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Continental Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Property grounds
Lobby
Outdoor pool
Outdoor spa tub
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Accessible Annex King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Annex King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
414 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pacific Avenue - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Main Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza My Heart - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Woodstock's Pizza Santa Cruz - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Abbott Square Market - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Continental Inn

Hotel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Near Monterey Bay, Continental Inn provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • An elevator, luggage storage, and a vending machine
  • Smoke-free premises and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Continental Inn include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Shower/tub combinations, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and cribs/infant beds

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1977
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday:
  • Hot tub
The following facilities are closed on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday:
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 100 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 20.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 250.00 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20.0 per day

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Continental Inn Santa Cruz
Continental Santa Cruz
Continental Inn
Continental Inn Hotel
Continental Inn Santa Cruz
Continental Inn Hotel Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

Does Continental Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is Continental Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, Continental Inn allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a deposit of USD 100 per stay and a fee of USD 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Continental Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Continental Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 25 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Continental Inn?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for USD 25 (subject to availability).

Where is Continental Inn located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ocean Street and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) away.

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Continental Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 389 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 272 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 177 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 85 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 78 out of 1001 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Clean, Good Parking, nearby store and restaurant
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Great location good service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

The cleanliness and no one bothered me beds smelt great and it was so comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Our go to spot
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Very accommodating great service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

I like so much
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Within walking distance to food and stores
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

I liked that I could park directly in front of my room, the hotel overall was clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10

This was the worse stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Close to downtown but still had an “out-of-the-way” feel. Comfortable and convenient. No problem parking even though I arrived late.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Love this place. They are respectful and discreet and allow early check in for a small added fee.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10

Not the worst, but definitely not the best. I wasn't expecting much since I booked super last minute. Staff is nice. The room was decently clean. The walls are thin as paper just fyi, and the smell of mary jane lingers (it's typical for santa cruz). For a quick one night stay it was fine, because it wasn't super packed. Would I come back? Most likely no lol.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10

The employee was very nice and helpful. But I would of like a complementary breakfast. Even if it was coffee and Danish and a piece of fruit.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10

I didn't like how I ended up having like 2 homeless people knocking at my door asking me for money. This hotel needs a complete total uplift from top to bottom.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Costumer service excellent and very clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10

Ok for an overnight. Room was small only one office chair for sitting. Staff was super friendly and helpful. Room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

Parking ( I have an expedition) small/ tight parking stalls, reported door strip with mold But rooms, bathroom we’re clean Convenience having micro wave, refrigerator, and Keurig were fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Stayed for one night. The room was nice and clean, some of the furniture was a bit outdated and beat up but that is not a huge a deal. The hotel is close to the boardwalk. Will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

Perfect stay for the werey traveler :)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Staff and service very nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10

Very good places to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10

This was a totally OK place. The staff was really nice and had our check-in streamlined. The area felt only semi-safe – there was a man yelling at us from the parking lot of the hotel. And my room’s heating unit did not turn on, and the rooms and bathrooms needed a bit of renovation. My blue recycle receptacle was cracked and slightly chipped, and this is a perfect metaphor for the room itself: No deal breakers, nothing huge was wrong, just don’t know that I’d stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

It's a good place to rest when traveling
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024