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Hotel Solares

Property class: 2.5
Hotel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz

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A poolside area with seating, palm trees, and a building with balconies.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a large flat-screen TV, and a small Christmas tree on the counter.
A pool area with blue umbrellas, lounge chairs, and a white fence.
A multi-story hotel with balconies, a parking area, and a clear sky.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a mini-fridge, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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600 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Ocean Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Pacific Avenue
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a mirror, and a view of the outdoors.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

7.8 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a mini-fridge, and a view of the outdoors.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

7.2 out of 10
Good
(57 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with blinds, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Refrigerator & Microwave

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a desk, and a large window.

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 66 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a mirror, and a view of the outdoors.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a large window with blinds.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a window with blinds.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

7.6 out of 10
Good
(31 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

A hotel room with a large bed, a blue sofa, and a patterned carpet.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with blinds, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room

Deluxe Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Studio Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Santa Cruz

Oceanside stay.A stay at this Westside Santa Cruz hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 2 miles (3 km) of Monterey Bay. Ocean Street and Pacific Avenue are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza My Heart - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Cookie Company - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪El Chipotle Taqueria - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Melo Melo - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Blue Lagoon - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Hotel Solares

Hotel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz
As a guest of Hotel Solares, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff. Public spaces have free WiFi. Hotel Solares also features gift shops/newsstands, a picnic area, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Santa Cruz hotel is smoke free.

  • 79 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1989
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Hotel Solares offers 79 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit)

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 200 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Litter boxes are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 250 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 deposit: USD 200 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 40.0 per day

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 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Hotel Solares Santa Cruz
Solares Santa Cruz
Hotel Solares Hotel
Hotel Solares Santa Cruz
Hotel Solares Hotel Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Solares to the airport?

Hotel Solares is 16.3 mi (26-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 Hotel Solares?

As of Oct 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Solares on Nov 5, 2026 start from CA $82, 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 Hotel Solares have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Solares.

How close is Hotel Solares to the beach?

This hotel is a short 11-minute walk from Santa Cruz Main Beach and 4.6 mi (19-min drive) from Capitola Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Solares offer free breakfast?

Hotel Solares does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hotel Solares?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Solares?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Hotel Solares?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel Solares have a pool?

Hotel Solares features an outdoor pool.

Does Hotel Solares have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Solares to downtown Santa Cruz?

Hotel Solares is 0.1 mi away from Lower Ocean.

Hotel Solares Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 316 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 227 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 195 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 109 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 159 out of 1006 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a great hotel for the price
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was nice and clean. Pool was nice kids friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds were so comfortable and the linens were very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a normal hotel. I think someone was in the room and then they gave it to us. There was no hand soap, shampoo or conditioner. The front desk gave us a bottle of hand soap. The room was dirty. Bathroom and shower were not clean. We slept in our clothes and left first thing in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff, comfortable beds 10 min walk to boardwalk and 15 min walk downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are clean and parking is available and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Pool was nice! Location was ideal
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was good , we liked that it was walking distance to the Boardwalk and a 15min drive to the Mystery Spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and the staff was pleasant
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean, easy check in.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is an okay place to stay for a hotel. The positives is the location and the pool. The Pm shift guy was short and not a people person at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a great stay the only thing I would change is the smell when you first walk in other than that it was a perfect stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room service online ordering wasn’t working but the restaurant took phone orders without hesitation and the amenities were amazing steam room pool etc
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
For the price it was ok at best.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff helpful, booked 3 rooms for whole family, there were a all next to each other. We'll had fun in pool, great vacation
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a wonderful staying, room was more that we expected, Wes gorgeous very spacious and very clean definitely we will comeback.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the 1 room with 2 bedrooms since my oldest kid wants to have his own room and with balcony. The property is clean and has a good parking area. I will go back again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, linens soft, bed comfortable. Location ideal for visiting our college kid. Can’t comment on noise level (we sleep with earplugs). No daily breakfast, but the coffee machine produced a nice cup of morning coffee. Parking adequate. Staff was very helpful and friendly. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room great parking
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were nice and clean. Pool was clean. Area was well maintained. The description where I booked the room said there would be breakfast and we were told in the morning there wouldn’t be.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great location and clean hotel. Heated pool was a huge plus.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceeded my expectations, Clean room and property. Nice staff l, overall very satisfied with the stay. Also the price was $100 cheaper than anything in the area. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2026