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7.7 / 10 Guest Rating

Torch Lite Inn at the Beach Boardwalk

500 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, us

Torch Lite Inn at the Beach Boardwalk - main view

About the Property

Convenient Beachside Location:
Situated just a short 5-minute stroll away from Santa Cruz Beach, Santa Cruz Boardwalk, and Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf, Torch Lite Inn at the Beach Boardwalk offers the perfect coastal getaway.

Comfortable Accommodations:
Each room at the inn features amenities such as Cable TV, free toiletries, and a coffee machine to ensure a pleasant stay. Plus, all rooms are designated as non-smoking for the comfort of all guests.

Convenient Onsite and Nearby Facilities:
Guests can take advantage of the onsite launderette for their convenience, while cycling and kayaking rentals are easily accessible nearby. Additionally, with San Jose International Airport just a 40-minute drive away, traveling to and from the inn is a breeze.

Ready to experience a relaxing beachside retreat? Book your stay at Torch Lite Inn at the Beach Boardwalk now!

Facilities & Amenities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Express check-in/check-out
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out11:00 AM

Property Notes

A microwave and a refrigerator are available upon request. Guests under the age of 21 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.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. Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. A deposit may be required at the property.

Check Room Availability

1 night · 2 adults

Available Rooms

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King Room

Offering free Wi-Fi, this air-conditioned room includes a 40-inch LCD TV with HBO film channels, a work desk, a coffee machine and an private bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Microwave and refrigerator provided upon request.

27 sqm
Sleeps 2
1 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Amenities
ShowerTVTelephoneAir conditioningRefrigeratorDesk

King Room

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$175.56

$140.45

Includes taxes & fees
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Double Room

The spacious double room features air conditioning, parquet floors, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath and a shower. This double room offers heating and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit has 2 beds.

28 sqm
Sleeps 4
2 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Amenities
ShowerTVTelephoneAir conditioningRefrigeratorDesk

Double Room

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$191.5

$153.2

Includes taxes & fees

Guest Reviews

7.7
Very Good1937 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the clean rooms and frequently praise the helpful staff.

Categories

Cleanliness7.2
Service8.7
Location8.7
Room Quality7.2
Amenities6.7
Value for Money8.2
Food and Beverage7.2
Overall Experience7.7

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E
EzekielusUS
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 2, 2026

"Very Good"

7.0
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GsellusUS
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 1, 2026

"Good"

6.0
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BabakirIR
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 1, 2026

"Good"

6.0

Location

Cockroach, shampoo

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AlejandrousUS
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 31, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0
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JenniferusUS
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 31, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0
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BrittanyusUS
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 29, 2026

"Very disappointed. Noisy, uncomfortable beds, and dirty."

2.0

Close to restaurants and boardwalk.

I’m not sure why this hotel has good reviews. Our room was not very clean. My daughter’s feet were black after a few minutes of walking around. Our beds had crumbs in them. The walls in the room are paper thin and we could hear everyone very loudly in the rooms next to us as well as above us. Needless to say none of us got any sleep due to all of the loud noises and uncomfortable beds. The bathroom smelled like mildew. I wanted to leave within 5 minutes of checking into our room and only stayed due to the fact that I wouldn’t be able to get my money back for the room. We high-tailed it out of there first thing in the morning.

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MikkeeEE
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 27, 2026

"Very Good"

7.0
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DeanusUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 27, 2026

"Fun in the sun"

10.0

Great location super clean and not too expensive. Can’t beat this place for the price

Honestly nothing the whole stay was great

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JenniferusUS
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 27, 2026

"Overall the price was affordable for 2 rooms and the location was close to the boardwalk. Property could use some upgrad"

7.0

Reasonably priced especially for a last minute reservation and not being too far from the boardwalk

Parking was confusing. There were carports that looked like apartment building parking next to the open parking lot that only had a few spaces available. Still not sure if we were allowed to park under there but someone coming out from those buildings said it was fine to park there so we did. Also we had reserved 2 rooms and the room my kids were in their tv didn’t work so they were bummed about that but thankfully we only got the rooms to shower and sleep in overnight being that we checked in at almost 9pm…

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MadelineusUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 26, 2026

"Thank you Sid. You were wonderful"

6.0
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