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335 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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Big 6 Motel
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Oakley, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

Its not that the Hotel its self was bad it was the owners, they were like Prison Wardens. I have more freedom at my house then I do at this hotel. Me and my best friend wanted to get out of town for the weekend something low key, walk the board walk, mingle with the Locals but the owner was... More

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Santa Cruz, California
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

The only redeeming quality is the managers daughter. My advice to her is to go back to school. before you wake up one day and you see your mothers face in the mirror. You are too nice to sacrifice your life for mean people.The woman who runs this place is horrible! She yells and treats her guests as if they... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

My family and I stayed four nights here. Our room was very clean, , and the beds where quite comfortable. I suggest though that you bring your own pillows. We checked in very late and woke up the manager/owner, she has a strong accent and a little hard to understand, however; she was efficient and polite. What makes this motel... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 October 2012

got a room here through http://booking.com and was prepared for the worst, but things went pretty smoothly. i was prepared for cantankerous owners and was greeted by their daughter, a little cutie who was friendly as heck. big six has definitely seen better days, but the owners keep the place clean, the price is decent and you're a block from... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 September 2012 via mobile

This day started off great until check in. The attendant was very rude. Rooms are very small. Heaters dont work properly. Dont dare complain they will only respond with yelling. Beware of this place only stay if nothing matters to you but sleeping. Never again

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Decatur
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13 hotel reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 September 2012

Given the price of about $100 per night for a single, I expected more from this hotel. I brought a suit to attend a wedding and was amazed that there was no closet. There was no coffeemaker either. Parking was crowded and tricky, with minimal space for each car, and it was not easy to back out and turn around... More

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Auckland Region, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 September 2012

This motel was in a great location in Santa Cruz and was walking distance to the boardwalk and downtown. The room was very cheap and although run down, it was tidy and hygienic. It offered all the necessary things we needed like a clean bed, tv, bathroom and towels. The staff were also very nice too.

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sacramento
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 August 2012 via mobile

This place is from Hell...The Indian lady is CRAZY!!..she acts nice when you check in but will harrass you your entire stay. We checked in and when we got to our room, the door had a huge gap when we went to the boardwalk and tried to lock our room door. The Indian lady will watch who comes in and... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 August 2012 via mobile

The staff was horrible!!!! The couple that worked the front office were so rude and disrespectful. We were there for a family reunion, some of our family stayed at the Big 6 and other family members stayed at different places. We were not allowed to go in family members rooms because they that've a "no visitor" policy, if we entered... More

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Athlone, Ireland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 July 2012

nice place to stay we only stayed one night...had a tv and all the basics...but the walls were so thin it was hard to sleep ..nice pool outside and very close to the boardwalk...2 mins walk...would recommend for a quick stop over.

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Address: 335 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Region: United States > California > Santa Cruz
Amenities:
Beach Free Parking Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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Ranked #48 of 51 hotels in Santa Cruz
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Big Six is located in Santa Cruz, along the beautiful coast of California. When coming to enjoy some sun in the fun, there’s nothing better than checking into a motel that offers the best location, with a stress-free environment. Big Six Santa Cruz is the best choice for inexpensive rates, great rooms and the friendly service that you as our customer deserve. Being located in the heart of Santa Cruz where guest will experience some of California’s best beaches, which are perfect for surfing, playing volleyball or just having a good time with family. In addition, the beach boardwalk is only two blocks from the motel. Please note that the property has been renovated as of May 2011. ... more   less 
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