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Reviews of Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages 4 stars

401 Johans Beach Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, United States

#14 of 59 hotels in Santa Cruz

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 223 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    7.5

  • Free WiFi

    6.9

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  • Reviewed: 13 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sand Piper Room (8), Deluxe I King - No Pets
    • Stayed 1 night

    Location and Room

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Sea Star Room (9), Deluxe II King - Pet Friendly
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    1-2 minute walk down to a little beach cove! Dog friendly!!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2025

    9.0
    Perfect Location. Tight squeeze for 5 people. Beautiful Property.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Beachcomber Cottage (6), Deluxe Family Cottage - Pet Friendly
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The second bedroom was very small. The bathroom was pretty tight for 5 people. I also wish the bathroom was more private. It felt like you were in the middle of the bedroom with just a slider door to separate. I didn't like how there wasn't a way to communicate with the office unless you walk up to the office. The location is in a neighborhood and one of the neighbors had band practice til 2am and we couldn't sleep. It was very loud.

    The location was perfect. Walking distance to the beach. The property was beautiful. Unit 6 has its own patio which was very nice. The kitchen was a great size with all the amenities. The staff was very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2025

    9.0
    Great older place that has been modernised and was very comfortable.
    • Family with young children
    • Driftwood Cottage (5), Family Cottage - No Pets
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location near beach and quiet property.

    Great location near the beach which was great except for a late night party at the beach one of our night. We enjoyed the property which is a classic beach cottage that was clean, comfortable and quiet.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2025

    9.0
    Exactly what I needed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Sand Dollar Room (14), Standard Queen - No Pets
    • Stayed 1 night

    Everything was fine.

    Hot bath, refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker. Comfortable bed. Quiet. Breakfast.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2025

    9.0
    Sea breathe into the room
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Blue Whale Room (11), Family Double - No Pets
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing location with walk to the beach

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Sand Dollar Room (14), Standard Queen - No Pets
    • Stayed 1 night

    fantastic location, staff was lovely, room was darling, bed was cozy

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2025

    7.0
    Nice location and clean but too expensive, there's a motel right next door we'll try next time.
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Blue Whale Room (11), Family Double - No Pets
    • Stayed 1 night

    I thought it was too expensive based on what it was, also it cost $50 for our dog to stay.

    Nice location, very clean, quiet.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Beachcomber Cottage (6), Deluxe Family Cottage - Pet Friendly
    • Stayed 1 night

    Beach Room

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2024

    8.0
    Relaxing stay. Conveniently located between Santa Cruz and Capitola. Nice neighborhood to walk.
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Sea Otter Room (16), Deluxe II Queen - Pet Friendly
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The coffee was terrible. The breakfast was minimal, so we passed on it.

    We enjoyed the deck with the view of the ocean. The small private beach was really nice. Our room was spacious and clean.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 December 2024

    7.0
    Wouldn't stay here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Driftwood Cottage (5), Family Cottage - No Pets
    • Stayed 1 night

    Booked the 'whole cottage' based on 4 adults. Bedroom did not have a door, merely a curtain, and it was not clear that other bedding consisted of a day bed with rollout trundle bed in the lounge room. Very small so that with luggage it was a very tight fit. Heater was broken. Included continental breakfast was standing room only in an alcove at the base of a stairwell, with notices to be quiet. Would suggest more clarity in description. As such we felt the price was not appropriate.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2024

    8.0
    We'll be back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sea Star Room (9), Deluxe II King - Pet Friendly
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed was not very comfortable. Tv had poor picture quality and was old internet speed. We enjoyed the peacefulness but could hear traffic and sirens. Not sure that can be fixed. Offer a dog area for potty.

    Loved that we could walk to the beach and to get food. I didn't know the room was equipped with a kitchen so next time we can cook some meals. That's a nice addition. The breakfast was good. Coffee was average.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2024

    7.0
    Pretty good would pick this place again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Sea Breeze Room (15), Deluxe I Queen - Pet Friendly
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Private and nice little beach area all to yourself

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2024

    7.0
    Beautiful homey accommodations right on the beach for a great deal
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sand Dollar Room (14), Standard Queen - No Pets
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Walls are a little thin

    It was cozy

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2024

    9.0
    Lovely, relaxing and comfortable!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Sand Dollar Room (14), Standard Queen - No Pets
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was a little too soft for me. The stairs were tough for someone with a bad back, hauling their luggage up and down.

    Loved how close it was to the ocean…an easy walk down the street. Enjoyed the breakfast treats provided. The rooms were clean and comfy with a fridge and microwave and coffee. The shower was extra large with a seat and all necessary amenities. The staff were very helpful and kind.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sea Star Room (9), Deluxe II King - Pet Friendly
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not enough fifths in the kitchen. I needed a large salad bowl and there were no bowls except two cereal surf breakfast bowls. All the other dishes had two of everything so you had to keep re-washing all the time. Our floor was very dirty. My husband word white socks in the room and theft turned black.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2024

    9.0
    It was a fun weekend
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Sand Piper Room (8), Deluxe I King - No Pets
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The cost

    Location, cute and comfy

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2024

    8.0
    We loved it. Spent many hours sitting on the communal deck watching birds and boats. Two minute walk to a small beach wi
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Pelican Cottage (4), Family Cottage - No Pets
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking is tricky. It’s located on a steep slope with stairs so not the best for elderly folks. Very spendy but was nice for a splurge.

    Gorgeous location. Comfortable beds. Nice staff.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2024

    7.0
    Worked well to be in Santa Cruz & so near the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sea Breeze Room (15), Deluxe I Queen - Pet Friendly
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Coffee was not good. There are great coffee roasters in area, would be great to have their coffee & real milk for cream. Complementary breakfast could be improved

    Location was great, minutes to the beach! Liked the communal deck with view

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Sea Otter Room (16), Deluxe II Queen - Pet Friendly
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms could have been a lot cleaner. One of our rooms had no hot water the second night and still none the next morning. We had to all shower in one room, very inconvenient. After we returned home we found an additional charge of $100.00. Not a nice surprise. I had to call to find out what it was for. We were charged 50$ a night for my 7 year old granddaughter. I made the reservation for all 5 of us and then to tack on the extra charge after the fact was poor business practice. If someone made a mistake making the reservation, I shouldn't have to pay for it. At the price point of $375.00 a night we expected quite a bit more. Needless to say we won't be returning.

    The location with the small beach just a short walk away was great. The beds were very comfortable. The small full kitchen was a nice surprise.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2024

    8.0
    It was a wonderful location and place to stay. Such cute place and next time we will bring our dog🍥
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Blue Whale Room (11), Family Double - No Pets
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was very uncomfortable

    The location to the beach and Starbucks

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2024

    9.0
    Needed an overnight stay and this was perfect.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Sea Breeze Room (15), Deluxe I Queen - Pet Friendly
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location and helpfulness, would have liked to stay longer

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    7.0
    Good location in Santa Cruz, cute cottages with the basics inside
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Captains Quarters (12), Ocean View King - No Pets
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room didn't have a jettle to make tea and no any spoons, since we arrived later in the day abd overall in the evenings it was not convenient. overall it was our most expensive stay in California, as prices may have gone up due to the Memorial weekend. The breakfast was very simple.

    our room had sea view and it was quite nice and spacious, hosts were very friendly. there is a window in the bathroom ceiling which allows for natural light and is very nice. the water is very clse by so you can hear the ocean waves.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    9.0
    Great place to stay for a relaxing week.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Pelican Cottage (4), Family Cottage - No Pets
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Great location, close to the ocean with a "more than partial" ocean view from the communal deck. Room was adequately appointed, not fancy but completely serviceable. Pretty good continental breakfast each morning. Staff was friendly, helpful, and responsive. Several restaurants within walking distance. Will definitely consider a return visit if I go back to Santa Cruz.

    Stayed in May 2024

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