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Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

2.5 star property
Bayside Santa Cruz motel in Westside Santa Cruz with a seasonal outdoor pool
your current months are November, 2024 and December, 2024.
November 2024
December 2024

Photo gallery for Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Seasonal outdoor pool
Exterior
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Reception
Reception

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
325 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Pacific Avenue
    1 min walk
  • Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
    4 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Wharf
    5 min walk
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    43 min drive

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
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

Santa Cruz

At Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz you'll be 0.9 km (0.6 mi) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 2 km (1.3 mi) from Monterey Bay. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Additionally, you'll find a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a picnic area and express check-out. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Westside Santa Cruz motel include Mystery Spot and Capitola Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Pacific Avenue - 1 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 5 min walk
  • Cowell's Beach - 6 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 11 min walk
  • Ocean Street - 14 min walk

Getting around

  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 43 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

Bayside Santa Cruz motel in Westside Santa Cruz with a seasonal outdoor pool
As a guest of Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and a vending machine. Public spaces have free WiFi. Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz also features a garden, a picnic area, and express check-out.

This Santa Cruz motel is smoke free.

  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz offers 38 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves.

This Santa Cruz motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM (USD 15 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • Limited on-site parking

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

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

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per night
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Off site parking fee: USD 15 per day (0.15 mi away; open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM)
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old.
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 19 March and close on 13 September.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz?

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz?

As of 21 Oct 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz on 4 Nov 2024 start from AU$130.41, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz?

Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz?

Yep, Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz is a short 6-minute walk from Santa Cruz Main Beach.

Does Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz have a pool?

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open from March 19 to September 13.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz?

No, Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 128 out of 1003 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

WARREN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Walking distance to boardwalk and the Municipal Pier. Lobby had sand toys for kids. Pet friendly. I thought it might be noisy, but it was quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

BLANCA

Travelled with family
I liked how close we were to the boardwalk but the room had visible signs of some needed to be done
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Renee

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient quick walk to the boardwalk and pier. Clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, but that’s about it.
You’re paying for the location with this one. It’s within easy walking distance of the beach and waterfront. The hotel itself is fine, but not spectacular. The parking situation is less than great. There simply aren’t enough spots for the number of rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Justin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice cheap place and great location. But terrible parking. Had to park around the corner the first night
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Dog stay
The check in was easy, not far from the beach. This is a hotel that let's you bring your pets, that is why we stayed here..
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Leah

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

abraham

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i love the room was spacious , i don't know if all the rooms are like the one i got ,, but you can dance around the room . so if you have a n extra inflatable mattress for the extra guest this is good.. my kid likes to sleep by himself so he carried his twin inflatable mattress and we had extra room. no carpet floor is a must for me ..no weirdd smells besides california cannabis like usual:) all good . breakfast in the corner across the street is very good in the coffe shop .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sara

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location and the proximity to the beach and the boardwalk! The bed was very comfortable! The staff were very nice. I went out with my friend and came home before her. I took her key by accident and they were kind enough to make me a new one. However, I like to use wifi while traveling and my friend, who is visiting from Italy, needs wifi to communicate with her kids. And the wifi was very weak. I had a hard time doing anything- especially watching videos. And my friend could only talk to her kids at the restaurant where we ate breakfast. Also the shower was warm enough but I like my shower a little hot and the water was never more than lukewarm. If you don't need to use wifi for any reason, this is a great place to stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
no early check-in
very slow check-in. no early check-in possibility as the lobby door remains losked until 3pm.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jefri

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Victor

Travelled with family
You needs more parking spaces for the vehicles, and also put some perfume in the bathroom because it smelled really bad.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great! I will definitely consider this property for my next stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Tamie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The floors and shower were very dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great! GREAT location!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Waldo

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Sparse parking
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay for a day trip or even a weekend trip. Within walking distance to the wharf and boardwalk.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Beata

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean,good location. Terrible internet connection.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Calvin

Average
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Carlos B

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Milena

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024