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    Ocean Gate Inn

    3.4

    373 Reviews

    Santa Cruz, California
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    Hotel Overview

    About The Hotel

    Ocean Gate Inn in Santa Cruz, CA, near the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay, offers free in-room WiFi and free self-parking. Amenities include a 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and a vending machine. Guestrooms feature air conditioning and amenities like free WiFi, clean bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers, 40-inch LCD TVs with premium channels, balconies, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping.

    Amenities
    Air ConditionerAir Conditioner
    Hair DryerHair Dryer
    Non SmokingNon Smoking
    ParkingParking
    TowelTowel
    TVTV

    Reviews

    All the reviews posted for this hotel are sourced from Google on June 08, 2025.

    Dora Fernandes

    July 02, 2024

    4.0

    We took a day trip to the boardwalk and last minute decided to stay overnight. While in the parking lot I was able to book a room and drive to the inn within 10 minutes. I had booked a 2 queen size bed room, non smoking. The rooms were clean. There were fresh towels in the bathroom. My favorite feature was the door covers, they used window stutters to block the sliding glass door that lead to the balcony. Anyway there was a TV, mini fridge, coffee maker. There is enough flor space for folks that don't want to share a bed. Only issue was the room key card didn't work on the door entering from the outside. I had to enter from the floor below and walk up to let my family into the hall before going into the room. Minor detail The front desk gentleman was very professional. No fuss.

    JooKBoxTv

    August 07, 2024

    4.0

    The rooms are intimate. The breakfast was generous, but it was very bland. The sausage was soggy. The juice was watered down but. I'm going to have to say my stay was a good one. I felt like I got extra for what I paid.

    Lisa Rubio

    June 26, 2024

    5.0

    I’M NOT WEALTHY, SO I’M THRILLED TO FIND SUCH GREAT ACCOMMODATIONS, THAT I CAN AFFORD! MY GRANDSON AND I VERY COMFORTABLE AT OCEAN GATE INN. The Ocean Gate Inn offers Top Notch budget accommodations. My room is spacious, clean and well appointed. The bed is good. The bedding is clean. The pillows are very nice budget level pillows. There’s a balcony that has a view of the river, which is ok. There is a major street right there. However, the sliding glass door is very high quality, with double paned glass/windows. There is very little street noise coming through.. The location is in a quaint, residential neighborhood. The location isn’t fancy, but it feels/seems/looks safe. I especially like that there is covered parking. I’m giving Ocean Gate a 5 stars review, because I couldn’t be enjoying this trip if it wasn’t for their great rates. I would definitely feel comfortable to have my granddaughter and her friend stay here, they are two twenty year old single gals. This is not a sophisticated location, it’s a personality plus location. It’s staying where the locals live. Working, calm, nice locals that is. I used Hotel. Com and I like them a lot too. I had to cancel my reservation due to an illness. They gave me a complete refund.A few days later, I used them again for this trip.

    Vinod Reddi

    April 19, 2024

    5.0

    This motel provided exceptional value for the price! Despite being budget-friendly, the rooms were surprisingly spacious and well-maintained. The staff were friendly and accommodating, ensuring a pleasant stay. Convenient location and hassle-free check-in/out process made it a perfect choice for a quick stopover. Highly recommended!

    B VAMSI KRISHNA REDDY

    April 18, 2024

    5.0

    From the moment I stepped into this motel, I was greeted with warmth and hospitality. The staff went above and beyond to ensure my stay was comfortable and enjoyable. The room was clean, cozy, and had all the amenities I needed. The location was convenient, with easy access to nearby attractions. Overall, my experience at this motel was excellent, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a pleasant and affordable place to stay."

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    Hotel Rules

    Check-In / Check-Out

    • Check-In 3:30 PM & Check-Out 11:00 AM
    • Minimum check-in age is 21 years old
    • Children age must be between 0 to 10 years old

    Check-In Policy

    • Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.
    • Late check-in subject to availability.
    • Guests must contact the hotel in advance if they arrive later than 10:00 PM.
    • You'll be asked to pay a deposit of USD 100.00 per stay.
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges.
    • Upon Check-In, the name on the Government-Issued ID and the Credit Card should match with the name on the reservation. Please call the property for any Credit Card Authorization requests.
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed.
    • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
    • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    • Credit Cards accepted are American Express, Diners Club International, Discover, Mastercard, and Visa.

    Check-Out Policy

    • Check-out before 11:00 AM.
    • Contactless check-out available.
    Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

    Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

    Attraction
    400,Beach Street
    Linda's Seabreeze Cafe

    Linda's Seabreeze Cafe

    Restaurant
    542,Seabright Avenue, Seabright
    Santa Cruz Trolley

    Santa Cruz Trolley

    Activity
    1124 Pacific Ave,
    Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz

    Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz

    Activity
    Cowell Beach, 21 Municipal Wharf,
    Hula's Island Grill and Tiki Room

    Hula's Island Grill and Tiki Room

    Restaurant
    221,Cathcart Street
    The Buttery Bakery

    The Buttery Bakery

    Restaurant
    702,Soquel Avenue, Seabright
    Santa Cruz Wharf

    Santa Cruz Wharf

    Attraction
    21,Municipal Wharf
    Venture Quest Day Kayaking

    Venture Quest Day Kayaking

    Activity
    2,Municipal Wharf
    Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge

    Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge

    Restaurant
    175,West Cliff Drive
    Laili Restaurant

    Laili Restaurant

    Restaurant
    101,Cooper Street
    Santa Cruz, California Scavenger Hunt

    Santa Cruz, California Scavenger Hunt

    Activity
    1540,Pacific Avenue
    Lillian's Italian Kitchen

    Lillian's Italian Kitchen

    Restaurant
    1148,Soquel Avenue, Seabright
    The Crow's Nest

    The Crow's Nest

    Restaurant
    2218,East Cliff Drive
    Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

    Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

    Attraction
    701,West Cliff Drive
    West Cliff Drive

    West Cliff Drive

    Attraction
    West Cliff Drive,
    Whale Watching Cruise

    Whale Watching Cruise

    Activity
    1718,Brommer Street
    Club Ed Santa Cruz Surf School

    Club Ed Santa Cruz Surf School

    Activity
    2350,Paul Minnie Avenue
    Natural Bridges State Beach

    Natural Bridges State Beach

    Attraction
    2531,West Cliff Drive
    Half Day Private Beach Tour

    Half Day Private Beach Tour

    Attraction
    University of California at Santa Cruz,1156 High St.
    Seymour Marine Discovery Center

    Seymour Marine Discovery Center

    Attraction
    100,McAllister Way
    Rooms Selection
    Standard King Room with View
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    Standard King Room with View
    Standard - Single Space
    1 King Bed
    1 Washrooms
    Max 2 Guests
    Amenities
    Air Conditioner
    Air Conditioner
    Hair Dryer
    Hair Dryer
    Non Smoking
    Non Smoking
    Parking
    Parking
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    Standard King Room with View
  • 364 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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    $126.4
    Total Price Including Taxes
    Standard King Room
    Room Image
    Standard King Room
    Standard - Single Space
    1 King Bed
    1 Washrooms
    Max 2 Guests
    Amenities
    Air Conditioner
    Air Conditioner
    Hair Dryer
    Hair Dryer
    Non Smoking
    Non Smoking
    Parking
    Parking
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    Standard King Room
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Non Smoking
  • More Details
    More Details
    $126.4
    Total Price Including Taxes
    Queen Room with 2 Queen Beds
    Room Image
    Queen Room with 2 Queen Beds
    Standard - Single Space
    2 Queen Bed
    1 Washrooms
    Max 4 Guests
    Amenities
    Air Conditioner
    Air Conditioner
    Hair Dryer
    Hair Dryer
    Non Smoking
    Non Smoking
    Parking
    Parking
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    Queen Room with 2 Queen Beds
  • 362 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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    $148.8
    Total Price Including Taxes