After doing extensive research to book a room 1 day before my planned arrival in Santa Cruz for a quick weekend getaway, I came across the Continental Inn and decided to give it a whirl. To give you a little background about myself, I am a Hilton Honors member who usually trys to stay at hotels that are rated 4... more

I was a Travel Agent and I've stayed at alot of different properties. I think the Continental Inn is a Great Bargain in Santa Cruz, especially during off-season. The rooms are renovated and super clean. You get a coffee pot, microwave and 'frig in your room. There's free high speed internet and the local daily newspaper is at the front... more

While driving from LA to San Francisco we decided to overnight in Santa Cruz. After driving around for about 30 mins we found the hotel recommended by our guidebook, this was full thank God! Across the road there was a motel which looked all bright and shiny, this was the continental Inn. The room rate was excellent and after booking... more

We chose this place on the basis of other reviewers who said the main building had nice hardwood floors and proximity to the pool and spa. Actually, the postage stamp size pool is across the street. Only the spa is on this side, and it's in the parking lot. Crossing busy Ocean Ave. means going to the corner and waiting... more

The room was nice and clean. It was in a good location. We went in off season in late September so price was good. Only complaint I would have is the noises that you are able to hear in the adjacent rooms. We could hear the A/C in the next room going on and off as well as a shower... more

I have been staying at The Continental Inn (Santa Cruz) for almost 10 years. The accomidations are extremely practical and comfortable. The staff has always been extremely polite, respectful and have gone out of their way to help their guests. I find that the Continental Inn still has a "Family Feel", that is so lacking in so many of hotel... more

I stayed at the Continental with my husband and step-daughter while travelling home from vacation in San Francisco. We arrived late in the evening and were delighted to find a room available for about $180 plus the tax before our triple A discount. The desk clerk who helped us was polite and had a neat apearance. I was worried when... more

Booked this hotel with some trepidation, hard to find any rooms in Santa Cruz for the day we were coming into town. Upon checking tripadvisor, crossed my fingers and booked two rooms at the outragously overpriced rate of $250 each per night. I specified in my e-mail reservation that we needed the rooms adjoining or close together. After a much... more

From some good reviews we've read, we were expecting an average hotel. However, it wasn't what we expected. The hotel is divided into two, the main office on one side of the street, the other is located across the street. We didn't know about this and were given a room across the street. Even though our room was closest to... more