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Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

2.5 star property
Bayside motel in Santa Cruz with a seasonal outdoor pool

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

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$165
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept

Explore the area

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325 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪48 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
(50 reviews)

Highlights

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(43 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 10-minute drive of this Westside Santa Cruz motel include University of California, Santa Cruz and Mystery Spot.
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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
  • Natural Bridges State Park - 5 min drive - 4.0 km

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 motel in 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

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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
  • 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: 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

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 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 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 12 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz on 1 Sept 2025 start from NZ$165.20, 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. 314 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 196 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 125 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 120 out of 1009 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

ROSE

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Florentino, Chino

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Cassandra

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Marco

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location is fairly convenient, parking is first come first serve. Our bathroom had a slight sewer smell and the pillows provided were a little on the stiff side but that’s minor. Not a bad spot for a quick getaway.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Tiffany

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
In a convenient location close to the wharf and boardwalk, everything is within walking distance. Bed was very comfortable, good linens, and clean. However our door didn’t feel secure, kinda had a gap in it and even though it laches & locked it almost didn’t feel completely shut. The room was bottom floor and near the stairs so you heard and felt every time they were used/walked on. The room above us had a kid practicing gymnastics off the beds till 11pm and was up bright and early. The room had a shower bathtub combo but couldn’t use the bath part because the latch that closes the drain was broken. And the parking lot is EXTREMELY SMALL, by the time we got there in the evening (5:30pm) the lot was full and we had to pay metered parking on the street.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

hai

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I rented 3 rooms for three nights a family member also rented a room neither one of us got our 100 dollar deposit back
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fine for a short trip

TV did not work and the room was not very clean - sheets had a stain and the floor had shoe prints. Very loud hallway.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service

Great for a weekend getaway

Overall would recommend this place due to proximity, cost and amenities. Strict check in at 3pm and 11am checkout which is typical of most hotels we stay with. They offer early/late check in/out for additional cost. They also have very limited parking so they only allow 1 car per room free and charge for extra vehicles. There is street parking and its free after 8pm until 8am. The rooms themselves are small but we only really used it for sleeping purposes so it suited us just fine. The bed themselves were fine but were told the pillows were very uncomfortable (we brought our own, but our friends did not). We couldn't get the coffee maker to work, i personally did not use it so idk if it was user error or it simply didnt operate but there are tons of coffee shops nearby with great options. My only complaint was the cleanliness of the room itself- the floors were filthy, handprints on the walls of the bathroom door and just overall not the cleanest room. I kept slides on or socks on at all times and had to thow away all my socks/slides i wore because of how black they got from the floor. I suggest bringing waterproof shoes to utilize the shower. We only stayed 2 nights, which again i would recommend this place but if you are staying awhile, maybe find something a little cleaner and more comfortable. The biggest pro was that everything is within walking distance, boardwalk was no more than a 6 min walk and downtown was just around the corner about 4 mins.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Karman

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I knew I wouldn’t be getting in till late. The office was closed but I called the phone number left on the office door and immediately, after speaking with the manager, given a lock box number that had my envelope with key and car pass.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Didnt like the shady people in parking lot and lack of parking. Didnt like the front desk not being available for questions and issues such as my coffee keurig did not work but the cleaning staff did assist me and was super nice. Cant say as much for the front desk. Definately did not like last minute notice of 100 deposit required affter i paid for my room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

samuel

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Lee Ann, Fresno

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Need a littlelove
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Myshel

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Front end clerk rude
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tayler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
We really liked the room but when we went to use the shower, it hadn’t been cleaned and there was hair on the shower wall
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great stay for great price only issue was the parking was non existent if u left hotel and I had small children and did not want to ask that far with them to boardwalk! But other then that and having trouble getting enough towels for 7 people I had amazing stay beds were comfy and made up most every day there was coffee in room with mugs and the family suite was very spacious nice showers! I woudl definitely stay there again !
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close distance to walk to boardwalk,
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Roy

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The door handle just didn’t work well. No one was around to help out.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel room was filthy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kutter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Vanessa

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Great location in regards to distance of Boardwalk and wharf. Easy walk to those spots. I wouldn't walk anywhere else though if your with kids. Lots of homeless and noise, granted it is spring break time. Our bathroom smelled like dirty cat litter and surfaces had dust, drawers filled with crumbs so didnt use them. They don't answer phones. Instead you get texts that i don't believe really helped. It was an affordable place to sleep and the beds appeared clean and a/c worked great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fatima

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025