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By a verified traveler on Wed 12 Jul 2023

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Hotel Description

Motel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz stay

A stay at this Westside Santa Cruz motel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 2 miles (3 km) of Monterey Bay. Pacific Avenue and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center are also within half a mile (1 km).

Outdoor pool

A seasonal outdoor pool is featured at this motel, along with free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. A terrace, a garden, and a picnic area are also on offer.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$68* Per night/room Apr 2 - Apr 3

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz ratings based on 27 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
3.1 out of 5 3.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 3.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 3.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 2.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Everyone (16) Couples (2) Family (4)
5 out of 5
Great welcome at reception

Posted by on Jul 12, 2023

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2 out of 5
We had no parking for our vehicle

Posted by on May 24, 2023

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1 out of 5
This property was filthy! Blood splatter on the wall, boogers on the bathroom door, sticky floor, moldy shower, dirty light switches, stains on bedding, loud neighbors, door felt unsafe it barely locked, and the light from the hall shined directly through the shutters. Only positives I have is the location and the refrigerator was cold.

Posted by , from STOCKTON on Feb 27, 2023

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1 out of 5
The room was incredibly small and the floor was very dirty. Could barely walk past each other between the bed and TV. Kids feet were black after walking around for 5 minutes. Hair in my "clean" coffee cup and on the floor in the bathroom. Night stand was also broken and slanted.

Posted by on Sep 26, 2021

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2 out of 5

Posted by on Aug 30, 2021

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3 out of 5
We were told to park in a handicap parking space because there weren't any parking spaces available. Seems like there should be enough space for at least one car per room in the lot. Room was not very clean. Hair on the sink, on the bathroom floor, and hanging off the blow dryer. Pillowcases had stains on a few of them. The location was great (short walk to the beach or downtown). Staff was friendly.

Posted by , from Woodland, CA on Oct 13, 2020

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5 out of 5

Posted by on Feb 18, 2020

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4 out of 5

Posted by on Oct 21, 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

Oct 25, 2019 by Jacqueline A.

Thank you for your review! Your feedback is very important to us so that we can better your future stay. We hope to see you next time!

4 out of 5
Nice space, friendly staff. Rooms/ bathrooms: doors, need a paint job, otherwise ok. Love the floors, ( no carpets)👍 Bathroom floor could use a steam clean.

Posted by on Sep 22, 2019

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4 out of 5
Nice and close to the beach. Parking was tight. The room was comfortable.

Posted by on Jul 25, 2019

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About the Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Location 325 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Property Features

As a guest of Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and a vending machine. Public spaces have free WiFi. Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz also features a garden, a picnic area, and express check-out. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. This Santa Cruz motel is smoke free.

  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking , Free parking nearby , Offsite parking reservations required

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz offers 38 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. This Santa Cruz motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided on request.

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Coffee maker
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Hair dryer
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Air conditioning

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at anytime
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
Guests will receive lockbox information.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Policies

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Front desk opens daily at 10:00 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 9:00 PM
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No elevators
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • 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
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You should know

  • The seasonal pool will open March 19 and close September 22.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.