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Harbor Inn

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Beach nearby
Property entrance
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Front of property
Garden

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$225
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept

Room options

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Basic Room, One Bed, No Bathroom

Basic Room, One Bed, No Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Loft, 1 Bedroom | Living room

Family Loft, 1 Bedroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 371 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Located near the beach, Harbor Inn is in Eastside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz. Mystery Spot is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting.
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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

  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 45 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

Motel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Harbor Inn provides amenities, such as a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out and express check-in
Room features
All guest rooms at Harbor Inn include amenities, such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties

Property is 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

Is Harbor Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Harbor Inn?

As of 11 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Harbor Inn on 4 Sept 2025 start from AU$224.99, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Harbor Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Harbor Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Harbor Inn?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Harbor Inn located?

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, this motel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Twin Lakes State Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Harbor and Harbor Beach are also within 15 minutes.

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Harbor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 157 out of 342 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 125 out of 342 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 342 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 342 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 342 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nicolaus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and not crowded
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Definitely a 2-star property, but clean & comfortable. We were missing a cup for morning coffee, but they replenished for the next morning when we mentioned it. And even showed us where the supplies were...
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the Harbor Inn, comfy bed, definitely better experience than a Main Stream Hotel…!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Joscelyn

Liked: Cleanliness
Location is excellent. Unfortunately the TV didn’t work, but internet was fine
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy and within 15-20 min walking distance to beaches and harbor.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Nice and quiet!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Lorin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
A very charming and quaint propeetyasort of a classic New England Inn. Clean and well-maintained, but old—which was part of the charm.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don’t pass this place up

Great stay very clean cute and neat Will book again soon Loved self check in
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Alicia

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
A little dated, but definitely clean, roomy, and comfortable. Accommodating staff as well. I would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
comfortable stay. Limited amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked that the furniture and room contents were rustic and gently worn like the city of Santa Cruz.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

DOWL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Simona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Suzanne

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rezianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
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 !!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024