Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

2.5 star property
Bayside Santa Cruz motel in Westside Santa Cruz with free parking

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Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Exterior
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Property grounds

Overview of Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

6.8

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

325 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Popular LocationPacific Avenue1 min walk
  • Popular LocationLas Palmas Taco Bar3 min walk
  • Popular LocationUme Tea4 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Cruz Wharf5 min walk

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

cleanliness

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

cleanliness

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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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

Located near the beach, Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz is in Westside Santa Cruz, a neighborhood in Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center and Boardwalk Bowl are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • Pacific Avenue - 1 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 5 min walk
  • Cowell's Beach - 6 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 11 min walk
  • Ocean Street - 14 min walk

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
  • Jack O'Neill Lounge - 7 min walk
  • Ume Tea - 4 min walk
  • Las Palmas Taco Bar - 3 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
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, a vending machine, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak well of the helpful staff and walkable location
Room features
All guestrooms at Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guests 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

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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 elevator
  • 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

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: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
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 - 9:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

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 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 22
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.

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.

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

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. 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.

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 245 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 281 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 203 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 140 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 133 out of 1002 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Solaiman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location but the room was filthy! There was something spilled all over the chair in our room, maybe coffee? There was burn marks inside of a drawer and stain spots. Nope, not putting anything in there. The sheets smelled like bleach and seemed clean, so that part was ok. The beds were comfy too. It was just a grimy room. I didn’t want to take my socks off.

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was great for our needs. We were walking distance from the Kaiser permanente arena, which is why we were there.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Rene

Liked: Staff & service
The parking was a big problem for me, i hade to park on the street
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

anaivette

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
THEY NO LONGER OFFER BREAKFAST ( IT'S BEEN OVER A YEAR), EVERYTHING FROM THE WALLS TO THE FLOOR WERE COVERED WITH DIRT. THE BATHROOM HAD HAIR ALL OVER INCLUDING THE TOILET. THE DOOR HANDLE WAS SAGGING WHEN WE FIRST GOT THERE LIKE SOMEONE TRIED TO BREAK IN. I DON'T RECOMMEND.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

lance

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Not enough parking. No skirt on the bed which showed off terrible stains. Staff was a little rude. Low water pressure made the water jittery in the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

helen

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Blood in towels, dirty linens. It was clear that bed linens were not changed in who knows how long. Broken lock on door, both challenging enter with key card and the “bolt lock” was literally falling out of the wall… multiple things were broken in the room. Walls splattered with who knows what. Wall rotting in restroom. Temperature stuck to freezing in fridge so storing food/beverages was impossible. Who knows if we will ever get our safety deposit back. Definitely should have read reviews prior to booking. Do not recommend, even for the lower than average price. You will regret it…
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wii be back soon
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Uncomplicated check in & check out. Great location in which to set out in any direction. Near many dining & entertainment facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Derrick

Disliked: Staff & service
Super Disappointed!
Booked room same day for stay that evening. Drove over the mountain to hotel. Was told by front desk that they were sold out. Was informed that 26 other people that used hotels.com were told the same. Hotel desk gave me an 800 number to call hotels.com to ask for refund. Called the number and was put on hold several times and tranfered twice to different agents. Was offered to stay at less desireable hotel at a higher rate and thati would have to pay the difference. Finally was able to get a refund processed (2-3 business days]). Then drove back over the mountains to head back home. Hotel said it was hotels.com fault. Hotels.com said it was hotel's fault. Don’t know who to believe. Just know that i would be very reluctant to use either one of these businesses again. 1st time there bad, 2cnd time my bad. Safer and worth paying a little extra to book direct with hotel than trust an app.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023