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Continental Inn

2.0 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this convenient inn steps from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, with 24/7 front desk service for a worry-free stay.

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The Continental Inn provides a practical base for exploring Santa Cruz, located just a short walk from the famous Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Guests can relax in the outdoor swimming pool or connect with the complimentary in-room WiFi while helpful staff stand ready to assist.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

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

Double Room Single Use

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(38 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Accessible Annex King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(48 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Located near the beach, Continental Inn is in Westside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Boardwalk Bowl and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Visit our Santa Cruz travel guide
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414 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • EN5XP1 Street scene in autumn with shops art galleries on Ocean Avenue Carmel Monterey County California
    Ocean Street
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • CWFJJA USA California CA Santa Cruz clock tower and trolley on Pacific Avenue
    Pacific Avenue
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
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    Main Beach
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Famous surfing beach town! California
    Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Pier at Santa Cruz, California
    Santa Cruz Wharf
    18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    42 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pizza My Heart
    10 min walk
  • Jack in the Box
    6 min walk
  • Woodstock's Pizza Santa Cruz
    9 min walk
  • Pacific Cookie Company
    9 min walk
  • 四姐 Special Noodle
    1 min walk

About this property

Continental Inn

Hotel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Near Monterey Bay, Continental Inn provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property, a lift and a vending machine
  • Luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Continental Inn feature comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Shower/bath combinations, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and cots/infant beds

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

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

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1977
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • 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 aged 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 at the property
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 any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from December 17 2025 to March 31 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 1 October to 31 March:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 30, per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 100 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 20.0 per day

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 250.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Continental Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM. The swimming pool is closed seasonally each year from October 1 until March 31. The swimming pool will be unavailable from December 17 2025 until March 31 2026 (dates subject to change).

Is Continental Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, Continental Inn allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a deposit of USD 100 per stay and a fee of USD 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Continental Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Continental Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 25 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Continental Inn?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for USD 25 (subject to availability).

Where is Continental Inn located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ocean Street and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) away.

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Reviews

Continental Inn Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 401 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 250 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 180 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 91 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 79 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always stay here whenever I go Santa Cruz it’s very convenient and plus I like the rooms separated by a small kitchen and toilet in between queen size bed each person has it’s own privacy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

ROWENA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salvador

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was cool
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia J

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent in all regards. Definitely best to book the KING bed room -- far more spatious and with superb furnishings. Excellent office service/ friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I regularly go to Santa Cruz for business trips & this is my favorite place to stay. Safe, centrally located, and super friendly staff. The rooms are always clean, beds cozy, and they don't skimp on quality of towels, shampoo, etc. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rana

It’s clean, good, and just a 5-minute walk from the boardwalk.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacques

Clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
front desk a bit disintetested but not rude rooms nice jacuzzi nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Girl at the counter was very nice and helped us With directions on finding a place to eat did not like being charged for parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, clean, nice beds.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rowena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean! Great staff! Would definitely stay there again!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All great . Kids enjoy walking distance to beach . Near to restaurants n the room cleanliness , quite and cozy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, Good Parking, nearby store and restaurant
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

MIKE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location good service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Melissa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Improvements needed

The room had an odor. The covers were itchy.. very nice people which was the upside, but they need to get better laundry supplies. The room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
If you are going ti visit Santa Cruz this is your best bet. The rooms are clean the staff is helpful and the price is always good, higher on the weekends during summer but never overpriced like most other hotels in the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hoyhou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was a breeze, room was clean and spacious, ac was cool, good tv and WiFi. Checkout was also quick. Staff is friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Room was clean and comfy.

The room was clean and comfy. We stayed 2 nights. Easy to check in and out. The pool situation was a little weird as its across the street. It was nice and private. It could use a good scrubbing though. I'd stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

jen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cleanliness and no one bothered me beds smelt great and it was so comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

2 Continental Inn’s With Split personalities

There are 2 Continental Inn’s in Santa Cruz. The one with the cheaper rooms is dark, and old. The other one has a pool and other amenities. Apparently the customers on our side are never told about the facilities across the street. Nor is there any indication that these properties are connected. Cleaning service was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025