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Continental Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel with outdoor pool, near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Property grounds
Exterior
Outdoor pool
Outdoor spa tub
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Just steps from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Continental Inn offers a refreshing retreat near Monterey Bay. Dip into the outdoor pool or simply unwind with helpful staff and in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking

Main amenities (6)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Luggage storage

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Microwave
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
$94 nightly
The total price is $109
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Accessible Annex King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Annex King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
414 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 24 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 42 min drive
  • Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 45 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza My Heart - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Woodstock's Pizza Santa Cruz - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Abbott Square Market - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Continental Inn

Continental Inn puts you just a 5-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks. Also, University of California, Santa Cruz and Mystery Spot are within a short drive. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff and location.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 48 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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 staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • 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 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • Children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking limited
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No alcohol served onsite

Property amenities

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1977
  • An outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 250.00 per stay

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 25 (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday:
  • Hot tub
The following facilities are closed on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday:
  • Hot tub

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 20.0 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club

Also known as

Continental Inn Santa Cruz
Continental Santa Cruz
Continental Inn
Continental Inn Hotel
Continental Inn Santa Cruz
Continental Inn Hotel Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

Does Continental Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Continental Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Continental Inn?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Continental Inn?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 30 per pet, per night, and there's also a deposit of USD 100 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Continental Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Continental Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. There's a charge of USD 25 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 25 (subject to availability).

What is there to do at Continental Inn and nearby?

Continental Inn has an outdoor pool.

What's the area around Continental Inn like?

Continental Inn is a short 16-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 9 minutes' walk from Pacific Avenue. Travelers say this hotel is in a good location.

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Continental Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Nice stay for a weekend get away clean and inexpensive
Alma, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

If you are going ti visit Santa Cruz this is your best bet. The rooms are clean the staff is helpful and the price is always good, higher on the weekends during summer but never overpriced like most other hotels in the area.
Kerry, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Sketchy neighborhood

The room is a little outdated but clean. Sketchy neighborhood, probably would not stay here again.
Carolina, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great value for a short stay

We just needed a basic motel for an overnight stay, and the Continental Inn exceeded our expectations, given how reasonable the cost was. The room had been recently repainted, and was very clean. It was quite well designed, and the bed was comfortable (although we'd have loved four pillows instead of three). The layout of the hotel is a little strange, with rooms on two separate lots across a very busy road from each other, with the pool on one side and a hot tub on the other. Overall, though, this is an excellent choice for a budget-conscious traveler who doesn't want to pay for extra ambience.
Fiona M, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hot tub

Great customer service we had a great stay
Maria, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good
Anthony, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The front desk staff were amazing very helpful accommodating ... Rooms are updated clean and comfortable ....
Julia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location
susan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I liked that I could park directly in front of my room, the hotel overall was clean and comfortable
Desiree, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

What are you even doing up there?

The room was great and very clean. The people above us were stomping around until 3am
Melissa, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Decent

The customer service was great, the room was slightly dated and our TV did not really work. The hot tub is older, looks like it could use a good scrub and the pool was closed. But for the price - you get what you pay for. About a 10 minute walk to the beach, and there are so many restaurants walking distance. We just wanted a place to sleep and shower.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Close to 5 stars!!!

Fron check in to check out went flawless. Room was cozy, however they could've had better pillows. Otherwise I had a good stay.
Frances, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Nice affordable place but could use a good cleaning and painting. My room was pretty dirty. Had food on the tv stamd and draws. Table was about yo break.
Danny, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Perfect stay for the werey traveler :)
Kalli, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very good places to stay
Heber, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The employee was very nice and helpful. But I would of like a complementary breakfast. Even if it was coffee and Danish and a piece of fruit.
Guadalupe, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff and service very nice
Marisol, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

I didn't like how I ended up having like 2 homeless people knocking at my door asking me for money. This hotel needs a complete total uplift from top to bottom.
Mason, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stayed for one night. The room was nice and clean, some of the furniture was a bit outdated and beat up but that is not a huge a deal. The hotel is close to the boardwalk. Will definitely be staying here again.
Amberly, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

It's a good place to rest when traveling
Kalli, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

I like that it's next to everything, and it's a good place to rest if traveling
Kalli, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love this place we use it frequently
Dawn, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Parking ( I have an expedition) small/ tight parking stalls, reported door strip with mold But rooms, bathroom we’re clean Convenience having micro wave, refrigerator, and Keurig were fantastic
Debra, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Perfect and cozy for travelers who just need a bed, running water, and wifi
Kalli, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Always like staying here. It's cozy and close to necessities
Kalli, 5-night trip