Pacific Blue Inn

3.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Classic Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk
Property entrance
Classic Room, 1 King Bed | Living area | TV, fireplace, iPod dock
Classic Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
$137
$119 nightly
$137 total
Total with taxes and fees
Apr 26 - Apr 27

Explore the area

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

Room options

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

With a stay at Pacific Blue Inn in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. .This guesthouse is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz and 6.7 mi (10.7 km) from Capitola Beach.

What's nearby

  • Pacific Avenue - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ocean Street - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza My Heart - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys Santa Cruz - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Oyuki Sushi Peruvian & Japanese Fusion - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Santa Cruz guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 air-conditioned rooms featuring fireplaces. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and separate sitting areas.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, an elevator, and coffee/tea in a common area. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 15 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • iPod dock
  • TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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 5 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 25 lbs per pet
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children 4 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 4 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.00 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 15 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.00 per stay

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, 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 smoke detector

We should mention

Children 4 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Pacific Blue Inn
Pacific Blue Inn Santa Cruz
Pacific Blue Santa Cruz
Pacific Blue Hotel Santa Cruz
Pacific Blue Inn Guesthouse
Pacific Blue Inn Santa Cruz
Pacific Blue Inn Guesthouse Santa Cruz

Pacific Blue Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 611 out of 915 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 207 out of 915 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 915 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 915 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 915 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

donnel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was chill
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Neli

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unique. Very clean. 2025 was rough. This place was unique. Simple. Very clean which is a lot easier to do when the decor is minimalist. Electric Fireplace functional and cozy. Heatboard on the wall was new to me. Bath was beautiful. Towels plush pristine. Mgr. helped me get in during the horrendous rain via com. Jazz music in the lounge. Coffee machine that makes lattes, cappucinos...A bit retro (70s my teen/college) in ambiance. Repurposed bits from other hotels which made it homey and ecofriendly. The place has character. Great location. Parked on street. It was late. I never met anyone, only by voice because the weather was fierce. I would have liked a little fridge. I loved staying there.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our night stay. Room was clean and accommodating. Hotel was secure and quiet. I would defintely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chenchao, Glassboro

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dillon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hidden gem
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mari

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I don’t often review hotels, but when you can’t stop thinking about how COMFY a bed and pillows were - it’s a sign you must! We enjoyed our stay, it’s very clean and nice, and sooo comfortable!! The only downside is that parking is not free, and it’s not even part of the property. Other than that, it was great! And the lobby coffee machine was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Javier

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

Great stay

I booked a room for one night the same day. I found a great deal on Hotels.com. Check-in was easy, the front desk was so kind, and the room was ready early. The room itself was spacious, very clean, and the bed was so comfortable. After a week of traveling in other budget hotels, I appreciated the good sleep. The hotel was quiet and had a small courtyard area set back from the street. Parking was included in a lot a few steps away from the building, with free coffee and a kitchen to be used off the main lobby. Centrally located between the boardwalk and downtown. I will definitely stay here again for the value and price point. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property. Will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We chose this hotel because it's a 5 min walk to the Catalyst Club in Santa Cruz. We had tickets to a concert there. It was very convention. The Chinese restaurant right across the street was very good. We had breakfast back behind at the Firefly Coffee House which was very good. The room was perfect for our one night stay. Very clean and quiet. Parking was a little tricky so I would suggest checking in during hours if you can. But it was very nice to park in their little lot and then just walk everywhere. We would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Good bed. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimene

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Calvin is very helpful at check in, the hotel is in a perfect location, rooms are very clean, beds are comfortable and the fireplace is a beautiful touch. Thank you for another great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super great location walked to boardwalk, downtown and beach, smaller quite hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Terrylynne

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The room reeked of bleach… We left the windows open and left a fan running and came back for five hours later and it still made both of us sick.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jenelle

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is awesome. I will stay here every time I'm in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cinthya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service. Ideal location in between the beach and downtown. The chocolate chip cookies were a nice touch.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable to beach or downtown. Premium coffee and tea available anytime. Access to an inner courtyard with nice areas to sit. There are only 9 rooms in the hotel so it feels more like a guest house.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was very quiet nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and quiet setting. Rooms are cute.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025