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The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Property class: 2

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An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a high ceiling with a balcony.
A hotel lobby with a yellow color scheme, a double staircase, and a person pushing a luggage cart.
A yellow building with a pergola, a statue, and a parking lot.
A hotel room with a bathroom, a desk, a bed, and a window.
A hotel sign with a logo and name, surrounded by a well-maintained garden with various plants and a stone wall.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $89
$79 nightly
$89 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7

Explore the area

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330 Ocean St., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Ocean Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a dresser, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(44 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for King Room with Jacuzzi Tub

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a mirror, and a window with blinds.

King Room with Jacuzzi Tub

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bathroom, a desk, a bed, and a window.

Classic 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(24 reviews)
  • 175 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a mirror.

City Single Queen Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 160 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Deluxe Room 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a green wall.

Deluxe Room 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Room 1 King Bed - ADA

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a mirror, and a window with blinds.

Room 1 King Bed - ADA

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

A stay at The Aqua Pacific Hotel places you in the heart of Santa Cruz, a 2-minute drive from Santa Cruz Wharf and 6 minutes from Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. .This hotel is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz and 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Mystery Spot.

What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pacific Avenue - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza My Heart - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Cookie Company - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Woodstock's Pizza Santa Cruz - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪El Chipotle Taqueria - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel offers 36 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 50-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Microwaves, hypo-allergenic bedding, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 36 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. This hotel also features a vending machine and bicycle tour information.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Microwave on request
  • Mini-fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with premium digital channels
  • Hulu
  • iPod dock
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday:
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 25.0 per day

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • In-room microwave fee: USD 5
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 25.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from June 01 to October 31
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

The Aqua Pacific Inn
The Aqua Pacific Hotel Hotel
The Aqua Pacific Hotel Santa Cruz
The Aqua Pacific Hotel Hotel Santa Cruz

The Aqua Pacific Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 447 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 93 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 103 out of 1003 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
It’s a quiet place and fine for spending the night; I liked that it’s close to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in the Cruz.Affordable clean and minutes from the Boardwalk
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I look forward to staying here whenever I’m in town.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for access to Santa Cruz activities.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean great location Lotsa parking Nice spot Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed there for the weekend and we liked it. The staff were very helpful. Nice and calm place to stay at.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great convenient location for boardwalk activities. It felt safe and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff and front desk,great location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful and the room was spotless and just like the pictures parking was amazing overall 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay, staff was nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel room was very clean and looks well maintained. I would stay there again for sure. However, if you are noise-sensitive you may have to compromise a bit.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price and location it’s great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was fine for price paid. Parking was a bit tight.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything we wanted to explore, great customer service.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was incredibly friendly and even let us check out an hour later so we got to enjoy the hot tub in the morning. The largest mini fridge I’d ever seen in a hotel room as well! The shower was massive and the room was very clean. The bed was a tiny bit soft but nothing too uncomfortable. Overall, loved staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very good ,very close to boardwalk
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique hotel with atrium with pool and hot tub in center. Nestled in-between the beach and downtown. Very accommodating and friendly staff. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was, is so incredibly kind and accommodating. They worked with shifting schedules with ease. They listened to our needs and made educated recommendations protecting the heath and wellbeing of our group members. We continued to rebook through the month. Looking forward to to the next stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and customer friendly. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
The pool and hot tub was not working. Overall it was ok stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property isn’t clean, Pool freezing cold and hot tub is green color The manger was rude Don’t stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Bed was very squishy and didn’t have any real form to it at all. Was really hard to sleep in
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026