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Marea Sol Hotel

2.0 star property
Beach hotel near Monterey Bay

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Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking
Room, 1 King Bed
Superior Suite, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Partial Ocean View | Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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301 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Main Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Suite, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

Luxury Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Luxury Suite, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Santa Cruz

Steps from the beach.With a stay at this Westside Santa Cruz hotel, you'll be steps from Boardwalk Bowl and Cocoanut Grove. Main Beach and Santa Cruz Main Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Main Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cruzin’ Crepes - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Picnic Basket - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Marea Sol Hotel

Beach hotel near Monterey Bay
As a guest of Marea Sol Hotel, you'll find an outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and a vending machine. Public spaces have free WiFi. Marea Sol Hotel also features an elevator and a microwave in a common area. For a fee, parking is available.

This Santa Cruz hotel is smoke free.

  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
Marea Sol Hotel offers 38 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. This Santa Cruz hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 25 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (7:00 AM - 11:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (7:00 AM - 6:30 AM)
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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 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.

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 25 per day (in/out privileges)

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 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
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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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 cash deposit or 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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Property is also known as

Marea Sol Hotel Hotel
Marea Sol Hotel Santa Cruz
Marea Sol Hotel Hotel Santa Cruz

Marea Sol Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 915 out of 1330 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 261 out of 1330 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 1330 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1330 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1330 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

CATHERINE, BOISE

Very friendly check o
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

GREGORY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room at a prime location. The staff was excellent also.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Owen

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kat

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

Super cute hotel

Super cute hotel. The staff was very friendly. Loved our beach front view. 13/10 highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ardith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Off-season, restaurants, close early, boardwalk and shops closed, limited.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Eric

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Have to pay for parking, if you show up late can’t even park in their parking
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great check in to nice room, and great oceans views
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia, Escondido

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about it! For the price it was excellent. Location was great! Across the street from the famous Boardwalk amusement park. Restaurants all around. Big wide beach across the street. 1/4 Mile from the pier. Friendly and accommodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Anne

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
There are cameras on the upper parking area yet they have signs that say they are not responsible for stolen things. We stayed there one nite before going to a campground nearby. When we went to leave the next morning we found that someone had gone thru my bins in the back of my truck and stolen multiple things. So… not safe. They did leave a joint on my step up so I guess the barter system is still alive and well. That little object did get thrown away.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The 2 girls up front were amazing day shift , location was the best exactly what I wanted
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Margarita, College Park

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, ocean view room nice but weekends noisy. NOT breakfast. Room very small for 4 people. Easy to check in and out. Staff very nice. Swimming pool, small and cold and doesn’t have a children pool
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

melinda, south lake tahoe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Katrina was wonderful. Upgraded room was greatly appreciated!! However, bed was kinda hard and pillows were awful, flat and uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just picture perfect view very welcoming and attentive staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

pat, san jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Front desk clerk was very friendly and welcoming. Our room was clean, updated and comfortable. The bed was very comfortable. Location could not get any better. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Irena, Roseville

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Love that this hotel is right across the street from the main beach, boardwalk arcade and much more. Our room had the best view! The street infront is noisy during the night and restaurants around are cooking so you cant really leave your balcony open it will stink up the room. The first night our front desk lady was super nice and accommodating, gave us a complementary upgrade, when we wanted to extend our stay 1 more night, new people were at the front desk and they were not as nice and made me pay full price even though i wanted to stay in same room with same price from the night nefore. Not sure why 1 person can do an upgrade and another one cant. Overall, its a good hotel, new everything, perfect for having a kid kid that lobes going to beach and all the places that are around this hotel. We also stayed during very slow time so not sure how expensive it hets during busy season.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Renelyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a comfortable stay. The beds were clean and comfy. The room was comfortable for 4 people. There was no lock in the bathroom and only a sliding door so make sure the sliding door is shut all the way through. The lamp in between the double beds was not working. It was fine since we were mostly out at nigh and didn’t need it to be on. The parking lot was all the way in the back as the main parking area is a little tricky to get in and out. Overall stay was nice but nothing to write home about. I like the convenience of having the boardwalk across the street and it was walkable distance to shops and restaurants in the area. Beach across the street is very convenient. Overall stay was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service and very clean. Near lots of things I. Walking distance bowling, casino and boardwalk across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025