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Ocean Gate Inn 
111 Ocean StSee mapCZK 2,541.26per night
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Top reasons for booking
Located in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), Ocean Gate Inn is within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Wharf. This hotel is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Monterey Bay and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Natural Bridges State Park.
Popular facilities
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Exploring the area
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 600m, About 9 mins from hotel by footMain Beach, 700m, About 11 mins from hotel by footSanta Cruz Museum of Natural History, 900m, About 14 mins from hotel by foot28
Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave
1 double bed or bigger
27.0 m²
18
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
2 beds
34.0 m²
21
Standard Room, 1 King Bed
1 double bed or bigger
34.0 m²
17
Standard King, View, Non-Smoking
1 double bed or bigger
34.0 m²
7
Standard Room, 1 King Bed
1 double bed or bigger
20.00 m²
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Reviews
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3.4/5.0
Good
995 reviewsLocation
3.8
Services offered
3.5
Cleanliness
3.1
Atmosphere & facilities
3.1
All
4.5+
3.0+
Reviewed: 29 Jun 2026
3.0/5.0
Good It’s smelled like cigarettes. The ac didn’t work so we left the door open on the balcony that helped so much but other than that it’s not bad the pier is 10 walk away
Reviewed: 25 Jun 2026
3.0/5.0
GoodStayed with family
It's ok. Nothing special. Parking spots are very tight as one can see by all the scrapes on the poles next to the spaces. If you want a no frills, just a place to sleep then it will do.
Reviewed: 24 Jun 2026
5.0/5.0
FantasticSolo stay
The staff were very kind and quick to accommodate my traveling through. They upgraded my room which was great. The building as a whole is old and has some general wear and tear but was well kept. My room was clean and cozy.
Reviewed: 23 Jun 2026
5.0/5.0
FantasticSolo stay
The room's got all the amenities.
Reviewed: 20 Jun 2026
5.0/5.0
FantasticSolo stay
Being near the river made it perfect for walking and enjoying the scenery, and the transportation options in the area were very convenient.
Reviewed: 20 Jun 2026
5.0/5.0
FantasticSolo stay
The front desk staff were friendly, efficient, and very helpful throughout my stay.
Reviewed: 1 Dec 2025
2.0/5.0
Below averageStayed with friends · For friends and family
Not very nice area and wasn't the cleanest.
Reviewed: 29 Nov 2025
3.0/5.0
GoodSolo stay
I was upset due to false advertising. This place DOES NOT have a bar or a smoking area. And no vending machines and the elevator did not work.
I’m disabled and the stairs were just to much. Also the bathtub was small and the curtains were too short.
Reviewed: 10 Oct 2025
5.0/5.0
FantasticFor leisure
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!
Reviewed: 9 Oct 2025
5.0/5.0
FantasticStayed with family · For friends and family
This is my go to hotel when going to Santa Cruz it is a $10 Uber ride from the hotel to the Santa Cruz Beach boardwalk. The hotel is always clean and the staff is extremely friendly. Beds are super comfortable and the rooms are very spacious. Only downfall this trip was the elevator was being maintenance so we had to walk up to the third floor other than that I highly recommend this hotel.
Overview
Exploring the area
Attractions
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Main Beach
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History
Pacific Avenue
Santa Cruz Wharf
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park
Designated smoking areaElevatorWheelchair accessible