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The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
The Aqua Pacific Hotel – Santa Cruz, CA
The Aqua Pacific Hotel – Santa Cruz, CA
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Located in Santa Cruz, within a 14-minute walk of Santa Cruz Beach and 0.7 miles of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, The Aqua Pacific Hotel has accommodations with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service. The hotel has family rooms. All rooms is equipped with air conditioning, a fridge, a microwave, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. At the hotel the rooms have a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse is 1.6 miles from The Aqua Pacific Hotel, while Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is 1.9 miles from the property. Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 31 miles away.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • On-site dining
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room microwave
  • Pool
  • Spa / sauna
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator

Reviews

3.6 / 5
Great 1175 reviews
  • Engine customer Jul 2026

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  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The room had lots of damge to the wall and doors. Poor repair jobs. Poor neigborhood. Noisy area with questionable people hanging about. Poor parking areas.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    There are outside sitting areas around the hotel that are good vibes! Definitely worth it! Highly recommended!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Coffee maker was not working in the morning. Had to wake up the front desk to get a new one

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    It’s a quiet place and fine for spending the night; I liked that it’s close to the beach.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Great

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Bed was very squishy and didn’t have any real form to it at all. Was really hard to sleep in

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The shower door does not close completely n it slide that makes d water splash on d floor

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Parking was easy but the rooms felt so dirty. I’m sure it was clean but everything was run down and the door hinge was quite loose. For what you pay for it makes sense since it’s cheaper than the vast majority of the stays in Santa Cruz. Bottom line is I got some sleep, had a place to stay and had a place to freshen up and that’s all I was looking for. If that’s you, it’s not bad.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Pool freezing cold and hot tub is green color The manger was rude Don’t stay here.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Staff was great, located in an area near the pier, food, activities. Had a large pool, smaller size jacuzzi, and had corn hole and other games in the pool area.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    It’s okay if you just need a place to sleep for short stay, I would not stay here again or recommend for a long term stay. Property was not the most clean and could be better. Their sign out front advertises an indoor heated pool but it’s not indoor or heated; passing by the hotel it looks like it’s indoor because the windows they put in front of the pool lol. Not sure if I didn’t see any outlets but there were no outlets on the nightstands. We were using the two plugs under the tv for everything. Also not the best lighting in the room , felt like the room was dark and there wasn’t much light in there. Window was very small and we didn’t even want to open the window since someone’s balcony was right across from us. Front office checked us in quickly , only gave us one key and they charge for lost keys btw . They do have free parking which was nice I know some other hotels in area charge for parking .

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Pleasant

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    If budget is a major criteria (it was for me for a short layover on a weekend night) this is a decent option in a town that is very expensive for Friday or Saturday stays. Central location, free parking, in-room fridge and temp controls, and most important, a clean room with a comfy, firm mattress and cushy topper and nice linens. I had no problem with noise from adjacent rooms or traffic during the night. It was adequate lodging for one night. 1) My room had no wifi and cell reception was blocked in my location. 2) Harsh white LED bulbs! 4) Pipes in adjacent room whining whenever sink is run. 5) Cheap cleaning fluid -- overwhelming odor when I arrived, but aired while I was out a few hours with an open window and fan blowing. Be aware if room has been recently sanitized. 6) The plank flooring was sticky, bring slippers. 7) The soap dispenser in my shower was empty and the bed topper was rumpled.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Location Homeless people checking into the hotel, in the parking lot. People on drugs hanging out in the parking lot.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Pool service area clean

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Superb

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Got upgraded to room with a hot tub and slight view of the beach . Great central location

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Was a nice overnight stay.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Very nice and comfortable stay Nice and peaceful

Frequently asked questions about The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Does The Aqua Pacific Hotel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, The Aqua Pacific Hotel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does The Aqua Pacific Hotel offer parking?
Yes, The Aqua Pacific Hotel offers free parking on-site.
Does The Aqua Pacific Hotel have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. The Aqua Pacific Hotel offers meeting spaces for business and group use.
Does The Aqua Pacific Hotel have a fitness center?
The Aqua Pacific Hotel does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is The Aqua Pacific Hotel located, and how walkable is the area?
The Aqua Pacific Hotel is located at 330 Ocean St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060. With a Walk Score of 89, the area is rated Very Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with public transit and rideshare easily accessible.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near The Aqua Pacific Hotel
  • University of California, Santa Cruz 2.7 mi
  • 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake 9.1 mi

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