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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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Seasonal outdoor pool
Front of property
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
325 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • Main Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Marini's at the Beach - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Catalyst - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Motel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz provides amenities like 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 premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 0.15 miles (USD 15 per day), from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Street parking available
  • Limited onsite 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 elevator
  • 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: 4:00 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 available
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 September 22 to March 20:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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

  • Offsite 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 elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from March 19 to September 13
Construction is underway at a neighboring 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 pool is closed seasonally each year from September 22 to March 20.

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: 4:00 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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out 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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Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 298 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 267 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 192 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 130 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 124 out of 1011 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Good stay bed was pretty clean boardwalk was close by!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Close access to town and wharf.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Easy check in, kind staff, clean rooms with comfortable beds, the family room is highly recommended lots of space. We will definitely be booking here again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Nice and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Great space not to noisy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Priced well
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10

The location was great. It was the bare minimal. Towels were old & thin.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10

Stayed in a double queen room. Very small and super outdated, however fairly clean and the stag. Was excellent, especially Marie!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

It nice place to stay ,
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10

Nice walking distance to boardwalk
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Staff was very friendly. I needed an inexpensive place for the night and found one here. Personally, i think the location is great. I was very impressed with the room itself. I got a too good to be true rate so i wasn't expecting much. The location of my room has to be the worst in the complex (there has to be one) but to my surprise, it was great inside with comfortable beds and clean. So, if you want a good location and the rate is better than anywhere else, take it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

It is very close to the boardwalk/beach, which is nice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10

I checked in at my assigned check in time 3:00 p.m., my room was not ready. Staff said it would be ready in a few minutes, waited in the parking lot 45 minutes before my room was available to me.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10

The person that check me in was rude and was smoking outside when I walked in. There was a fake nail under our sink
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Great prices and The family room was very spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10

Location is fairly convenient, parking is first come first serve. Our bathroom had a slight sewer smell and the pillows provided were a little on the stiff side but that’s minor. Not a bad spot for a quick getaway.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10

Its a nice place ive stayed before but they didn't bother to check that i prepaid and charged me again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10

Ok
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10

It stunk so bad. It’s alright.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10

The rooms were dirty and the toilet seat was moving, I wasn’t very happy about it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Loved the location. There’s a great cafe within walking distance! Very clean, and great price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

It was great stay for great price only issue was the parking was non existent if u left hotel and I had small children and did not want to ask that far with them to boardwalk! But other then that and having trouble getting enough towels for 7 people I had amazing stay beds were comfy and made up most every day there was coffee in room with mugs and the family suite was very spacious nice showers! I woudl definitely stay there again !
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

2/10

Unfortunately we had a bad experience. I booked 2 rooms. One room the ac didnt work the room was dirty (hair from other guest on bed and pillows, the floors had debris) and one of the keycards stoped working. 2nd room was worse. Window screen and outlet broken and saw roaches by the fridge and microwave.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10

Do not come here. The only good thing about this property is that is close to the ocean. No guaranteed parking street. Parking is dangerous on street. No coffee pods for coffee machine. (They refused to give them other than first day of stay). Sand on the floor. Other issues…
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025