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Oceana Inn

2.5 star property

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Reception
Vending machine
Exterior
Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Pool

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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525 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Ocean Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pacific Avenue
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen w/Sofabed | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen w/Sofabed

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

Located in Westside Santa Cruz within a mile (2 km) of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Oceana Inn is within a few miles (5 km) of other popular sights such as Monterey Bay. This 55-room hotel has free breakfast along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pacific Avenue - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taqueria Los Pericos - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Cookie Company - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Woodstock's Pizza Santa Cruz - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Buttery - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Oceana Inn

At Oceana Inn, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, express check-in, and express check-out. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with sightseeing, directions, and local dining recommendations. This hotel also has a vending machine.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers are also standard.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1950
  • Georgian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
An early check-in fee will be charged
Late check-in fee
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with RV, bus, and truck parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

Oceana Inn
Oceana Inn Santa Cruz
Oceana Santa Cruz
Oceana Inn Santa Cruz Hotel Santa Cruz
Oceana Inn Hotel
Oceana Inn Santa Cruz
Oceana Inn Hotel Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Oceana Inn?

Oceana Inn offers free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do close to Oceana Inn?

This hotel is situated in Westside Santa Cruz, just steps from Ocean Street, and within a 10-minute walk of Pacific Avenue and Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History. You'll also find Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Oceana Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Though parking is limited parking, RV/bus/truck parking is also available.

Does Oceana Inn feature a casino on the premises?

No, Oceana Inn doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Oceana Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Oceana Inn?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like free breakfast plus some guestrooms include a kitchen and free WiFi.

Does Oceana Inn have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Oceana Inn have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Oceana Inn offers free continental breakfast though there is no restaurant.

Will Oceana Inn allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Oceana Inn.

Does Oceana Inn have connecting rooms available?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Oceana Inn?

The closest major airport to Oceana Inn is Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal), which is 15.3 mi away (29 minutes by car). Another top airport is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC), which is around 27.7 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Oceana Inn?

Yes, some guestrooms at Oceana Inn offer a balcony.

Oceana Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 238 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 282 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 192 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 179 out of 1000 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Ok for the price

The rooms are getting very run down. Needs remodel, paint and fixtures fixed. Hotel.Com people get the homeless rooms I guess.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2020
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Virginie

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

Horrible

C était catastrophique tout était briser ou non sécuritaire . EVraiment n’y aller pas il devrait tout rénover et ça presse !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy bien me encanto la ciudad. Y El clima.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

4/10 Poor

KARIN

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

Dissapointing

Sam checked us in and wasn't very friendly. We got to our room and the smell was so strong of BLEACH (it was overwhelming). I asked Sam about it and also for an extra pillow, he said just open the door for a few minutes to clear the air. We never heard or saw him again. The pool that is still advertised in their ad is filled in with CONCRETE! So much for taking a dip in the pool. Am sorry to say we will not be back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Catalina

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Sad face

So disappointed. The shower didn’t even work. Toilet water running the whole time like it flushed on its own. Pillows terrible. The only plus was it’s close to downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location,ideal for one night stay in Santa Cruz.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Amenities
it's really hard to turn on and turn off the water in the shower room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Health and Safety Risk - Hotel Death

This place is a health violation! My room was already paid for and they made me leave a $100 deposit. only one entrance worked with the key card. The room was disgusting, stains and blood all over the walls, furniture, bedding, holes in the wall, the toilet wobbled pretty bad, the vanity in the bathroom was tore up and the curtains were ripped up. Let me start with the stains. it was obvious it was blood. from the look of it i would say someone had some blunt force trauma to the head while laying in the bed. there was blood spatter all over the wall behind the bed ( i usually pull the bed out at every hotel to check for bugs) and wow i found blood.. the blood spatters were also across the wall and the curtains next to the bed and all over the box spring mattress. does not look like there was any attempt to clean the blood. We went to our concert feeling very disturbed and did not leave ANY of our stuff in the room. When we got back from the concert it was 12:30 am and our key didnt work. The guy in the office told me it was because our key card reset at midnight, which makes no sense becasue check out wasnt until 11 am. we ended up immediately leaving & hanging out at the dennys down the street becasue we were too scared to go back into that room. I would love to have a refund for a disgusting room i didnt use. I feel like someone was seriously injured or killed in room 232
Blood Spatters on Wall and Curtains
Blood on Mattress
dresser holding up tv
the curtains in the room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay! One light switch did not work, and breakfast could be better
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

Would not recommend

Check in was unplesant and the staff was unfriendly. Dark room with black mold in the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Lit Kau

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

Bad

dirty !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Ok for price and location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

4/10 Poor

Amanda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There was hair left on top of my sink. It's not that difficult to do a glance over again to make sure the room is clean. Also, if you do not check out before 11 AM or right at 11AM, the manager will knock on the door to remind you about checkout.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cornelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the fact that our room had a fridge and microwave. They had a little bit of food for breakfast. I brought my own cereal and used their milk.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Darelyn

Liked: Staff & service
We've stayed here many times. It's very basic, no frills. It's safe, it's secure and if you only need the room to sleep it's a good value. We come here when we see a concert or show in town. Never had an issue. Convenient to everything!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Overall 4 out of 5 ⭐️

We had an amazing stay but there was a few things that I wanted to state. 1. Our room had bad outlets on the wall. 2. I never got my deposit back and I left the room in better shape than it was when we checked in. If I would’ve known that there was no waffles for breakfast, I honestly probably would’ve went somewhere else Overall my stay there was good I have the privacy I wanted and the people that work there are awesome people just got to try to keep up with the maintenance of the rooms please I would like to say thank you for hotels.com hooking me up and thank you to Oceana Inn for having me for that we can
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant, clean, and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Jess

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Liked: met basic needs Disliked: breakfast options/coffee
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Bad bed

A normal looking hotel with all the basic amenities. Only thing is the bed is super hard and hurt my back from sleeping one night on it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

NA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
dirty, noisy, and the staff was not friendly but rigid. can't check in even with my ID, work ID and emial itinerary to prove my identify. it took more than 30 mins with expedia staff for identity check
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Treating their guests like criminals

Paper thin walls with a prostitute next door entertaining a steady stream of clients. My friend and I were awoken the next morning by an insistent rapping at the door. When I asked who was there I was told that it was the Manager. He said he had to come in. When I questioned him further he said, "There's a strong smell of weed coming from the room." I said, "you've got the wrong room," and I hoped that that would be enough, though I was wondering if he would then do something crazy and unpleasant, like calling the local police. That was the last we heard about weed (my friend and I were not smoking weed, and I have no idea how he had decided that we were. But then, at 10:36 on the motel room clock, with us packed and ready to roll, the same insistent rapping, and now we were bring accused of checking out late. I said , it's 10:36,and the manager said , no, it's 11:05. I verified byy cell phone that he was indeed correct. I told him what the clock said. He was angry and that didn't seem to mean anything to him. But, I mean, who in their right mind is going to check to make sure the motel clock is correct?
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Vicki

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worst experience

Worst hotel experience I have ever had. I tried cancelling night 2 since my father was being flown by calstar to a different hotel. Between the hotel staff and hotel.com staff I got the run around and no one could cancel the 2nd night so I was charged. The hotel manager has refused to contact me regarding the situation. The hotel was horrible on top of that. Security doors didn't lock, parking was ridiculous, beds were unbelievable uncomfortable. All around just a horrible experience
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

john

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
On ocean,down the street from starbucks.The blankets smell,heater lots of noise.Hole under doors,draft.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Decent

The people at the service desk were very helpful and informative. The room was okay reeked of bleach in the beginning. Bed was comfy. For the price it was okay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I enjoyed my stay at this beautiful boutique hotel very much!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019