Continental Inn

Hotels
7.8 (832 reviews)
414 Ocean Street , Santa Cruz , us

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Heating
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Clean property
Friendly staff
Pet friendly
Cons:
Dead bugs in bed
High pet fee
Broken coffee maker
Noisy area

Categories

Cleanliness
6.76
Some reviews mentioned issues like dead bugs in bed and odors in the room.
Service
8.23
Staff received mixed feedback; some were friendly but others were described as disinterested.
Location
9.27
Many reviews praised the hotel's convenient and centralized location.
Room Quality
7.22
Rooms varied in quality; some guests appreciated spaciousness and comfort while others noted issues.
Amenities
7.75
Amenities like the pool and jacuzzi received mixed reviews, with some complaints about temperature.
Value for Money
6.71
Several guests felt the rates were too high given the overall experience.
Food and Beverage
8.26
Coffee makers available in rooms, but no specific mentions of food services.
Overall Experience
8.23
Overall sentiment was mixed; some guests would return while others had significant complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 05:07

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just a 5-minute drive from the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, Continental Inn offers easy access to the best attractions in the area. Water Street and Santa Cruz town centre are within a 5-minute walk, providing guests with plenty of dining and shopping options.

Comfortable Accommodation
The hotel features spacious rooms equipped with modern amenities such as a satellite TV with HBO channels, a microwave, and a fridge. Each room also includes a hairdryer and tea/coffee-making facilities, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests.

Relaxing Amenities
Guests can unwind in the outdoor pool and hot tub or take advantage of the free WiFi throughout the property. The 24-hour reception and on-site parking add convenience to your stay at Continental Inn Santa Cruz.

Book now for a relaxing and enjoyable stay at Continental Inn Santa Cruz!

Important information:

There is a fee for early check-in (before 15:00) or late check-out (after 12:00). Please contact hotel in advance for more details.

The pet fee is $30 per night, per pet. Pets may not be left unattended in the room.

Annex King rooms are located in the Annex Building, across the street from the Main Building.

When booking a nonrefundable reservation, no modifications to the reservation are allowed.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Swimming pool: Closed from Thu, Oct 1, 2026 until Thu, Apr 1, 2027
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SJC

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for US$20 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Groups

    No special conditions apply for groups.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 832 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.76
Service: 8.23
Location: 9.27
Room Quality: 7.22
Amenities: 7.75
Value for Money: 6.71
Food and Beverage: 8.26
Overall Experience: 8.23
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carl • solo_traveller • us
5
Front Desk, gave honest and informative answers to my questions
Pros:

N/A

Cons:

No ground floor room for senior..76yr old with bad knee

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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James • family_with_children • us
9
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Tabib • extended_group • us
10
It was a wonderful stay and I would will highly recommend it to family and freinds.
Pros:

The room had everything that a higher priced hotel would have; all the little extras. TV channels were much more than I expected too with HBO, Max etc. The beds very comfortable and parking very near my room. The air conditioning worked perfectly too. Towels were big enough and plenty too. It was very nicely painted and had good artwork that told of Santa Cruz. It did not have a motel feel but like an Inn so it lived up to its name. I also appreciated that checkout time was 12:00 and not 11:00 like most other places!

Cons:

I did not like the noisy bathroom fan.

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Kacee • couple • us
3
Hotel was convenient and close to the board walk but would not recommend if you have children… lots of homeless and more
Pros:

It was close to the boardwalk

Cons:

The parking was horrible, the pool and jacuzzi were across the street on opposite sides of each other, walls are extremely thin, can hear the person upstairs flush the toilet and it’s so loud it sounds like a waterfall running down right next to you.

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Adam • extended_group • us
6
Not first choice accommodations but good for last resort
Pros:

hot tub was cozy

Cons:

room was not cleaned daily, deposit ridiculous, extended stay requirements outdated

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Nguyen • family_with_children • us
9
2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Horová • family_with_children • cz
8
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Anzhela • family_with_children • us
8
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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jaymichael • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Jaime • couple • us
5
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Joel • solo_traveller • mx
8
2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Amanda Abbot • family_with_children • au
6
Good value for money. Was great for a night or two
Pros:

Good location, great Chinese restaurant next door. Good value for money

Cons:

Didn’t really like having to cross the road, but not a huge deal. Noise between rooms, especially plumbing noises weren’t good

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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MaryAnn • couple • us
6
Santa Cruz hotel was disappointing.
Pros:

The bed was comfortable. Shower water pressure was good.

Cons:

The neighborhood was a bit sketchy. Further walk to the pier than expected. The room smelled very strongly of bleach. We ran the air conditioner on high to help mitigate the smell.

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Kathryn • couple • us
7
Pros:

They were pet friendly, but not much area to walk dogs. Noon checkout. Staff was friendly and accommodating.

Cons:

Our keys did not work the next day. The coffee maker did not work.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Jorge Eliecer • couple • us
10
Muy bueno volveré siempre 🤝
Pros:

Muy limpio económico tiene todo lo que se necesita 😱

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Jada • couple • us
10
overall, a very great experience though and i WILL be staying again sometime!
Pros:

in a VERY convenient area! a restaurant called Special Noodle is RIGHT near you, theres a Chevron and a 7/11 near as well! its about a 13 minute walk to the beach/boardwalk so that was nice to do!

Cons:

the walls ARE very thin so you can hear inside and outside a bit every now and then.

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Gomez • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Kaitlynn • solo_traveller • us
10
Great little stay
Pros:

The room was clean, beds were comfortable, and I loved the option to get two rooms attached to each other with a bathroom in the center. Splitting up the beds like that really helped make the stay comfortable since we traveled with other family members.

Cons:

The parking under the building is very tight, and it's the only parking offered on the one side! Don't come with a big truck like we did.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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elvira • solo_traveller • es
7
2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Erinn • solo_traveller • us
5
Ok for one night, a little pricy for what it is
Pros:

Comfortable beds, clean

Cons:

Not really looks like the pictures…

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee