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Continental Inn

Continental Inn
Continental Inn – Santa Cruz, CA
Continental Inn – Santa Cruz, CA
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 12:00 PM

About Continental Inn

Just 5 minutes’ drive from the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, this hotel offers an outdoor pool and hot tub and has spacious rooms. Free WiFi is included. It offers free on site guest parking. A satellite TV with HBO film channels, a microwave and a fridge are offered in all guest rooms a Continental Inn. Each comfortably furnished room includes a hairdryer and tea and coffee-making facilities. 24-hour reception is offered at Continental Inn Santa Cruz. Fax and photocopying services are available on site. Offering numerous dining and shopping opportunities, Water Street and Santa Cruz town center are just 5 minutes’ walk from this hotel. The University of California Santa Cruz is 13 minutes’ drive away.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • On-site dining
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Pool
  • Spa / sauna
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Elevator
  • In-room safe

Reviews

3.7 / 5
Great 1019 reviews
  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Lights, ac and other electronics mere all unplugged - we had to hunt for cords and outlets. The room was extremely hot and took a long time to cool off.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    From check in to check out everything was great. Room was clean. Hotel staff was very polite and kind. This is somewhere I would definitely stay again. The hotel has its main property building with the hotel office and then another building directly across where the pool is also located. I was offered to stay on either side. I chose pool side because the man who checked us in said that room separated the beds so since we had kids it gave us a little privacy. Again, I would definitely book again. Clean room. Great staff.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Older motel that shows it age. It has two locations across the street from each other and the road get busy. Very little parking so we had to park in the Asian restaurant across the street. It was quiet but still old and dirty.very costly for what you get.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    This is a very outdated and old hotel/motel. Front desk has a horrible smell. PARKING!!!! HORRIBLE…limited and small spaces. Also, this hotel/motel sits on a very busy street that is dangerous because there are two buildings. Other than that ac is cold and I like that there is another sink and mirror on outside of bathroom. And walking to boardwalk isnt too far (approx: 15-20mins)

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    This place is an overpriced dive.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    I forgot my pillow and they were helpful so I got back. Thanks u.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    great hotel. pet friendly.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Parking worries us on the other side of main building since it shares with a restaurant next door. Most cover parking under the Annex room we booked were occupied, late night we parked across with main hotel building. Not surprised to bumped into many homeless around the area but not in front of the ramp access to access doorway. 7-11 with 5 minutes was a bonus to our stay. Gas station next door, Beach Hut Deli fed us a a quick much and was delicious.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The room is clean and spacious. The front desk is very nice and helpful.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Excellent basic hotel at a reasonable price. We particularly appreciated having real glasses and mugs in the room as opposed to the usual plastic ones. Comfortable bed, and clean room.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    I wasn't sure if the location would be loud as it's right off Hwy 1. They gave me a room on the backside and I shared my concern. The room was very clean, all was well maintain. Bathroom was very clean too. The bed was good and the price was great. I was quite happy. Thank you.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The rooms were clean, but minor issues, like the bathroom door wouldn't close & 1 of the blinds were broken. Some people left garbage around the property, but early the next morning someone was cleaning it. Great location. 12 minutes walk to Downtwown. Staff was very informative in explaining the rooms & the 2nd half of the rooms & pool were across the street.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The room was nice but the pillows could be softer

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The pillows on both beds were hard as bricks and they said they didn't have any others.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Good place and

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Everything was fine. Price was good. Located next to everything. Hot tub looks out dated but other than that it was a great stay. Would stay again.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    pet friendly clean staff all great

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

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  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    We enjoyed being a short drive from the Boardwalk but that was about it

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    I was glad to be able to bring my dog and the room was very clean, hardwood floors.

Frequently asked questions about Continental Inn

Does Continental Inn have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Continental Inn offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Continental Inn offer parking?
Yes, Continental Inn offers free parking on-site.
Does Continental Inn have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Continental Inn does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in Santa Cruz, see business hotels in Santa Cruz.
Does Continental Inn have a fitness center?
Continental Inn does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Continental Inn located, and how walkable is the area?
Continental Inn is located at 414 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. With a Walk Score of 91, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near Continental Inn
  • University of California, Santa Cruz 2.6 mi
  • 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake 9.0 mi

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