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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
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Terrace/patio
Front of property

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 224
AED 307 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Apr - 4 Apr

Room options

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
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

Highlights

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

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Family Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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 Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cowell's Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Main Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 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

Motel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz provides amenities like a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Express check-out, a vending machine, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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 transportation

  • Limited onsite parking
  • Offsite parking within 0.15 mi (USD 15 per day), from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Street parking available

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • 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.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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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 available
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 September 22 to March 20:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

MONETIZATION_ON

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Offsite 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from March 19 to September 13
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the 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

Does Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is closed seasonally each year from September 22 to March 20.

Is Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 25 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Pacific Avenue and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay is 1.3 mi (2 km) away.

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Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 284 out of 999 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 266 out of 999 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 186 out of 999 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 138 out of 999 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 125 out of 999 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great prices and The family room was very spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location. There’s a great cafe within walking distance! Very clean, and great price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s minutes form the pier & room was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in! Nice guy at the desk.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Stay
Right next to the pier an Boardwalk, very nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I got what I expected for the price, a clean place to stay for a night in Santa Cruz near the ocean. Quiet and comfortable, with no bells or whistles. A nice bed, bathroom, and TV.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good but not great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cool little place just a couple blocks from the Warf and Beach Board Walk
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always nice and close to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Great convenient and walking distance to the boardwalk- parking also included and first come first serve basis. Pool was not appealing yet not my priority
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Imelda

Liked: Amenities
We would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay if you bring your dog.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Michael J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed, nice room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mauri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed being so close to the beach and boardwalk. The staff were also very kind and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Older motel style with an excellent location. Front desk was friendly and amazing. Had a great time!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Friendly staff and clean room. Perfect for what we needed. Close walk to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lilly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, 5 minutes walk to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry

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

4/10 Poor

Amanda

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room had a dirty restroom and a dirty shower. And poop on the wall near the light switch. One entire wall in the bedroom portion was scuffed and had dirt and mud all over it. There was sand in the bed. Clearly the sheets and bedding hadn’t been changed. The price for the stay was not worth the room we were given. I won’t be staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great! GREAT location!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would visit again
The room was very clean and served all of our needs. The bed was very comfortable. We were disappointed that the pool was closed and not clean for use.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saad

Disliked: Amenities
Location is very close to both the Boardwalk and downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was quite and peaceful. The staff were friendly. I would definitely stay again and would recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024