Hotel in Santa Cruz, CA
Reasons to book
Well priced for this locationPriced under area average
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Includes essentialsWiFi/Internet, Air conditioning, TV and more
About this hotel
This hotel features a 24-hour front desk, free self parking, and free WiFi in public areas. Other amenities include a vending machine.
Ocean Gate Inn offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. 40-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels.
Ocean Gate Inn offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. 40-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels.
Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. This Santa Cruz hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Amenities
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
TV
Bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Beach access
Bath or shower
Ironing facilities
Towels
Desk
Hairdryer
Map of Santa Cruz, CA
Available Rooms
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2025
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!
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
Owner was very pleasant and helpful!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2025
I enjoyed my stay. place was as expected
5 / 10·Oct 2025
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.
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"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 arri..."
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