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Harbor Inn

2.0 star property
Motel in Santa Cruz with free parking

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Harbor Inn provides amenities like a terrace and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 371 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Loft, 1 Bedroom | Living room | Flat-screen TV

Family Loft, 1 Bedroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Futon

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Basic Room, One Bed, No Bathroom | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room, One Bed, No Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Harbor Inn is in Eastside 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. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl are also worth visiting. Visit our Santa Cruz travel guide
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645 Seventh Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062

What's nearby

  • Sunrise at Walton Lighthouse
    Santa Cruz Harbor
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Located at the northern end of Monterey Bay, Santa Cruz Harbor ... Walton Lighthouse... love exploring lighthouse!!
    Seabright Beach
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
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    Main Beach
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Famous surfing beach town! California
    Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    5 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Twin Lakes State Beach
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Crow's Nest Restaurant
    12 min walk
  • Jeffery's Restaurant
    3 min drive
  • People's Coffee
    18 min walk
  • Coffeetopia
    3 min drive
  • Starbucks
    3 min drive

About this property

Harbor Inn

Motel near Monterey Bay
Harbor Inn provides amenities like a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out and express check-in
Room features
All guestrooms at Harbor Inn include amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • 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

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 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

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

Property is also known as

Harbor Inn Santa Cruz
Harbor Santa Cruz
Harbor Inn Motel
Harbor Inn Santa Cruz
Harbor Inn Motel Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

Is Harbor Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Harbor Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Harbor Inn?

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

Where is Harbor Inn located?

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, this motel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Twin Lakes State Beach and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Harbor and Harbor Beach are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Harbor Inn Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 354 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 130 out of 354 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 354 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 354 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 354 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

ayreAnna

Liked: Cleanliness
the room was clean, the neighborhood was quiet and welcoming, and the staff were very kind. thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Amenities
Nice space and very helpful staff. Everything is close by and easy to get to. The space is comfortable and clean and secure.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the Harbor Inn, comfy bed, definitely better experience than a Main Stream Hotel…!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in process was easy, the bed was pretty comfortable and soft, and the room was a nice size. Would recommend staying here, it was very nice!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Joscelyn

Liked: Cleanliness
Location is excellent. Unfortunately the TV didn’t work, but internet was fine
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jed

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a "no frills" place, but its perfect for a weekend in SC. We stayed in the two story loft room and it was perfect for multiple kids upstairs and two adults downstairs. For the price and not spending a lot of time in the room, its exactly what we needed. We would definitely stay here again and had a great time. Why spend $500+ per night for a luxury room you're not going to spend much time in anyway? It was clean, quiet, close to Twin Lakes State Beach and close enough to plenty of coffee shops and restaurants. We highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Harbor Inn definitely captures Santa Cruz in decor. It is bare bones. You get a clean bedroom and towels and that's it. It is excellent for a stay of a day or two and the Santa Cruz beach front is easily walkable from the Inn and eating options are nearby, including grocery stores.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Alicia

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
A little dated, but definitely clean, roomy, and comfortable. Accommodating staff as well. I would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would stay here again, very charming!

We spent 4 nights here! We chose this hotel for its charm and location. The hotel is older, that’s part of the charm. Our rooms were clean. We had a two story and although no air conditioner on the upper floor, the provided fan worked great! We felt safe and the location to the beach, restaurants and shopping made this an ideal stay. The front desk manager was so kind.We were there for the Ironman. We needed our room early so we could store my grand daughter’s bike. He had the room ready and we were allowed to check in early. He was very accommodating. He wrote down suggestions for us to eat out. We went to all of his suggestions and all the food was great! This hotel is charming. Low key. Peaceful. Comfortable beds. All that we wanted and we would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Central Santa Cruz Motel.

This is a very well kept motel. It is apparent that the owners and staff take great care in thinking of their guests. My room was comfortable and very clean. The entire motel was clean and well cared for as were the small grounds. I will stay there again and recommend to friends. Very affordable.
Side room with microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, iron and desk. Sunny, airy and welcoming.
Corner of room with convenient table.
I had just gotten up so comfortable bed not made.
Hard to get a good picture of the bathroom. Very clean. Shower comes with shampoo, conditioner and body wash dispenser. Towels were thick and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Pleasant experience

Our stay at the Harbor Inn was a pleasant experience. Our original room was very comfortable, king bed, great size room and on the first floor. Unfortunately, we had a toilet malfunction which caused us to move to another room. The room we were provided was much smaller, no A/C and queen size bed. Since the owner couldn't fix the toilet, he credited my card one night, for the inconvenience. We made the best of it, the room was good enough and they provided a large fan to cool off at night. The location of the inn was perfect for beach access, close to the boardwalk and wharf. We love coming to Santa Cruz. We enjoyed our stay at the Harbor Inn, friendly and helpful staff. The place is older style villa which we loved, all amenities was available by request. We would come back as long as we can stay in the king size bed room per our original request.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Suzanne

The room was cold and the small space heater didn’t work. The room smelled musty. The bed was very comfortable. It was well located near my daughter and the harbor.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The staff was friendly and accommodating. The two story room was extremely small abd cramped. The beds were hard and uncomfortable and we kept hitting our head on the wall trying to get in and out of bed !!! For the price it was horrible !!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Odors of mildew and mold outside going in and even seeping into our sleeping quarters. Great for location. Very clean but needs freshening up- carpet, paint, shower stall needs help before more serious repairs needed... panels coming undone from the walls.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is simple, clean, and reasonably priced for the location. Good bed, firm but not hard. I like the old-fashioned aesthetic. We checked in and out without face-to-face contact with staff, which was fine. We had all we needed. Downsides, minor: The shower dial was missing so it was a bit hard to adjust the temp (cold, very hot, small area of happy medium, no place to run in tiny shower stall!) Lights just outside windows are very bright. Blinds on both windows, curtain on one took care of most of that. Brought earplugs, didn't need them thanks to conscientious other guests (thanks folks!). We had a pleasant stay and will likely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francesca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will be coming back again!

This inn is so charming! Exactly as pictured. You can’t adjust the A/C. But there is a heater. If you get hot flashes, sleeping with the windows open this time of year suffices. Not sure if they have fans. Walking distance to the beach. Pillows and bed were surprisingly comfortable. I have back and neck issues and slept like a baby. Most other motels I’ve stayed at you have to let the water run for forever to heat. But not here! Also, amazing water pressure. Mini fridge with freezer. Microwave and mini coffee maker. Extra towels in the hallway armoire- super convenient. Close to the mall (and target/cvs/Walgreens).
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was clean super amazing bed set up was wonderful. Walking distance to harbors
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, big room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and convenient acess to beach.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nicolaus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and not crowded
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ivelisse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My first time ever going and stay in Santa Cruz and this location was perfect, staff was friendly and so helpful with accommodating my check in time. the share bathroom/ shower was not bad at all everyone was respectful sharing rooms in the house, will for sure being going back soon during winter :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Cheryl

Old but did the job for this trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023