Title: Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz Bayside motel in Santa Cruz with a seasonal outdoor pool ![Seasonal outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7700/7696/eb04f960.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7700/7696/a39eedeb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7700/7696/a5f3defe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7700/7696/8bfefbf0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7700/7696/d9930036.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz provides a peaceful getaway with its beautiful garden and welcoming terrace. Guests can enjoy the seasonal outdoor pool while staying connected with WiFi. The staff consistently receives high marks from previous visitors for their helpfulness. 7.2 Good ## Popular amenities - Pool - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Free WiFi ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct. 19 - Oct. 20](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=7696&PinnedHotelID=7696&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=7696&PinnedHotelID=7696&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct. 20 - Oct. 21](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=7696&PinnedHotelID=7696&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=7696&PinnedHotelID=7696&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct. 24 - Oct. 26](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=7696&PinnedHotelID=7696&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=7696&PinnedHotelID=7696&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct. 31 - 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Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 43 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬6 min walk - ‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬3 min walk - ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬9 min walk - ‪Namaste Bar & Grill - ‬8 min walk - ‪Craft Beer at The Boardwalk - ‬10 min walk ## About this property ### Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz Motel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz provides amenities like a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. Additional perks include: - A seasonal outdoor pool - Express check-out, a vending machine, and smoke-free premises - Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff Room features All guestrooms at Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property. 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Seasonal outdoor pool ### Conveniences - Limited-hour front desk - Vending machine ### Guest services - Housekeeping (on request) ### Outdoors - Garden - On the bay - Picnic area - Terrace ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No elevator - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible registration desk ### More - 2 floors - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Microwave - Refrigerator ### More - Air conditioning ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM Early check-in subject to availability Early check-in fee: USD 25 Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out available Late check-out subject to availability A late check-out fee will be charged Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours If you are planning to arrive after 6:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation ### Renovations and closures The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 22 to March 20: - Swimming pool ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours), lockbox ### Pets Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### 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 100 per accommodation, per stay We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Offsite parking fee: USD 15 per day (0.15 mi away; open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM) - Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night - Service animals are exempt from fees - Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability) - Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability) 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 Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Cashless transactions are available Safety features at this property include a smoke detector ### We should mention This property does not have elevators The seasonal pool will be open from March 19 to September 13 Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work ### Property is also known as Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz Bay Front Santa Cruz Santa Cruz Bay Front Inn Bay Front Hotel Santa Cruz Bay Front Motel Bay Front Inn Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz Motel Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz Santa Cruz Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz Motel Santa Cruz ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz have a pool? > Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is closed seasonally each year from September 22 to March 20. ### How much does it cost to stay at Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz? > As of Oct 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz on Oct 20, 2025 start from CA $103.57, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Santa-Cruz-Hotels-Bay-Front-Inn-Santa-Cruz.h7696.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Is Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. ### How much is parking at Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz? > Limited spots are available. ### What time is check-in at Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 25 (subject to availability). ### What time is check-out at Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability). ### Where is Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz located? > Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Pacific Avenue and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay is 1.3 mi (2 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz Reviews 7.2 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 320 8 - Good 249 6 - Okay 198 4 - Poor 122 2 - Terrible 120 ### 7.4/10 Cleanliness ### 7.6/10 Staff & service ### 6.6/10 Amenities ### 7.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 7.2/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andres Oct 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Great location ##### Andres Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie Sep 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Fantastic comfortable bed and very close broadwalk, we be back again ##### Stephanie Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kimberly Sep 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities I will definitely come back and stay here again once I visit Santa Cruz. Very quiet and safe area ##### Kimberly Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark Aug 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great service and convenient location. ##### Mark Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amardeep Aug 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Nice and close to the beach ##### Amardeep Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### John Sep 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness Really clean and quiet ##### John Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Luie Aug 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities Checking in made easy; The staff was friendly ; room cleanliness was 4-out 5 parking can be challenging ##### Luie Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Ana Sep 21, 2025 Limited parking and front desk close at most of the day. ##### Ana Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Latasha Oct 15, 2025 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Cleanliness This Inn was great until my family and I saw cockroaches on the coffee tray and by the mirror. It made us uncomfortable to sleep through the night. ##### Latasha Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Helen Aug 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Hotel staff was super kind very friendly was a convenient walk to the boardwalk!! Room smelled super clean! ##### Helen Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jaimon Jul 8, 2025 Liked: Property conditions & facilities Friendly staff, clean & easy to get to beach ##### Jaimon Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Sean Sep 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The quailty was good ##### Sean Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### cd Jul 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The property was clean and the staff was very helpful. ##### cd Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Bailey Sep 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Large clean room, limited parking which was difficult ##### Bailey Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Julie Aug 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Amenities Good value, right on beach 2 nlocks. No frills just bed and great location. Hotel is aging needs a bit of some upgrades. ##### Julie Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Juan Jul 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Good accommodation, small parking. ##### Juan Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Jul 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Good basic hotel Comfortable bed. Good, basic hotel. Excellent location. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steph Jun 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities This is a great place to stay in a convenient location. Staff is super friendly and helpful as well. ##### Steph Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Brian Aug 10, 2025 Disliked: Staff & service Was a good stay. Loved that it was by the boardwalk. Parking was challenging at times but thankfully we were able to get a spot in the parking lot ##### Brian Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Christian Jun 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Good stay bed was pretty clean boardwalk was close by!! ##### Christian Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Johnette Jul 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very close to the boardwalk...very quiet at night swimming pool for the kids ##### Johnette Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Lance Sep 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service This is a small motel and parking is a premium. It is super close to the beach and boardwalk. There are plenty of places to eat thatnare within a couple of blocks away. It was less than 5 mins to the boardwalk. We would come back for sure ##### Lance Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### ISIAH Jul 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities This property was great due to the location and the staff, room was subpar, but due to the price we paid it made sense. Id stay again. ##### ISIAH Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeremy Aug 18, 2025 Liked: Amenities Close to everything. Good price. ##### Jeremy Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### angela Jul 2, 2025 Liked: Amenities Very easy to get to and from the boardwalk ##### angela Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Loews Hollywood Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Angeles-Hotels-Loews-Hollywood-Hotel.h790158.Hotel-Information) > > [JW Marriott Anaheim Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Anaheim-Hotels-JW-Marriott-Anaheim-Resort.h42520139.Hotel-Information) > > [1 Hotel West Hollywood](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Angeles-Hotels-1-Hotel-West-Hollywood.h35872776.Hotel-Information) > > [Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground](https://www.expedia.ca/Anaheim-Hotels-Howard-Johnson-By-Wyndham-Anaheim-Hotel-Water-Playground.h19662.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Francisco-Hotels-Hotel-Riu-Plaza-Fishermans-Wharf.h24625.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Points By Sheraton Los Angeles International](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Angeles-Hotels-Four-Points-By-Sheraton-Los-Angeles-International-Airport.h28110.Hotel-Information) > > [Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Diego-Hotels-Marriott-Marquis-San-Diego-Marina.h24394.Hotel-Information) > > [Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Angeles-Hotels-Sheraton-Gateway-Los-Angeles-Hotel.h12287.Hotel-Information) > > [The Westin Anaheim Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Anaheim-Hotels-The-Westin-Anaheim-Resort.h47019139.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Anaheim-Hotels-Best-Western-Plus-Stovalls-Inn.h13592.Hotel-Information) > > [InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Angeles-Hotels-InterContinental-Los-Angeles-Downtown.h11567151.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt House at Anaheim Resort/Convention Center](https://www.expedia.ca/Anaheim-Hotels-Hyatt-House-At-Anaheim-ResortConvention-Center.h14786168.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairfield by Marriott Anaheim Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Anaheim-Hotels-Fairfield-By-Marriott-Anaheim-Resort.h13771.Hotel-Information) > > [Desert Palms Hotel & Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Anaheim-Hotels-Desert-Palms-Hotel-Suites.h1571.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area](https://www.expedia.ca/Escondido-Hotels-Hyatt-Vacation-Club-At-The-Welk.h59916.Hotel-Information) > > [Disney's Grand Californian Hotel and Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Anaheim-Hotels-Disneys-Grand-Californian-Hotel-And-Spa.h692655.Hotel-Information) > > [Courtyard by Marriott Anaheim Theme Park Entrance](https://www.expedia.ca/Anaheim-Hotels-Courtyard-By-Marriott-Anaheim-Theme-Park-Entrance.h11476917.Hotel-Information) > > [The Hollywood Roosevelt](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Angeles-Hotels-The-Hollywood-Roosevelt.h34142.Hotel-Information) > > [Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Diego-Hotels-Manchester-Grand-Hyatt-San-Diego.h12073.Hotel-Information) > > [Cambria Hotel & Suites Anaheim Resort Area](https://www.expedia.ca/Anaheim-Hotels-Cambria-Hotel-Anaheim-Resort-Area.h34780325.Hotel-Information) > > [Anaheim Marriott Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Anaheim-Hotels-Anaheim-Marriott-Hotel.h12035.Hotel-Information) > > [JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. 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