Ocean Gate Inn

Hotels
7.7 (397 reviews)
111 Ocean Street , Santa Cruz , US
+1 831-429-8244

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Lift / Elevator
Fax/photocopying
Private parking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable beds
Friendly staff
Good views
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Elevator problems
Noise from the street

Categories

Cleanliness
5.56
Several reviews indicated issues with cleanliness, including dirty rooms and spider webs.
Service
9.03
Many reviews praised the friendly and helpful staff.
Location
9.07
The location received positive feedback, with guests appreciating nearby attractions.
Room Quality
7.52
Some rooms were comfortable, but others had issues like strong odors and broken amenities.
Amenities
6.55
The elevator was frequently mentioned as broken, impacting the overall amenities.
Value for Money
8.01
The value for money was generally acceptable, though some guests expressed dissatisfaction.
Food and Beverage
7.56
Limited comments on food, indicating it was standard and met expectations.
Overall Experience
8.33
Most guests enjoyed their stay despite some significant issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 01:29

Property Description

Stunning Location
The Ocean Gate Inn is perfectly situated in the vibrant heart of Santa Cruz, offering guests easy access to the city's attractions and the beautiful coastline.

Luxurious Room Amenities
Indulge in comfort with our rooms featuring balconies with scenic views, top-notch entertainment with cable TV, and convenient in-room facilities like air conditioning, microwave, refrigerator, and coffee machine.

Convenience and Service
Enjoy hassle-free stays with our on-site elevator and round-the-clock front desk assistance, ensuring that your needs are met promptly and efficiently.

Book now to experience the best of Santa Cruz at Ocean Gate Inn!

Important information:

Please note: The guest's credit card will be charged the day of check-in for the full amount of stay.

Guests Need To Email a Property After Making A Reservation for Acknowledgment of Terms and Conditions and Cancellation Policy, Email at [email protected] 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.
Managed by a private host
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SJC

Location

Guest Reviews

7.7
Based on 397 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.56
Service: 9.03
Location: 9.07
Room Quality: 7.52
Amenities: 6.55
Value for Money: 8.01
Food and Beverage: 7.56
Overall Experience: 8.33
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Jennifer • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Jacobo Miguel • solo_traveller • es
10
Comfortable and quiet room in a great location
Pros:

Great location, great people that work there.

Cons:

nothing

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Lawson • solo_traveller • us
10
Recommended
Pros:

Friendly manager. Room was clean and comfortable

Cons:

There is nothing we didn't like. The mattress and pillows in our room could use an upgrade

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • couple • gb
10
We would certainly book up to stay again and Bob was very welcoming
Pros:

The room was very spacious and very clean

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Raymond • solo_traveller • us
2
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Gabriel • couple • us
1
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Room smell very bad like smoke cigarettes there was splattered blood on the blinds the sink was clogged up The smell was so bad gave me a headache.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • solo_traveller • us
7
Pros:

Good staff

Cons:

To many stairs to room

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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acherar • couple • us
8
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Omar • extended_group • us
10
Pros:

Very clean

Cons:

Parking spots are too tight

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Arnoldo • solo_traveller • us
5
Pros:

It was nice.

Cons:

I am wheelchair bound and the disability access room needs these improvements:
Automatic door that I can open and close by myself.
I had to ask staff to come open and close the door every time I left or returned.
The space between the bed and the rest of the furniture and room needs to be expanded.

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • family_with_children • us
8
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Mario • solo_traveller • us
6
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Trigueros Mate • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Mario • couple • us
4
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Hannah • couple • us
7
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Logan • family_with_children • us
10
Great little budget stay
Pros:

Great location. Clean and updated rooms!

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Vazquez • couple • us
10
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Johnson • couple • us
5
Good place for a one night crash
Pros:

Great location, very nice staff

Cons:

The bed and pillows were uncomfortable and hard and the space was overall a bit run down and dated.

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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karyn • solo_traveller • us
9
enchanting
Pros:

location --- balcony --- parking safe

Cons:

no closet for clothing and bags

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee