Aqua Breeze Inn

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, a short walk to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$188
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

Standard Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 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

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

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

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

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

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

Standard Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

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 Twin Sofa Bed

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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. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Westside Santa Cruz motel include University of California, Santa Cruz and Mystery Spot.

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 Wharf - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ocean Street - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cowell's Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • Las Palmas Taco Bar
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬4 min walk
  • Cruzin’ Crepes

About this property

Aqua Breeze Inn

Motel with free parking, a short 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.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

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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 16 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aqua Breeze Inn on 20 Aug 2025 start from NZ$188.48, 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 5-minute walk from Santa Cruz 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. 416 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 307 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 161 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 1002 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near boardwalk
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed one night while passing through Santa Cruz. We'd stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Nice stay

Great location and good room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly. The boardwalk is a parking lot away.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Volodymyr

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kyle

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Krysta, Sonora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Door doesn’t seem very secure. Rooms are very basic. No hair dryer. But for cost was clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

susana hennessey

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Seth

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is old but has good bones. The room was HUGE, with full size fridge and stove. It honestly was a mini apartment. The second bed was in a separate room. So it was really nice for the wife and I to have private time and not worry about the kids seeing us, you can just close the door. I definitely would come back here again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Liked that it was close to the boardwalk
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rachelle anne

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

8/10 Good

Elisandro

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel is nothing fancy but perfect for a family wanting to stay close to the boardwalk. 6 of us were comfortable able to stay in 1 room with awsome views. Nothing fancy here but comfortable and easy. Staff were friendly. Will stay here again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Boris

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Trista

Due to being in close proximity of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk it was a bit noisy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

khua

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emanuel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location location location Got more then expected for price always my go to spot Safe affordable and super convenient Thank you guys
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misty

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffaney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was great. Was by everything we wanted to go to and see. Walking distance made everything super easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arcelia

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love there because we never have a problem with them , They are so nice with us good customers service .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noah Elaine

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Caryn

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would love to give this motel a great review based on how nice the staff was. Unfortunately the property was filthy. The floors and floorboards looked like the inside of a gas station bathroom. Dirty shower, hair and mystery substance on the wall. I immediately went to the office and complained. They did have the cleaning service come back and clean however there was still visible dirt and grime. I think the room was so far gone it really needed like a professional deep cleaning company to come in. The location is great! Right accross from the boardwalk. Other than that I can honestly say I have never seen anything like it was far as how dirty it was.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025