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Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

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Balcony
Outdoor pool
Outdoor pool
Outdoor pool
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Overview of Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

2.5 star property

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
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325 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationMonterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center4 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Cruz Wharf5 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Cruz Beach Boardwalk11 min walk
  • AirportSan Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)43 min drive

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About this area

Santa Cruz

Located near the beach, Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz is in Westside Santa Cruz, a neighborhood in Santa Cruz. Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center and Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Boardwalk Bowl. Sky Glider and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center - 4 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 5 min walk
  • Cowell's Beach - 6 min walk
  • Boardwalk Bowl - 8 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 11 min walk

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Ideal Bar & Grill - 6 min walk
  • The Catalyst - 8 min walk
  • Blue Lagoon Cocktail Lounge - 7 min walk
  • Asti Cafe - 5 min walk
  • Hula's Island Grill - 9 min walk

About this property

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Motel located in Westside Santa Cruz
Located close to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz provides a terrace, a garden, and a business center. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, a TV in the lobby, and a computer station
  • Smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak well of the overall value, helpful staff, and walkable location
Room features
All 38 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guests reviews say good things about the comfortable 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

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter

Social distancing

Contactless check-out
Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Masks are required at the property
Hand sanitizer provided
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking; reservations required
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 40
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, 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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 40 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work

Property is also known as

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Bay Front Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Bay Front Inn
Bay Front Hotel Santa Cruz
Bay Front Motel
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Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz Motel
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Frequently asked questions

Does Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

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

As of Mar 22, 2023, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz on Mar 26, 2023 start from $80.1, excluding 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 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?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

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

Check-in is from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 40 (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 USD 25 (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 National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center and Santa Cruz Wharf are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free at Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz and receive a full refund?

Yes, Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz Reviews

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 235 out of 999 reviews" "
" "10 - Excellent 24%
Rating 8 - Good. 282 out of 999 reviews" "
" "8 - Good 28%
Rating 6 - Okay. 208 out of 999 reviews" "
" "6 - Okay 21%
Rating 4 - Poor. 138 out of 999 reviews" "
" "4 - Poor 14%
Rating 2 - Terrible. 136 out of 999 reviews" "
" "2 - Terrible 14%

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.1/10

Staff & service

6.3/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.9/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Galvin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the property very well, within walking distance of the warf, places to shop, eat, and sight see.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

heather

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here many time but this time was our last. The service is terrible no one is available to help you. Instead of having thing available they send you a mile up the road to get it from there other hotel at Casablanca.

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Staff & service
Friendly staff, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Mikiko, Mountain View

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about the place was cheap and not accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Isaias Miguel

Traveled with family
Disliked: Room comfort
it sucked
well we got scammed first of all and the person who is writing this is Kimberly isaias daughter and it was an over all really bad experience
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Illiana

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It wasn’t all I thought it was going to be walls have cracks bathroom tile missing toilet isn’t held down at the base of the tile to toilet very small showers also when I ran the water it smelled at first like fish but after was fine tv turned off randomly
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cristian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really close by the santa cruz boardwalk. Everythimg is almost walking distance. Rooms are comfortable. Really recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Edith

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room smell of bleach,coffe pot was missing and there was apparent water damage in the walls.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
2 day getaway
Close to the beach and dry affordable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

General hotel information

Highly Rated Amenities
Property & Room Cleanliness
Star Rating
2.5
Nearest Airport
San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
Address
325 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA