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The Aqua Pacific Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel near Santa Cruz Wharf in Santa Cruz

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Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool
Classic 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated
Front of property
Reception
Exterior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

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.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(35 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

King Room with Jacuzzi Tub

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Classic 1 King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)
  • 175 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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City Single Queen Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

City Single Queen Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 160 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Deluxe Room 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Room 1 King Bed - ADA

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

Heart of Santa Cruz.Your stay at this Westside Santa Cruz hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Santa Cruz Wharf and Monterey Bay. Also, University of California, Santa Cruz is within 3 miles (5 km) and Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Main Beach - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Pacific Avenue - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 11 min walk - 0.6 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
  • ‪Woodstock's Pizza Santa Cruz - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪四姐 Special Noodle - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys Santa Cruz - ‬13 min walk

About this property

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Hotel near Santa Cruz Wharf in Santa Cruz
The Aqua Pacific Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Aqua Pacific Hotel also features a vending machine, concierge services, and express check-out. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Santa Cruz hotel.

  • 36 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Aqua Pacific Hotel offers 36 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and coffee/tea makers. 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, designer toiletries, 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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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
  • Indoor pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

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

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 35
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 40 for check-in between 11:30 PM and 8:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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 midnight 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: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 35 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: USD 40 for check-in between 11:30 PM and 8:00 AM
  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open April 01 and close October 31.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Aqua Pacific Hotel to the airport?

The Aqua Pacific Hotel is 16.1 mi (25-min drive) away from the Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Aqua Pacific Hotel?

As of Jan 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Aqua Pacific Hotel on Jan 25, 2026 start from $65.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Aqua Pacific Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Aqua Pacific Hotel.

How close is The Aqua Pacific Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 13-minute walk from Main Beach and 14-minute walk from Seabright Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Aqua Pacific Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Aqua Pacific Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Aqua Pacific Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Aqua Pacific Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Early check-in costs USD 35 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at The Aqua Pacific Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Aqua Pacific Hotel have a pool?

The Aqua Pacific Hotel features an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does The Aqua Pacific Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Aqua Pacific Hotel to downtown Santa Cruz?

The Aqua Pacific Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Lower Ocean.

The Aqua Pacific Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 351 out of 775 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 177 out of 775 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 775 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 775 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 78 out of 775 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the hotel was very accomodating! They were helpful and though doing quite a bit of hotel renovations , the hotel was quiet very clean and the room was perfect! All in all this was a great stay and the price was nothing short of amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the money, nicely done had a good night rest.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Dwight

Traveled with family
Nice but bathroom walls wet inside and you can easily put finger thru wall at base because of rot
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Maaret

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy. Room clean. Plenty of towels. Staff was efficient and helpful. Did not use the pool. Was able to hear hallway noise when i was sleeping, but that quieted down. Fine overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

daniel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Keodavone

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
When we checked in around 6pm we were given room 105. When opening the door the room was not clean prior to previous tenants checking out. Addressed to front desk and we were given 101. Checking the room out the room was very ran down with damage on the walls and did not have a pleasant smell in the room. Addressed again and given 107 but same thing. Room did not have a pleasant smell and very outdated. We ended up leaving and finding another hotel down the road.
Hole in the wall
Dent on door
Stain on the ceiling above shower look like mold
Chipped paint on the wall
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Mario

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean renovated property but sink in the room was quite loud when running and also had some leaky plumbing behind/below. Bathroom layout is quite tight leaving barely any room to get to the shower area when swinging the door open, which doesn't have space to fully do so. Bed and pillows were comfy otherwise. Fair warning, the Monday morning when we were supposed to check out, the garbage truck pickup on the side our room faced was ridiculously loud and disruptive! It's beyond the hotel's control so ask to be roomed away from their dumpsters if you value your morning rest and sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
When I Checked Clerk
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is always friendly. Check in and check out is a breeze; rooms always fully stocked and clean. Thabk you!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Olivia

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Stacey

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Parking was very difficult, there were homeless people all over the parking lot when we were checking out. For the price of the rooms i was expecting it to be better.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Indoor pool & hot tub nice! Hotel has been nicely renovated but still has a few things to do. Our room, phone not working, ac hard to control, tp holder needs repair & need more hand towels. Nice to have large tv in room. Enjoyed view from small window. Lovely grounds with lots of nice sitting areas. Not traveling with pets but front desk are very welcoming for furbabies! Would stay here again! 8.5/10.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to take the family
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Codi

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jazmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was very friendly and receptive, but overall, the stay was not comfortable. The hotel is somewhat recently renovated, but it could definitely use some additional touches that would have made the stay a bit more comfortable (itchy sheets, thin towels, really bad lighting). The biggest issue with this hotel is the noise. The walls are very thin, and it's surrounded by a busy road and a driveway that services multiple housing complexes, so you constantly hear traffic. Moreover, there are only hard surfaces in the room (no carpet, drapes, etc), so there's nothing to absorb or buffer the sound. That said, the pool was very clean, and it was nice that the hotel provided toys. This was fine for one night or if you're in a pinch, but I would be more than happy to spend a few extra dollars for peace and quiet and more creature comforts.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaycee

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super close to the boardwalk. I love it because it was pet friendly & I was able to have my husky with me. Walking distance to the boardwalk. There’s a super cute local coffee shop in walking distance as well. Check-in was easy. My room wasn’t actually available & the front desk gave me an accessible room which provided more room for my dog so it worked out well! Plenty of parking spaces too. The room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mayra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was good
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for the hospitality! we enjoy the coffee in the lobby:)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

daniel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was great, upgraded me to a room with jacuzzi
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Mrinalini

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
The blinds were broken so light came through and all the street noise could be heard inside the room at night ,so couldn’t sleep at all. For almost $300 a night for the room, we felt cheated.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Morgan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025