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Aqua Breeze Inn

Property class: 2.5
Motel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A building with a mural of animals and a sign indicating an office and internet access.
A reception area with a wooden counter, framed artwork, a clock, and a map on the wall.
A kitchen with a bar area, large windows, and a view of the street.
A motel with outdoor seating and umbrellas, a sign indicating 'No Diving', and a view of a parking lot and distant buildings.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard King Room with Sofa Bed

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a bedside table, a wall-mounted light, a window with curtains, and a wall decoration.

Standard King Room with Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

A room with two beds, a desk, and a door.

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There are wall decorations and a ceiling light.

Standard Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There are wall decorations and a ceiling light.

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms

A room with two beds, a desk, and a door.

Standard Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a ceiling light.

Standard Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wall with starfish and fish decorations.

Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed

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

A bedroom with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a small kitchenette.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Triple Room, Partial Ocean View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms

A modern bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted light.

Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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

A compact kitchen with a wooden table and chairs, a small countertop with a microwave, and light blue cabinets.

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Kitchenware not included)

  • 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)

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a window with curtains, and a view of the outside.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a phone, and wall decorations including stars and fish.

Double Room, Accessible

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Double Room with Two Double Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Double Room with Two Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

King Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz stay.A stay at this Westside Santa Cruz motel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 2 miles (3 km) of Monterey Bay. Boardwalk Bowl and Cocoanut Grove are also within half a mile (1 km).
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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
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪El Chipotle Taqueria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪High Tide - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Aqua Breeze Inn

Motel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz
Aqua Breeze Inn offers its guests a terrace, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in a common area. WiFi is free in public spaces. 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
  • Smoking in designated areas
Aqua Breeze Inn offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. 40-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers.

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with satellite premium channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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 age 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 alternate 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 30 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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 30 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, a fire extinguisher, 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, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each 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

How close is Aqua Breeze Inn to the airport?

Aqua Breeze Inn is 17.4 mi (29-min drive) away from the Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Sept 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aqua Breeze Inn on Oct 4, 2026 start from CA $126, excluding 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.

Does Aqua Breeze Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Aqua Breeze Inn.

How close is Aqua Breeze Inn to the beach?

This motel is a short 5-minute walk from Santa Cruz Main Beach and 10-minute walk from Cowell's Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Aqua Breeze Inn offer free breakfast?

Aqua Breeze Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Aqua Breeze Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Aqua Breeze Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Aqua Breeze Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Aqua Breeze Inn have a pool?

Aqua Breeze Inn does not have a pool.

Does Aqua Breeze Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Aqua Breeze Inn to downtown Santa Cruz?

Aqua Breeze Inn is 0.9 mi away from Santa Cruz.

Aqua Breeze Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 476 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 262 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 159 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 1000 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tiffiny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the second time we have stayed here. The family suite is very comfortable, location is fantastic, and staff were all very friendly. We enjoy this place and will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great space for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay, loved the fact that there was 3 beds since I have older kids who do not like to share a bed. Location was great, will definitely book again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Karen Ann

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Room was
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We appreciated the convenient location walking distance to the boardwalk, very clean large size rooms, great price, and especially friendly and accommodating staff. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean. The staff was very helpful. Parking was available but needed so help finding it. Air conditioning was great and windows could be opened to feel the ocean breeze.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location Responsive staff Very holiday busy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daisy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Perfect little location for kids or adults
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super close to the boardwalk, we only had to cross a parking lot to get there. The room was clean, the staff was nice. Exceptionally convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C Garcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Updated rooms close proximity to Boardwalk
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, amazing staff, super accessible. Will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

choua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing spot to stay in front deck guy was so nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Karen Ann

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Can’t beat the location. Room was average for a motel, but the location and fact that it was full of families made it feel “safer”. Staff was completely rude. Wouldn’t even let us unload our belongings without being told to move at least 2x. With the small lot, they should give you at least 5 minutes to unload your vehicle.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great little hotel in a wonderful location. The staff is great and the rooms are clean and well appointed
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Florentina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s my second stay here. Staff is nice and rooms are clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ramona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anisah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and kind staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the perfect place to stay when visiting Santa Cruz and the boardwalk. You can walk to the boardwalk, beach and pier in minutes. The place is clean and well maintained! Best of all... they are pet friendly! I would recommend this place to all my friends and family!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hanzel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, close to boardwalk, safe and clean environment
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was as advertised. The staff was kind and helpful. There is a small deck that has some tables that really helps for hanging out or eating. Parking was convenient. Room was in good condition. Location is very good. Overall good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rosanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was just what our family needed. We had a wonderful view of the boardwalk. The kitchen helped save our fun money. Everything was in working distance. The staff was super nice. We will definitely be back the next time we do a Santa Cruz Beach boardwalk trip
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026