Continental Inn

2.0 star property

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

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.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room Single Use

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(41 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Accessible Annex King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(49 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Continental Inn

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 a hairdryer. Televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit 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 on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Our customers tell us that 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, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a lift and a vending machine
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and a few minutes from Monterey Bay
  • 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 a lift. 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 aged 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: 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.
  • Cots (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 fire extinguisher and 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 aged 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. 408 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 245 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 180 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 93 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 77 out of 1003 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neemias

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good location. Good price
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don't know about pets, but the location was quiet and the street noise you couldn't hear. I slept very good I was there to travel and take pictures
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pavel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good for the price
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lalitkumar

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Em

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes we really like this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was happy to stay at this place. !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Denise

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

8/10 Good

Erin

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
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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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Molly

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was extremely dirty and just generally run down. Pool was closed and hot tub was in a corner of the parking lot across a busy street.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose

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
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10/10 Excellent

Belem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i love this place❤️
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything exceeded my expectations!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Salvador

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I stay here all the time. Its exactly what I'm looking for in a hotel. Nothing too fancy, but the beds are nice and the rooms are clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

will smith

great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean quiet place to stay. Short drive to pier
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Delia

Liked: Staff & service
Safe hotel and parking
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay for a weekend get away clean and inexpensive
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

ROWENA

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