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Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

3.5 star property

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Beach nearby, beach towels
Captains Quarters (12), Ocean View King - No Dogs | Balcony view
Abalone Room (7), Deluxe III Queen - No Dogs
Gull Cottage (1), Family Cottage - Dog Friendly | Private kitchenette
Family Cottage - Pet Friendly

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
401 Johans Beach Dr, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062
  • Twin Lakes State Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Harbor
    ‪18 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

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

  • 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

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

  • 29 sq m
  • 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

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

  • 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

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

  • 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

Gull Cottage (1), Family Cottage - Dog Friendly

  • 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

Pelican Cottage (4), Family Cottage - No Dogs

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

View all photos for Family Cottage - Pet Friendly

Family Cottage - Pet Friendly | Living room

Family Cottage - Pet Friendly

  • 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

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

  • 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

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

  • 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

  • 31 sq m
  • 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

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

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

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Santa Cruz

With a stay at Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages in Santa Cruz (Eastside Santa Cruz), you'll be steps from Sunny Cove Beach and 5 minutes by foot from Twin Lakes State Beach. .This beach hotel is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Santa Cruz Harbor and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Capitola Beach.

What's nearby

  • Sunny Cove Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Mystery Spot - 12 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 46 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

Sandy fun near Sunny Cove Beach and Twin Lakes State Beach
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 hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the 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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 15 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and iPod docking stations. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. 30-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this Edwardian hotel include concierge services, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 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 available

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 50 lbs per pet
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 100

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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-authorize 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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
Guests traveling with their dogs who do not book dog-friendly rooms may not be allowed to check in.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 302 out of 515 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 125 out of 515 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 515 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 515 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 515 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Elisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location Beautiful views Close to Capitola
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

Amazing!

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lou

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

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is so quaint and full of personality. I enjoyed my stay and look forward to going back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

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

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a lovely quick get away. Friendly staff, clean and breakfast is included. Great beach access. We will be back
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kaustav

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location for steps to beach access.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024