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Continental Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel with outdoor pool, near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Just steps from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Continental Inn offers a refreshing retreat near Monterey Bay. Dip into the outdoor pool or simply unwind with helpful staff and in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking

Main amenities (6)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Luggage storage

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Microwave
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is CNY441
CNY596 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21

Room options

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

Annex King

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(38 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Accessible Annex King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(48 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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includes taxes & fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21
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About the neighborhood

Map
414 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Main Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 24 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 42 min drive
  • Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 45 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Woodstock's Pizza Santa Cruz - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪四姐 Special Noodle - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Jury Room - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Continental Inn

Continental Inn puts you just a 5-minute drive from Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 48 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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 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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • Children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking limited
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No alcohol served onsite

Property amenities

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1977
  • An outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 250.00 per stay

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 25 (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from October 8 2025 to March 31 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from October 1 to March 31:
  • Swimming pool

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 20.0 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Continental Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Continental Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Continental Inn?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM. The pool will be unavailable from October 8 2025 to March 31 2026 (dates subject to change).

Are pets allowed at Continental Inn?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 30 per pet, per night, and there's also a deposit of USD 100 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Continental Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Continental Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. There's a charge of USD 25 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 25 (subject to availability).

What is there to do at Continental Inn and nearby?

Continental Inn has an outdoor pool.

What's the area around Continental Inn like?

Continental Inn is a short 16-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 9 minutes' walk from Pacific Avenue. Travelers say this hotel is in a good location.

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Reviews

Continental Inn Reviews

7.6

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great place
Denise, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I stay here all the time. Its exactly what I'm looking for in a hotel. Nothing too fancy, but the beds are nice and the rooms are clean.
Justin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great service clean rooms.
Salvador, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The staff were great. Friendly. Helpful when needed.
Marsha, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

The staff were really nice and the location was perfect. I stayed in a single room and if was comfortable, but some wear and tear. The shower made a screeching noise when the hot water was on. The traffic noise was a bit loud and the walls are a little thin, but I had my noise machine so it was fine haha. Overall I’d stay there again :)
Maddy, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Great stay. Tv was stuck on comedy central so my 11 yr old son and 7yr old daughter onky had some indecent things to watch
Dillon, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff
Denise, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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. :)
Tara, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

front desk a bit disintetested but not rude rooms nice jacuzzi nice
michael, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was an excellent budget option and the hot tub was nice to have.
Artem, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

It’s a good deal for the price, clean and near downtown.
Neemias, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

I really enjoyed being about to walk to the local attractions and places were easily accessible.
Stephanie, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

yes / no pets.
GEORGE, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice stay for a weekend get away clean and inexpensive
Alma, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The office associate was very friendly and helpful. The room was clean, great affordable place to stay.
Jennifer, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice location and staff.
Christine, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Steve, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean 👌 And safe
Maria, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Convenient and close to a lot of things. It could be cleaner but I enjoyed my stay.
Jade, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great room. The hotel
Julie, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

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.
Melissa, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice for a short getaway

Just spent one night to get away from the house.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommend very clean
Rowena, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Comfortable, clean, nice beds.
Olivia, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Kathleen, 2-night trip