Aqua Breeze Inn

204 2nd St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-5406
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#37 of 57 hotels in Santa Cruz
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4.4
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3.2
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3.4
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3.4
If you’re looking for a budget friendly motel in Santa Cruz, look no further than Aqua Breeze Inn. Nearby landmarks such as the Beach Boardwalk, Cocoanut Grove, Wharf and Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse make Aqua Breeze Inn a great place to stay when visiting Santa Cruz. The rooms offer a flat screen TV with HBO and ESPN, a microwave, refrigerator, air conditioning, and getting online is possible, as free wifi is available, allowing you to rest and refresh with ease. In addition, guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking (1 car per room). During your visit, be sure to check out one of Santa Cruz's popular lobster restaurants such as Stagnaro Bros Seafood, The Crow's Nest, and Ideal Bar & Grill, all a short distance from Aqua Breeze Inn. Best of all, Aqua Breeze Inn makes it easy to experience some great Santa Cruz attractions like To Honor Surfing Monument, which is a popular . The staff at Aqua Breeze Inn looks forward to serving you during your upcoming visit.
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Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
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maricruz2023 wrote a review Jul 2023
Dinuba, California1 contribution
Amazing location and the workers there are super kind and humble. Definitely recommend the family suite for big families. And walking distance to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. We will definitely be coming back!!!!
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Date of stay: July 2023
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Responded 1 week ago
Dear guest, thank you for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you had an amazing stay with us and that our location and staff left a positive impression on you. We take great pride in providing a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for all our guests, and we are delighted to know that you found our workers kind and humble. We believe that exceptional service is the key to creating memorable experiences for our guests, and we are glad that we could make your stay enjoyable. Our family suite is designed to accommodate larger families comfortably, and we are glad to hear that it suited your needs. It's great to know that our proximity to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk was convenient for you and that you could enjoy the nearby attractions. Thank you for recommending us to others; it means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you and your family back for another fantastic stay. If there's anything we can do to make your next visit even better, please don't hesitate to let us know. Safe travels, and see you soon! Best Regards, Aqua Breeze Inn Customer Care Team
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Notyomama1111 wrote a review Jul 2023
Fresno, California1 contribution
The location was great! Walking distance to the boardwalk. The staff was friendly and helpful. There were 6 of us and they had a room big enough to accommodate us. We took a toddler, so having one of the beds in its own room was convenient for naps. We really enjoyed our stay. And the closeness of the hotel allowed us to enjoy the beach and boardwalk without the hassle of parking. The hotel parking lot is small so it’s one car per room! Just heads up. Will definitely visit again.
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Response from GuestXperience Team, Other at Aqua Breeze Inn
Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear guest, we're delighted to hear that you had a fantastic stay at our hotel and that you enjoyed the great location near the boardwalk! It's wonderful to know that our friendly and helpful staff were able to accommodate your group of six and that you found the room to be spacious and convenient for your toddler's naps. We take pride in providing a hassle-free experience for our guests, and we're glad that the proximity to the beach and boardwalk allowed you to enjoy your time without worrying about parking. Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback with us. We can't wait to welcome you back on your next visit to the area. If there's anything else you'd like during your stay or any special requests, please feel free to let us know. See you again soon, and safe travels! Best Regards, Aqua Breeze Inn Customer Care Team
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todd h wrote a review Jul 2023
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Great place family owned.kamal extra friendly Clean big bathroom walk to boardwalk great price options for 3 beds.xtra parking in the back..been going for 40 years same owners past 27 .well kept nice people
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Date of stay: July 2023
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Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip: Best value in the beach this tripadvisor is in Spanish answering best I can
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Response from GuestXperience Team, Other at Aqua Breeze Inn
Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear guest, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at our family-owned motel. We take pride in providing a clean and comfortable environment for our guests, and it's always rewarding to know that our efforts are appreciated. It's fantastic to hear that you found our location convenient, and the option for 3 beds suited your needs perfectly. We're grateful for your loyalty and continued support over the past 40 years. We truly value our guests, and we'll continue to work hard to maintain the quality of our services and facilities. We can't wait to welcome you back for many more enjoyable stays in the future. If you have any other feedback or suggestions, please don't hesitate to let us know. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we look forward to making your next visit even more memorable! Best Regards, Aqua Breeze Inn Customer Care Team
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OrlandoGradeVOPS wrote a review Jul 2023
Vallejo, California4 contributions4 helpful votes
The room was clean and can’t beat the location to the Boardwalk! The prices are very reasonable for having three bed options as well. The only minor issue was the key card for the door took about 5-10 attempts to get the door open. Other than that no complaints. The staff working the front desk was very friendly!
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Date of stay: July 2023
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Room Tip: The couple of ma & pa stores close by DO NOT take any card payment. They make you get cash out of...
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Responded 3 weeks ago
Dear guest, we're delighted to hear that you found our rooms clean and enjoyed our convenient location near the Boardwalk. We apologize for any inconvenience you experienced with the key card, but we're glad to know that it was a minor issue overall. It's great to hear that our front desk staff provided friendly and helpful service during your stay. Thank you for choosing our hotel and for your positive feedback. We hope to welcome you back on your next visit to the area! Best Regards, Aqua Breeze Inn Customer Care Team
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JMP361 wrote a review Jul 2023
Pittsburg, California1 contribution
Planned a beach trip for the kids and chose Aqua Breeze Inn cause it is directly across from the boardwalk parking lot. So close!! Perfect place to stay with kids! Little Caesar’s near by and a little corner market.
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Date of stay: July 2023
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Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear guest, thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that you chose Aqua Breeze Inn for your beach trip with the kids. Our proximity to the boardwalk parking lot and the beach is a convenient feature that many families appreciate. We're pleased that our location was perfect for your needs and that you found it to be a great place to stay with kids. Providing a family-friendly environment is important to us, and we're delighted that we met your expectations in this regard. It's wonderful to hear that there were nearby amenities such as Little Caesar's and a corner market for your convenience. We strive to provide a convenient and enjoyable experience for our guests. Thank you for choosing Aqua Breeze Inn, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you and your family back for another fantastic beach trip in the future. Best Regards, Aqua Breeze Inn Customer Care Team
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Thegame2k3 wrote a review Jul 2023
Marysville, California15 contributions14 helpful votes
My family (4) and mother in law stayed here for three nights over the 4th of July holiday in the family suite (two queen beds and one full sized bed.) After reading a lot of reviews I was kind of hesitate to book, but since my mother in law was going to bring her dog, we didn't have many options. We arrived Sunday late afternoon and traffic was horrible. When we finally reached the hotel there was no parking at the office so we had to park in a handicapped zone (I know, I know.) We walked into the office and were helped by two men to check in. Check in was easy, $100 refundable deposit, parking pass provided, and they explained where they had more parking behind the hotel. I brought up that we prepaid for the pet deposit but my mother in law didn't bring her dog, one of the men said no problem, we will issue the refund. I checked my credit card statement later that night and it was already pending (excellent customer service!) The room was on the third floor in the corner (no view.) After reading the reviews I was expecting the room to be dirty, however, it was clean and smelled nice as well. My wife and I were actually very surprised how nice it was in there. The beds are older and you can hear the springs when you move around, but other than that, they were comfortable. It had a pretty good sized TV, mini refrigerator, some drawers, a few hangers, and a knock off Keurig coffee maker. No iron or ironing board, I'm not sure if that's offered if I would had called them. No phone in the room which was weird. The only issue we had with the room was the second day the toilet got clogged and I had to call the office (using my cell) and the girl that answered said the plunger was under the sink. I was able to get that taken care of myself. The hotel is across from the large boardwalk parking area. If you walk fast, you can easily get to the front of the boardwalk in a few minutes. With strollers/kids, 5-7 minutes tops. This was a huge advantage staying so close, we never paid for parking ($30.) Overall, we all enjoyed our vacation and we would stay here again. Don't let the negative reviews keep you from booking here. It seems like the owner/managers have heard the negative feedback and have fixed the issues. Is this a five star hotel, absolutely not, it's older and needs some more love, but for the price and how close it is, you really can't beat it. I couple comments for the owners/managers. I don't know if our room didn't have a phone for a reason, but I guess I'm old school and wanted to press zero to get someone. You should also look into renting out boogie boards/beach chairs for your guests. We had beach chairs, but having a option to get a boogie board for the day would had been awesome.
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Date of stay: July 2023
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Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear guest, thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback about your recent stay at our hotel. We're glad to hear that you and your family enjoyed your three nights in the family suite and that you found the room clean and pleasant. We appreciate your kind words about our customer service and the quick refund of the pet deposit. It's great that our location close to the boardwalk and parking area was convenient for your family, allowing you to easily access the attractions without the need for paid parking. We also appreciate your suggestions regarding the amenities in the room. We will certainly consider adding phones to the rooms to accommodate guests who prefer that option, and we will explore the possibility of offering rentals for boogie boards and beach chairs to enhance our guests' beach experience. Thank you for bringing these ideas to our attention. We're grateful for your positive recommendation and your understanding of the older nature of our hotel. We continuously strive to improve and provide a comfortable and enjoyable experience for our guests. Thank you for choosing to stay with us, and we look forward to welcoming you and your family back in the future! Best Regards, Aqua Breeze Inn Customer Care Team
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Kayvee D wrote a review Jan 2023
Best hotel in Santa Cruz! The location is literally unbeatable— right next to the ocean and an easy walk (during daylight) to downtown. Rooms and premises are clean, well kept and loved. I LOVE the sea creatures and beautiful animals all over the walls. I also appreciate the designated smoking area, so I can enjoy my smokes without bothering non-smokers. Aqua Breeze has everything you need, at a very affordable rate, for an epic visit to SC.
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Date of stay: January 2023
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Trip type: Traveled solo
Room Tip: Walking from the hotel to downtown is very lovely during the day, but after dark do take a cab....
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Responded Jan 30, 2023
Dear Kayvee, we are delighted that you enjoyed your recent stay with us. Our primary aim is to provide our guests with the best possible experience and we feel glad to be able to provide you with one. We look forward to welcoming you back when you are next in the area. Thank you so much for your review! Best Regards, Aqua Breeze Inn Customer Care Team
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Jen T wrote a review Jun 2022
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I would rate this place zero stars if I could. We arrived at 2:06pm. Check in is at 3pm. Room wasn’t ready so fine no worries. We will wait. The establishment only allows for one car to park in the parking lot which is understandable since they give us a parking pass to park on the street. We have two vehicles. We decide to stay in parking lot until we wait for our room to be ready. One of the men instantly start harassing us to move one of the vehicles. We informed them we are waiting to unload. Our room is finally ready at 2:50pm. We are still unloading and at 3:10p, the guy is knocking on our door telling us to move a car. We were still unloading. We are 4 adults with two kids so we have a lot to unload- luggage, coolers, snacks, beach tents.. I call the front office to complain and he said well it didn’t look like you were unloading- 1. My husband was while I stayed with the kids 2. Are you literally spying? If you can deal with this type of harassment then go right ahead and stay here. If not, avoid at all cost.
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from GuestXperience Team, Other at Aqua Breeze Inn
Responded Jun 14, 2022
Dear guest, thank you so much for writing to us about your recent stay. We are glad that you chose to stay with us. However, we apologize for your unfortunate experience regarding parking. Please know that we would dearly love to have more parking available for our guests, but, unfortunately, space around our hotel is very much at a premium. We do facilitate as many guests as we possibly can, and we are very sorry for the inconvenience that our limited parking area caused you. We hope we get to serve you soon! Best Regards, Aqua Breeze Inn Customer Care Team
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b c wrote a review Mar 2022
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First off, I never leave bad reviews. Until now. Shower water was cold. Aqua Freeze cold. An employee saw my little dog peeing in the parking lot *IN THE RAIN* and told me to take him across the street for that. But worst of all, when I returned one day, housekeeping had *left the door ajar* after cleaning. This earns them the new name of Aqua Sleaze, and I will not be returning there.
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Date of stay: March 2022
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Trip type: Traveled on business
Room Tip: Go somewhere else.
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Response from GuestXperience Team, Other at Aqua Breeze Inn
Responded Mar 31, 2022
Dear guest, thank you so much for taking time out of your busy schedule to review us. Your feedback makes us happy and, we are delighted to hear about your impression and experience with us. However, we appreciate you for highlighting these issues and, we will take steps to ensure such experiences do not reoccur. We apologize for failing to fulfill your expectation, and if we were made aware of this, it would have helped us provide you with a better experience. We hope to remain your hotel of choice in this area and to give you a better stay on a future visit. Best Regards, Aqua Breeze Inn Customer Care Team
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Neil B wrote a review Mar 2022
Los Angeles, California1 contribution
The heater/air conditioner unit in the room had a notice stuck to it that it was controlled by the thermostat. The thermostat on the wall was not working, it clearly just needed a new battery, so we told the receptionist who advised us it would be repaired while we were out (after we suggested it needed a new battery), upon return the thermostat was on but displayed "error" so the heating/cooling was still not working. We again told the receptionist that the thermostat was still not working, they said we would have to use the controls on the wall unit, we asked if we could be moved to a room with a working thermostat, they said that was not possible and told us the thermostat system was new and they were still working out the bugs (so new it already needed new batteries). After returning to the room we discovered that the wall unit had no option to set a temperature and would have to be either constantly on and very noisy or off which would result in another freezing night. So we decided this was not acceptable and as they were unable to offer an acceptable solution after two tries we would have to change hotels. We vacated the room and I went to reception and politely informed them we were checking out early because of their failure to address the issue and this would be reflected in reviews posted, at which another employee came out of the room behind reception. I went to leave but then wanted to add that I would expect to only be charged for the one (freezing) night we had stayed, at which point the man who had come from the back room started yelling get out at me at the top of his voice to try to shout over what i was trying to say. Totally shocking terrible way to treat customers that has only resulted in me telling everyone who will listen about the horrible experience. As a side note, when we booked through their website they had a 50% sale on their rates, which at full rate would make them one of the most expensive hotels in Santa Cruz, or maybe it was just a fake sale?
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Date of stay: March 2022
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Responded Mar 12, 2022
Dear guest, thank you so much for taking time out of your busy schedule to review us. While we are happy that you chose to stay with us, we are disappointed to hear about your unfortunate impression and experience with us. These are serious issues highlighted by you, and we will take steps to ensure this does not reoccur. We will review your comments in detail and make changes wherever possible in improving and training our staff, to ensure a better experience for our future guests. We hope you will give us another opportunity of serving you. Best Regards, Aqua Breeze Inn Customer Care Team
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PRICE RANGE
€144 - €835 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
aqua breeze hotel santa cruz, sea breeze hotel, sea breeze motel
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United StatesCaliforniaSanta Cruz
NUMBER OF ROOMS
50
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Frequently Asked Questions about Aqua Breeze Inn
Which popular attractions are close to Aqua Breeze Inn?
Nearby attractions include Santa Cruz Wharf (0.1 miles), Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (0.1 miles), and Boardwalk Bowl (0.1 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Aqua Breeze Inn?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free parking, and kids activities.
Which room amenities are available at Aqua Breeze Inn?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
Is parking available at Aqua Breeze Inn?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Aqua Breeze Inn?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Picnic Basket, Ideal Bar & Grill, and Beach Street Cafe.
Is Aqua Breeze Inn located near the city center?
Yes, it is 0.8 miles away from the center of Santa Cruz.
Are pets allowed at Aqua Breeze Inn?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Aqua Breeze Inn?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Spanish.
Are there any historical sites close to Aqua Breeze Inn?
Many travelers enjoy visiting San Lorenzo River Railroad Bridge (0.9 miles).