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Aqua Breeze Inn

Property class: 2.5

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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 motel with outdoor seating and umbrellas, a sign indicating 'No Diving', and a view of a parking lot and distant buildings.
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.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$194
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Triple Room, Partial Ocean View

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room, Accessible

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room with Two Double Beds

Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room with Two Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for King Room

Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Santa Cruz

At Aqua Breeze Inn you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and within 20 minutes of 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 vending machine. 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.
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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
  • ‪Craft Beer at The Boardwalk - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fish & Fries - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Makai Island Kitchen - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Aqua Breeze Inn

Aqua Breeze Inn offers its guests a terrace, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in 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 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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includes taxes & fees
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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 number of on-site self parking spaces 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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • 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
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.
  • 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 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 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 20 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aqua Breeze Inn on 23 Aug 2026 start from NZ$194, 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

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 477 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 264 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 163 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 1008 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

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

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

Lynn

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

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

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

Ramona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great clean
Stayed 1 night 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

Anisah

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

8/10 Good

Marisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Room was clean, bed was hard, plenty of parking, walking distance to restaurants, grocery store and boardwalk.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Francesca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Friendly staff. Pet friendly!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Great location. Floors were gross. I would stay again but bring my own swiffer and a better sheet to block the light coming in the window.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to boardwalk, restaurants, and nightlife. Thin walls- noisy neighbors with loud children!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sophal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
awesome staffing and clean room… walking distance to store and to the board walk…
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to beach that comes with parking. Rooms accomodate family of 5 is a plus!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lilian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The floor in the room were dirty. We could tell the floors have not been properly mopped. The bedding was decent and clean. Great location but we would not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location, just walk across the street to the Boardwalk. Don't have to worry about the expensive parking at the Boardwalk.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Helpful and friendly staff. Dog friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff was nice, able to check in early for a fee but not too bad. Great if you’re going over to the boardwalk. You’re able to walk to and from the boardwalk in about 5 minutes. Would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kris

The location is amazing. Parking is easy and convenient. AC was nice and cold and the bed was really comfortable. Unbeatable price!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

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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