Located in Santa Cruz, within a few steps of Sunny Cove Beach and a 7-minute walk of Black’s Beach, Sunny Cove Motel provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse is 4 miles from the motel and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is 4 miles away. Guest rooms at the motel are equipped with a seating area and a TV. Every room comes with a private bathroom with a shower, while selected rooms include a kitchen with a fridge. All rooms will provide guests with a microwave. Sunny Cove Motel has a grill. Santa Cruz Harbor Beach is a 11-minute walk from the accommodation, while Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is 2.7 miles away. The nearest airport is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, 34 miles from Sunny Cove Motel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
2 full beds
2 queen beds
2 queen beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
8.8
High score for Santa Cruz

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Emily
    the United States the United States
    I love Sunny Cove so much and was thrilled to find the cheaper prices offered during the slow season (it is 100% worth its full price and more, by the way, I am just usually too poor to enjoy it haha!) The location - STEPS from the beach, a small...
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    Amy
    the United States the United States
    Beds were super comfortable, dog friendly with a reasonable $15 extra a day rate. The rooms and facilities are super clean and well maintained. The location is in walking distance to the beach and centrally locted.
  • Tanja
    the United States the United States
    It was immaculate even though it was an older property.
  • Bryan
    the United States the United States
    Very clean. Friendly staff. Comfortable beds. We loved the location. It is just a short walk to the beach. It is a great value.
  • Leanora
    the United States the United States
    Very nice property and super friendly staff! Great location, right next to the beach!
  • Mary
    the United States the United States
    It was perfect, location, amenities, staff and most importantly overall comfort. It was difficult to choose which room during the booking process because each had a unique appeal.
  • Litchev
    the United States the United States
    Clean, comfortable beds, kitchen amenities, friendly staff, close to the beach- beautiful location.
  • Joyce
    the United States the United States
    Sunny Cove was amazing. Jane was great. Our room was perfect.
  • Casey
    the United States the United States
    The manager was so friendly and helpful. our room was comfortable and clean, and we really love that the hotel is pet friendly even though I personally did not bring a pet. There was plenty of room for us to gather and visit with Family throughout...
  • Karen
    the United States the United States
    The Sunny Cove Motel is a wonderful place to stay. The manager Jane and her family are always so pleasant and accommodating. She always tries to give us our favorite room. We have been staying there whenever we travel to Santa Cruz for 20 years....

Area info

Amenities of Sunny Cove Motel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Beach
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sitting area

Media & Technology

  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms

    General

    • Carbon monoxide detector
    • Designated smoking area
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!

    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Pool with view
    • Shallow end
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Beach umbrellas
    • Fenced pool

    Spa

    • Beach chairs/Loungers

    Languages Spoken

    • English
    • Spanish

    House rules
    Sunny Cove Motel takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
    Check-out
    From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
    Cards accepted at this property
    VisaMastercardCash is not accepted

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    FAQs about Sunny Cove Motel

    • Check-in at Sunny Cove Motel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Room options at Sunny Cove Motel include:

      • Studio
      • Double
      • Family
    • Sunny Cove Motel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Swimming pool
      • Beach
    • The nearest beach is 500 feet from Sunny Cove Motel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Sunny Cove Motel is 1.8 miles from the center of Santa Cruz. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, Sunny Cove Motel is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The prices at Sunny Cove Motel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.