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Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

3.5 star property

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Beach towels
Free daily continental breakfast
Sundeck
Gull Cottage (1), Family Cottage - Dog Friendly | Private kitchenette | Microwave, coffee/tea maker, paper towels
Abalone Room (7), Deluxe III Queen - No Dogs | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
$225
includes taxes & fees
Aug 19 - Aug 20

Explore the area

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401 Johans Beach Dr, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062
  • Sunny Cove Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Twin Lakes State Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Sea Breeze Room (15), Deluxe I Queen - Dog Friendly

Sea Breeze Room (15), Deluxe I Queen - Dog Friendly | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Sea Breeze Room (15), Deluxe I Queen - Dog Friendly

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 314 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Sea Otter Room (16), Deluxe II Queen - Dog Friendly | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Sea Otter Room (16), Deluxe II Queen - Dog Friendly

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 317 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Beachcomber Cottage (6), Deluxe Family Cottage - Dog Friendly

Beachcomber Cottage (6), Deluxe Family Cottage - Dog Friendly | Private kitchen | Microwave, coffee/tea maker, paper towels

Beachcomber Cottage (6), Deluxe Family Cottage - Dog Friendly

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 462 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Sea Star Room (9), Deluxe II King - Dog Friendly

Sea Star Room (9), Deluxe II King - Dog Friendly | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Sea Star Room (9), Deluxe II King - Dog Friendly

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 324 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Gull Cottage (1), Family Cottage - Dog Friendly

Gull Cottage (1), Family Cottage - Dog Friendly | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Gull Cottage (1), Family Cottage - Dog Friendly

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 365 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Pelican Cottage (4), Family Cottage - No Dogs

Pelican Cottage (4), Family Cottage - No Dogs | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Pelican Cottage (4), Family Cottage - No Dogs

  • 365 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Family Cottage - Pet Friendly | Living room | 30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock

Family Cottage - Pet Friendly

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Blue Whale Room (11), Family Double - No Dogs

Blue Whale Room (11), Family Double - No Dogs | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Blue Whale Room (11), Family Double - No Dogs

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 399 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Captains Quarters (12), Ocean View King - No Dogs

Captains Quarters (12), Ocean View King - No Dogs | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Captains Quarters (12), Ocean View King - No Dogs

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Sand Dollar Room (14), Standard Queen Bed - No Dogs

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Sand Dollar Room (14), Standard Queen Bed - No Dogs

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Driftwood Cottage (5), Family Cottage - No Dogs | Balcony view

Driftwood Cottage (5), Family Cottage - No Dogs

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 330 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

View all photos for Sand Piper Room (8), Deluxe I King - No Dogs

Sand Piper Room (8), Deluxe I King - No Dogs | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Sand Piper Room (8), Deluxe I King - No Dogs

  • 324 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Abalone Room (7), Deluxe III Queen - No Dogs

Abalone Room (7), Deluxe III Queen - No Dogs | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Abalone Room (7), Deluxe III Queen - No Dogs

  • 310 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

3.5-star hotel in Eastside Santa Cruz
Guests at this beach hotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as barbecue grills and a picnic area. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages offers 15 accommodations with iPod docking stations and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Edwardian hotel also offers a terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Family friendly

  • Children's toys
  • In-room microwave
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1909
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (8:00 AM - 9:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (8:00 AM - 10:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 100 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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
Guests traveling with their dogs who do not book dog-friendly rooms may not be allowed to check in.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 322 out of 538 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 128 out of 538 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 538 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 538 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 538 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Have to come back soon

Its was an amazing stay, have to bring family next time. Very close to the beach, everyone was very friendly and nice. Dog friendly and family friendly. Very clean room with all amenities. Breakfast in the morning is a plus.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is really cute and it’s very close to a little beach. We stayed in room 10, which is a lil cottage with a yard. Very cool. The only thing I would say is a negative is that our coffee maker didn’t work-well, it worked if u plug it in on top of the fridge and hold the carafe up so coffee can drip out lol. Pretty minor inconvenience since starbucks is across the street.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

betsy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly & nice. Place was charming & clean. Just loved it. can’t wait to go back & I recommended it to several of my friends who are planning to go down to Santa Cruz.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pekka

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ruben

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place had no shower or the beds they said the pictures are on the site are not what the hotel looks like I didn’t stay there
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was disgusting. Dirty & gross.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a short walk to the beach. Will come back for sure
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Araceli

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I loved our stay, it was so close to the beach, super cozy, clean, and they had everything you needed! Loved it can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Rodolfo

Tub was dirty old and rusty. Room smelled musty.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

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

Beachside Getaway

This place was an excellent getaway location for my husband and I for a long weekend in Santa Cruz. The staff was so welcoming and accommodating, the room was beautiful with an incredible view, and the location can't be beat. If I had to complain about anything, the soundproofing wasn't super great and we had a neighbor that took showers at weird hours that we could hear loudly from our bed, but we had a fabulous time anyway. Would definitely recommend and stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They are wonderful. Samantha was excellent and so kind. The location can’t be beat. A great staycation spot for locals.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Short walk to the beach cove
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Per-Olov

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

Santa Cruz

Nice pretty place!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Second time staying here. I love the location and love the studio units with kitchens. We stayed in #11 this time, no kitchen (my choice). Rooms were great and comfy. Alas, though this room is above the breakfast room so it was noisy on Sunday morning. Breakfast could be so much better - better quality foods, more protein options. But I'll be back! Thx
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

shokoh, san jose

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Not worth the money.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location. Bedding was uncomfortable. Small portable heater in room. Not able to heat entire cabin. Couldn’t sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Traveled with group, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute, Unique, small inn, steps from the beach. Older property but very well maintained. Staff were friendly and helpful. We stayed in the water tower cottage. Loved the fenced yard and patio. Great for my dog to have a safe place to hang out. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2nd time staying and will defiantly be going back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

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

Ocean echo indeed

Inn nicely located within a stone's throw of the beach, and within walking distance of a few restaurants and shops. Its name reflects that one can hear the waves coming onto the shore.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely cottage style hotel right next to a beautiful beach. Can't go wrong! Walls are a little thin but adds to the character. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025