Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Property class: 2.5

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Close to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz provides amenities like a terrace and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a wardrobe, and a door leading to a bathroom.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(71 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a television, a window with blinds, and a lamp.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(60 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a microwave, a sofa, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Family Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz is in Westside Santa Cruz, a neighborhood in Santa Cruz. Mystery Spot and Roaring Camp Railroads are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center are also worth visiting. Visit our Santa Cruz travel guide
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325 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • A street with a clock tower, a tram, and a building with a sign.
    Pacific Avenue
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A pier extending into the ocean with a roller coaster in the background.
    Santa Cruz Wharf
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A beachside amusement park with a Ferris wheel, a roller coaster, and a building with a red roof.
    Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Ideal Bar & Grill
    6 min walk
  • Las Palmas Taco Bar
    3 min walk
  • Boardwalk Bowl
    9 min walk
  • El Chipotle Taqueria
    10 min walk
  • De La Hacienda Taqueria
    7 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

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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.

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

As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz on Oct 25, 2026 start from $133, 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 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?

Limited spots are available.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 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 0.8 mi (1.2 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz Reviews

7.4

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

6.8

Amenities

7.8

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 376 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 224 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 192 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 111 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 97 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, good for the price basic, a bit modest but perfect for beach and boardwalk accessibility
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, walking distance to the beach and restaurants. Staff is friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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Location is great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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The property was fairly clean and our room was ready at the check-in time though there is a $35 charge to check in an hour ahead. Location is a short walk to the pier and boardwalk.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location and room was spacious
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice size room easy parking great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location and with a short walk to the boardwalk and pier. Our room was great since it could accommodate 6 people with 3 beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very Pet Friendly. Great Location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Very pet friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This place is lovely! The staff was very accommodating and the room had everything we needed for an overnight stay. Beds are super comfy and there was plenty of parking. You can walk to food or the beach or stay by the pool, would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was perfect only thing was finding parking but they were able to find somewhere to park our cars
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I like the hotel and the room was clean. The hotel was close to the beach and everything! I don't mind staying there again. It was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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It was cleaner than I expected for an older Motel. The desk Manager was excellent and very accommodating. I would stay here again when visiting Santa Cruz.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice quite and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great spot for my family and our fur baby. We love the boardwalk and the hotel was perfect for our family vacay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Clean room no frills, quiet; great location,bang for buck
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very spacious and clean rooms especially when accommodating family with children
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

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The property was pet friendly and close access to the ward and boardwalk. Nice little place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

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The staff is really awesome, they made it a great stay on a busy holiday weekend. Location is a walkable trip to the boardwalk but if you have little ones who tire, bring a wagon. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was wonderful location was primo
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice. Clean. In and out. Parking was a little tight though.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

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Conveniently located pet friendly motel. Pretty expensive given the low end fit and finish but that’s probably the market rate
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A great spot to book, in walking distance to the pier and beach. We ate at an Italian restaurant Iveta and it was so good, pretty well right next to the hotel. Across the street is a coffee shop and we grabbed food in the morning. The room is spacious and clean. For the price you can’t go wrong!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

Best part was it was quiet after 10pm. Towels were thread bare. Place was clean.horrible smell from drain in shower and sink. Front desk acted surprise!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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