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Continental Inn

2.0 star property

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Property grounds
Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Outdoor spa tub
Lobby
Exterior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $103
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26

Explore the area

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414 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Ocean Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pacific Avenue
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
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About this property

Continental Inn

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz
An outdoor pool, a 24-hour front desk, and free self parking are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a vending machine.
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Continental Inn features an outdoor pool, a vending machine, and an elevator. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Continental Inn is a smoke-free property.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Crib (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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1977
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (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 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets 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 at 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

Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 20.0 per day

Property payment types

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 fire extinguisher and 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

Continental Inn Hotel

Continental Inn Santa Cruz

Continental Inn Hotel Santa Cruz

Continental Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 405 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 246 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 178 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 95 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 76 out of 1000 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was clean and spacious. Microwave and refrigerator in room. Needs new microwave.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Damian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
First thing TV didn't work
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

AlFredo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Tv wasn’t working, bathroom bathtub was clogged. called room service and never came up.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Bhavya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location was perfect and a walking distance from everything. The hotel was cleaner than expected also
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Socorro

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Erin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great but there was a clump of hair on the shower towels.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms and friendly staff. This is my favorite affordable hotel in Santa Cruz. They also have reliable internet!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lalitkumar

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

michael

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Justin

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The whole place has a weird energy, our room does not feel inviting at all. Just overall weird vibes from this place. Nice staff though.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Presley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean and had lots of nice finishing touches
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Dean

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

will smith

great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Bertran

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything exceeded my expectations!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Shayue

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Em

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes we really like this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

ROWENA

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

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente hotel, muy limpio, todo funcionaba bien y buena ubicación
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose, Vallejo

Traveled with group
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