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Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

3.5 star property

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Gull Cottage (1), Family Cottage - Dog Friendly | Private kitchenette | Microwave, coffee/tea maker, paper towels
Free daily continental breakfast
Sun deck
Abalone Room (7), Deluxe III Queen - No Dogs | 1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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

Room options

View all photos for Sea Breeze Room (15), Deluxe I Queen - Dog Friendly

Sea Breeze Room (15), Deluxe I Queen - Dog Friendly | 1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 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 | 1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • 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 | 1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Gull Cottage (1), Family Cottage - Dog Friendly

Gull Cottage (1), Family Cottage - Dog Friendly | 1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Gull Cottage (1), Family Cottage - Dog Friendly

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 34 sq m
  • 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 | 1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Pelican Cottage (4), Family Cottage - No Dogs

  • 34 sq m
  • 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 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 | 1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 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 | 1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 23 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Sand Dollar Room (14), Standard Queen Bed - No Dogs

1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

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

  • 19 sq m
  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 31 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Trundle Bed

View all photos for Sand Piper Room (8), Deluxe I King - No Dogs

Sand Piper Room (8), Deluxe I King - No Dogs | 1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

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

  • 30 sq m
  • 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 | 1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

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

Sandy fun near Sunny Cove Beach and Twin Lakes State 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
  • 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 - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (8:00 AM - 9:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (8:00 AM - 10:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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 and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Sunday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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.

Property is also known as

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Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 315 out of 530 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 127 out of 530 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 530 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 530 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 530 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

2/10 Terrible

Ruben

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place had no shower or the beds they said the pictures are on the site are not what the hotel looks like I didn’t stay there
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was disgusting. Dirty & gross.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a short walk to the beach. Will come back for sure
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Araceli

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I loved our stay, it was so close to the beach, super cozy, clean, and they had everything you needed! Loved it can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Rodolfo

Tub was dirty old and rusty. Room smelled musty.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

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

Beachside Getaway

This place was an excellent getaway location for my husband and I for a long weekend in Santa Cruz. The staff was so welcoming and accommodating, the room was beautiful with an incredible view, and the location can't be beat. If I had to complain about anything, the soundproofing wasn't super great and we had a neighbor that took showers at weird hours that we could hear loudly from our bed, but we had a fabulous time anyway. Would definitely recommend and stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They are wonderful. Samantha was excellent and so kind. The location can’t be beat. A great staycation spot for locals.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Short walk to the beach cove
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Per-Olov

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

Santa Cruz

Nice pretty place!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Second time staying here. I love the location and love the studio units with kitchens. We stayed in #11 this time, no kitchen (my choice). Rooms were great and comfy. Alas, though this room is above the breakfast room so it was noisy on Sunday morning. Breakfast could be so much better - better quality foods, more protein options. But I'll be back! Thx
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

shokoh, san jose

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Not worth the money.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location. Bedding was uncomfortable. Small portable heater in room. Not able to heat entire cabin. Couldn’t sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute, Unique, small inn, steps from the beach. Older property but very well maintained. Staff were friendly and helpful. We stayed in the water tower cottage. Loved the fenced yard and patio. Great for my dog to have a safe place to hang out. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2nd time staying and will defiantly be going back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

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

Ocean echo indeed

Inn nicely located within a stone's throw of the beach, and within walking distance of a few restaurants and shops. Its name reflects that one can hear the waves coming onto the shore.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely cottage style hotel right next to a beautiful beach. Can't go wrong! Walls are a little thin but adds to the character. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

leticia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Michal

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Amenities
Decent little place to stay with a dog. The unit was clean, except for stains on the living room carpet. The $114 fee for having my dog with me was ridiculous. $50 per night plus tax, non refundable. Made an expensive, yet average property less appealing. The $40 fee to check in 2 hours early felt smacked of greed. Would spend my money elsewhere next time. Did I mention that the heat did not work properly? It was 57 degrees in the unit the first night and 80 the second night.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a hidden gem in Santa Cruz. Our family of four and dog recently stayed here. It’s a two minute walk to a beautiful cove. The room we stayed in was very spacious. It’s family friendly even for your fur babies. There is a $50 dog fee that is not very transparent on Expedia’s website. Do yourself and favor and dine at Lago Di Como. It’s a five minute walk with incredible authentic Italian food. We cannot wait to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Laurie

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This was a great spot for us as we brought our dogs. However the pet fee of $50 per dog per night seemed high. The property is old but nicely maintained. Clean. Staff was hard to find at times but always very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024