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Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

2.5 star property
Bayfront motel within easy reach of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Terrace/patio
Reception
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz offers a relaxed retreat with a beautiful garden and inviting terrace. Unwind in the seasonal outdoor pool or stay connected with WiFi; previous guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • 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 onsite parking
The current price is $66
$89 total
includes taxes & fees
May 27 - May 28

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
325 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • Main Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cowell's Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 27 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 43 min drive
  • Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 47 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 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 just a 5-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. A seasonal outdoor pool and a terrace are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers like the helpful staff and walkable location.

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 available
    • 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 cribs (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

    • Onsite parking limited
    • Offsite 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
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • 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 September 22 to March 20:
  • 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 offsite 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 neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
Bay Front Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Bay Front Inn
Bay Front Hotel Santa Cruz
Bay Front Motel
Bay Front Inn
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz Motel
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz Santa Cruz
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz Motel Santa Cruz

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 to 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 spots 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.

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Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Parking
Location
Bed
Beach
Boardwalks
Piers
Shower
Bathroom

Reviews

10/10

Decent for our over night trip with toddler and dogs.
1-night trip

10/10

Great Place
1-night trip

6/10

TV did not work and the room was not very clean - sheets had a stain and the floor had shoe prints. Very loud hallway.
1-night trip

8/10

We really liked the room but when we went to use the shower, it hadn’t been cleaned and there was hair on the shower wall
1-night trip

10/10

It’s minutes form the pier & room was very clean.
1-night trip

10/10

I knew I wouldn’t be getting in till late. The office was closed but I called the phone number left on the office door and immediately, after speaking with the manager, given a lock box number that had my envelope with key and car pass.
1-night trip

10/10

Family room is spacious and clean
2-night trip

10/10

great place
1-night trip

8/10

Right next to the pier an Boardwalk, very nice!
3-night trip

10/10

Easy check in! Nice guy at the desk.
1-night trip

8/10

I got what I expected for the price, a clean place to stay for a night in Santa Cruz near the ocean. Quiet and comfortable, with no bells or whistles. A nice bed, bathroom, and TV.
1-night trip

10/10

Cool little place just a couple blocks from the Warf and Beach Board Walk
1-night trip

8/10

Good but not great
2-night trip

10/10

Always nice and close to the beach
2-night trip

10/10

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
1-night trip

10/10

Love the place
1-night trip

8/10

I enjoyed being so close to the beach and boardwalk. The staff were also very kind and helpful.
2-night trip

8/10

Comfortable bed, nice room
1-night trip

10/10

Older motel style with an excellent location. Front desk was friendly and amazing. Had a great time!
1-night trip

10/10

Great stay. Friendly staff and clean room. Perfect for what we needed. Close walk to the beach
1-night trip

10/10

Clean room, 5 minutes walk to the beach.
2-night trip

10/10

Great place to stay for a day trip or even a weekend trip. Within walking distance to the wharf and boardwalk.
1-night trip

10/10

Staff was great! GREAT location!
1-night trip

6/10

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.
2-night trip

10/10

Location is very close to both the Boardwalk and downtown.
3-night trip