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Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

3.5 star property
Edwardian hotel within walking distance of Sunny Cove Beach

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Beach nearby, beach towels
Exterior
Captains Quarters (12), Ocean View King - No Dogs | Balcony view
Sundeck
Abalone Room (7), Deluxe III Queen - No Dogs | Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished
Experience the serene charm of Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages, nestled near Sunny Cove Beach and Twin Lakes State Beach. Savor a continental breakfast, unwind on the tranquil garden or stroll along the nearby beaches. With in-room WiFi, barbecue grills available for gatherings and helpful staff at your service.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (11)

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Vending machine
  • Concierge services
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is $185
includes taxes & fees
$161 per night
Feb 17 - Feb 18

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

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

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
  • 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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 317 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Beachcomber Cottage (6), Deluxe Family Cottage - Dog Friendly

Beachcomber Cottage (6), Deluxe Family Cottage - Dog Friendly | Private kitchen | Microwave, coffee/tea maker, paper towels

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

Highlights

Furnished patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
  • 462 sq ft
  • 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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 324 sq ft
  • 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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 365 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Pelican Cottage (4), Family Cottage - No Dogs

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

Pelican Cottage (4), Family Cottage - No Dogs

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 365 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa 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

Highlights

Furnished patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa 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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
  • 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

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 250 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 330 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Trundle 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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 324 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 310 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
401 Johans Beach Dr, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062

What's nearby

  • Sunny Cove Beach - 1 min walk
  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 5 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 4 min drive
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 6 min drive
  • Mystery Spot - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 26 min drive
  • Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 45 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 46 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Peoples Coffee - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Brady's Yacht Club - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Verve Coffee Roasters - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

When you stay at Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and continental breakfast daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Other highlights at this Edwardian hotel include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 15 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total, up to 50 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking limited
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Barbecue grills

Traveling with children

  • Toys

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Beach towels
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Built in 1909
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Banquet hall
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Edwardian architecture

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • IPod docking station
  • 30-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels

More

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Breakage deposit: USD 100 per stay

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
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.
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.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 50 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.

What's the area around Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages like?

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages is a short 5-minute walk from Twin Lakes State Beach and 3 minutes' walk from Santa Maria's Beach.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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 Exceptional

Amazing!
Angela, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Mary Lou, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Loved it
Joel, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Raymond, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The property is so quaint and full of personality. I enjoyed my stay and look forward to going back soon.
Mary Lou, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The Ocean Echo is a delight in every way! The rooms are each so creatively designed with a cozy and welcoming feel. The staff is extremely helpful. I had to check in late my first night, but Gabby answered immediately when I called, providing clear directions for entry to my room. The gardens are beautiful and the proximity to the beach is a two minute walk!. All in all, Ocean Echo is an absolutely perfect choice for a getaway to the Santa Cruz area!
Mary Lou, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Aaron, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Was a lovely quick get away. Friendly staff, clean and breakfast is included. Great beach access. We will be back
Christine, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Kaustav, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great location for steps to beach access.
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Jason, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Well maintained and clean cottage room. Very nice continental breakfast! Quiet guests. Walking distance to quiet beach and very close to nice tourist town and restaurants. FC
1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Beautiful hotel but not the best location for the money unfortunately.
Amy, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Karen, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Linda, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

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
laurens, 2-night romance trip
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8/10 Very Good

Sarah, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

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.
Linda, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

Cool place to stay
Julie Rose, 2-night romance trip
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4/10 Fair

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!
Michael, 5-night romance trip
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8/10 Very Good

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🌈🤗
Heather, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Alicia, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Tod, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jessica at the front desk was very, very nice!!
Jon, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

David, 1-night trip
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