Located close to Santa Cruz Wharf and University of California, Santa Cruz, The Aqua Pacific Hotel has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Located near the beach, The Aqua Pacific Hotel is in Westside Santa Cruz, a neighborhood in Santa Cruz. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Roaring Camp Railroads, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park and Capitola Beach. Santa Cruz Wharf and University of California, Santa Cruz are two other places to visit that come recommended. Scuba diving, snorkeling, and canoeing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Santa Cruz travel guide
330 Ocean St., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
What's nearby
Ocean Street
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Pacific Avenue
11 min walk - 1.0 km
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
11 min walk - 1.0 km
Santa Cruz Wharf
16 min walk - 1.4 km
Santa Cruz Main Beach
13 min walk - 1.1 km
Getting around
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
25 min drive
Restaurants
Pizza My Heart
13 min walk
Pacific Cookie Company
12 min walk
Jack in the Box
9 min walk
Woodstock's Pizza Santa Cruz
12 min walk
El Chipotle Taqueria
11 min walk
About this property
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
Hotel near Santa Cruz Wharf
Located close to University of California, Santa Cruz and Mystery Spot, The Aqua Pacific Hotel has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
A seasonal outdoor pool
Free self parking
Express check-out, concierge services, and an elevator
A nature reserve, a vending machine, and a 24-hour front desk
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Heating and fans
Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
50-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, Hulu, and streaming services
Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and on-request microwaves
Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–9:00 PM.
How much does it cost to stay at The Aqua Pacific Hotel?
As of 24 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Aqua Pacific Hotel on 26 October 2026 start from AED 210, 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.
Is The Aqua Pacific Hotel pet-friendly?
Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
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 is available for a fee of USD 25 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at The Aqua Pacific Hotel?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Aqua Pacific Hotel located?
Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this hotel is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Santa Cruz Wharf and within 3 mi (5 km) of Monterey Bay and University of California, Santa Cruz. Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park and Mystery Spot are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Reviews
The Aqua Pacific Hotel Reviews
7.6
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
It is a great place to stay, economic, auster but confortable, clean and convenient due to its location, walking distance to the core of Santa Cruz beach and main places in town.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
SONIA ARACELI MATA
19 September 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff, they have plenty of parking.
The room was clean, the floors didn’t feel super clean, but bedding and bathroom were clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Ismael
3 July 2026
Liked: Staff & service
It’s a quiet place and fine for spending the night; I liked that it’s close to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
John
28 September 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean. No complaints. On our stay they did have work going on but staff was quite helpful. Biggest issue was probably not a hotel issue but there was a dead racoon in front of hotel and it smelled horrible. Could have called to have it removed. Definately was a new accident. Hotel itself is good.
Location was great and super easy check in. Rooms were semi updated. Liked the flooring and bed was comfy. Painting was started but not fully finished. They need luggage racks in rooms and hair dryers. Which I feel are very common things these days. Maybe some good coffee in the lobby in the mornings would be a nice touch as well. Otherwise a good visit
The staff was incredibly friendly and even let us check out an hour later so we got to enjoy the hot tub in the morning. The largest mini fridge I’d ever seen in a hotel room as well! The shower was massive and the room was very clean. The bed was a tiny bit soft but nothing too uncomfortable. Overall, loved staying here!
Unique hotel with atrium with pool and hot tub in center. Nestled in-between the beach and downtown. Very accommodating and friendly staff. Highly recommend!
The staff was, is so incredibly kind and accommodating.
They worked with shifting schedules with ease.
They listened to our needs and made educated recommendations protecting the heath and wellbeing of our group members.
We continued to rebook through the month.
Looking forward to to the next stay