Mission Inn

2250 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-5222
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#7 of 57 hotels in Santa Cruz
Location
4.1
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4.5
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4.4
Value
4.2
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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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Hot tub
Sauna
Free breakfast
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Breakfast buffet
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Non-smoking hotel
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Sandra L wrote a review Aug 3
Denton, Texas1 contribution
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: Traveled with friends
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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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Kimberly N wrote a review Jul 2023
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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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Responded 3 weeks ago
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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Nancy C wrote a review Jul 2023
San Mateo, California, Usa2 contributions
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: Traveled with friends
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Responded 3 weeks ago
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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Trina D wrote a review Jul 2023
Los Angeles, California384 contributions91 helpful votes
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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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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Barry S wrote a review Jul 2023
Tucson, United States8 contributions1 helpful vote
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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Responded 4 weeks ago
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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gabreezymonster wrote a review Jun 2023
110 contributions9 helpful votes
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: Traveled with family
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Responded Jun 19, 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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OldGuyfromBay wrote a review Apr 2023
Menlo Park, California89 contributions64 helpful votes
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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Responded May 3, 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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Gretchen D wrote a review Mar 2023
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We were in Santa Cruz to visit UCSC for my daughter and looking for a reasonably-priced hotel. Mission Inn far exceeded our expectations. Cute, clean, recently updated, and close to everything while not being right in the middle of a “tourist-y” area. The continental breakfast was great, the staff was friendly and helpful. The room was bigger than I had expected, with a good-sized fridge, plenty of counter space. It’s was just a few minutes into school, downtown, or the beach. If our daughter ends up at Santa Cruz, I will probably make this spot our regular hotel to stay in when we visit her!
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Responded Mar 21, 2023
Dear Guest, We are thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic stay with us and that we exceeded your expectations.  It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our newly updated facilities, convenient location, and friendly staff.  We appreciate your kind words about our complimentary breakfast and spacious rooms with useful amenities.  It would be an honor to be your go-to hotel for future visits to UCSC, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.  Thank you for choosing Mission Inn. 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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Life traveller wrote a review Nov 2022
North East England, United Kingdom3804 contributions378 helpful votes
We stayed just one night, and it was probably enough. The bed was fine, the room OK and the buffet breakfast a bit sparse. Hard to write anything positive, although it wasn't awful. Enjoyed Santa Cruz Boardwalk and Wharf, though!
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Responded Nov 20, 2022
Dear Robin, Thank you for your review. We hope you had a decent stay with us. We will work on our breakfast. We are excited to host you again on your next visit to Santa Cruz. Thank you, Mission Inn & Suites Management P.S. Book your stay directly from our website missioninnsantacruz.com and get our lowest rates online.
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Martha D wrote a review Sep 2022
Goleta, California7 contributions6 helpful votes
Always enjoy staying here - the rooms are good-sized and sparkling clean with very comfortable beds. Restaurants and stores are within walking distance. I didn’t use the hot tub or eat the free breakfast this time, although I have before and enjoyed them both.
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
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Responded Sep 29, 2022
Dear Marthad,   Thank you so much for the PERFECT SCORE REVIEW!  We believe cleanliness is next to Godliness.  Glad to see you found our premises and guest rooms spotlessly clean.  I am glad you liked our ideal Santa Cruz location.  Thank you once more for your excellent feedback.   Thank you, Mission Inn & Suites Management   PS: When you are ready for your next visit to Santa Cruz, be sure to book your stay directly on missioninnsantacruz.com where you will find the lowest possible rates anywhere online!
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mission Inn
Which popular attractions are close to Mission Inn?
Nearby attractions include Stockwell Cellars (0.2 miles), Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing (0.2 miles), and The Parish Publick House (0.1 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Mission Inn?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and free parking.
Which room amenities are available at Mission Inn?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Mission Inn?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Mission Inn?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Mission Inn?
Conveniently located restaurants include West End Tap & Kitchen, Ristorante Avanti, and Santa Cruz Mountain Brewery.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Mission Inn?
Yes, guests have access to a sauna during their stay.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Mission Inn?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Spanish.
Are there any historical sites close to Mission Inn?
Many travelers enjoy visiting San Lorenzo River Railroad Bridge (0.7 miles).
Is Mission Inn accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and reduced mobility rooms. For specific inquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.