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Overview

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.

7,4
Good
1121 reviews

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R1 440
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R3 734
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R5 927
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R1 607
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R1 698
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R1 674
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R1 743
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R2 399
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R1 886
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R7 225
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R2 592
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R2 697
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R3 040
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*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.

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.

Reviews of Continental Inn

7,4
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1121 verified ratings
Wonderful
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Very good
178
Good
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Okay
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Fair
99
Mediocre
54
Poor
110

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests frequently praised the hotel's convenient location, often noting its proximity to the boardwalk, downtown, and local amenities. Many found the staff to be friendly and helpful, and several reviews mentioned clean rooms. However, there were repeated complaints about noise levels due to thin walls and street noise, as well as negative remarks about the pool and hot tub facilities being inconveniently located or uninviting. Some guests also noted issues with room cleanliness and maintenance, but overall, the positives centered on location and service.
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Location9.5 out of 10
Service8.5 out of 10
Cleanliness5 out of 10
Pool2 out of 10
Noise Level1 out of 10
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4.2
Mediocre
Anonymous, Aug 2017
Pros (+) available
Cons (-) paper thin walls, TV noise, dogs barking, road resurfacing price point unrealistic, not competitive

Location

414 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

What's nearby

  • Museum of Art and History0.7 km
  • Kuumbwa Jazz Center0.8 km
  • Santa Cruz Looff Carousel and Roller Coaster1.1 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk1.1 km
  • Undertow Roller Coaster1.1 km
  • Mission Santa Cruz1.1 km
  • Cocoanut Grove1.1 km
  • Hinds House1.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach1.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History1.3 km
  • Branciforte Adobe1.8 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf1.9 km

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Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 12:00

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Continental Inn

Which month has the cheapest rates at Continental Inn?

The cheapest month to stay at Continental Inn is December, with an average nightly rate of R1 388. The most expensive month is June at R3 503 per night.

What is the cheapest day to book Continental Inn?

The cheapest day to book Continental Inn is Tuesday, with an average nightly rate of R1 607. The most expensive day is Saturday at R5 007 per night.

How far in advance should you book Continental Inn?

To get the best price at Continental Inn, book around 9 weeks in advance. This could save you approximately 48% compared to booking last minute.

FAQs when booking at Continental Inn

  • Where is Continental Inn located?

    Continental Inn is located at 414 Ocean Street, 1,1 km from the centre of Santa Cruz. Museum of Art and History is the closest landmark to Continental Inn.

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

    Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 12:00 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 43,8 km from San Jose. Continental Inn is 45,8 km from Monterey Regional.

  • Does Continental Inn have a pool?

    Yes, Continental Inn has a pool on-site.

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1,1 km
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