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Motel Bay Front Inn

Bay Front Inn

325 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States of America – Great location - show map

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7.1
Good
316 reviews
  • Facilities

    6.9

  • Cleanliness

    7.4

  • Comfort

    7.4

  • Value for money

    6.8

  • Location

    8.6

  • Total

    7.1

  • Free WiFi

    7.2

Great location!

8.6
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Bay Front Inn

Stay in the heart of Santa Cruz – Great location - show map

Located 2 minutes’ drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Bay Front Inn offers an outdoor pool and rooms with free WiFi.

All rooms include a coffee machine, a refrigerator, a TV with satellite channels, hardwood floors, and an private bathroom which includes a shower.

Guests of Bay Front can hire bikes to explore the surrounding area. Fax and photocopying services are available.

Shopping and dining opportunities on Water Street in Santa Cruz town center are 5 minutes’ drive away from Inn Bay Front. Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is 0.9 mi away. University of California, Santa Cruz is 12 minutes’ drive from this hotel.

This is our guests' favorite part of Santa Cruz, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Free parking
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms

뀐 Located in the real heart of Santa Cruz, this property has an excellent location score of 8.6!

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Popular Beaches Nearby

  • Santa Cruz Beach

    Swimming, Water Sports, Food & Drink, Surfing, Watching the Sunset, Seashell collecting

    1,250 feet from property
  • Cowell's Beach

    1,250 feet from property
  • Seabright State Beach

    4,000 feet from property

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7.1
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  • Staff7.6
  • Facilities6.9
  • Cleanliness7.4
  • Comfort7.4
  • Value for money6.8
  • Location8.6
    • Guests said beach access was good
  • Free WiFi 7.2
Low score for Santa Cruz

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Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
    0.2 miles
  • Pacific Garden Mall
    0.3 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    0.3 miles
  • Sky Glider
    0.4 miles
  • Nickelodeon Theatre
    0.5 miles
  • Pacific Avenue
    0.6 miles
  • McPherson Center
    0.6 miles
  • Museum of Art and History
    0.6 miles
  • Santa Cruz City Museum of Natural History
    0.9 miles
  • Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse
    0.9 miles
Top attractions
  • Roaring Camp, Big Trees and Pacific Rail
    3.9 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Santa Cruz Beach Golden sand
    Swimming, Water Sports, Food & Drink, Surfing, Watching the Sunset, Seashell collecting
    1,250 feet
  • Cowell's Beach Golden sand
    1,250 feet
  • Seabright State Beach Golden sand
    4,000 feet
Closest Airports
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport
    28.1 miles
  • Mineta San Jose International Airport
    28.2 miles
  • San Francisco International Airport
    49.2 miles
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Amenities of Bay Front Inn

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1 swimming pool
Free parking
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Sun deck
  • Garden
Pets
  • Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Internet
  • Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

    Free! Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

Services
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free! All pools are free of charge

  • Open all year
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

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House rules Bay Front Inn takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

3:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Cards accepted at this property

Mastercard Visa Discover American Express Bay Front Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Bay Front Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

There is an additional fee for early check in or late check out. Please contact the property for details.

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.

FAQs about Bay Front Inn

  • The nearest beach is 1,300 feet from Bay Front Inn.

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Bay Front Inn (subject to availability):

    • Parking
    • Free parking
    • On-site parking

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Bay Front Inn by:

    • Car 45min

  • Bay Front Inn is 1,650 feet from the center of Santa Cruz.

  • Check-in at Bay Front Inn is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Yes, Bay Front Inn is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Bay Front Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Bay Front Inn include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Partner offer

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

7.1 Good 316 reviews 100% real guest experiences
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  • Good: 7 – 9

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  • Okay: 5 – 7

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  • Poor: 3 – 5

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  • Very Poor: 1 – 3

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  • Staff7.6
  • Facilities6.9
  • Cleanliness7.4
  • Comfort7.4
  • Value for money6.8
  • Location8.6
  • Free WiFi 7.2
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