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Aqua Breeze Inn

2.5 star property
Motel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds
Sundeck
Interior detail
Property entrance
Interior entrance

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 Wharf
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Street
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms

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

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 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
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms

Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms

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

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

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Kitchenware not included)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Double Room, Accessible

Double Room, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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
  • 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

  • ‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Marea Sol - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Picnic Basket - ‬6 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. Aqua Breeze Inn also features laundry facilities and an elevator. 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
  • Elevator
  • 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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Ocean Pacific Lodge
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  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, 1,330 reviews
The price is CA $111
CA $145 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 13 - Apr 14
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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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with premium satellite 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 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.
  • 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 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, 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 Apr 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aqua Breeze Inn on May 11, 2026 start from CA $116, 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 4-minute walk from Main Beach and 5-minute walk from Santa Cruz Main 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. 449 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 289 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 160 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 1007 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brie

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Danielle, Saugus

Travelled with family, Business traveller, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was dirty and run down. The staff are not welcoming and yelled at us that they were going to charge us extra fees.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great and it wqs quiet as well. Will be going back
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Retnamani

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marian

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Branden

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself is a rundown dump, but the trade-off is it’s 140 bucks a night to be two minutes from the beach. We stayed on the first floor and we could hear every movement the people above us made, while we were there the P-trap for the sink in the bathroom, literally disconnected, they came and “fixed” it, but when we ran the sink, it still leaked water on the floor, I just left towels, the entire property could benefit from a washer rag and some scrubbing bubbles, and the exterior could use a mild pressure washer. I gave it a two star because it was cheap and because the staff did give us extra towels when we asked, which is sometimes difficult with these budget type properties. Would I stay here again? No, even for a budget property this was pretty dirty and loud. If you are going to stay here, I recommend staying on the third floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chelsie

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We got the two bedroom suite that sleeps 4. What that actually got was a bed in the living room. A table that sits two people. Dirty. The pool is no longer there. It has been submitted over. We thought we would have a living room room for all of us to hang out. We could not all fit. Super disappointing paid extra for for a two bedroom should’ve saved our money and got a standard room.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Irma

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always a favorite! Good value and so close to all of the fun!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camila

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Gabriela

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy, but I did need to leave early cause of a family emergency and wasn't able to get a refund, but the staff was nice about it. Just wish we could specify on website
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen, Bennet

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Alma

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There was no pool that should be stated on the website that the pool is out of service and the bed on the right side was broken. There was a lot of noise in the next room over.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff very friendly. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elvira

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service. Clean room. They gave me xtra TP. Front desk had recommendations for food. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Very very basic room. The heat/ac was not working. You get what you pay for and this was truly a sub $100 room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Hotel is amazing for location, service and price. We really love it. The only issue is it would be amazing if they would to upgrade there beds. Well we can dream. It’s a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, friendly staff, very good room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Robyn

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms a bit outdated but location is great. Front desk guy very friendly and helpful. Would have been nice to have some Kleenex in the room ;-)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Kayzim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Bed was comfy and it was quiet. There are bright lights everywhere and the curtains are not blackouts so beware if you have napping toddler issues like us.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025