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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
Exterior
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Property grounds
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

7.2 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 ₩92,047
₩124,344 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29

Room options

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(51 reviews)

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(45 reviews)

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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

  • 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
  • Ocean Street - 11 min walk - 1.0 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

  • ‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cruzin’ Crepes - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Catalyst - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Namaste Bar & Grill - ‬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.

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: 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
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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

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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
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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

Reviews

7.2

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Parking
Location
Bed
Beach
Boardwalks
Piers
Shower
Bathroom

Reviews

8/10 Very good

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

8/10 Very good

Good basic hotel

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

8/10 Very good

Good accommodation, small parking.
Juan, 4-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

10/10 Exceptional

Weekday getaways

Pool was closed for high PH. Coffee machine wasn’t working properly. Great location, Great staff, a lady helped me out on her off time. Walking distance to everything.
Shayne, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quick getaway
Brian, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Worth the price for the location

Good: Price and Beds were comfortable Not so good: parking, bathroom small, walking in the room: socks got very dirty..
Alejandro, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room key fix

Loved it there but they definitely could find a way for the room keys not to lose connection so easily, I had to get mine reactivated and it was just in my wallet.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

One night trip. Hotel was great.
Jamani, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

It was overall not bad, but small parking area and had to keep getting my room card programmed.
Juan, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

Parking is always full, barhroom door and front foor hard to open
Daniel, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It nice place to stay ,
Alisa, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

BOARDWALK FAMILY FUN 2025

The floors were dirty. And the door to the room was hard to open.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I'd stay here again

It was decent for the price. The rooms are very spacious, clean and the beds were comfortable. The only con was the parking
Matthew, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Nice walking distance to boardwalk
Rhi, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Well worth the money.
Michael, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Bates Motel

Everything's broken , including the front door TV BROKEN, the flush plunger on the toilet broken. Towel holder broken. Hole in bathroom door. Front door wound not close No live front desk person
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff are exceptional thank you again

The staff, especially Marie! the fact that they loved our dogs and the location in that order. Special thanks to Marie and the staff that secured our vehicle keys and vehicle toolbox when we left. Their personal items in there that made it priceless. And the staff were so kind ready to mail it to me but luckily I was close and just came to pick them up.
West Cliff less than 1m walk from hotel
Dog friendly means Mom's happy
Dog beach past the surfer lighthouse, maybe 1.2 miles away from hotel and so fun! Dogs always there no matter the weather
Sierra, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It is very close to the boardwalk/beach, which is nice.
Hayden, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Basic motel walking distance to pier, beach or boardwalk. Room was clean and comfortable. Pool was not clean :(
Melissa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great prices and The family room was very spacious
Deanna, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Water pressure was non existent. The tv we couldnt get it to work.
2-night trip

6/10 Good

Like the bed but the area and neighbor are just not ok
Luz, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the location. There’s a great cafe within walking distance! Very clean, and great price.
Isabel, 1-night trip