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The Aqua Pacific Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel with indoor pool, near Ocean Street

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Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool
Hiking
Reception
Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Wharf are just steps away from The Aqua Pacific Hotel. Connect to in-room WiFi, take a refreshing dip in the seasonal outdoor pool or indoor pool, explore nature reserves with concierge services nearby. Guests rave about the location and helpful staff.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free parking

Main amenities (8)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Near the beach
  • Indoor pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Vending machine
  • Concierge services

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Elevator
  • Premium bedding
The current price is $92
includes taxes & fees
$80 per night
Mar 16 - Mar 17

Room options

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Room 1 King Bed - ADA

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

King Room with Jacuzzi Tub

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Club Double Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Club Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

City Single Queen Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
  • 160 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Classic 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Mini-fridge
  • 175 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Deluxe Room 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1015)
The price is $104
includes taxes & fees
$89 per night
Mar 11 - Mar 12
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About the neighborhood

Map
330 Ocean St., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Main Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Mystery Spot - 9 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 25 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 42 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 50 min drive
  • Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza My Heart - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Woodstock's Pizza Santa Cruz - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Los Viejones - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Blue Lagoon Cocktail Lounge - ‬13 min walk

About this property

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

When you stay at The Aqua Pacific Hotel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Guests can enjoy the indoor pool, and hiking/biking trails, scuba diving, and snorkeling are nearby. Also, University of California, Santa Cruz and Mystery Spot are within a short drive. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 36 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
    • The property charges 2.75 percent for credit card payments
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free secured, covered onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

What to do

  • Bicycle tour information
  • Beach nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services

Facilities

  • An indoor pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Smooth flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • IPod docking station
  • 50-inch Smart TV
  • Premium digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Hulu
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

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

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Microwave (on request)

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2.75 percent
  • Microwaves are available for an additional charge

Renovations and closures

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

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 25.0 per day
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 30 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per pet, per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • The seasonal pool is open from April 01 to October 31

Policies

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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at The Aqua Pacific Hotel?

Yes, there's an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at The Aqua Pacific Hotel?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 50.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at The Aqua Pacific Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Aqua Pacific Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at The Aqua Pacific Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like boat tours, fishing, and hiking. Enjoy a swim in the indoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a seasonal outdoor pool.

What's the area around The Aqua Pacific Hotel like?

The Aqua Pacific Hotel is in Westside Santa Cruz, a short 15-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 12 minutes' walk from Pacific Avenue. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.

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The Aqua Pacific Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Stay in Santa Cruz
Such a nice hotel for the price. Very excited that they are able to keep the cost down. The room really was in very good condition It looks like they’ve done quite a few upgrades and everything was clean and smelled fresh
Christopher A, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely Owners, Nice Place!
The room was super clean, the owners & staff were really nice!!
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice and simple hotel
Very nice and friendly staff. Very clean.
Carolyn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved it, staff was super nice and the rooms were clean. Very nice area, I hope I can stay there again
Jaylin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I liked how it’s close to everything.
Cindy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent
As usual, Islam was a great host! I plan to come again soon
daniel, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

All ok
CHUNMAY, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good place to stay
Manuel, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I love this place. Really nice staff, cool atrium pool, hot hot tub, quite rooms, beautiful view, close to beach, on and on I can go
Paul, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice.
Owner checked me in and was super nice. Room was comfy and set up well. Pool was a nice bonus being open in November.
Benjamin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hospitality and service. Perfect little Mediterranean gem hotel w atrium pool!
Paul, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed our stay here. Paid extra for jacuzzi tub. Would stay here again.
Barbara, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable & clean room, super kind staff, in walking distance of a little bit of everything and anything you might need to experience Santa Cruz at an affordable price.
Stepheny, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Only stayed one night, but it was terrific. Fantastic bed and the jacuzzi was sparkling clean. Great staff in a cool, older neighborhood.
Teresa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good place to stay
Liscet, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Perfect for a short trip
The staff was super friendly and accommodating. The beds were quite soft. It was perfect for my quick overnight trip. The pool looked good too
Daniel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The property managers at this motel are wonderful, hard working folks. I’d go again just because of them! The place is old and you get what you pay for, but I loved it. It has character. Very conveniently located. Great restaurants nearby (Mexican).
Stephen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The staff was polite and welcoming.
Corina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

My family and I enjoyed our stay. Its like a 10-15 walk to the boardwalk which was nice. The rooms are comfy and clean.
Alexis, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Would shop around
Tried to check in at around 4pm but their system was down. We didn’t get to check in until around 7pm which was unfortunate
Juan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was an easy checkin and check out. The staff was nice and rooms were clean
Jessica, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and location
Richard, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

easy parking, close to everything, quick checkin
William, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice heated pool, nice room
Giovanni, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very clean
1-night trip