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Harbor Inn

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

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Garden
Property entrance
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Beach nearby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

Highlights

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

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

Family Loft, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
645 Seventh Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062

What's nearby

  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Main Beach - 9 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Peoples Coffee - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Sante Adairius Rustic Ales - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Brady's Yacht Club - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Harbor Inn

Motel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
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

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

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

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 at Harbor Inn?

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 within 3 mi (5 km) of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Harbor and Harbor Beach are also within 15 minutes.

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Harbor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 332 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 121 out of 332 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 332 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 332 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 332 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

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

10/10

Loved the Harbor Inn, comfy bed, definitely better experience than a Main Stream Hotel…!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

Great little hotel. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10

My only compliant is that the mattress is sooo hign that it is difficult to get into bed. But once in bed it was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Nice and quiet!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10

Cozy and within 15-20 min walking distance to beaches and harbor.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10

A very charming and quaint propeetyasort of a classic New England Inn. Clean and well-maintained, but old—which was part of the charm.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10

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

Great stay very clean cute and neat Will book again soon Loved self check in
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10

comfortable stay. Limited amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10

This was a comfortable place to stay and was close to many attractions. It was a bit dated and could use a good deep clean. Overall it was a good value, and I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10

I liked that the furniture and room contents were rustic and gently worn like the city of Santa Cruz.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10

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

8/10

It was quiet, 10 min walk from the harbor and the beach. Sheets and towels smelled like fresh clean laundry. Responded promptly to my call. Easy check in and check out. Good value
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10

I liked everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10

As always, it was wonderful. The only drawbacks Are that there is only a portable heater in the room and if you don’t know, it’s there it can get a bit chilly. Also, there is no Housekeeping service, but that’s not really a problem. Extra towels, etc. are available if you need them. Overall, it’s a wonderful place to say, and quite cozy and comfy.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

I definitely would stay here again and recommend this quiet little place to my family and friends. It’s near everything! I will just comment on the lack of lighting on the “Harbour Inn” sign. I wish it was brighter so it’s easier to find. Other than that, I really liked the accommodations
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

2/10

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

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

4/10

The bed was incredibly uncomfortable. The service was non existent