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Continental Inn
2 stars

Continental Inn

414 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States
Santa Cruz, CA
See location+1 831 429 1221
From
$84
Cheapest

rate per night

7.4
Good
based on 700 reviews
700 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Standard room
King room
Queen room

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About Continental Inn

  • Hotel Room
    You’ll have a private room with all the hotel’s amenities
  • Freebies
    This stay includes Wi-Fi and Parking for free

The Continental Inn in Santa Cruz is just a five-minute drive from the boardwalk for easy access to sun, sand, and watersports. The Santa Cruz city center and Water Street are a short five-minute walk from the hotel. This mid-range hotel offers 49 non-smoking guestrooms for individuals and families. The pet-friendly hotel is less than 30 miles from Monterey Peninsula Airport and Mineta San Jose International Airport.

Standard rooms are available with one queen bed, one king bed, or two queen beds. There is also an Annex King room with extra space as well as Accessible Annex King rooms equipped with extra accessibility options. The standard guestrooms offer complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access, climate control, comfortable bedding, and a flat-screen television with premium cable channels. Refrigerators, work desks, and microwaves are in each room along with alarm clocks with USB ports and Keurig coffeemakers. The rooms have private bathrooms with hairdryers.

Many dining establishments are in the area of the hotel with a wide selection of cuisine options. Golden Palace offers authentic Chinese fare, Earthbelly serves healthy meals, and the Buttery offers French and American dishes. Other options nearby include M.G. Sushi, Walnut Avenue Café, Marianne’s Ice Cream, and Surfrider Café.

Guests looking for things to do outside of the Continental Inn will find all sorts of options. April Rose Natural Skin Care & Bodywork is nearby, as are Nickelodeon Theatre, the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History, and Del Mar Theater. The McPherson Center is less than half a mile from the hotel.

Latest deals for Continental Inn

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*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
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Amenities at Continental Inn

  • Outdoor pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Coffee machine
  • Free parking
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Internet
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Body soap
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Air-conditioned
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Trash cans

Accessibility and suitability

  • No smoking
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Increased accessibility
  • Elevator
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Accessible by elevator
  • Adapted bath

Dining

  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee machine
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Microwave

Media and entertainment

  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Shower cap

Pool and spa

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Bedroom

  • Socket near the bed
  • Alarm clock

General

  • Telephone
  • Storage available

Services and conveniences

  • 24hr front desk
  • Key card access

Parking and transportation

  • Free parking

Laundry

  • Iron and ironing board

Workspace

  • Desk

Things to do

  • Beach access

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping

Family friendly

  • Cribs available

Reviews of Continental Inn

All reviews are collected from real users with a verified booking made with KAYAK or one of our trusted external partners.

7.4
GoodBased on 700 verified guest reviews
7.3Friends
7.2Couples
8.2Solo
7.1Families

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Location

414 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

What's nearby

  • Town Clock0.5 mi
  • Mission Santa Cruz0.7 mi
  • Cocoanut Grove0.7 mi
  • Main Beach0.8 mi
  • Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History0.8 mi
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk1 mi
  • Santa Cruz Wharf1.1 mi
  • Santa Cruz Harbor1.2 mi
  • Santa Cruz Surfing Museum1.6 mi
  • State Lighthouse Museum1.6 mi
  • DeLaveaga Golf Course1.9 mi
  • University of Santa Cruz Arboretum1.9 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 12:00 PM

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Continental Inn

Low season

January

High season

September

Average price (weeknight)

$142

Average price (weekend night)

$273
Cheapest month to stay with an average 27% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 49% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

When to book a room at Continental Inn

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Top tips for your stay at Continental Inn

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Continental Inn, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in January and March.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Continental Inn, plan to stay on a Saturday or Tuesday. The most expensive day is usually Friday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Continental Inn was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $120, while the most expensive was $304.
  • How long should you stay at Continental Inn? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 2 days.

FAQs when booking at Continental Inn

  • Where is Continental Inn located?

    Continental Inn is located at 414 Ocean Street, 0.7 miles from the center of Santa Cruz. Town Clock is the closest landmark to Continental Inn.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Continental Inn?

    Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 12:00 PM at Continental Inn.

  • Does Continental Inn offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Continental Inn offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does Continental Inn offer free parking?

    Yes, Continental Inn offers free parking.

  • How far is Continental Inn from the airport?

    Continental Inn is 27.6 miles from San Jose. Continental Inn is 28.1 miles from Monterey Regional.

  • Does Continental Inn have a pool?

    Yes, Continental Inn has a pool onsite.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Continental Inn hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Continental Inn in Santa Cruz and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Continental Inn and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Continental Inn.

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Good to know

Value for money

7.2

Distance to city center

0.7 mi

Nearest Airport

San Jose

Distance to airport

27.2 mi