome staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Davina

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

Clean, quiet, and comfortable place to stay

The room was clean, the beds were comfortable, and the stay was great! The continental breakfast was nice as well. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harumi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent stay. The room was clean and updated, staff was friendly, the king bed was comfortable and firm, plenty of parking spots, good assortment of continental breakfast (we had boiled eggs, waffles, bagels, yogurt). Overall very satisfied and would come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025