Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

3.5 star property

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Beach nearby, beach towels
Porch
Beachcomber Cottage (6), Deluxe Family Cottage - Dog Friendly | Terrace/patio
Gull Cottage (1), Family Cottage - Dog Friendly | Living area | 30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock
Free daily continental breakfast

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Gull Cottage (1), Family Cottage - Dog Friendly

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Pelican Cottage (4), Family Cottage - No Dogs

  • 34 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Family Cottage - Pet Friendly

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 23 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Driftwood Cottage (5), Family Cottage - No Dogs

  • 31 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Trundle Bed

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

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Beach hotel near Sunny Cove Beach
Guests at this beach hotel will appreciate convenient on-site 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 hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using 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.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Sunny Cove Beach. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include a terrace and a vending machine
  • Steps from Sunny Cove Beach and 5 minutes on foot from Twin Lakes State Beach
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Edwardian Santa Cruz hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • 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 lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1909
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Smoke-free property

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 - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 100 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
Guests traveling with their dogs who do not book dog-friendly rooms may not be allowed to check in.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 279 out of 479 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 119 out of 479 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 479 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 479 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 479 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

4/10 Poor

laurens

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The ceiling light was fading and provided no light. The toilet seat would not stay upright. The so called breakfast was a joke--------two hardboiled eggs and a few packets of oatmeal.. No place to sit. We have b een to lots of motels and this was the worse we have seen. Getting out of parking place difficult. Not in any way worth the exorbitant $500 price! Never again will be back. We have children living in Soquel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
We paid for smores kits from them to use on their beach that 1) didn’t allow fires and 2) had a group of homeless folks sleeping at the entrance to the beach and 3) had sheriffs there for who knows what several times while we were there. Pillows were awful and mattresses not great. My daughter’s room was dark and basement like. Would not stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Julie Rose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cool place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is not a convenient path to the beach and the beach was filthy and not well maintained. The room to get the complimentary breakfast was extraordinarily tiny and could fit no more than two people at a time. Our sea breeze room was also small and dingy. My wife and I came here looking for a pleasant honeymoon experience, but we can honestly say we will never come back here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I love the ocean view and sounds. I didn’t like that I could hear everything happening in the offices above my room. Wonderful staff🌈🤗
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cottage family love
Always love staying at cottages with my family. Short walk to a nice beach. Love the full kitchen and BBQ. Little noisy with the neighbors this trip. Thank you for the fan in the living space because it can get just a little warm Without it. We will be staying here again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Jessica at the front desk was very, very nice!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only reason I gave this property a 3/5 stars overall, is for their per fee on their property. Charging $50 Per per per day is a bit much, especially since you do not know that charge until after booking the room. Even 5 star hotels like the Four Seasons only charge $50 per stay. Other than that the hotel staff was helpful the rooms good, but the location was excellent for getting to the beach quickly and easily. Dog are also allowed on the leash. So a win, win. Only the extra per charges seem out of place for an awesome hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ashley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a great little spot close to beach and restaurant. Very clean and friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Adria

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Maiira

Disliked: Staff & service
This is establishment is not kid friendly.

10/10 Excellent

Sterling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Javier

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ivan, Sacramento

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right next to a small beach, dog friendly, clean, and great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice getaway at the coast
Very pleasant room and atmosphere. Loved our ocean view. Enjoyed the peaceful vibe and location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nichole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

tami

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely place by the beach
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024