Harbor Inn

2.0 star property
Motel convenient to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Perched on a rocky outcrop, this lighthouse offers breathtaking ocean views and access to sailing and boating activities.
Relax in a serene outdoor seating area surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden fence.
Stroll through the shaded porch and enjoy the serene surroundings of this two-story home.
Relax in a cozy space with a comfortable bed, TV, and small refrigerator, offering a view of lush greenery outside.
Welcome to the Harbor Inn, where a beautiful garden surrounds a simple, functional building.
At Harbor Inn, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (4)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Near the beach
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cable TV service
  • Free self parking
$169 nightly
The total price is $192
Jul 31 - Aug 1
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Basic Room, One Bed, No Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Loft, 1 Bedroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Futon

Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 3993 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
645 Seventh Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062

What's nearby

  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 4 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 23 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 45 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 45 min drive
  • Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Los Viejones - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Peoples Coffee - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Sante Adairius Rustic Ales - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Harbor Inn

At Harbor Inn, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 19 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Harbor Inn Santa Cruz
Harbor Santa Cruz
Harbor Inn Motel
Harbor Inn Santa Cruz
Harbor Inn Motel Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

Does Harbor Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Harbor Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Harbor Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Harbor Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Harbor Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Harbor Inn and nearby?

Harbor Inn has a garden.

What's the area around Harbor Inn like?

Harbor Inn is located near Twin Lakes State Beach in Eastside Santa Cruz, a short 4-minute walk from Santa Cruz Harbor and 17 minutes' walk from Seabright Beach.

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Harbor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Beach
Location
Bed
Breakfast
Service staff
Refrigerator
Boardwalks
Microwave
Restaurant

Reviews

2/10 Poor

Overpriced Motel

very overpriced for what you get
Michael, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

This is a "no frills" place, but its perfect for a weekend in SC. We stayed in the two story loft room and it was perfect for multiple kids upstairs and two adults downstairs. For the price and not spending a lot of time in the room, its exactly what we needed. We would definitely stay here again and had a great time. Why spend $500+ per night for a luxury room you're not going to spend much time in anyway? It was clean, quiet, close to Twin Lakes State Beach and close enough to plenty of coffee shops and restaurants. We highly recommend it!
Jed, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the Harbor Inn, comfy bed, definitely better experience than a Main Stream Hotel…!
Peter, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Harbor Inn definitely captures Santa Cruz in decor. It is bare bones. You get a clean bedroom and towels and that's it. It is excellent for a stay of a day or two and the Santa Cruz beach front is easily walkable from the Inn and eating options are nearby, including grocery stores.
Alex, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Location is excellent. Unfortunately the TV didn’t work, but internet was fine
Joscelyn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great little hotel. Great location.
Steven, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Cozy and within 15-20 min walking distance to beaches and harbor.
Kevin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice and quiet!
Javier, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

A very charming and quaint propeetyasort of a classic New England Inn. Clean and well-maintained, but old—which was part of the charm.
Lorin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Don’t pass this place up

Great stay very clean cute and neat Will book again soon Loved self check in
Julie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

A little dated, but definitely clean, roomy, and comfortable. Accommodating staff as well. I would stay again.
Alicia, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

My only compliant is that the mattress is sooo hign that it is difficult to get into bed. But once in bed it was wonderful.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

comfortable stay. Limited amenities.
Kristina, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

This was a comfortable place to stay and was close to many attractions. It was a bit dated and could use a good deep clean. Overall it was a good value, and I would stay here again.
Rachel, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

I liked that the furniture and room contents were rustic and gently worn like the city of Santa Cruz.
Andrew, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

perfect
DOWL, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect Central Santa Cruz Motel.

This is a very well kept motel. It is apparent that the owners and staff take great care in thinking of their guests. My room was comfortable and very clean. The entire motel was clean and well cared for as were the small grounds. I will stay there again and recommend to friends. Very affordable.
Side room with microwave,  refrigerator,  coffee maker, iron and desk. Sunny, airy and welcoming.
Corner of room with convenient table.
I had just gotten up so comfortable bed not made.
Hard to get a good picture of the bathroom.  Very clean. Shower comes with shampoo, conditioner and body wash dispenser. Towels were thick and cozy.
Natalie, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was quiet, 10 min walk from the harbor and the beach. Sheets and towels smelled like fresh clean laundry. Responded promptly to my call. Easy check in and check out. Good value
Simona, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The room was cold and the small space heater didn’t work. The room smelled musty. The bed was very comfortable. It was well located near my daughter and the harbor.
Suzanne, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I liked everything.
sebastian, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I definitely would stay here again and recommend this quiet little place to my family and friends. It’s near everything! I will just comment on the lack of lighting on the “Harbour Inn” sign. I wish it was brighter so it’s easier to find. Other than that, I really liked the accommodations
Rezianne, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

As always, it was wonderful. The only drawbacks Are that there is only a portable heater in the room and if you don’t know, it’s there it can get a bit chilly. Also, there is no Housekeeping service, but that’s not really a problem. Extra towels, etc. are available if you need them. Overall, it’s a wonderful place to say, and quite cozy and comfy.
Bette, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

The staff was friendly and accommodating. The two story room was extremely small abd cramped. The beds were hard and uncomfortable and we kept hitting our head on the wall trying to get in and out of bed !!! For the price it was horrible !!!!
Tammy, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Odors of mildew and mold outside going in and even seeping into our sleeping quarters. Great for location. Very clean but needs freshening up- carpet, paint, shower stall needs help before more serious repairs needed... panels coming undone from the walls.
Steven, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

The bed was incredibly uncomfortable. The service was non existent