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53 spacious and accommodating guest rooms include in-room coffee, complimentary continental breakfast, cable TV, HBO, air conditioning and high speed internet. All rooms have refrigerators and microwaves. Closest hotel to UCSC. Only five minutes to the Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk, beaches, downtown and several restaurants.
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Front desk staff very friendly. Accommodated my need for quiet. Loved the fact the king bed had FITTED SHEETS! Thank you thank you. Everything very clean. Bed very comfy. Sweet revolving comfy chairs. Minor quibble - towels were not stocked in the towel racks above the toilet (normal place) - like they had just forgotten to put them there? Fortunately, there were two sets of towels under vanity, though one hand towel looked like it was for the spa outside. Again, minor. Restaurant next door is one of the best rated in town, though you will pay a little more (not crazy though). Motel was pretty close to everything I wanted (ocean walking path, good restaurants / bars / coffee shops, and grocery (New Leaf is great!).
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Responded 20 Nov 2023
Dear Anonymous, We're thrilled you enjoyed your stay! Our team is dedicated to ensuring a pleasant experience. Your appreciation for our friendly staff, serene ambiance, and comfortable amenities warms our hearts. We'll address the towel placement to ensure a seamless experience for future visits. It's fantastic you found the nearby restaurant options convenient; we aim to provide access to the best local experiences. Thank you for choosing us, and we eagerly await your return to explore more of what our beautiful location has to offer, including the breathtaking butterfly sanctuary nearby! Thank You, Mission Inn & Suites Management P.S. Always book directly from our hotel website for discounted rates missioninnsantacruz.com.
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We were very impressed with the Mission Inn. The grounds were beautiful. There was little courtyards everywhere, it fel more like a nice apartment complex than a motel. Our king room with jetted tub was very spacious, way more space than we needed as two people. My wife loved the jetted tub. The bed was very comfortable. Everything was clean and felt new. The shower head was a little low for me (5'8") but that's a minor quibble. The room was very quiet. Our room looked out onto the main road but we heard no road noise during the night. The AC was great, especially for the super hot day it was. There was a breakfast room with lots of options, but Ferrell's donuts is across the street so it's a hard choice to make. The location is good. It's less than a 10 minute drive to downtown or the Boardwalk. There was a nice cliff side beach a couple minute drive away. The area around the motel feels safe. We would definitely stay here again and recommend it to others.…
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Response from Guest Satisfaction Team, Owner at Mission Inn
Responded 10 Oct 2023
Dear Braintoad, Thank you for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear about your peaceful and impressive stay at the Mission Inn. It's fantastic that you enjoyed the beautiful grounds and spacious room, complete with a jetted tub. We aim to provide comfortable and clean accommodations, and we're glad you found everything to your satisfaction. Your feedback on the shower head height is noted. We're delighted that the room was quiet and well-equipped, and the breakfast options were appreciated. Our location and safety are top priorities, and we're pleased you found them to your liking. We can't wait to welcome you back, and we truly appreciate your recommendation! Best Regards, Mission Inn & Suites Management PS: Book your stay directly on our official website missioninnsantacruz.com instead of online travel agents and get excellent deals and discounts!
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We booked the Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Jetted Bathtub for one night as a quick getaway in SC. Check in was quick and easy, although finding the room was difficult as the rooms didn’t go in numerical order once you turned a corner and there were no signs indicating the room numbers of each hallway. There’s a good amount of parking spots and it wasn’t an issue during our stay. Once we got to our room, we opened the door to find a wonderfully clean and large room with a beautiful white, plush bed and natural light flooding the room through the shutters from the windows. The bathroom with the jetted tub was spacious. The furnishings of the room created a very spa-like experience for us. All that was missing were bathrobes! We were pleased to find that most everything had been wiped down and was clean. There was an old stain on the bedsheet but we quickly forgot about it since we brought our own bedsheet to use. The bed and pillows were soft and plush, but still in good condition and not overly used. All the towels provided were clean and spotless. All the lamps and outlets were working properly. The AC can be a little loud when it’s on. The jetted tub worked great and was so relaxing. The hot water is not very hot but hot enough. There’s free breakfast in their breakfast room and I didn’t personally go check it out but my boyfriend brought back some breakfast for me and raved about it. Waffles with syrup, egg muffin, cereal, fresh fruit, hard boiled egg and hot tea/coffee. We’d love to stay here again if we ever stay overnight in SC. Being from the Bay Area, SC is easily a day trip but if the opportunity arises again this place is a must for us!…
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Date of stay: September 2023
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Response from Guest Satisfaction Team, Owner at Mission Inn
Responded 12 Sept 2023
Dear Guest, Thank you for sharing your detailed and positive experience at our hotel! We appreciate your kind words and feedback. We're delighted to hear that you found our Deluxe Room to be clean, spacious, and comfortable, providing a spa-like experience. Your comments about the furnishings and the jetted tub are greatly appreciated, and we apologize for any inconvenience caused by the AC noise and the hot water temperature. We will look into improving these aspects. It's wonderful to know you enjoyed our complimentary breakfast, and we'll make sure to maintain the high quality of our offerings. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to SC, and we'll work on improving signage for easier navigation. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to provide an even better experience in the future! Best Regards, Mission Inn & Suites Management P.S. Always remember to book your stay directly at missioninnsantacruz.com where you will find the lowest rates anywhere online.
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Great room, comfy bed, good breakfast, nice, hot tub area, good location, and accommodating staff. Location is close to the boardwalk area, beaches, eateries. I would definitely stay there again, and recommend to friends when visiting Santa Cruz.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Guest Satisfaction Team, Owner at Mission Inn
Responded 7 Aug 2023
Dear Sandra, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you had a great stay with us. Our team takes pride in providing comfortable rooms, delicious breakfast, and a relaxing hot tub area. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to Santa Cruz. Safe travels, and see you soon! Thank You, Mission Inn & Suites Management P.S. For amazing offers and the best rates on our accommodations, book directly on our website: missioninnsantacruz.com.
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What do you call a motel that feels more like a hotel? The Mission Inn in Santa Cruz! While my husband and daughter have stayed here before, this was my first time and I was pretty impressed. Check-in went smoothly and we were able to park near the door of our room. Once inside our room, I was pleasantly surprised at how big it was. There was a large bathroom area (a long counter with sink and a separate toilet/tub/shower) with a closet separated by a hallway that had a side table with a coffee maker. Further in was our comfortable bed, chair, television, microwave, and refrigerator. The room looked updated and was very clean. It was pretty quiet so we were able to get some good rest. We made use of the hot tub in back of the inn and were lucky to have it to ourselves. Breakfast was so-so: Yoplait yogurt, hardboiled eggs, cheese sticks, bananas and oranges, bread and bagels for toasting, a waffle-maker, muffins, and biscuits/gravy. To me, the coffee available from their basic Nescafe machine tasted a little bitter so I preferred making it in our room. Today we decided to skip breakfast there and grabbed some huevos rancheros at our favorite taqueria instead. The location is fine. I wouldn't say it is walkable to the Boardwalk but it is doable. Overall, I feel this is a good value for Santa Cruz and would stay here again.…
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Date of stay: July 2023
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Response from Guest Satisfaction Team, Owner at Mission Inn
Responded 18 Jul 2023
Dear Kimberley, Thank you so much for your detailed and positive review of The Mission Inn! We're thrilled you had a great experience during your first stay with us. It's wonderful that you found our rooms spacious, clean, and updated. We're glad you enjoyed the convenience of the amenities provided, such as the microwave and refrigerator. We appreciate your feedback on breakfast and will consider it for future improvements. We're glad you found our location suitable for your needs. It's always a pleasure to provide good value, and we look forward to hosting you again on your next visit to Santa Cruz. Safe travels, and see you soon! Thank you, Mission Inn & Suites Management P.S. Always remember to book directly from our hotel website for discounted rates missioninnsantacruz.com.
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Pro: accommodate a quiet room request with no excuse of not being able to do so, hot tub is hot, sauna is well prepared, clean roomy room with no carpet, shower and toilet pressure is good, with Dove brand shampoo, take ownership of the property with pretty flowers and trees everywhere, convenient location with many restaurants within 10 min walking distance, complimentary breakfast is good, almost had everything (just cannot have beacon/hot eggs as a kitchen is not allowed), front desk and the manager are Very friendly and helpful, felt welcomed, definitely will stay again. Con: the sheet for the bed could be upgraded to be less like a sand paper, no body lotion which is a minor problem
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Guest Satisfaction Team, Owner at Mission Inn
Responded 17 Jul 2023
Dear Nancy, Thank you for your outstanding review! We're thrilled you had a great stay and appreciate our efforts to accommodate your requests. We're glad you enjoyed our hot tub, sauna and the cleanliness of our spacious rooms. Your compliments on our property's appearance and convenient location are much appreciated. We'll take note of your feedback regarding the bed sheets and body lotion to make the necessary improvements. Our friendly staff looks forward to welcoming you back for another wonderful stay in the future! Thank you, Mission Inn & Suites Management PS: Book your stay directly on our official website, missioninnsantacruz.com, instead of online travel agents, and get excellent deals and discounts!
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We were extremely pleased with our stay at the Mission Inn. The room was quite spacious, quiet, and we loved the bathtub with jets. They allowed our early check in with ease and the staff are all very friendly. The property is located an easy 35 minute walk to the boardwalk and there are plenty of great food options nearby. I would highly recommend.
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Date of stay: July 2023
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Response from Guest Satisfaction Team, Owner at Mission Inn
Responded 14 Jul 2023
Dear Trina, Thank you so much for the PERFECT SCORE REVIEW! It's great to hear you found our place quiet and peaceful during your stay. Thank you for taking the time to give us your valuable feedback and for highlighting our spacious rooms with comfortable beds. I am glad you liked our ideal Santa Cruz location. We look forward to hosting you again soon for another enriching stay on your next trip to Santa Cruz. Thank you, Mission Inn & Suites Management PS: Book your stay directly on our official website, missioninnsantacruz.com, instead of online travel agents, and get excellent deals and discounts!
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My stay at the Mission Inn was a big pleasant surprise. I did not go in with much expectation, given a very good price, but the services, room, and friendliness of the staff were way more than I expected. The continental breakfast was great, it was wonderful to use the sauna after a great walk/jog to the amazing cliffs just 3/4 mile away, and the location amidst many restaurant choices was perfect. All and all, a great place to stay in a great city!
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Date of stay: June 2023
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Response from Guest Satisfaction Team, Owner at Mission Inn
Responded 5 Jul 2023
Dear Barrys, Thank you for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that your stay at the Mission Inn exceeded your expectations. Providing exceptional service and comfortable accommodations is our top priority. We're glad you enjoyed the continental breakfast and used the sauna. Our convenient location near restaurants and the beautiful cliffs adds to the overall experience. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back for another fantastic stay in our great city! Thank you, Mission Inn & Suites Management PS: Book your stay directly on our official website missioninnsantacruz.com instead of online travel agents and get excellent deals and discounts!
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This hotel is really great and the customer service was awesome. They offer a Continental breakfast but don't expect too much. It's cereal, bagels, juice biscuits and gravy. Overall it’s a really great hotel for families to stay who are on a budget.
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Guest Satisfaction Team, Owner at Mission Inn
Responded 19 Jun 2023
Dear Gabreezy, Thank you for choosing our hotel for your family stay and sharing your positive experience! We're delighted to hear that you found our customer service to be awesome and enjoyed your time with us. We appreciate your feedback regarding the continental breakfast, and we'll take it into consideration for future improvements. It's wonderful to know that we provided an excellent experience for families on a budget. We look forward to welcoming you and your family back for another enjoyable stay in the future! Thank you, Mission Inn & Suites Management P.S. For amazing offers and the best rates on our accommodations, book directly on our website: missioninnsantacruz.com.
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My wife and I needed a place to stay one night on the west side. We had stayed at Mission Inn a few years ago, we picked it again and were basically happy. I would describe it as a pretty good basic motel. The desk clerk originally offered us a room in the front, but when we asked if he had a quieter room he found a 2nd floor room near the back, we heard minimal noise from Mission St. Our room was a little small but functional. We could hear a few noises from neighboring rooms like their bathroom fan, but nothing out of the ordinary. The only electrical outlet in the bathroom was right next to the sink, making it a poor choice for charging a phone, but there were enough other outlets. The free breakfast was modest but sufficient. On the whole, there was nothing about the Mission Inn to get excited about, but also there were no significant problems, so it met our needs just fine.…
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Date of stay: April 2023
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Room Tip:Ask for a room towards the back to reduce noise from Mission Street (Highway 1)
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Response from Guest Satisfaction Team, Owner at Mission Inn
Responded 3 May 2023
Dear Guest, Thank you for sharing your experience at Mission Inn. We are glad to hear that you found our motel to be a good fit for your needs and that you appreciated the efforts of our desk clerk. We take pride in offering clean and functional rooms at a reasonable price, and we're happy that you found our breakfast to be sufficient. We appreciate your feedback regarding the bathroom outlet placement, and we will consider this as we continue to improve our facilities. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future. Thank you, Mission Inn & Suites Management P.S. Always remember to book directly from our hotel website for discounted rates missioninnsantacruz.com
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£87 - £141 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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mission hotel santa cruz
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United StatesCaliforniaSanta Cruz
NUMBER OF ROOMS
53
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