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Aqua Breeze Inn

2.5 star property

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds
Interior detail
Interior entrance
Property entrance
Sun deck

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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204 Second Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, 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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Desk, blackout curtains, 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 curtains, 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 curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 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
(1 review)
  • 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single 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)
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Santa Cruz

With a stay at Aqua Breeze Inn in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be a 3-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and within a 5-minute drive of Monterey Bay. .This motel is 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz and 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Capitola Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Main Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Aqua Breeze Inn

Motel with free parking, 3-minute walk to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 50 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 40-inch LED televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and blackout drapes/curtains, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities, an elevator, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.

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.
  • 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 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

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

Aqua Breeze Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 441 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 158 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 57 out of 1000 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

4/10 Poor

Kevin

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old, needs repair
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

parichart

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked the double room with kitchenette. Was more like a small 1 bedroom apartment. Kitchenette came with full size refrigerator and gas stove. Perfect for small family. Older hotel right in front of Boardwalk parking lot so it made getting to boardwalk very easy and convenient. We needed an ADA room, but they were sold out (my fault i forgot to request when booking) but they were very accommodating to what we needed. I also appreciate that they called to confirm our check-in eta since we were running late and they waited for us..with a welcoming smile. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Reserved parking and nice room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Delia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcpharos

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Aqua Breeze in had an easy check in process, was pet friendly, rooms were clean and staff was courteous. Walking distance of the boardwalk. Only thing I would love is for them to add a designated space for pets to pottie. Overall, greag stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Isaiah Abila

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Gabino

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bery good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mariana

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You can hear everyone slamming doors and stomping around all day and night the beds are horrible and they say pet friendly but have no potty areas on the hotel you have to walk across the street to a sliver of wood chips by a random parking lot.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking was awesome. Room temps were perfect
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shoua

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

evonne

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was cool and comfortable we will be back
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrej

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Minna

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

Old but decent, good location at boardwalk

Good location and free parking. But rooms are old and sort of crumbling. Priced too high. Good size fridge and microwave which were great additions.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is in the perfect spot for familes going to the beach! We attended a wedding on the beach so it was extremely helpful to miss out on parking fees. Complimentary toiletries were super helpful on our first night!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025