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Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Bayfront motel within easy reach of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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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.
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
CA $91
CA $124 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Bathroom sink

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Bathroom sink
Standard Room, 1 King Bed
Standard Room, 1 King Bed
Bathroom sink

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Very good

Highlights

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

Family Room

Excellent

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
325 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • Pacific Avenue - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • 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
  • ‪Namaste Bar & Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge - ‬7 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 Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. 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

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

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: 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 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

7.2

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

10

Location

7.6

Staff & service

7.2

Eco-friendliness

7.0

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

RoomService staffParkingLocationBedBeachBoardwalksPiersBathroomShower

10/10 Exceptional

Bay View is a great secret spot to enjoy a quick stay or in my case, an extended stay. It is so centrally located that everything Santa Cruz is within walking distance. The staff are sweethearts both in the office and in common areas. *Clean room, pet friendly.
Adrienne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great service and convenient location.
Mark, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

There was a lod noise emitting from outside the whole night.
Martha, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice and close to the beach
Amardeep, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel! Just needs more parking :)
Ciara, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, clean & easy to get to beach
Jaimon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The property was clean and the staff was very helpful.
cd, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good accommodation, small parking.
Juan, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel is cute. Close to the beach. Walkable to many places. Easy to uber from. Parking is rough- not enough spots. I would park and walk. Close to boardwalk.
Laurren, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is a great place to stay in a convenient location. Staff is super friendly and helpful as well.
Steph, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good basic hotel

Comfortable bed. Good, basic hotel. Excellent location.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Was a good stay. Loved that it was by the boardwalk. Parking was challenging at times but thankfully we were able to get a spot in the parking lot
Brian, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Bay Front Inn

I like the location. The room is clean. I dislike that there isn't enough parking space, Services are limited and thin walls.
mai, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good stay bed was pretty clean boardwalk was close by!!
Christian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very close to the boardwalk...very quiet at night swimming pool for the kids
Johnette, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

This property was great due to the location and the staff, room was subpar, but due to the price we paid it made sense. Id stay again.
ISIAH, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Close to everything. Good price.
Jeremy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very easy to get to and from the boardwalk
angela, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Close access to town and wharf.
Jeremy, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

The best thing about this property is the staff and that's it.
katherine, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Small but nice. Far enough from the beach to not get the noise, but not to far to walk.
michael, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved this little hotel in Santa Cruz! The pool was warm and awesome to have. The distance to the beach, pier, shops and restaurants was excellent. We would definitely stay here again!
Christopher, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place.
Philip, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Front desk was nice and quick, parking is tough but they allowed us to park in front of the office.
Angelica, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Family friendly.

We requested family suite and were impressed with the layout. Room enough that we were not on top of each other. Front desk had crayons and coloring pages to entertain the grandchildren. It was a great place to wind down after being at the boardwalk. And we all walked to wharf for dinner.
warren, 1-night trip