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Continental Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel near Monterey Bay in Santa Cruz

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Property grounds
Outdoor spa tub
Outdoor pool
Accessible Annex King
Lobby

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
414 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Ocean Street
    1 min walk
  • Pacific Avenue
    9 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    16 min walk
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    42 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Accessible Annex King

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room Single Use

Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Double Room Single Use

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Westside Santa Cruz hotel, you'll find Ocean Street and Pacific Avenue. Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History and Pacific Garden Mall are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Mystery Spot - 8 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 42 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

Hotel near Monterey Bay in Santa Cruz
Continental Inn offers its guests an outdoor pool, a vending machine, and an elevator. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Santa Cruz hotel is smoke free.

  • 48 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1977
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Continental Inn offers 48 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Santa Cruz hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25

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
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 more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from November 1 to March 15:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 30 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 100 per stay
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 20.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 250.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Continental Inn.

Property is also known as

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

Continental Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 377 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 170 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 83 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 79 out of 1001 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Katrina

Travelled with partner
Small parking, lots of homeless
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rahul

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleased - Would Stay Again
The room had fresh paint, furniture that was in good condition (not banged up or "old" looking), a comfortable bed with new-looking sheets and cover, and we had a microwave, refrigerator, coffee-maker, and even a sink and mirror (i.e. a mini-kitchen) in the room, which was very handy, especially since the size of the bathroom sink/counter was somewhat small. The bathroom was also in nice shape. Everything (except the coffee cups) appeared to be clean, and the hotel staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Cecilia

Ok place
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. The disinfectant smell was really strong when we walked in.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julieta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bedroom was clean and the bed comfortably
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Carrie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Worst check-in process EVER. Right after we parked our car in the lot around 10PM, all of the exterior lights went out. Like a horror movie scene where the ax-murder cuts the power right before he kills you. I headed towards the bright lights of front desk office. Little side check-in window was completely USELESS as it's still pitch dark outside and I can't see any of the paperwork or the receptionist thru the plexiglass over the blowing wind. Eventually he let us inside and we got our keys. At this point, all the lights were STILL out, so we unloaded the car in the dark. (Most rooms were asleep, so it was almost completely dark.) Did not feel safe to go up the shaky stairs IN THE DARK to our 2nd floor room… …And the keys didn’t work. I went back down for new keys, got new keys, went back up, and nope, new keys didn’t work either. Repeat this process 5 times (I lost count). Receptionist was increasingly overwhelmed between me, new people checking in, and calling about the power. Mind you, each time I returned from front desk, I kept hitting my toes on concrete stairs because it’s COMPLETELY DARK and I’m in flipflops. My husband was worried our items might roll/fall off the 2nd floor walk-way and onto the property next door, so he just stood there for an hour, in the dark, holding all of our belongings in the cold. FINALLY receptionist went upstairs to let us into the room. It’s 1.5 hours later AND we STILL didn’t have working keys!!! Gave up and went to bed, no keys.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dameon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Lina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice stay. Staff was trying to be helpful. I just wish it would more convenient to check in and check out. The room was across a busy street of the office.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Hal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Roman

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property for this price
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Omero

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed that everything was very quiet. And easy to get around.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Shawn

Travelled with family and small children
Did Not Like the Advertised Pool & Spa..... The Spa is kept inside aged wooden gazebo located in the rear parking lot of the hotel, not inside the property itself so you have to walk out into the parking lot to enter the spa. The Hotel is split into properties, so the Pool is located across the street "Ocean Street" which is a busy with all kinds of traffic day & night. The guests can either make a unsafe dash across the street, or walk down to the nearest intersection and cross only having to double back to the hotel property. Doing this wearing your swimsuits, flop-flops/crocs, while you carry towels etc is both uncomfortable & unsafe......
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Sandra, Pacifica

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
This is a perfectly adequate place to stay, but for the price it should have been better. The room had a strong smell of some kind of deodorizer. No elevator, no food options, terrible parking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Marty

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Steve

Travelled with partner
You get what you pay for
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Kayla

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The AC in my room didn’t work & The lighting was terrible. Many homeless in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lifan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

miguel

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024