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Ocean Gate Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, 9-minute walk to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Ocean Gate Inn offers a quiet retreat steps from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Guests stay connected with in-room WiFi and appreciate the convenience of self parking. The 24-hour front desk is staffed by helpful team members who consistently earn praise from previous visitors.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 5 of 5 rooms

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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Balcony
Air-conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Blackout drapes/curtains
Crib/infant bed
Hair dryer
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Balcony
Air-conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Blackout drapes/curtains
Crib/infant bed
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Balcony
Air-conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Blackout drapes/curtains
Crib/infant bed
Hair dryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Balcony
Air-conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Blackout drapes/curtains
Crib/infant bed
Hair dryer
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Balcony
Air-conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Blackout drapes/curtains
Crib/infant bed
Hair dryer
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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 - 7 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Mystery Spot - 9 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cruzin’ Crepes - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪四姐 Special Noodle - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Namaste Bar & Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Craft Beer at The Boardwalk - ‬10 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 vending machine and a 24-hour front desk
  • 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

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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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

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.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 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.

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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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 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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Reviews

Ocean Gate Inn Reviews

6.8

6.8

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

7.2

Staff & service

7.4

Eco-friendliness

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 269 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 245 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 223 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 143 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 121 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great stay,view and location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great! Very nice staff, very clean :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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

Verified traveller

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

Nice digs

The man on duty was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cruz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed at Ocean Gate Inn several times when visiting my son at UCSC, and the staff has always been kind and professional. One thing I really appreciate is how they go above and beyond — I’ve arrived as late as 1 a.m., and they’ve called to make sure I was still coming, which shows great customer service. Sometimes I show up with two cars (mine and my son’s), and the man at the front desk always says it’s fine and never makes a big deal about it. The rooms are clean, it’s in a safe area, and every room even has its own balcony. It’s honestly one of the best affordable hotels in Santa Cruz. Other places nearby have issues, but here the staff truly cares. I’ve had small maintenance issues in the past, and they were fixed right away. Overall, great people, great service, and a comfortable place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Christine

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The singular staff member was creepy and made me feel uneasy. The back of the hotel over looks private residents who's yards are just packed with literal trash. The walls were dirty and there were unknown dirty splashes on the walls in the bathroom. The only positive thing I have to say is that the rooms themselves were very large .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elevator not working room on the 4 the floor- loud and noisy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The price was outrageous for what the room looked like! Dirty not kept up. I just can’t believe how people can charge this amount and the place is a dump! It should be clean at the minimum, they should take pride in there property not just for the money!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay in Santa Cruz The Price is Right the room was great everything about it was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

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

Nice Little Spot

Grey location and value. Somewhat updated and a great value for the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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

Scott

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

Santa Cruz stay

Nice place and looks to have been recently updated.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Damon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

gerson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Citlalli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They have everything you need and you have a taco truck down the street a little Cesar’s and a liqour store everything is easily accessible to. The view of the boardwalk is amazing
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Joseph

Good deal for the price. Older place but low cost. Directly across from the boardwalk, near lots of beaches, easy access to the redwood parks,etc.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judee

The young man on the front desk cause you’re super nice. Enjoy the conversation with him
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel did have a few bugs, no big deal probably just came from the nearby river. Our room had an amazing view of the river!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Mark

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

Travelers on a budget

We stay here a lot, for the money it is a good deal, it is not very far to the beach. The people running it are nice. If you are looking for something classy try the Casablanca on beach street, pricey but excellent. We mix and match, from excellent to good to nice and bad.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and value compared to other hotels in area. Decent bed. Towels were raggedy. The walls are thin so water and snoring from other rooms heard and location is on a high traffic street (E. Cliff) that is so noisy at all hours with motorcycles, buses and other traffic that make it hard to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Roger K.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Brookelyn

Disliked: Amenities
They need a vending machine
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kaylea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel room was very nice and the patio made the room feel that much more spacious. Parking was a little difficult with a truck but there was plenty of spaces to choose from! The only downside was the transients helping themselves to the facility, such as using the ice machine in the middle of the night.