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Motel Aqua Breeze Inn

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Aqua Breeze Inn

204 Second Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States of America – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.2/10! (score from 870 reviews)

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7.5
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870 reviews
  • Facilities

    7.2

  • Cleanliness

    7.5

  • Comfort

    7.4

  • Value for money

    7.4

  • Location

    9.2

  • Total

    7.5

  • Free WiFi

    7.9

The location to the beach and Boardwalk couldn’t be any better! The staff was very diligent on who parked in the parking lot and were always watching which made me feel very safe.. loved that there was no carpet in the rooms.

Omar United States of America

I loved the location, stay on second or third floor (ask for a view beforehand).

Carmen United States of America

Very nice room and the beds were comfortable. The kitchen was useable and the room was spacious enough for four of us. Great view of the ocean and close to the skate park!

Caroline United States of America

Proximity to the boardwalk, price, and the upgraded outlets that included USB ports.

Kanda United States of America

I loved how close to the Boardwalk it was being a family with 4 kids it was close for us all to walk .

Trish United States of America

I chose the location coz it’s just walking distance to boardwalk it’s very convenient for us.

Laura United States of America

Great room for the price. Appreciate the location and view from our room of the boardwalk.

Richelle United States of America

The fact that there was parking. Perfect location. The bed was so comfortable

Kathy United States of America

I lost my AirPods after checkout, and they searched the room for me.

Anthony United States of America

Property was close to beach boardwalk, wharf and downtown. The over night desk lady was very nice and helpful.

Justina United States of America

Excellent location!

9.2
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Aqua Breeze Inn

7.5
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  • 9.2

    Excellent location!

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  • “The location to the beach and Boardwalk couldn’t be any better! The staff was very diligent on who parked in the parking lot and were always watching which made me feel very safe..”
    Omar Omar United States of America United States of America
  • “I loved the location, stay on second or third floor (ask for a view beforehand).”
    Carmen Carmen United States of America United States of America
  • “Very nice room and the beds were comfortable. The kitchen was useable and the room was spacious enough for four of us. Great view of the ocean and close to the skate park!”
    Caroline Caroline United States of America United States of America
  • “Proximity to the boardwalk, price, and the upgraded outlets that included USB ports.”
    Kanda Kanda United States of America United States of America
  • “I loved how close to the Boardwalk it was being a family with 4 kids it was close for us all to walk .”
    Trish Trish United States of America United States of America
  • “I chose the location coz it’s just walking distance to boardwalk it’s very convenient for us.”
    Laura Laura United States of America United States of America
  • “Great room for the price. Appreciate the location and view from our room of the boardwalk.”
    Richelle Richelle United States of America United States of America
  • “The fact that there was parking. Perfect location. The bed was so comfortable”
    Kathy Kathy United States of America United States of America
  • “I lost my AirPods after checkout, and they searched the room for me.”
    Anthony Anthony United States of America United States of America
  • “Property was close to beach boardwalk, wharf and downtown. The over night desk lady was very nice and helpful.”
    Justina Justina United States of America United States of America

Stay in the heart of Santa Cruz – Excellent location – show map

One of our best sellers in Santa Cruz! Aqua Breeze Inn is located across the street from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Free WiFi and parking are included.

The rooms include a flat screen TV with cable and premium movie channels, a microwave, and a refrigerator. The rooms include a private bathroom.

The Aqua Breeze Inn features laundry facilities, fax services, and a 24-hour front desk.

The Aqua Breeze is 1.6 mi from the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum and the Lighthouse Field State Beach.

This is our guests' favorite part of Santa Cruz, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Free parking
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뀐 Located in the real heart of Santa Cruz, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2!

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Popular Beaches Nearby

  • Santa Cruz Beach

    Swimming, Water Sports, Food & Drink, Surfing, Watching the Sunset, Seashell collecting

    850 feet from property
  • Cowell's Beach

    1,650 feet from property
  • Seabright State Beach

    2,400 feet from property

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7.5
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870 reviews
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  • Staff8.2
  • Facilities7.2
  • Cleanliness7.5
    • Some guests noted that the bed and linens weren't very clean
  • Comfort7.4
  • Value for money7.4
  • Location9.2
    • Guests said beach access was good
    • Guests recommend this area for sightseeing
  • Free WiFi7.9

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  • Omar United States of America

    “The location to the beach and Boardwalk couldn’t be any better! The staff was very diligent on who parked in the parking lot and were always watching which made me feel very safe.. loved that there was no carpet in the rooms.”

  • Carmen United States of America

    “I loved the location, stay on second or third floor (ask for a view beforehand).”

  • Caroline United States of America

    “Very nice room and the beds were comfortable. The kitchen was useable and the room was spacious enough for four of us. Great view of the ocean and close to the skate park!”

  • Kanda United States of America

    “Proximity to the boardwalk, price, and the upgraded outlets that included USB ports. ”

  • Trish United States of America

    “I loved how close to the Boardwalk it was being a family with 4 kids it was close for us all to walk . ”

  • Laura United States of America

    “I chose the location coz it’s just walking distance to boardwalk it’s very convenient for us.”

  • Richelle United States of America

    “Great room for the price. Appreciate the location and view from our room of the boardwalk. ”

  • Kathy United States of America

    “The fact that there was parking. Perfect location. The bed was so comfortable”

  • Anthony United States of America

    “I lost my AirPods after checkout, and they searched the room for me.”

  • Justina United States of America

    “Property was close to beach boardwalk, wharf and downtown. The over night desk lady was very nice and helpful.”

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  • Your site says you are pet friendly. Correct?

    Yes we are a pet friendly hotel. We have a $20 pet fee per pet, per night.


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    Upon check in we do require $100 refundable deposit fee.


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  • Can there be 2 cars for one room.

    Unfortunately we do not guarantee a second spot for a second vehicle. If we are not sold out and are slow we can try our best to accommodate it. You can always let us know ahead of time before your arrival.


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    Our standard check in is at 3:00 pm.


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Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    0.1 miles
  • Sky Glider
    0.2 miles
  • Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
    0.3 miles
  • Pacific Garden Mall
    0.4 miles
  • Santa Cruz City Museum of Natural History
    0.6 miles
  • Nickelodeon Theatre
    0.6 miles
  • McPherson Center
    0.6 miles
  • Pacific Avenue
    0.7 miles
  • Museum of Art and History
    0.7 miles
  • Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse
    1.1 miles
Top attractions
  • Roaring Camp, Big Trees and Pacific Rail
    4.2 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Santa Cruz Beach Golden sand
    Swimming, Water Sports, Food & Drink, Surfing, Watching the Sunset, Seashell collecting
    850 feet
  • Cowell's Beach Golden sand
    1,650 feet
  • Seabright State Beach Golden sand
    2,400 feet
Closest Airports
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport
    28 miles
  • Mineta San Jose International Airport
    28.1 miles
  • San Francisco International Airport
    49.3 miles
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Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
Pets
  • Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Activities
  • Beach
Internet
  • Free! WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Parking

    Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

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  • Daily housekeeping
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  • Air conditioning
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

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3:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of USD 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

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Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Cards accepted at this property

Mastercard Visa Discover American Express Aqua Breeze Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Aqua Breeze Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Pet Fee is $20 per night per pet, and a $50 cash deposit is required per pet at time of check in.

Guests are allowed 1 parking spot per reservation.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A damage deposit of USD 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Aqua Breeze Inn

  • Aqua Breeze Inn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Beach

  • Check-in at Aqua Breeze Inn is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Room options at Aqua Breeze Inn include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Quad
    • Suite
    • Triple

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Aqua Breeze Inn (subject to availability):

    • Parking
    • Free parking
    • On-site parking
    • Private Parking

  • The nearest beach is 1,000 feet from Aqua Breeze Inn.

  • Yes, Aqua Breeze Inn is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Aqua Breeze Inn is 1,000 feet from the center of Santa Cruz.

  • The prices at Aqua Breeze Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Aqua Breeze Inn by:

    • Car 1h 10min

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  • Staff8.2
  • Facilities7.2
  • Cleanliness7.5
  • Comfort7.4
  • Value for money7.4
  • Location9.2
  • Free WiFi7.9

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