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Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

3.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
Family Cottage - Pet Friendly
Exterior
Restaurant
Lobby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

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401 Johans Beach Dr, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062
  • Place, Sunny Cove Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Twin Lakes State Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Harbor
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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

Pillow-top beds, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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

  • Partial ocean view
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa 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)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Trundle 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

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

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

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 23 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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

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

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 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

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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Family Cottage - Pet Friendly | Living room

Family Cottage - Pet Friendly

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa 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 - 0.1 km
  • Santa Maria's Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Seabright Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪People's Coffee - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cat & Cloud Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Coffeetopia - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Point Market - ‬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 coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. 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.

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 self 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
2 total (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 per stay

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. 353 out of 578 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 132 out of 578 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 578 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 578 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 578 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to get away
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff. Beatiful stay :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The small cove and Beach were lovely. The unit was clean and had a small kitchen no area to sit inside but there is was a table outside. Some rooms have access to a nice deck and yard. Our room was pet friendly and probably one of the smaller units. There were some bushes on the neighboring property that obstructed our direct view to the beach would be nice if they could negotiate those being trimmed for a better view.
Photo is from an upper staircase
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
As advertisede, super cute location. It's been around for a while - so do expect "new and modern" ;)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Alisha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There wasn’t a direct view of the beach however a very short walk down the street provided views. There is also no direct access to get to the beach. There is an area of water right at the end of the street but its storm drain run off. The beach is a little further but no way to access it unless you go a street over. The room was clean, as was the kitchen area and bathroom. My only complaints are that other people staying at Ocean Echo were loud and so were others at nearby houses. It’s a hilly area so the sound reverberates off the hill and houses. There is a main parking area and then other spots for cottages in the back. The parking spots in the back are super close to the rooms which added to noise and a degree of a lack of privacy. Loud tenants and neighbors aside, it was fine. I think that area might have a few Air B&B or Verbo so people staying at those houses were hanging out outside and being loud at night. Maybe would have enjoyed it more if more courteous people would have been staying at those places as well as at Ocean Echo. I didn’t appreciate getting woken up before 7 AM from people talking in a regular volume outside of my room loading up their car.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Cathleen, Los Gatos

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location to the beach. If you are sensitive to smells, the cleaning solution they use in the rooms is really bad and likely toxic. Front desk Service by text is great and response time very quick. Watch out for hidden charges—I requested an early check in and was not told there would be a charge for that yet the $39 charge appeared on my card. Still waiting on a response from management. Despite this, I would return. It’s a sweet location.
From the (shared) deck.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location was great, right at the beach. We had the king room that allows dogs (room 16) but didn’t get much sleep. When people walked above it was very noisy, the bed was too soft and they would not allow dogs on the furniture, so our dog was constantly waking us up. Great resort, just recommend you avoid room 16 and it is not suitable for a dog if they are used to being on the furniture.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed for our 21st wedding anniversary !! Captains Quarters Room !!! Definitely recommend !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Swapnali

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Last minute booking on our 10 day trip. Such a cute place! Staff was very friendly, loved that wye had a kitchen since we had food because we were supposed to camp for 2 nights. Would definitely book again if in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Karen Marie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stay regularly due to easy pet policy. Clean, friendly. No ocean view but a quick little walk down the road to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaci

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Honestly the staff and homey feel was the best! I came for a work trip but would love to stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I wanted a room away from the hussle and bussle of most other Santa Cruz hotels and found Ocean Echo. What a find. Situated in a lovely, quiet neighborhood next to the beach. We stayed in the Captain's Quarters, which was more pricey than I'm usually willing to spend but it was worth it for the occasion and amenities. Spacious, clean, and very comfortable. We loved having our own private deck with great view of Sunny Cove Beach and sleeping peacefully with the sliding door open. Staff were friendly and helpful. Nice breakfast as well, which we enjoyed on our deck. Will be my go-to spot for future Santa Cruz stays.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane, Fresno

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay! Beach access was almost like a private access point. So beautiful and easy. The foot washing station was thoughtful and perfect too! Love this hidden gem 💕
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna, Hawthorne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nia, San Bruno

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loren

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Quinn

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little place and you get to hear the ocean from your room. The little cottages are charming and mine had a small kitchenette. The room was spotless and comfortable. I liked hearing the water from the very close beach. Just walk down some stairs and a few feet down the street, and you're at a great little beach. I hope to visit again!!! Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, well maintained. The staff is wonderful, and the check in and check out was easy from start to finish. I would most definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Gema

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Friendly staff, good location, building look remodeled with thick white paint, only concern is I had stains in my carpet from previous customers, I tried to use the hairdryer and I say it starting to spark so I had to turn it off and air dry. The grill was a nice touch but only 3/4 flames worked and felt a little grossed out by the bottom of the grill. Lastly I loved the tub that came in our cottage but because of the moisture from the ocean we found 2 little mushrooms growing behind the toilet which was a surprise.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed a night here with the sound of waves, clean room , easy walk to beach and dog friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The cottage was clean and plenty of space for my son and I. Walked down to Sunny Cove to enjoy my coffee with the sound of the waves
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025