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Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Property class: 2.5

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A poolside area with a lounge chair, a table, and a large umbrella.
A kitchen with a tiled backsplash, wooden cabinets, and various kitchen appliances.
A garden with various flowers and a pergola.
A hotel room with two beds, a wardrobe, and a door leading to a bathroom.
A spacious reception area with a wooden reception desk, a glass door leading outside, and a tiled floor.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $104
$89 nightly
$104 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23

Explore the area

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325 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Pacific Avenue
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a wardrobe, and a door leading to a bathroom.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(71 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a television, a window with blinds, and a lamp.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(59 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room

A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a microwave, a sofa, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Family Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

With a stay at Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. .This motel is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz and 5.1 mi (8.1 km) from Capitola Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Pacific Avenue - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪El Chipotle Taqueria - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

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.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 38 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 32-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include express check-out and a vending machine. Limited parking is available onsite.

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 fire extinguisher and 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

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 375 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 193 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 110 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 97 out of 1004 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brady

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice size room easy parking great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pet friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Madeline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is lovely! The staff was very accommodating and the room had everything we needed for an overnight stay. Beds are super comfy and there was plenty of parking. You can walk to food or the beach or stay by the pool, would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

joseph

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for my son and I. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the hotel and the room was clean. The hotel was close to the beach and everything! I don't mind staying there again. It was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its close to everything. I love their family suite above the office
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, walking distance to the boardwalk and free parking.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was cleaner than I expected for an older Motel. The desk Manager was excellent and very accommodating. I would stay here again when visiting Santa Cruz.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accomodations
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matilda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quite and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot for my family and our fur baby. We love the boardwalk and the hotel was perfect for our family vacay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and clean, we love that it’s pet friendly. Very quiet, convenient spot. We’ve stayed here many times and will many more
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff!! Very nice and pleasant!! Helpful and knowledgeable and answered questions well.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Leonard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room no frills, quiet; great location,bang for buck
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is really awesome, they made it a great stay on a busy holiday weekend. Location is a walkable trip to the boardwalk but if you have little ones who tire, bring a wagon. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious and clean rooms especially when accommodating family with children
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the board walk and pier. Good price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was pet friendly and close access to the ward and boardwalk. Nice little place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful location was primo
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We love staying there easy walking distance and clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice. Clean. In and out. Parking was a little tight though.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Yvette

Disliked: Cleanliness
It was a nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yazmin Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it will definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great spot to book, in walking distance to the pier and beach. We ate at an Italian restaurant Iveta and it was so good, pretty well right next to the hotel. Across the street is a coffee shop and we grabbed food in the morning. The room is spacious and clean. For the price you can’t go wrong!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice and clean. close to the ocean. m
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026