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Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

2.5 star property
Bayside motel in Santa Cruz with a seasonal outdoor pool

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Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz provides a peaceful getaway with its beautiful garden and welcoming terrace. Guests can enjoy the seasonal outdoor pool while staying connected with WiFi. The staff consistently receives high marks from previous visitors for their helpfulness.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$174
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(51 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(47 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
325 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cowell's Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Natural Bridges State Park - 6 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Coaster's Lounge - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Namaste Bar & Grill - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Motel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz provides amenities, such as 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 property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz boast comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as Guests reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, 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 transport

  • Offsite parking available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM (USD 15 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • Limited on-site 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 lift
  • 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 provided

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: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:30 PM
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
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 - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 22 September to 20 March:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets are 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
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Off site parking fee: USD 15 per day (0.15 mi away; open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM)
  • 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 any lifts
The seasonal pool will be open from 19 March to 13 September
Construction is underway at a neighbouring 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. The swimming pool is closed seasonally each year from September 22 until March 20.

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

As of 5 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz on 6 Nov 2025 start from NZ$173.88, 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 at Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz?

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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout 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.

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Reviews

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz Reviews

7.2

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

10

Location

7.6

Staff & service

7.2

Eco-friendliness

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 329 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 250 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 200 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 122 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 122 out of 1023 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Front desk staff was very accommodating and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Luie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Checking in made easy; The staff was friendly ; room cleanliness was 4-out 5 parking can be challenging
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Really clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaimon

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean & easy to get to beach
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff was super kind very friendly was a convenient walk to the boardwalk!! Room smelled super clean!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Latasha

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
This Inn was great until my family and I saw cockroaches on the coffee tray and by the mirror. It made us uncomfortable to sleep through the night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good accommodation, small parking.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the boardwalk...very quiet at night swimming pool for the kids
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Disliked: Staff & service
Was a good stay. Loved that it was by the boardwalk. Parking was challenging at times but thankfully we were able to get a spot in the parking lot
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

ISIAH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was great due to the location and the staff, room was subpar, but due to the price we paid it made sense. Id stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

angela

Liked: Amenities
Very easy to get to and from the boardwalk
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is a small motel and parking is a premium. It is super close to the beach and boardwalk. There are plenty of places to eat thatnare within a couple of blocks away. It was less than 5 mins to the boardwalk. We would come back for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Angelica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk was nice and quick, parking is tough but they allowed us to park in front of the office.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jose

Was good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night trip. Hotel was great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

JASON

Liked: Staff & service
Was on the road and passing thru with my dog. Only here one night. The place was relatively clean and it was just okay. Located close to the boardwalk area so that was convenient. A little bit noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Worth the price for the location

Good: Price and Beds were comfortable Not so good: parking, bathroom small, walking in the room: socks got very dirty..
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quick getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The biggest problem for my family was the chain-smoking of Tabacco and green outside. Facility was worn. No parking as stated. Homeless walked the sidewalk looking into guest cars.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Priced well
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

I'd stay here again

It was decent for the price. The rooms are very spacious, clean and the beds were comfortable. The only con was the parking
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Heidi

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great. It was the bare minimal. Towels were old & thin.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well worth the money.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Adrian

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The shower wall had mold and on one side of the room it smelled like dead rat
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Nina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not enough parking at this hotel. We had to leave, then come back hoping for a parking space. Also online it said pets were allowed, but didn't say there was an extra $25 at checkin, so surprise! Very old place with thin windows. Can hear everything. Our window had a view of a solid retaining wall/fence. Not nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025