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The Aqua Pacific Hotel

2.0 star property

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Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool
Exterior
Front of property
Classic 1 King Bed
Reception

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

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

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

King Room with Jacuzzi Tub

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic 1 King Bed

Classic 1 King Bed

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

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City Single Queen Room

City Single Queen Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top 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 area

Santa Cruz

In the heart of Santa Cruz, The Aqua Pacific Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Wharf and Monterey Bay. .This hotel is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz.

What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Main Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

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
  • ‪Pacific Cookie Company - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪四姐 Special Noodle - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Hotel with free parking, near Santa Cruz Wharf
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.

An indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 36 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring iPod docking stations and 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.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a vending machine.
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 transport

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

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Indoor pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • 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.
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • 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 lift
  • 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 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 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

Payment types

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 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

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 April 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. 351 out of 776 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 178 out of 776 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 776 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 776 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 78 out of 776 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

daniel

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Riley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love it

The workers were so nice and happy to help with anything we needed during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
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

Travelled 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

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
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