Pacific Blue Inn

Hotels
8.8 (584 reviews)
636 Pacific Avenue , Santa Cruz , us

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Garden
Pets allowed
Hiking
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Cleanliness in most areas
Charming amenities
Cons:
Noise from dogs
Lack of refrigerator
Issues with communal kitchen
Limited beverage offerings

Categories

Cleanliness
8.13
Some reviews indicated issues with cleanliness, including a filthy communal fridge.
Service
9.6
Staff was friendly and helpful, contributing positively to the experience.
Location
9.64
Consistently praised as excellent, with proximity to attractions and a charming environment.
Room Quality
8.59
Rooms generally described as comfortable and spacious, though some amenities were missing.
Amenities
8.62
While some amenities were appreciated, the lack of a refrigerator and kitchen facilities was a downside.
Value for Money
9.08
The pricing seems reasonable given the location and ambiance.
Food and Beverage
8.13
Limited beverage offerings in rooms, but good availability in reception.
Overall Experience
8.6
Overall experiences were largely positive, despite some reported issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 07:41

Property Description

Convenient Location near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Modern Amenities for Comfort
The Pacific Blue Inn provides en suite rooms with flat-screen cable TVs, iPod docking stations, DVD players, electric fireplaces, and work desks. The brightly-coloured rooms offer a cozy and modern atmosphere for guests to enjoy during their stay.

Complimentary Services and Relaxing Environment
Guests can indulge in complimentary baked goods and coffee throughout the day. The hotel also features a courtyard for relaxation and showcases local artwork in the lobby and dining area. Additionally, bicycles are available for guests to explore the surrounding area with ease.

Book your stay at Pacific Blue Inn, Santa Cruz for a relaxing and eco-friendly experience just minutes away from the beach boardwalk!

Important information:

Check in hours are from 1500 to 1700hrs. Please contact hotel for check in after 1700hrs. A code will be provided for a lock box that will have your room key.

A surcharge will be applied if pets are brought into the rooms.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.
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

8.8
Based on 584 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.13
Service: 9.6
Location: 9.64
Room Quality: 8.59
Amenities: 8.62
Value for Money: 9.08
Food and Beverage: 8.13
Overall Experience: 8.6
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Sonny • couple • us
6
Pros:

Staff and fire place outside. Location was good.

Cons:

My lift over dinner was taken out of the refrigerator by another guest and eaten. ShadowBrook stake:(

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Edith • solo_traveller • us
9
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gunn • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Victor • couple • us
7
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Edith • solo_traveller • us
4
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Ben • couple • us
10
Pros:

Staff was excellent. Location was solid. coffee machine was a nice touch.

Cons:

The bed in room 202 is shot, i think, the springs are dying and the bed kinda droops in the middle. Hurt my back all night, but since was only there one night wasn't the end of the world. Might wanna look at replacing the mattress.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Ryan • solo_traveller • us
8
Was a great place to stay. Located conveniently between some great dining and drink options as well as a short walk to t
Pros:

Conveniently located, easy check in.

Cons:

Plugs were not conveniently located in the room. Some of the furnishings are due to be replaced.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Maria • couple • us
8
2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Greg • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

They are very nice, easy to do after hour arrival and close to everything

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • couple • us
10
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Arianna • couple • it
10
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Yashwanth • solo_traveller • in
9
Good hotel, overpriced
Pros:

Very petite, functional and on the Pacific Avenue, stones throw away from all the main food and beverage attractions.

Cons:

It was ridiculously expensive. Definitely not worth the price I paid for one night. Ideal price per night should be not more than 150 to 200 usd

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Cecely • couple • us
10
Friendly. Clean. Hospitable. Great location.
Pros:

Friendly. Great location.

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Breanna • couple • us
9
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Low • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Timothy • couple • us
8
Pros:

Good location near downtown and the harbor

Cons:

Santa Cruz in general is really pricey on the weekend

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Enrique • couple • us
7
No frills but fine
Pros:

It was overall fine. No frills, but clean.

Cons:

There's no breakfast and an unexpected $15 charge for parking. There was a creepy half naked man in the common area and the staff didn't seem to want to address him.

It's not quite as near the beach as advertised.

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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robert • solo_traveller • us
8
very comfortable bed, overall great value
Pros:

Bed and pillows are very comfortable. exceptionally comfortable for this price point. very big plus on the bed and pillows. bathroom was nice. didn't use any of the outside facilities but they had spaces for small gatherings around firepits and a small seating area indoors. fresh baked sweets every day (cookies, brownies, etc.) and coffee always available. free wifi, with the router right in the room. not sure if all rooms had it but I had a good connection.

Cons:

no fridge in the room. they had a large staff fridge that was available 24/7 if anyone needed to use it (along with other kitchen essentials). to those reading that aren't from the area, keep in mind that Santa Cruz is built different. I would not trust this practice in areas like sacramento or the bay area, but santa cruz is different. still not my jam though I like to have cold waters with me in my room and would prefer even in a small in-room refrigerator.

shower was nice but but the shower head was low pressure (typical for most hotels).

better power options for charging phones and devices would be nice.

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Mindy • couple • us
10
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Rosie • couple • us
10
Loved everything!!
Pros:

Everything! You never know what to expect but it exceeded our expectations. Calvin was great, wonderful directions around the area. The boardwalk was close! Amazing breakfast place Calvin recommended, it was delicious! Very nice room, amazing coffee! I’ll be coming back !

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee