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Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

2.5 star property
Bayfront motel within easy reach of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Terrace/patio
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Reception
Front of property

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (9)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Near the beach
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Vending machine
  • Picnic area
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited on-site parking
The price is AU$155
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2025

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
325 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cowell's Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ocean Street - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Natural Bridges State Park - 5 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 27 min drive
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 43 min drive
  • Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 47 min drive
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Marini's at the Beach - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Catalyst - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

At Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. A seasonal outdoor pool and a terrace are offered, and in-room conveniences include fridges and microwaves. Fellow travellers like the helpful staff and walkability.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 38 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:30 PM
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 6:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
    • Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • On-site parking is limited
    • Off-site parking within 0.15 mi (USD 15 per day), from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
    • Street parking available
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 22 September to 20 March:
  • Swimming pool

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Parking is available off-site and costs USD 15 per day (0.15 mi away; open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • The seasonal pool is open from March 19 to September 13

Policies

Construction is underway at a neighbouring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

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Bay Front Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Bay Front Inn
Bay Front Hotel Santa Cruz
Bay Front Motel
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Frequently asked questions

Does Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz?
Yes. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:30 PM. There's a charge of USD 25 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.
What is there to do at Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz and nearby?
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz has a seasonal outdoor pool and a picnic area, as well as a garden.
What's the area around Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz like?
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz is a short 11-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 5 minutes' walk from Santa Cruz Wharf. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

Rosa, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

John, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It’s minutes form the pier & room was very clean.
Victor, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Great convenient and walking distance to the boardwalk- parking also included and first come first serve basis. Pool was not appealing yet not my priority
Laura, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

David, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Kurt, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

had a late check in and early check out was very accommodating to use the safe at the property to get our keys since no one was there when we arrived/ left. the room was nice i think the best feature is they allow pets for just $25 i feel like most places cost more. the best where very soft and comfy the tv had good channels. the shower stayed hot for a long time there was some pink stuff on the floor but i just ran the hot water for a moment and it went away. parking was good to despise other reviews we parked right in front of our room however when i was walking around i seen on the back side there was a lot lot of rooms not being attended when it’s full parking is most likely scarce. overall if i was bringing a pet I would stay here again.
1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel for the price
Chase, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Very disappointed in our stay
I would not stay here again. The room was very dirty and my kids feet were black from walking barefoot on the floors. The worst part of all was that the bathroom smelled like sewage and the toilet wouldn’t flush and when it did the toilet would just keep running. The door to the room didn’t have any extra security locks and the blinds didn’t stop any light from coming in. It looked like daylight in the room in the middle of the night because of the lights outside.
Amanda, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good

The room was ok, nothing wrong with it. The real issue was parking. They probably have only enough spaces for half of the rooms at the hotel so you have to park on the street outside which is all metered from 8AM to 8PM. A lot of that parking is also permit only from midnight to 6AM. We got back to the hotel late and had to drive around for 20 minutes trying to find a metered spot that would be legal to park in. They also only have one employee at the check in counter and they go home at night so there’s nobody to help if you have minor requests. There is an emergency phone number but I didn’t have to call it.
Kenan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

You’re very accommodating on a late arrival
Jeff, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Fine budget hotel, Small staff, phone unanswered.
Facilities were fine: friendly employees, no frills, comfy bed, close to the beach, good price. Candy, coffee, ice water and earplugs available in the lobby. Tough parking, dirty pool. But the biggest problem was the inability to contact them. They ran my card prior to check in and sent a text message stating that it had been declined, putting the reservation at risk. I attempted to call multiple times with no answer. I found different numbers online and no answer. Had to jog over from the beach to get it all sorted. Turns out they keep a very small staff, and the receptionist has to leave the lobby to respond to the needs of guests. It doesn't run smoothly. Maybe not a dealbreaker, especially with how expensive hotels get around the beach, but it was pretty frustrating.
1-night family trip
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6/10 Good

High Security Risk
Deadbolt did not work
Dominique, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Would visit again
The room was very clean and served all of our needs. The bed was very comfortable. We were disappointed that the pool was closed and not clean for use.
Denise, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Cool little place just a couple blocks from the Warf and Beach Board Walk
William, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The room was decent. Maybe the floors could use a cleaning. There isnt enough hot water for shower. Hotel was convenient to Wharf and Boardwalk.
Julie, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Larry, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Ismail, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Jasmin, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

great place
Don, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Keith, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Love the place
James, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Anne, 3-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

Good
Tonni, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Comfortable bed, nice room
Michael J, 1-night trip
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