Aqua Breeze Inn, Santa Cruz ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

204 Second Street, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060

Aqua Breeze Inn, a family-friendly extended stay hotel, offers modern accommodations just a 2-minute walk from the Boardwalk. This Santa Cruz hotel features amenities including free Wi-Fi and an outdoor sundeck overlooking the beach.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at Aqua Breeze Inn include free Wi-Fi, a 40" LED HDTV with DirecTV, HBO, and ESPN, along with microwaves and refrigerators. The hotel offers various room configurations such as 2 Queens ADA Accessible rooms, ensuring accessible features for all guests.

Dining & Nearby Options

Dining options near Aqua Breeze Inn include local favorites such as Oswald Restaurant and Laili Restaurant. Guests can enjoy a variety of cuisines including Mexican and Mediterranean within a short distance from the hotel.

Leisure & Activities

Aqua Breeze Inn provides easy access to popular attractions like the Santa Cruz Wharf, home to shops and restaurants, and the scenic hiking trails in Neary Lagoon Park. The hotel's close proximity to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and amusement park makes it convenient for families.

Services & Local Area

Local transportation options include nearby bus stops at Walnut Avenue & Chestnut Street and 2nd Street & Leibrandt Avenue, both within a 2-minute walk from the hotel. Additionally, Santa Cruz Metro Center is 12 minutes away by foot, providing further connectivity within the city.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Family Room

Max:

8 persons

56 m²

Bed options:

2 Double beds

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Queen Room

Max:

4 persons

28 m²

Bed options:

2 King Size Beds

Landscape view

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Family Suite

Max:

6 persons

28 m²

Bed options:

2 King Size Beds

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

Santa Cruz900 m

Airports

Mineta San Jose International (SJC) 54.3 km

Monterey Peninsula (MRY) 68.2 km

Bus

Bus stop100 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Spacious Comfort

“The room was impressively spacious, with high-quality furniture that made my stay feel luxurious and comfortable.” view full review

Chilled Refreshments

“The mini fridge was exceptionally cold and spacious, perfect for keeping my drinks and snacks fresh throughout my stay.” view full review

Abundant Parking

“With several parking lots available, I found plenty of convenient parking, eliminating the stress of searching for a spot.” view full review

Stylish Refresh

“The bathroom featured beautiful hard tile and a spotless shower that enhanced my daily routine with a touch of elegance.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free parking
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Security
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Services

Housekeeping
Laundry

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Beach access
Sun terrace

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Garden furniture

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Parquet floor

Location

204 Second Street, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060

Map view

204 Second Street, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060

City landmarks

Mall

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

1.1 km

Harbour

Santa Cruz Wharf

1.1 km

Museum

Museum of Art and History

1.3 km

Museum

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

1.4 km

35 Pacific Ave

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

1.1 km

Lighthouse Point West Cliff Drive

Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse

1.4 km

Shopping Area

Pacific Garden Mall

1.3 km

Park

Neary Lagoon Park

1.4 km

Museum

Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

2.4 km

600 West Cliff Drive

To Honor Surfing Monument

1.4 km

400 Beach St

Sky Glider

1.1 km

Spa Centre

Tea House Spa

780 m

Spa Centre

Well Within Spa

800 m

144 School St

Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park

2.2 km

400 Beach St

Cave Train

660 m

Beach st

Cocoanut Grove Banquet and Conf

1.1 km

Beach

Seabright State Beach

1.4 km

Store

Cowell Beach

1.1 km

400 Beach St

Giant Dipper

1.1 km

400 Beach St

Undertow

1.1 km

Store

Cowell's Beach Surf Shop

1.1 km

Park

Abbott Square

1.1 km

47 Municipal Wharf

Noland's on the Wharf

760 m

Store

Shopper's Corner

1.2 km

Beach

Main Beach

1.1 km

Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Holiday Train

1.1 km

Santa Cruz

Lighthouse Field State Beach

2.4 km

102 Ocean View Ave

Ocean View Park

1.5 km

Nearby

Raymond St

Beach Flats Community Garden

580 m

299 San Lorenzo Boulevard

Mike Fox Skate Park

580 m

Restaurants

El Hermoso Mar

270 m

313 Beach St

Coaster's Bar and Grill

250 m

115 Cliff St

Tacos Moreno

330 m

303 Beach St

Firefly Coffee House

650 m

131 Front St # A # A

Las Palmas Taco Bar

550 m

55 Front St

Yan Flower

800 m

617 Pacific Ave

Fire Fly Cafe

690 m

131 Front St # A # A

Snap Taco

740 m

1108 Pacific Ave

Woodies Cafe

1.1 km

25 Municipal Wharf

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

72%

liked the hotel and would stay again

7.2/10

Very good

Rooms

6.8

Location

8.3

Service

7.8

Dining

5.0

Chris

United States, April 2024

8.0/10

I had a wonderful stay at Aqua Breeze! The location is amazing, right across from the boardwalk, and the rooms, although a bit cramped, were equipped with a large fridge and a microwave. The service was top-notch, with extremely friendly and helpful staff. However, there were some issues with the room lock that need attention. The dining could use some improvement, but overall, Aqua Breeze offers a great value for its prime location.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were cozy with a large fridge and a microwave, though a bit tight and seemed to back into the next room's bathroom.

Service

9.0

The staff was extremely friendly and helpful, making my stay very pleasant.

Location

9.0

The hotel is right in front of the boardwalk, with convenient surveillance parking. My room was clean and recently renovated, and I loved being able to walk to the boardwalk.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was a bit lackluster with basic offerings, not quite matching the room cost.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel boasts great facilities and is located near the beach, offering a convenient stay for guests.

Kenneth

United Kingdom, January 2024

6.0/10

The hotel is conveniently located close to the beach boardwalk with free parking. The rooms, while not as advertised on the web, were decently clean and a good size for a short stay. The service was friendly but marred by restrictions and complaints. The location is perfect for beach access but could use better communication about designated smoking areas. The dining experience was subpar with stale breakfast items. Overall, a mixed experience in a great location.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were decently clean and a good size for a couple of nights stay.

Service

6.0

The staff were friendly but some restrictions and excessive complaints affected the experience.

Location

8.0

The hotel is perfectly situated across the street from the beach boardwalk, offering convenience and free parking.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was disappointing with stale breakfast options.

Facilities

5.0

Benjamin

United States, October 2023

6.4/10

I absolutely loved my stay at Aqua Breeze! Being able to walk across from the boardwalk was so convenient, but the room not covering the whole window was a downside. The price was decent considering the bare bones minimum offered.

Rooms

6.0

The room fell short of expectations as it did not cover the whole window, but it was passable for the price. It was a basic setup, but at least it was clean.

Service

7.0

The service was a mix of experiences. Some staff members, including the evening staff, were super amazing and helpful. However, the threat of calling the police due to noise from kids was quite intimidating. Housekeeping could have been more attentive to cleanliness.

Location

8.0

The location was perfect, offering excellent access to the boardwalk and pier. Staying at a motel, you generally know what to expect, but Aqua Breeze managed to stand out with its proximity to the beach and amusement park.

Dining

5.0

The dining options were very basic, with only cold cereal and toast available. While the price was reasonable, the limited choices were not ideal, especially for $250. It wasn't the breakfast experience I anticipated.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities were typical for a motel, with no standout amenities. However, the beach and boardwalk provided plenty of entertainment options just steps away.

Joseph

United States, June 2023

7.2/10

The hotel's location was convenient for reaching the boardwalk across the street, but the room had a noticeable musty odor. The service was exceptional, although the dining options were limited to basic offerings. The site's facilities were kept well-maintained, enhancing the overall experience.

Rooms

6.0

The room was spacious enough for four of us but had a musty smell.

Service

9.0

The staff was excellent and understanding, even in challenging situations.

Location

8.0

The hotel's position across from the boardwalk suited our needs perfectly.

Dining

5.0

The dining options were limited to basic items and could be improved.