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Located 2 minutes’ drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Bay Front Inn offers an outdoor pool and rooms with free WiFi. All rooms include a coffee machine, a refrigerator, a TV with satellite channels, hardwood floors, and an private bathroom which includes a shower. Guests of Bay Front can hire bikes to explore the surrounding area. Fax and photocopying services are available. Shopping and dining opportunities on Water Street in Santa Cruz town center are 5 minutes’ drive away from Inn Bay Front. Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is 0.9 mi away. University of California, Santa Cruz is 12 minutes’ drive from this hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Located in the real heart of Santa Cruz, this property has an excellent location score of 8.6!

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
7.9
Facilities
6.8
Cleanliness
7.2
Comfort
7.3
Value for money
7.0
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
6.3
Low score for Santa Cruz
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Area info

Amenities of Bay Front Inn

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Refrigerator
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Media & Technology
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool/Beach towels
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Bay Front Inn takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of USD 100 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Mastercard Visa Discover American Express Cash is not accepted Bay Front Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

There is an additional fee for early check in or late check out. Please contact the property for details.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A damage deposit of $100 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Bay Front Inn

  • Bay Front Inn is 1,650 feet from the center of Santa Cruz. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The nearest beach is 1,300 feet from Bay Front Inn. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Bay Front Inn is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Room options at Bay Front Inn include:

    • Double
    • Family

  • Bay Front Inn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Swimming pool

  • The prices at Bay Front Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Bay Front Inn is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.