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Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

2.5 star property

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Reception
Reception
Property grounds
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$176
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June

Explore the area

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325 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Pacific Avenue
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(63 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(52 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room

Family Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Santa Cruz

At Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Wharf. 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 10-minute drive of this Westside Santa Cruz motel include Monterey Bay and Natural Bridges State Park.
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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

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Craft Beer at The Boardwalk - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

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.

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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

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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: 3:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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 fire extinguisher and 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 27 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz on 29 June 2026 start from AU$176, 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 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 346 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 204 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 121 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 107 out of 1003 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to beach and boardwalk
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Yvette

Disliked: Cleanliness
It was a nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ma Concepcion

The air condition is strong and the parking is safe. Quite close to the shopping center downtown and walking to the beach area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We love staying there easy walking distance and clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes it was pet friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yazmin Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it will definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Vanessa

Disliked: Staff & service
Room furniture old, but clean beds Half remodel half updated rooms Front staff not too friendly, but fast & easy check in. Good location, close to beach
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Galvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property for us os clean and simple. Could have used a chair or two with a small table. Staff is friendly. Shops and restaurants are close by, felt very safe. The worf and ocean are close by. Have stayed there several times.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
It was cheap and close to beach. Plus. Plus.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Myra

Check in was easy, plenty of parking, pool was open. The shower flooded the entire bathroom no matter how I positioned the head. I had to lay down towels to soak up the water.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay if you’re just needing somewhere to sleep. Super comfy soft beds, but small pillows. The floor was sticky which was kinda gross but everything else was great. Definitely a good deal for what it’s worth. Parking was a struggle, but at the same time it’s free so…. Overall, a great place to stay if you’re just needing a bed and a shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smooth check in. Great service and a great price for the month of January . The 3 bedroom is super spacious
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Banghee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of flies in the room. Couldn't figure out where they were coming from. Other than that, everything was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely cozy place near the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The parking was good right outside your room. The air conditioning worked well. The room was clean but needed maintenance, the shower dripped constantly so a towel was needed on the floor due to wetness, and other minor issues. But overall it was fine. Pool area looked nice but did not use. Outside area is well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Blake

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice but the room we stayed in could have been cleaner. It had a muggy kind of smell and there were various spaces of the room where we found hair. The walls of the rooms were very thin and we could hear our neighbors talking and walking. Overall it was an okay stay but it could have been cleaner
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Front desk staff was very accommodating and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great staff. Convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were unexpectedly delayed in checking in. I phoned the property and received a prompt text message back letting me know that they had received my detailed voicemail and provided me with very helpful guidance on how to receive my key after hours.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic comfortable bed and very close broadwalk, we be back again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gabriel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room was nice, it was a little dirty. The bathroom was a little dirty, but the sheets are clean, the towels were really scratchy, but it was close to everything and it was cheap so it served its purpose for a night sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Anngelica

Disliked: Staff & service
After a long day at the beach, arriving to the hotel at 6 o’clock, which is only two hours after check-in and no parking was available and on the rental listing that said up to two spots, there was no help from staff very disappointing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaimon

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean & easy to get to beach
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025