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Harbor Inn

2.0 star property
Motel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz

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Perched on a rocky outcrop, this lighthouse offers breathtaking ocean views and access to sailing and boating activities.
Relax in a cozy space with a comfortable bed, TV, and small refrigerator, offering a view of lush greenery outside.
Welcome to the Harbor Inn, where a beautiful garden surrounds a simple, functional building.
Relax in a serene outdoor seating area surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden fence.
Stroll through the shaded porch and enjoy the serene surroundings of this two-story home.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
645 Seventh Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062
  • Twin Lakes State Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Basic Room, One Bed, No Bathroom

Basic Room, One Bed, No Bathroom | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Room, One Bed, No Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen 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)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Futon

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Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 3993 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

Eastside Santa Cruz stay.Your stay at this Eastside Santa Cruz motel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Twin Lakes State Beach and Santa Cruz Harbor are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Mystery Spot - 11 min drive - 5.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Los Viejones - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Peoples Coffee - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Sante Adairius Rustic Ales - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Harbor Inn

Motel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz
As a guest of Harbor Inn, you'll find a terrace, a garden, and express check-in. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Santa Cruz motel.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
Harbor Inn offers 19 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • 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.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include 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

How close is Harbor Inn to the airport?

Harbor Inn is 14.3 mi (23-min drive) away from the Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Harbor Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Harbor Inn.

How close is Harbor Inn to the beach?

This motel is a short 3-minute walk from Twin Lakes State Beach and 11-minute walk from Harbor Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Harbor Inn offer free breakfast?

Harbor Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Harbor Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Harbor Inn?

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

Is there free parking at Harbor Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Harbor Inn have a pool?

Harbor Inn does not have a pool.

Does Harbor Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Harbor Inn to downtown Santa Cruz?

Harbor Inn is 1.3 mi away from Live Oak.

Harbor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 156 out of 338 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 124 out of 338 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 338 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 338 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 338 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 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

Joscelyn, Alexandria

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with partner
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

Javier

Nice and quiet!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tammy

Traveled with family and small children
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

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Traveled with partner
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

Rachel

Traveled with partner
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

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

8/10 Good

Steven

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Bette

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

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

Jessie

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Lorin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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

10/10 Excellent

DOWL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carissa

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Celeste

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 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

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

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy and within 15-20 min walking distance to beaches and harbor.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
comfortable stay. Limited amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Don’t pass this place up

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

8/10 Good

Andrew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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