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Ocean Gate Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Balcony view
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Street view
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$221
includes taxes & fees
13 July - 14 July

Room options

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
111 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Natural Bridges State Park - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Mystery Spot - 9 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Los Viejones - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Marini's at the Beach - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Hot Dog on A Stick - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Ocean Gate Inn

Hotel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Located close to Santa Cruz Wharf and Natural Bridges State Park, Ocean Gate Inn has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, a vending machine and a lift
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Ocean Gate Inn include comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
More amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • 40-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Hindi

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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

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests are required to contact the hotel in advance if arriving later than 10 PM.

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 4 November 2024 to 31 July 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Lift
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 20.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Ocean Gate Inn
Ocean Gate Inn Santa Cruz
Ocean Gate Santa Cruz
Ocean Gate Hotel Santa Cruz
Ocean Gate Inn Hotel
Ocean Gate Inn Santa Cruz
Ocean Gate Inn Hotel Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean Gate Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ocean Gate Inn?

As of 12 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ocean Gate Inn on 13 July 2025 start from AU$221.15, 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 Ocean Gate Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ocean Gate Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Ocean Gate Inn?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Ocean Gate Inn located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Wharf. Monterey Bay and Natural Bridges State Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Ocean Gate Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 261 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 224 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 142 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 126 out of 1001 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Malakai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay. place was as expected
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

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

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Over all really enjoyed staying here very clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love staying here. They are the sweetest ever
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Rudy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my room here and super friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jarrod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a nice place to stay with my family
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place !!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evangeline

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

Weekend getaway

We had a great time! Location is superb and easy access to the beach and other areas
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
short walk to Boardwalk...beach
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Consistently Nice

Always comfortable and friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregorio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and the room was very clean 10/10
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was adequate for a couple of nights stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Wanda

Non-nonsense inn, clean, you can feel It’s old, but maintained and had A/C. Blankets should be changed as there were cigarettes burns ☹️. Overall OK.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Roderick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A little remote from downtown where most restaurants are located.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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

Love our stay

Very clean very easy to check in very comfortable and very close to all the festive needs
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Damian

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

Goodtimes

Had an amazing weekend at this hotel staff was excellent room was awesome and it was a decent walking distance to the boardwalk and the price wasn't that bad
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Very nice stay

Kind management
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
This property is close to many great attractions in Santa Cruz. It is next to a busy roadway that can be quite noisy during the daytime and evening. It gets more quiet in the middle of the night and early morning. Despite having a slightly dirty floor, out of facial tissues, no ice bucket, and no hand soap in the dispenser at the sink, the staff is very cooperative and took care of all of the issues. I asked about the security of the parking lot and their response was to take everything we can into our room so not exactly a boost of confidence there.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michelle

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cheap and ok
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great experience and clean room!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

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

Ocean breeze was great

Lovely view of the boardwalk and ocean even though there was a road between the motel and the ocean. Balcony was great and interior decor was well done.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josie

Great for your money, very clean and very nice employees
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Kind Managers

Front desk always willing to help you have a safe and comfortable stay. Very kind manager.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024