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Bay Front Inn


Bay Front Inn
325 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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64% Do not recommend
3.0 of 5 stars 29 reviews
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1 of 5 stars
billigirl4 1 contribution
Central Valley - California
Jul 14, 2009 | Trip type: Family New
1/1 found this review helpful

We booked this motel through Priceline. I had called ahead to verify our room and that it was on the bottom floor. They verified that all was set. When we tried to check in at around 3pm it was a different story. I was told that they did not have a room booked and paid for by Priceline. I told... more

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5 of 5 stars
turboscarab 1 contribution
Hollywood, California
Apr 25, 2009 | Trip type: Business
1/1 found this review helpful

Imagine my surprise when I checked in to the Bay Front Inn in Santa Cruz California, where I stay two or three times a year. Room I thought were nice had been recently and elegantly redecorated. From new carpeting to bathroom tile.... lovely. Happily, the rates remained "friendly" ... as did the Managers Frank and Heidi. This older "gem" is... more

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5 of 5 stars
tripn2009 1 contribution
san francisco
Apr 19, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We were looking for a place to settle in for the night after a long day at the beach and a tour of the city. The staff that greeted us was down to earth and treated us like family, not a scripted conversation like in a 5 star hotel. In short she made us very comfortable that we decided to... more

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3 of 5 stars
Easy_Ramblers 1 contribution
San Leandro, CA
Feb 27, 2009 | Trip type: Family
1/1 found this review helpful

I can imagine the thin walls being an issue in the summer months. Okay, we were reluctant audience to an operatic, er, love session in the wee hours; thank god our pre-teens were asleep. Room clean and basic, and the woman at the desk was friendly. The garden setting is nice. Don't bother with the "free breakfast;" think as basic... more

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1 of 5 stars
SeasonedTraveler5507 1 contribution
San Francisco
Sep 1, 2008 | Trip type: Couples

Stay away from the Bay Front Inn! Our room was totally ghetto, particularly the bathroom (no shower head, already opened/used shampoo/conditioner/lotion, hair and dirt on the floor and countertop). Our toilet was backed up the entire two day stay, despite our reporting it to management multiple times. Manager kept promising to fix it, but never did, didn't offer us another... more

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1 of 5 stars
thevoiceofexperience 1 contribution
Portland, Oregon
Aug 12, 2008 | Trip type: Family

I read the most recent reviews and hoped that this place had fixed the previously reported problems. Unfortunately they had not. This place is really not worth what they're charging. The rooms are not very clean (dirty shower floor, hairs on the bathroom floors). The bathroom was very unpleasant. I don't know how to describe it other than SHABBY. For... more

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3 of 5 stars
garyoke 6 contributions
Ocean Shores, Washington
Aug 6, 2008 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel

Pros: Location, affordable, pool, friendly owners/managers, microwave/fridge a nice touch. Must of the furniture is updated. Cons: I personally would avoid any rooms in the back outdoor hallway (from the lobby - rooms directly across the parking lot and through the open-air hallway). Why? A few of the rooms have poor ventilation windows are blocked by cyder block wall .... more

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4 of 5 stars
ken23162 1 contribution
Cupertino,ca
Jul 29, 2008 | Trip type: Family

"I think the personel are the owners and they were great. I had two rooms, one a king and the other had two queens. Both rooms very clean with fridge and microwave. Continental breakfest was typical especially since office area is small. Nice pool with solar heating. Very close to Pier/Boardwalk. Exterior was clean and nice looking. The prices were... more

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4 of 5 stars
RebL 1 contribution
Washington State
Jul 23, 2008 | Trip type: Solo travel

The managers, Frank and Heidi Notaro, were very hospitable. I noticed travelers from other countries were passing through. Heidi is from S. Africa and along with English, speaks her native tongue... German. The Bay Front Inn is a 1 1/2 block walk and very picturesque. I happened by this Inn on my walk. The flowers Frank and Heidi have blooming... more

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5 of 5 stars
banane16 3 contributions
Bavaria
Jul 4, 2008

We just dropped in driving by and liked the place so much that we indeed stayed another night: Nice, cosy room, clean facility, friendly staff. Add a complimentary breakfast and a really fast internet access as a bonus. But what we liked best: The beach and Santa Cruz Wharf are within walking distance (app. 5 min), as is the downtown... more

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325 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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