Aqua Breeze Inn

2.5 star property

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Aerial view
Standard Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Park View (Kitchenware not included)
Interior detail
Standard Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Park View (Kitchenware not included)
Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Kitchenware not included) | Living area

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
  • 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)

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

Standard Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Triple Room, Partial Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Standard Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed

Standard Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About this property

Aqua Breeze Inn

Motel with free parking, a short walk to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Along with coffee/tea in a common area, this motel has laundry facilities and free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a vending machine.
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.
Aqua Breeze Inn's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and laundry facilities are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, an elevator, and a terrace
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and a 4-minute drive from Monterey Bay
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
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.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

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 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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
Guests arriving after hours will need to go to the following location to check in: Night Window, Located on Side of Office
Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Aqua Breeze Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 407 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 308 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 166 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 1003 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Noah

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Antonia

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

dereck

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

10/10 Excellent

Luke

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

10/10 Excellent

Janet

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

Spring Break!

I like staying at the Aqua Breeze Inn! It’s convenient,clean and walking distance to the Boardwalk!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

LEROY

Terrible experience with people above fighting all night long and people next door blasting tv at 1 am!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really liked the location of the property being literally right across the street from the Santa Cruz boardwalk!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

William

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

10/10 Excellent

Dillon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher F.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our Favorite Place to stay when we're in Santa Cruz! Staff is Amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Shana

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

Disappointment

I didn’t love the dog friendly property because dogs were barking all night. Also the room next to us appeared to be living in the hotel room which is not the kind of property I stay at. Refrigerator froze our drinks, sink was scalding hot water and the shower was Luke warm. Won’t come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Raymond

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

dereck

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorenzo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff handled disputes and concerns of the customers very swiftly and with no hassle
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edgar

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

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Brook

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This is an older property, but clean. The microwave and fridge came in handy. There was not a coffee maker in the room.. which would have been nice to have. It you are 40 or older… the mattress may pose a challenge for your body. :) overall… great location! Can’t beat an across the street walk to the beach and boardwalk!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025