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Hitching Post Motel

1717 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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Hitching Post Motel
Ranked #47 of 52 hotels in Santa Cruz
2.5 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
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Heber City, UT
Senior Contributor
31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

I had to give it two stars because at least it was clean, but that's the only positive thing I can say about it. My room was TINY and old with cinder block walls. The shower was suited for very tall, thin people only. Paper thin walls - could hear every footstep and word that went past. Uncomfortable beds. I... More

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Tacoma, Washington
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 September 2011

You couldn't pay me to stay there again.. I actually got poked in the foot by a used heroin needle that was stuck in their bedding. I couldn't believe it! As well, the supposed "non-smoking" room reeked of excessive stale smoke odor's. To top it off, just got diagnosed with a nice scabies rash courtesy of the last weekly patrons... More

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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2011
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I prefer block, single story motels where you can easily carry in luggage from your parking spot out front. I've stayed here numerous times. Front desk is friendly and rooms are quiet. Nothing fancy but clean enough and reasonable for an overnight stay to visit students at UCSC

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Alameda, CA
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2011

Booked a room for my daughter and I 3 weeks prior to arrival Reservation No. 48077336 for a very popular soccer tournament. I even called the night before arrival to make sure they had the reservation because I knew the there were several events in Santa Cruz that weekend and therefore it would be difficult to get a room. Upon... More

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Morgan Hill, California
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 August 2010

Stayed there one night last summer Dirty, run down and scary. Would never stay there again.

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paris
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2010
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I was in a roundtrip last february and we pass by at 1 am on the road to Big Sur. When we arrived afront, i was a bit anxious about the clean of the hotel, so i did ask at the reception man to have a look to the room first. He told me ok at the condition that i... More

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Sacramento
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 December 2009

This was the most disgusting place I've ever spent the night. I should have known immediately, but only recognized the odor of poison afterwards. The place reeked of insect poison, a smell I've come to know - BECAUSE, we got critters after our stay. Yikes! Yes, LICE/CRABS! Does it get worse than that??? I also should have known because the... More

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Falkirk, Scotland
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 September 2009

My partner and I stayed in this motel for 1 night on our recent California road trip. Unfortunately for us it was labour day weekend, and as we booked last minute the room price was ridiculous ($179). It was a holiday and it was a saturday night but I would not be happy paying anymore than $99 a night any... More

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West Hollywood, CA
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 July 2009

Went to Santa Cruz for a wedding, and did not want to spend a fortune. Most of the people in the wedding party stayed at the Best Western down the street, paying over $180 per night. We stayed at Hitching Post, paid $99 the first night, and $109 the second, and we're happy with the stay. It's a nice, basic... More

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Washington
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 November 2008

If you plan to be here more than a week, call the motel directly to find out about their weekly rates (which are not posted online). We stayed in a 2 bed, full kitchenette unit for 11 days for just a little over $600.00. You do the math. This older motel is a work in progress, so room quality varies.... More

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1717 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Price range (per night):* INR3,641 - 16,579

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