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The Aqua Pacific Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Santa Cruz Wharf

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Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool
Classic 1 King Bed
View from property
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$160
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct

Explore the area

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330 Ocean St., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Mystery Spot
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(35 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

King Room with Jacuzzi Tub

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic 1 King Bed

Classic 1 King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Mini-fridge
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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City Single Queen Room

City Single Queen Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room 1 King Bed - ADA

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Room 1 King Bed - ADA

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Santa Cruz

The Aqua Pacific Hotel puts you in the centre of Santa Cruz, 1.6 km (1 mi) from Santa Cruz Wharf and 3.3 km (2 mi) from Monterey Bay. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi, free high-speed Internet and Smart TVs. .Enjoy the indoor swimming pool and seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Westside Santa Cruz hotel include Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park and University of California, Santa Cruz.

What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Mystery Spot - 9 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪四姐 Special Noodle - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Los Viejones - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Oswald - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Los Primos Taqueria - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Hotel with free parking, near Santa Cruz Wharf
The Aqua Pacific Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Aqua Pacific Hotel also features a vending machine, concierge services, and express check-out. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Santa Cruz hotel.

  • 36 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Concierge
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Aqua Pacific Hotel offers 36 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 50-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include a shower, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and fans. Microwaves, hypo-allergenic bedding and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Indoor pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Microwave on request
  • Mini-fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with premium digital channels
  • Hulu
  • IPod dock
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 35
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 40 for check-in between 11:30 PM and 8:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.5 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday:
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 25.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

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 50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 35 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: USD 40 for check-in between 11:30 PM and 8:00 AM
  • In-room microwave fee: USD 5
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 25.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 per cent

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 01 April and close on 31 October.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

The Aqua Pacific Inn
The Aqua Pacific Hotel Hotel
The Aqua Pacific Hotel Santa Cruz
The Aqua Pacific Hotel Hotel Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Aqua Pacific Hotel?

Yep, The Aqua Pacific Hotel has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Aqua Pacific Hotel?

As of 8 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Aqua Pacific Hotel on 13 Oct 2025 start from NZ$160.3, 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.

Are there any beaches close to The Aqua Pacific Hotel?

Yep, The Aqua Pacific Hotel is a short 14-minute walk from Seabright Beach. Fun beach activities include surfing, snorkelling and scuba diving. You can also find boat tours.

Does The Aqua Pacific Hotel have a pool?

The Aqua Pacific Hotel has a seasonal outdoor pool and an indoor pool. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from April 01 to October 31).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Aqua Pacific Hotel?

No, The Aqua Pacific Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Aqua Pacific Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

The Aqua Pacific Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 331 out of 724 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 163 out of 724 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 724 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 724 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 74 out of 724 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Nina

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room looked nice but when we looked closer there was hair still in the shower and on some outside the bathroom walls. There was mold on the ceiling in the small bathroom, the bathroom door didn’t open all the way and it smelled. I also think there was bed bugs because I was getting bit both nights we stayed there. The indoor pool is also in an inconvenient area, it is in the middle of all the rooms and you can hear everything if people are in there. Kind of felt like there was limited privacy and you can hear everything in the surrounding rooms. The guy at the front desk and staff was nice but would not stay again due to poor cleanliness.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tamara

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Poor service from front desk

No one at front desk upon 5pm arrival, which is typical check-in time especially for a Friday. Waited 40 minutes for a staff member to arrive. - no soap for sink -no soap, shampoo, or conditioner in shower - only 1 washcloth for a room with 2 beds. - no one at front desk to provide missing items. Front desk clerk was seen mostly outside not attending the desk.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucas Ramón Cota, Pompano Beach

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Byoung

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

daniel

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

Affordable and Clean

I stay here whenever I’m in Santa Cruz. It’s affordable and clean, and it’s very quiet. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kirstel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, the pool was nice, the staff were nice but there was noise from what I think are the pipes whenever someone used their sink.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Kelly

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Yesenia

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great over night!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

caroline

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Valentin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was a bad odor inside.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

kim

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

Aqua Pacific

Great location with a nice indoor pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Allison

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dont recommended

Well first the check in was not to bad. Slowly walk down the hall to my room to a nasty looking ice maker, we get to my room and the door doesn't close. I let front dask know and he says maintenance eill take care of it tomorrow. Mmmmkkkk we go on for our evebing and get back late and asked for two more pillows and we get one pillow 1/3 cocered in blood. Had to check out at about 10pm and find another hotel. Also isnt in the best area as there were evening gun shots and the walk to the boardwalk was 20 minutes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

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

10/10 Excellent

rufino

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

julian

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super friendly staff! Made our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shauna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful place to stay beds were super comfy, clean, beautiful absolutely love the pool and the spa Staff was friendly too
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The property was dated but very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Olena

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025