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Aqua Breeze Inn

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

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$153
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov

Explore the area

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204 Second Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz 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

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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
Desk
  • 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
Desk
  • 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
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms

Standard Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
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
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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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
Desk
  • 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
Desk
  • 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
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
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
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
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
Desk
  • 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
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 5 min walk - 0.5 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
  • ‪Namaste Bar & Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Craft Beer at The Boardwalk - ‬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 on-site parking (max 1 space 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

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 14 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aqua Breeze Inn on 18 Nov 2025 start from AU$152.57, 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. 428 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 299 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 161 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 1001 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gina

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

Great location

Great location across the street from the boardwalk. We were pleasantly surprised by the cleanliness of the room for an older, dated building. The front desk clerk was friendly & the check-in process was easy. It’s a no frills hotel, but you can tell they try to keep it clean & maintained. My teen loved having her own private room inside our room too. We mainly just needed the room to sleep with an early morning departure, but we would definitely book here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Melanie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
This was a good place for a quick trip to Santa Cruz. We stayed with our family of 5 for one night. There was plenty of space for all of us. They only have stairs so if you need an elevator you would need to request the first floor. The place is a bit run down however, if the only thing you need is a clean place with a bed to sleep in then this will work for you. The walking distance to the boardwalk was great. It made it easy for us to come and go as needed. Our room was right by the patio on the second floor where people would hang out and smoke. I wasn’t a fan of that because we could smell it in the room. The beds were not super comfortable but you get what you get for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed the fact the property was within walking distance of the boardwalk. Rooms were clean and beds were comfy, the guy at registration was super nice and even gave us some recommendations of places nearby. Honestly customer service alone ranks 100/10
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sean

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jacob

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

tina

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

8/10 Good

brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fil

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay. No issues from check-in to check-out. Definitely will be back again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

eric

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was great all around. It was just a parking lot away from the main entrance to the boardwalk. Very quiet, no nonsense kind of place. The place is very old but that's what gives it character. We will definitely stay there again the next time out to Santa cruz.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wes

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

Hotel

Clean and nice room
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Savanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Great location, old hotel

The staff was friendly and very helpful with finding us a parking spot..... the parking there is tight, not designed for anything past a small suv, definitely not for larger vehicles or trucks. The room was clean and the beds were okay. The bathroom was very small but did the job.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Keasara

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

Location!

We had a nice stay for one night while visiting the boardwalk. You cannot beat the location. Hotel is older but you can tell they are trying to maintain it as well as possible. Would definitely stay there again bc of location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ruby

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

Definitely Recommend!

My stay at the Aqua Breeze Hotel was great! It was a very quick check in and I used cash as a deposit which I got in the same form the next day. I didn't spend too much time in the room since there is so much to do around the hotel due to its great location but the beds were very comfortable and the bathroom was clean and quite big too! I was on the first floor right behind the stairs but honestly I didn't hear any loud noises until about 9 the next morning but I was already awake and preparing to check out. I definitely recommend staying here if you're going to Santa Cruz and plan on coming back again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Hunter

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Daisy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot to stay and be close to the boardwalk. You could hear the fun happening during park hours and when the park closed, it was quiet. Great place to stay. We will definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Zinda

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location to the Boardwalk. The hospitality wasn't that great. The check in was ok, but the morning guy was rude and grumpy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location and facility
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

ernie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was perfect for a family with a separate king bedroom and two queens in the other room. This property was perfect for us as we had 17 and 15 year old grandsons and our 6 year old grandaughter with us. The boys walked to the boardwalk when ever they wanted to which was great. This property is older but well maintained and clean, the staff was great and the free on site parking was a godsend. We read alot of the negative reviews from people that were obviously expecting the Ritz Carlton which it is not but it so convenient and totally met our expectations. We were very satisfied.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025