636 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States
#8 of 59 hotels in Santa Cruz
Guests' ChoiceBased on 348 hotel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.2
Facilities
8.8
Staff
8.9
Value for money
8.7
Free WiFi
9.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 30 August 2025
Bert
United StatesThe bed was comfortable but far too warm, and the A/C unit was so loud I couldn't leave it on during the night. Google Maps said free breakfast was included. It is not. My mistake, the booking.com listing does not mention free breakfast. I reported it on Google Maps. It is a pity there is no fridge in the room. Guests can use the kitchen fridge.
The location is amazing. Right in the downtown area and 10 minutes walking from the boardwalk. The room was spacious, clean, and I loved the walk-in shower. Having the automated coffee machine in the lobby 24/7 is great for an early riser. Parking on the lot nextdoor was included.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 23 August 2025
Stephanie
EcuadorSome of the other reviews mention this, but noise really carries through the courtyard and into the rooms. We could hear every word of a Zoom call that was taken in the courtyard at 7am, which was not ideal. It would be great for the hotel to provide ear plugs or kindly suggests that guests to take calls inside the lobby/cafe areas, especially so early in the morning.
The location is excellent -- it's walking distance to downtown and a trail that leads to the Boardwalk. The room was clean and spacious and the king size bed and pillows were very comfortable. Self-parking is also available for an additional charge and very close to the hotel.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 22 August 2025
Alain
United StatesLooking for a dip in a pool on a hot day. Guess I coulda just gone to the beach.
10min walk to Santa Cruz Pier and beaches. Check out the sea lions barking and jostling for a space on the piers pickings. 5 mins to downtown and 3 mins to the Baglery. Super comfortable bed and nice touches in the room like a LED fireplace/ heater.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 17 August 2025
Green
United StatesNa
Great location and clean quiet rooms
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 14 August 2025
Wayne
United StatesWell, it's Santa Cruz. A lot of homeless, people with personality challenges. Particularly on Paciific Avenue. I wasn't surprised. I lived there forr 50 years.
Nice room. Clean hotel.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 28 July 2025
Michael
United StatesI liked everything.
Room was comfortable and clean.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 28 July 2025
Thaya
United StatesWish there was a recycle bin in the room but no big deal. I just hate leaving trash.
It was clean, bed was comfortable, staff was friendly and explained everything. We weren't there too long but really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 23 July 2025
Marina
United StatesStaff leaves premises around 5 PM in the evening. Basically, you're on your own If you need anything. Also, I didn't like the fact that the room did not come with a fridge.
The location was excellent. The room and over Inn was clean and well maintained.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 19 July 2025
Kelly
United StatesA fellow guest said there used to be breakfast. That would be nice! Also please be up front about adding extra $ for parking — that was a surprise on my bill. Otherwise great value! Just wished that was more transparent.
Sooo cute!! Clean, lovely. Great coffee! I would gladly stay again.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 25 June 2025
Stephen
United StatesThe walls are paper thin. I thought someone was in my room when I was in the bathroom. The voices from an adjacent room sounded like they were right next to me.
Such an adorable spot. Independently owned and operated and everything has a personal touch. Very accommodating to guest requests and they make it convenient for self check-in.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 25 June 2025
Kimberly
United StatesThe pillows were too soft and it would be nice to have newer televisions
Tina was very helpful and friendly
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 16 June 2025
Greg
United StatesIf you are looking for a simple, quiet room in a quaint building, this is it. With a big bathroom. It is also in a quiet and original part of Santa Cruz, easy to walk places and get breakfast! Sal is great who takes some management and Tina as well. The lockbox check in is super easy too
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 14 June 2025
David
United StatesWe stayed one night while helping get the kid home from UC Santa Cruz. Blue Pacific Inn was very nice with a clean room and really comfortable bed, and a ceiling fan for air circulation. Slept well. Self check-in directions were easy and accurate. Parking was convenient, only a few feet from the front of the hotel. There were chocolate chip cookies waiting in the lobby for us, (late check in), it was a nice touch.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 1 June 2025
Patty
United StatesTo be honest...everything was amazing!
Very spacious and comfortable room. Very comfortable king size bed. The pacific inn blue is dog friendly, really helpful and courteous staff. Water and ice machine always available. They offer hot drinks and cookies definitely excellent! Parking space available for 15$ per day.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 28 April 2025
Monica
United StatesMy partner and I loved that it’s tucked away and once you walk in very quiet and beautiful. It was one of the cleanest rooms we’ve stayed in. Calvin was very kind and welcoming, he was very accommodating. We will definitely be booking again.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 23 April 2025
Kwiatkowski
United StatesSome of the facilities seem a bit old like the water and ice machines at the front and the locks on the doors seem a little flimsy for a hotel.
The location is perfect! It's walking distance to the beach/boardwalk and downtown, so once we parked the car, we could walk everywhere, which was very convenient. The staff were also very nice and it was an altogether pleasant experience.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 13 April 2025
Elizabeth
United StatesGreat location, spotless, nice staff, free brownies.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 6 April 2025
John
CanadaPoor reception by telephone
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 31 March 2025
Cruz
United StatesNone
Clean
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 20 March 2025
Keith
United StatesInstructions about the heating. Need a a phone charger port.
Location. Nice facility.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 11 March 2025
Alana
United StatesDuring cold days, patio should be covered somewhat to deter cold weather from room going inside lobby for coffee.
Close to our venue.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 6 March 2025
Marielle
United StatesWindows face into the corridor/inner courtyard only, not outside.
Convenient location and parking. Cute property, small but comfortable and quiet. Pretty garden and terrace area.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 2 March 2025
Laura
United StatesQuiet, yet near great restaurants and activities! Can walk to the Ocean, Wharf, West Cliff, and Pacific Ave!
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 24 February 2025
Stephen
United StatesWalk in showers
Location
Stayed in February 2025
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