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Aqua Breeze Inn

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, 3-minute walk to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Photo gallery for Aqua Breeze Inn

Standard Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Park View (Kitchenware not included)
Interior detail
Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Kitchenware not included) | Private kitchen
Sun deck
Interior entrance

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$147
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan

Explore the area

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204 Second Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Main Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms

Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms

Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms

Standard Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms

Standard Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Triple Room, Partial Ocean View

Triple Room, Partial Ocean View

Triple Room, Partial Ocean View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms

Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms

Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Kitchenware not included)

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Kitchenware not included) | Private kitchen

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Kitchenware not included)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Park View (Kitchenware not included)

Standard Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Park View (Kitchenware not included)

Standard Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Park View (Kitchenware not included)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Double Room, Accessible

Double Room, Accessible

Double Room, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Santa Cruz

At Aqua Breeze Inn you'll be 0.2 km (0.1 mi) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Monterey Bay. Highlights at this motel include in-room free WiFi and LED TVs. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a lift. Added amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .In the area of this Westside Santa Cruz motel, you'll find Capitola Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Main Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ocean Street - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cruzin’ Crepes - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Picnic Basket - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Coaster's Lounge - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Aqua Breeze Inn

Motel with free parking, 3-minute walk to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Aqua Breeze Inn offers its guests a terrace, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in common area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Aqua Breeze Inn also features laundry facilities and a lift. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Santa Cruz motel.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
Aqua Breeze Inn offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations, with blackout curtains. 40-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower.

This Santa Cruz motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

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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 number of on-site self parking spaces per unit

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:00 PM and 5:30 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternative location: [Night Window, Located on Side of Office]
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00

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 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:00 PM and 5:30 AM

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 10 mi (16 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted. Guests whose residence is within 10 mi (16 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

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

Aqua Breeze
Aqua Breeze Inn
Aqua Breeze Inn Santa Cruz
Aqua Breeze Santa Cruz
Aqua Breeze Hotel Santa Cruz
Aqua Breeze Inn Motel
Aqua Breeze Inn Santa Cruz
Aqua Breeze Inn Motel Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Aqua Breeze Inn?

Aqua Breeze Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Aqua Breeze Inn?

As of 1 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aqua Breeze Inn on 4 Jan 2026 start from AU$147.23, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Aqua Breeze Inn?

Yep, Aqua Breeze Inn has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited (max 1 space per unit).

Are there any beaches close to Aqua Breeze Inn?

Yep, Aqua Breeze Inn is a short 4-minute walk from Main Beach. Fun beach activities include body boarding.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Aqua Breeze Inn?

No, Aqua Breeze Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Aqua Breeze Inn?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Aqua Breeze Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 435 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 294 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 161 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 1004 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angelia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is in the perfect spot for familes going to the beach! We attended a wedding on the beach so it was extremely helpful to miss out on parking fees. Complimentary toiletries were super helpful on our first night!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AC was good! Loved the family style room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very close to the boardwalk and beach,but the inn itself was not in the best condition, the room was musty smelling and tight to get around ,there was no pool,but they did allow pets,the staff was friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was typical for a touristy beach town. It's an older hotel with wear & tear but it served its purpose. Grandkids loved the outside murals & sea theme. Very conveniently located across from boardwalk. Saved us from having to pay for parking in the lot across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

LI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edgar

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Chelsea

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jelly, San Rafael

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Easy parking, good location. It was just not convenient that the only bathroom is located in the bedroom.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So clise to so much entertainment.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

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

8/10 Good

Juan, Concord

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
thanks everybody for the hospitality!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Miriam

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Extremely friendly staff and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Steve

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked this hotel, I would stay at it again. I would just say that my room had a very large bathroom and a smaller room, there was no hair dryer, iron/ironing board, and the luggage rack was broken. It could use a remodel but was still a nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

daniel

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Fiona

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

Spend some money on some upgrades

The space was fine but we stayed in a two bedroom and the fan was very old and made a lot of noise. Very little circulation in the second room. The towels were small for an adult to use and some were very poor quality. For the price, I would think that stocking the room with a few coffee pods would be reasonable instead of having to go to the office at 8am only to have to return to your room to brew it. The ice machine should be upgraded since it is expected that families would be using it to fill ice chest to go to the beach. The limit on ice was ridiculous. The staff was very nice and the housekeeping was great. Overall I would only recommend this location if nothing else is available and that is due to the proximity of the boardwalk.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rudy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Short walk to Boardwalk great views
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025