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
Interior entrance
Property entrance
Sundeck
Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Kitchenware not included) | Private kitchen

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • 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

Standard King Room with Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms

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

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms

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

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
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Free WiFi

Triple Room, Partial Ocean View

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

Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms

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

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Kitchenware not included)

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

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

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

Double Room, Accessible

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

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room with 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Westside Santa Cruz motel, you'll find Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Wharf. Boardwalk Bowl and Cocoanut Grove are also within half a mile (1 km).

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

  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Marea Sol - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Craft Beer at The Boardwalk - ‬4 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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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 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

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Aqua Breeze Inn

Aqua Breeze Inn Santa Cruz

Aqua Breeze Santa Cruz

Aqua Breeze Hotel Santa Cruz

Aqua Breeze Inn Motel

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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 Jun 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aqua Breeze Inn on Jun 3, 2026 start from CA $113, 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 14-minute walk from Seabright 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. 458 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 283 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 159 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 1008 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Florentina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Scott P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was great! A nice,big and clean room in a great location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, friendly staff, very good room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Easy parking, nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff very friendly. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff members are wonderful. It is an affordable, pleasant place to stay with our dog when we visit relatives in Santa Cruz during Jan or Feb.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice people. Easy location. Comfy beds.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Extremely friendly staff and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

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
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10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay great staff but no coffee til 8am in lobby so grab the night before
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

evonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was cool and comfortable we will be back
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Reserved parking and nice room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location, clean rooms. Great for families.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jacob

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
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8/10 Good

Jacquie

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved the location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Sissy

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

Great price for location

Great price for the location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Branden

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location and facility
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chanchal Kumar

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location alone is worth five stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Nice stay

Great location and good room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location was great near all the fun
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024