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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
Outdoor spa tub
Exterior
Outdoor pool
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
The Continental Inn provides a practical base for exploring Santa Cruz, located just a short walk from the famous Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Guests can relax in the outdoor swimming pool or connect with the complimentary in-room WiFi while helpful staff stand ready to assist.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$151
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(45 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Accessible Annex King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room Single Use

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

Double Room Single Use

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(38 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
414 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Woodstock's Pizza Santa Cruz - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪四姐 Special Noodle - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Jury Room - ‬7 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 such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property
  • A vending machine and a lift
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Continental Inn feature comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Shower/bath combinations, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and cots/infant beds

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Cot (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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (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 aged 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 are 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 on 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
Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 20.0 per day

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 to 9:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Continental Inn?

As of 19 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Continental Inn on 19 Oct 2025 start from NZ$150.99, 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 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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout 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

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 393 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 258 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 182 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 91 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 80 out of 1004 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rana

It’s clean, good, and just a 5-minute walk from the boardwalk.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I really enjoyed being about to walk to the local attractions and places were easily accessible.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Artem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an excellent budget option and the hot tub was nice to have.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Neemias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a good deal for the price, clean and near downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room. The hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

The office associate was very friendly and helpful. The room was clean, great affordable place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

María Mosqueda

it was ok
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jade

Liked: Staff & service
Convenient and close to a lot of things. It could be cleaner but I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean 👌 And safe
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rowena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Kathryn

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Purchased last-minute hotel while traveling. No frills place that could use some love. Would have preferred spending $15 more for a better room somewhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, clean, nice beds.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Gabrielle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
not that clean and was not what was expected
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ninfa

Worst place ever
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Renata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Not alot of parking especially bigger vehicles the shades of the room didn’t close completely
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
If you are going ti visit Santa Cruz this is your best bet. The rooms are clean the staff is helpful and the price is always good, higher on the weekends during summer but never overpriced like most other hotels in the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

Nice hot tub

Great customer service we had a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hoyhou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was a breeze, room was clean and spacious, ac was cool, good tv and WiFi. Checkout was also quick. Staff is friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Noel

Average motel. Bed was not comfortable, unfortunately.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MIKE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location good service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Luis Art

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No issues
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Hdmd
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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