Continental Inn

Hotels
7.8 (778 reviews)
414 Ocean Street , Santa Cruz , us

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Facilities for disabled guests
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Non-smoking throughout
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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

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 778 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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Adam couple us
5
Clean & budget friendly but not business friendly
Pros:

Nice private hottub

Cons:

Residency policy not customer friendly and not very business friendly or financially sound model

2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Juan couple us
8
2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Lorena solo_traveller us
4
You get what you pay for.
Pros:

Its okay, but definitely not what the pictures show.

Cons:

When I arrived it was before noon. The parking lot was completely empty. I explained I needed to go on a zoom meeting, if I could please check in. They absolutely refused. I visit Santa Cruz often because my daughter goes to UCSC and have stayed at several motels and have never had this issue.
I think I was the only one staying that night. The parking lot remained empty the whole time.

The beds were clean and semi comfortable but the lamps are rusty, light switches were dirty. Desk was pretty beat up.

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Avery couple us
6
2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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MIRIAN couple us
9
2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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oscar solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Close by the beach ⛱️

Cons:

Some outlets don't work 😞

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Jennifer solo_traveller us
8
Old faithful.
Pros:

I always stay here, it is perfectly located between downtown and the boardwalk. Parking is usually great as well, which is hard to find in SC.

Cons:

Needs more lighting and Its a little run down, but on point for the price. A little paint in the rooms and overhead lighting would go a long way.

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Marja-Liisa solo_traveller fi
5
Vanhempi pariskunta
Pros:

Sänky oli hyvä ja muuten siisti paitsi lattiat

Cons:

Lattia oli hiekkainen eli sitä ei oltu laskaistu. Näköalaa ei ollut paitsi takapihalle parkkipaikalle. Paikka oli myös aika pimeä. Ts huone ja koko paikka ei ollut viihtyisä. Ei ole kiirettä tuolla hinnalla tulla enää uudestaan. Onneksi olimme vain yhden yön.

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Kelson couple us
10
2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Dahl couple us
8
2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Rolando solo_traveller us
8
Cons:

N/A

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Rachel solo_traveller us
8
Great place to stay just don’t expect a refrigerate.
Pros:

The location is great, the beds are comfortable and the rooms are clean. The woman that checked us in very nice. it was a great price for a two night stay.

Cons:

The refrigerator in our room was broken. I notified the staff within 10 minutes of checking in. We were unable to change room as there were no rooms available. She sent the manager over to check the refrigerator. He tried to tell me it was cold. When the temperature of the room is colder than the temperature of the inside of the refrigerator, there’s a problem. He told me he would send someone to look at it at 8:30 in the morning. We waited no one came. We were not going to lose our day waiting for someone that was not coming to fix the refrigerator. So we came back that evening and opened the refrigerator again ….room is colder than the refrigerator and you could feel the blast of heat that came out when you opened the door let’s just say the smell wasn’t pleasant.

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Katina couple us
10
Pros:

Location and quiet

Cons:

It was fine

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Cortés solo_traveller pa
10
2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Nicole couple us
8
2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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Tim solo_traveller us
10
2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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Cesar family_with_children us
10
2026-05-01 via Nuitee
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Fiona couple us
5
2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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Tim solo_traveller us
10
2026-04-28 via Nuitee
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Cesar family_with_children us
10
2026-04-27 via Nuitee