Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Property class: 2.5
Bayfront motel within easy reach of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz puts you 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.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking

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
$154 nightly
The total price is $176
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a wardrobe, and a door leading to a bathroom.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(71 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a television, a window with blinds, and a lamp.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(60 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room

A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a microwave, a sofa, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Family Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
325 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • Pacific Avenue - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.5 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
  • ‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪El Chipotle Taqueria - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪De La Hacienda Taqueria - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

  • Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz puts you 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.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 38 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 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

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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

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

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

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
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 fire extinguisher and 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: 3:00 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 15 minutes' walk from Monterey Bay. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.

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Reviews

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz Reviews

7.4

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

6.8

Amenities

7.8

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Parking
Location
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Beach
Boardwalks
Piers
Shower
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Reviews

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8/10 Very good

Location is excellent- walk almost everywhere! Facilities are a motel-
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8/10 Very good

Friendly and helpful staff. Limited parking.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location and room was spacious
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice size room easy parking great location
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10/10 Exceptional

The front desk staf super friendly and had an amazing trip. Less than two blocks from boardwalk pier. The rooms can be better.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location and with a short walk to the boardwalk and pier. Our room was great since it could accommodate 6 people with 3 beds.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very Pet Friendly. Great Location.
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8/10 Very good

Very pet friendly!
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was perfect only thing was finding parking but they were able to find somewhere to park our cars
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10/10 Exceptional

This place is lovely! The staff was very accommodating and the room had everything we needed for an overnight stay. Beds are super comfy and there was plenty of parking. You can walk to food or the beach or stay by the pool, would definitely stay again
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10/10 Exceptional

I like the hotel and the room was clean. The hotel was close to the beach and everything! I don't mind staying there again. It was perfect!
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8/10 Very good

It was cleaner than I expected for an older Motel. The desk Manager was excellent and very accommodating. I would stay here again when visiting Santa Cruz.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice quite and clean rooms
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10/10 Exceptional

Great spot for my family and our fur baby. We love the boardwalk and the hotel was perfect for our family vacay.
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8/10 Very good

Clean room no frills, quiet; great location,bang for buck
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8/10 Very good

The staff is really awesome, they made it a great stay on a busy holiday weekend. Location is a walkable trip to the boardwalk but if you have little ones who tire, bring a wagon. Thank you!
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8/10 Very good

We actually surprised. For the price it was really decent and the family room was just what we usually need when we come to SC. The walk to the beach wasn’t horrible. Parking was a bit rough, got full by about 5pm. One thing that really has to be fixed is the shower. They tried to remodel but the stones on the bottom of the shower are not the right kind and it hurts to stand in there and take a shower. At least provide a matt or add more grout to make it more flush please!
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10/10 Exceptional

Very spacious and clean rooms especially when accommodating family with children
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8/10 Very good

The property was pet friendly and close access to the ward and boardwalk. Nice little place to stay
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was wonderful location was primo
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6/10 Good

Conveniently located pet friendly motel. Pretty expensive given the low end fit and finish but that’s probably the market rate
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice. Clean. In and out. Parking was a little tight though.
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10/10 Exceptional

A great spot to book, in walking distance to the pier and beach. We ate at an Italian restaurant Iveta and it was so good, pretty well right next to the hotel. Across the street is a coffee shop and we grabbed food in the morning. The room is spacious and clean. For the price you can’t go wrong!!
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6/10 Good

Best part was it was quiet after 10pm. Towels were thread bare. Place was clean.horrible smell from drain in shower and sink. Front desk acted surprise!
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8/10 Very good

The air condition is strong and the parking is safe. Quite close to the shopping center downtown and walking to the beach area.