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Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz California
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
This hotel has renovations that may affect your stay read more

Renovations

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 22 to March 20:

  • Swimming pool

Bring your furry friend to a home away from home at Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz, where every tail wag is welcomed with open arms, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. This motel is 20 minutes drive to Capitola Beach and 1 minutes walk to Pacific Avenue.

Enjoy hassle-free stays with in-room coffee & tea facilities, a 32-inch flat-screen TV, air conditioning, mini-refrigerator, a private bathroom with premium toiletries and complimentary high-speed WiFi, thoughtful room features designed to suit every guest.

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Property Details

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.

  • Distance from property (meters) - 241
  • Distance from property (miles) - 0.15
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Vending machine
  • Lot hours - end time - 8:00 PM
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Street parking
  • Express check-out
  • Lot hours - start time - 8:00 AM
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Outdoor seasonal pool
  • Smoke-free property
  • Picnic area
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Total number of rooms - 38
  • Number of floors - 2

Check-in

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 6:30 PM. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 6:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

  • 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

Other details

Featured amenities include express check-out and a vending machine. Limited parking is available onsite.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Pacific Avenue - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Santa Cruz Wharf - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Cowell's Beach - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Santa Cruz Main Beach - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Main Beach - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Boardwalk Bowl - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Cocoanut Grove - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Pacific Garden Mall - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Sky Glider - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Ocean Street - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Williams-Reynolds House - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Neary Lagoon Park - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
The nearest airports are:
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 27.4 km / 17.1 mi
Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 68.7 km / 42.7 mi
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 56.5 km / 35.1 mi
Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 63.1 km / 39.2 mi
The preferred airport for Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC).

  • 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.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • On bay
  • Beach nearby
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Essential workers only - NO
  • No elevators

Pets

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets allowed

Resort 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.

Other charges

  • 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.

Location

325 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, California 95060, United States
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