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Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
$139
includes taxes & fees
Dec 10 - Dec 11

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401 Johans Beach Dr, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062
  • Place, Sunny Cove Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Twin Lakes State Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Harbor
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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

Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Pelican Cottage (4), Family Cottage - No Dogs | Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

View all photos for Driftwood Cottage (5), Family Cottage - No Dogs

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

Abalone Room (7), Deluxe III Queen - No Dogs | Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

  • 310 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Sand Piper Room (8), Deluxe I King - No Dogs | Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

  • 324 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Blue Whale Room (11), Family Double - No Dogs | Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished

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 | Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished

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 Gull Cottage (1), Family Cottage - Dog Friendly

Gull Cottage (1), Family Cottage - Dog Friendly | Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

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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 | Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

Sea Breeze Room (15), Deluxe I Queen - Dog Friendly | Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

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

View all photos for Sea Otter Room (16), Deluxe II Queen - Dog Friendly

Sea Otter Room (16), Deluxe II Queen - Dog Friendly | Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

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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

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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.

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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. 348 out of 571 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 131 out of 571 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 571 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 571 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 571 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

Quinn

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little place and you get to hear the ocean from your room. The little cottages are charming and mine had a small kitchenette. The room was spotless and comfortable. I liked hearing the water from the very close beach. Just walk down some stairs and a few feet down the street, and you're at a great little beach. I hope to visit again!!! Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, well maintained. The staff is wonderful, and the check in and check out was easy from start to finish. I would most definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Gema

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Friendly staff, good location, building look remodeled with thick white paint, only concern is I had stains in my carpet from previous customers, I tried to use the hairdryer and I say it starting to spark so I had to turn it off and air dry. The grill was a nice touch but only 3/4 flames worked and felt a little grossed out by the bottom of the grill. Lastly I loved the tub that came in our cottage but because of the moisture from the ocean we found 2 little mushrooms growing behind the toilet which was a surprise.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed a night here with the sound of waves, clean room , easy walk to beach and dog friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The cottage was clean and plenty of space for my son and I. Walked down to Sunny Cove to enjoy my coffee with the sound of the waves
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh

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

10/10 Excellent

Emily

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

A Peaceful Relaxing Stay

We truly enjoyed our stay. Samantha and Deb were both super friendly and helpful. We got some good local eating recommendations from them both. It was quiet and peaceful in our room, and the cove at the end of the street was a lovely local beach that allows dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa Alejandra

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay! We would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

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

10/10 Excellent

Kate

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

Hidden Gem by the Sea

Loved my stay at Ocean Echo Inn! Steps from Sunny Cove Beach, cozy and clean rooms, and super friendly staff. Perfect for a quiet, relaxing trip, yet close to Santa Cruz attractions. Breakfast is simple, but the unbeatable location and laid-back vibe make it a gem.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is on the beach called by the locals "The Cove". It's an older property, but very well maintained, and very clean. Each room and cottage has it's own door to the outside. The staff is great and eager to please; they immediately address any concerns or issues you have. Lots of good restaurants in Santa Cruz, and several beaches near by. It is now my Santa Cruz hotel of preference The bed was too soft for my taste.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience, the staff was amazing. I definitely will come back
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of our favorite places😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
It was amazing. Deb was great and showed us around the property .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay cannot wait to go back
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eval, Palo Alto

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that the property was within 2 minutes walk to a small and beautiful beach, was 7 minutes drive from Capitola where there are great dining options, shoppings, beaches and views. I liked the friendliness of the staff, the quiet environment, the easy parking, and the option of a continental breakfast. I highly recommend the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service

Back next year

Location was perfect. Deb was awesome walked us around made conversation and over all just a great lady.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen Marie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dog friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

marilyn

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

Our home away from home

We love coming here year after year. Found online and by accident, but has become one of our favorite places to look forward to visiting year after year. Private Beach, perfect location close to everything, pet-friendly rooms and great friendly service, can't ask for more.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean Claude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Incredible Stay!

Incredible location…so close to the most beautiful beach, super friendly staff, amazing Italian restaurant within walking distance. Absolute gem of a place!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a really cool and chill and Santa Cruz experience. The room was so nice and comfortable, and the walk to the beach with a cup of coffee in hand in the morning was the best thing ever!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gary B

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always love staying here. So close to the ocean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025