CONTINENTAL INN, Santa Cruz – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
Continental Inn offers Standard Queen, Standard King, Standard 2 Queen, and Annex King rooms. Each includes a Keurig coffee machine, microwave, refrigerator, flat-screen TV with premium cable channels, and Cubietime alarm clock with USB charging ports. Annex King rooms are poolside in the Annex building. ADA-compliant rooms feature wheelchair-accessible paths, lowered counter heights, and visual alarms.
Dining Nearby
No onsite restaurant, but Santa Cruz Wharf restaurants serve fresh seafood. Nearby options include Cafe Limelight (Panini, salads), Aldo's Harbor Restaurant (harbor views), and Bittersweet Bistro (American-Mediterranean cuisine). Seabright Brewery offers craft beers and live music. Firefly Coffee House provides organic coffee and dog-friendly outdoor seating.
Leisure & Accessibility
The hotel has a seasonally heated outdoor pool and spa. Pet-friendly rooms allow up to two dogs ($30/night per pet). Nearby off-leash dog parks include University Terrace and Scotts Valley. West Cliff Drive offers coastal walks. ADA features include Braille signage, accessible elevators, and service animal accommodations.
Location & Transport
Located at 414 Ocean Street, 2 km from Santa Cruz Wharf and 1.5 km from Pacific Garden Mall. 43 minutes from San Jose International Airport, 53 minutes from Monterey Regional Airport. Cabrillo Highway 1 provides direct access to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and local landmarks.
Services & Policies
24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, free WiFi, and self-parking. Vending machines and copy services available. Cribs provided ($20/night); no rollaway beds. Accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, and cash. Service animals welcome; pets require a fee.
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Getting around
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- 24-hour reception
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Security
- Lift
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Services
- Housekeeping
Spa & Leisure
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Jacuzzi
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV