Continental Inn

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Scored 7.4
Rated good

Cheapest option at this property for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
Price for:
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
Beds: 2 large double beds
Free stay for your child
Costs 1st night to cancel
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
US$84 per night
Price US$286
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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About this property

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 centre are just 5 minutes’ walk from this hotel. The University of California Santa Cruz is 13 minutes’ drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool (Temporarily closed)
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Cot available on request

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

  • Top pick by families with children

  • Free parking available at the hotel

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Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
Price for:
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
Beds: 2 large double beds
Free stay for your child
Costs 1st night to cancel
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
US$84 per night
Price US$286
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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Standard Queen Room
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  • 1 large double bed
US$256 for 3 nights
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King Room - Annex
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
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  • 1 extra-large double bed
US$271 for 3 nights
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Standard King Room
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  • 1 extra-large double bed
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King Room - Disability Access
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  • 1 extra-large double bed
US$271 for 3 nights
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Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child
  • 2 large double beds
270 feet²
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Coffee machine
Free WiFi
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Desk
  • TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Telephone
  • Satellite channels
  • Iron
  • Microwave
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Alarm clock
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$84 per night
Price US$286
Included: US$ 11.2 Service charge per night
Excluded: US$ 2.9 City tax per night, 12.2 % Tax
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • Free stay for your child
Standard Queen Room
  • 1 large double bed
200 feet²
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Coffee machine
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$74 per night
Price US$256
Included: US$ 11.2 Service charge per night
Excluded: US$ 2.9 City tax per night, 12.2 % Tax
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King Room - Annex
  • 1 extra-large double bed
290 feet²
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Coffee machine
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$79 per night
Price US$271
Included: US$ 11.2 Service charge per night
Excluded: US$ 2.9 City tax per night, 12.2 % Tax
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Standard King Room
  • 1 extra-large double bed
225 feet²
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Coffee machine
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$79 per night
Price US$271
Included: US$ 11.2 Service charge per night
Excluded: US$ 2.9 City tax per night, 12.2 % Tax
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King Room - Disability Access
  • 1 extra-large double bed
290 feet²
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Coffee machine
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$79 per night
Price US$271
Included: US$ 11.2 Service charge per night
Excluded: US$ 2.9 City tax per night, 12.2 % Tax
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House rules

Continental Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
US$20 per child, per night

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

There is a fee for early check-in (before 15:00) or late check-out (after 12:00). Please contact hotel in advance for more details.

The pet fee is $30 per night, per pet. Pets may not be left unattended in the room.

Annex King rooms are located in the Annex Building, across the street from the Main Building.

When booking a non-refundable reservation, no modifications to the reservation are allowed.

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

Please inform Continental Inn in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Outdoor swimming pool is closed from Wed 8 Oct 2025 until Tue 31 Mar 2026