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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

Comfortable Accommodations The Aqua Pacific Hotel in Santa Cruz offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and free WiFi. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, work desk, and parquet floors. Leisure Facilities Guests can relax in the indoor swimming pool, hot tub, or outdoor seating area. The hotel features a garden, private check-in and check-out services, and a 24-hour front desk. Prime Location Located a 14-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach and 0.7 mi from the Beach Boardwalk, the hotel is 31 mi from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. Nearby attractions include the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum and Winchester Mystery House. Guest Services The hotel provides free on-site private parking, bicycle parking, and full-day security. Additional amenities include streaming services, a spa bath, and interconnected rooms.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • 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 1274 reviews
  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Very good

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    It was centrally located. On the first day, I came back to the room about 1. They hadn't go to cleaning my room and when they knocked, and I was there they just passed over. The next morning, housekeeping just just outside my door and I told them about the situation the day before and asked if they could clean the room soon. I came back at about 1 in the afternnon and they hadn't cleaned the room. I went to reception and it was basically tough luck. I pressed him and he sent house keeping and I had to wait by the pool for a half hour. I've had better experiences at a motel 6 and they were charging me $200 a night. Not worth it.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Very good

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Not much Thin walls I could hear everything going on outside.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The bed was perhaps the SOFTEST and most luxurious I've ever slept in! (And during this past month, I've been in at least 5 other hotels!) Also, the blue striped "beach towel" sized bath sheets felt VERY luxurious! It was also fun to see the various colors used in painting the room.. gray-green and light purple, for example. There was only one set of washcloths and hand towels for the two of us. Also, one of the night lights at the twin beds did not work.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The location was great and within walking distance to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The bedding was disgusting and dirty with visual spots of stains. We told the front desk attendant, my husband asked for some blankets, and we were given the blankets with no apology for the dirty bedding. Half of the lighting was out. At check out, there was no one there, no slot to drop the key, and everyone who stayed there just literally dropped their key at the front door.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Very close to the boardwalk, convenience stores and gas stations . Food as well. Pool was amazing and spa! We enjoyed this stay, very memorable!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    On the bedsheets i found them dirty couldn't make a case of it cause my wife would had me runlut of the hotel at midnight to look for a more decent hotel😕 i think i deserve i reinburstment cause the jaccusi was dirty as well when i tutn it on lots of devry came out of the jets

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Better location but property was old . Hear a lot of sound from beside rooms

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Great property for the location and price point. Friendly check-in and the jacuzzi tub was fantastic.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Close proximity h to o everything. Pool was not heated as advertised.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Clean and very helpful staff

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Overall good stay. Bed was super comfy and I enjoyed the extra blankets that they put on the bed. Very few negatives, my partner found an opened coffee packet at the coffee station in the room, we were only provided with two towels for our stay, only gel shampoo was provided and a hand/body wash. Despite this, our stay was amazing, the room was overall super clean, and we would stay again!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    ac didn't work well. issue with the toilet so i coukdbt check in for a little whike.that and the ac were the only real problem I had. other than that the room was clean staff were nice. wish the pool hours were later. bed was comfy. parking was a little odd but at least there was plenty.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    I've stayed here a few times and really enjoy the indoor pool and hot tub, love the location! There's nothing I didn't like, great value!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Overall it was awesome and the staff were very helpful

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The location was perfect and they were very comfortable rooms I wish they would include two full sets of towels. We had two towels and only one washcloth and one hand towel. And we were on the go so didn’t have time to have to request one.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Room was clean. Big comfortable room. Ice machine worked. Quiet

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Room was clean. Big comfortable...

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Nice visit, Steamer lane, Pleasure...

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?
The Aqua Pacific Hotel does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in Santa Cruz, see business hotels in Santa Cruz.
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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