Continental Inn

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room Single Use

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(38 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Accessible Annex King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(48 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Continental Inn

Hotel with free parking, near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Continental Inn. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Ocean Street. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an outdoor pool. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include an elevator and a vending machine
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the helpful staff
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Monterey Bay and a few minutes from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Continental Inn offers its guests an outdoor pool, a vending machine, and an elevator. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Santa Cruz hotel is smoke free.


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 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

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 October 1 to March 31:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 30 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 100 per stay
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 20.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 250.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 11:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Continental Inn.

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. 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

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Alejandro A

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Megan Marie Libby

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very kind. Quiet. Could be updated. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID, el monte

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was happy to stay at this place. !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belem

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i love this place❤️
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

GEORGE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
yes / no pets.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Dillon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacques

Clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Dany

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salvador

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

10/10 Excellent

jose

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

edwin cruz or olga, rancho cordova

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It could have been a great place to stay , except the lock to the bathroom was broken.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Business traveller
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

2/10 Terrible

Juan

I had someone open the door with their badge while I was naked without my consent. Really upsetting
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean quiet place to stay. Short drive to pier
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Kathleen

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Nerissa

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Delia

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Safe hotel and parking
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Iris

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer service was not good, place seemed run down.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose, Vallejo

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I alwazs like to book here all tge time whenever i come out to Santa Cruz
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025