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Aqua Breeze Inn

2.5 star property
Motel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz

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Sundeck
Standard Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Park View (Kitchenware not included) | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior detail
Interior entrance

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
204 Second Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Boardwalk Bowl
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Main Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Kitchenware not included)

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Kitchenware not included) | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Kitchenware not included)

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

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Accessible | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Triple Room, Partial Ocean View | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Partial Ocean View

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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

Standard Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Park View (Kitchenware not included) | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms

Standard Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz stay.A stay at this Westside Santa Cruz motel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 2 miles (3 km) of Monterey Bay. Boardwalk Bowl and Cocoanut Grove are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 3 min walk
  • Main Beach - 4 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 7 min walk
  • Ocean Street - 9 min walk
  • Cowell's Beach - 10 min walk

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Los Viejones - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Marini's at the Beach - ‬3 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.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

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 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

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.
  • 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 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
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 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
Aqua Breeze Inn Santa Cruz
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 Feb 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aqua Breeze Inn on Feb 23, 2025 start from $79.0, 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 4-minute walk from Main Beach and 5-minute walk from Santa Cruz Main 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

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 383 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 322 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 172 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 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

Bryan, West Covina

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Terra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chinyere

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice location, nice room. Worth the money.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Nick

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was cute
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fatima

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mariel

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love this property!. So close to the beach. I do perfer my room to be facing the view & not hidden in the corner though. I also wish there was breakfast for the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to boardwalk and shopping areas
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Carla M

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s all about location, and they have it. But they cemented over the pool and took away the breakfast… they still charge so much and keep taking away things… we had a kitchen unit and we had to bring all our own plates etc…the only good thing is location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely stay
Super clean and cozy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hailey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location, wonderful staff, comfy beds! the walls are a bit thin so bring earplugs if youre sensitive to noise but to be expected right next to the boardwalk!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Slightly outdated but centrally located and very nice staff! The bed was comfortable and we were within walking distance to multiple good choices. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

KRISTINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tien

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Location
We had a great time staying at your establishment! Customer service was excellent! I am looking forward to staying again next time. Thanks so much.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

GEORGE

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katharine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Aqua Breeze is the BEST!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Monique

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hunter

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You wouldnt believe me if i told you. Its the perfect place to stay to get the "Santa Cruz" feel. 10/10 isnt even rated high enough.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
This property was perfect for us as we wanted to stay close to the boardwalk. The room was clean and staff were nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Vincent, Sacramento

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth & Talitha

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
This place was cool. It was very dated, but we were able to sleep. It was loud and stuff, but felt fairly safe. It needs an upgrade.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Jann

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024