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Ocean Gate Inn

Property class: 2

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A multi-story building with a flat roof, a balcony on the second floor, and a sign for 'Ocean Gate Inn'.
A balcony with a chair and a bed visible through an open door.
A multi-story parking garage with a covered entrance and a building with balconies.
A balcony with a view of a road and greenery.
A reception area with a marble counter, a television mounted on the wall, and various framed pictures and decorations.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $143
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5

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111 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Ocean Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard King, View, Non-Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, and a desk with a chair.

Standard King, View, Non-Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)
  • 364 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, and a desk with a chair.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a small kitchenette.

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

King Room with View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard King Room-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room with Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A bedroom with a large bed, a sliding glass door to a balcony, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 364 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a kitchenette.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)
  • 362 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Ocean Gate Inn

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz
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.

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.

Ocean Gate Inn features a vending machine and an elevator. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1"on-site accessible parking spaces 1", on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
Guests are required to contact the hotel in advance if arriving later than 10 PM.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 20.0 per night

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cash deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include 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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Ocean Gate Inn
Ocean Gate Inn Santa Cruz
Ocean Gate Santa Cruz
Ocean Gate Hotel Santa Cruz
Ocean Gate Inn Hotel
Ocean Gate Inn Santa Cruz
Ocean Gate Inn Hotel Santa Cruz

Ocean Gate Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 288 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 240 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 222 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 138 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 115 out of 1003 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great stay,view and location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It's ok. Nothing special. Parking spots are very tight as one can see by all the scrapes on the poles next to the spaces. If you want a no frills, just a place to sleep then it will do.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Over all really enjoyed staying here very clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a nice place to stay with my family
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place !!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely look forward in staying again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my room here and super friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great price and location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Owner was very pleasant and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place to stay

Great place close to the boardwalk you can sit on the patio and watch and listen to the kids on the roller coaster
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love our stay

Very clean very easy to check in very comfortable and very close to all the festive needs
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

We had a great time! Location is superb and easy access to the beach and other areas
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good for the price, convenient and close enough to the boardwalk
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay. place was as expected
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and the room was very clean 10/10
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was adequate for a couple of nights stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely Great Service really clean calm and great location by board walk....
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great! Very nice staff, very clean :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great for your money, very clean and very nice employees
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean quiet and close to boardwalk
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love staying here. They are the sweetest ever
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025