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Hotel Solares

2.5 star property
Hotel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Property entrance
Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Courtyard
Lobby

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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600 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Main Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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

1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 520 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Refrigerator & Microwave | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 710 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Coffee and/or coffee maker

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Refrigerator & Microwave | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

  • 520 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 520 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

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 - 0.3 miles
  • Pacific Avenue - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪四姐 Special Noodle - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys Santa Cruz - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Los Primos Taqueria - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Firefly Coffee House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sesame Korean Grill - ‬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 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

  • Bedsheets 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
  • LED lighting

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

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

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. 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 Nov 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Solares on Nov 11, 2025 start from $90.0, 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 13-minute walk from Main 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.

Reviews

Hotel Solares Reviews

6.6

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 247 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 234 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 205 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 135 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 179 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Maria

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Staff was friendly, clean pool/hot tub and clean room. Website has check in at 3:00pm, my Expedia room confirmation also had 3;00pm, but when we got there they told us it's 4:00pm. So we paid $40 for "early" check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was very friendly and professional
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Gabriel

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Romika

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Need to keep the room up to date

The hotel location is great but the evening check-in guy needs to have welcome greeting smiling he just has straight up answer. We were given a room and it didn’t have any soap, shampoo or conditioner for shower; soap,container was missing, window has blinds missing if someone is changing clothes or sleeping people could pick from outside. We have kids and young daughter. We had to put a towel over it when I went to tell them they didn’t even change the room for us.
Blinds missing people can peek through your room
No shampoo no conditioner and the whole soap conditioner was missing
Looks like no one changed the sheet luckily I brought my own.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nohemi

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente hotel,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damian

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

Good & affordable

Hotel Solaris is very affordable and close to the boardwalk, but not too close where there’s tons of traffic. The room is easy accessible and the parking is easy unless it’s a weekend and then it gets full pretty fast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jullian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Jacqueline

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
We found a fork in between the sheets in one bed. Found the toilet cleaner scruber INSIDE the toilet. People upstairs seemed they were stomping their feet up until 1130 pm and again at 530.am We ended up leaving earlier than our checkout time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a couple of days off and wanted to go to Santa Cruz. I booked a two-night stay for my family. There was 5 of us including 2 teenagers. After I booked my stay, I read the reviews, and they were not very good. My stay was wonderful. The room I booked was a family suite. The first floor had 2 double beds, lounger, and full walk-in shower. Upstairs was a king size bed, a lounger and a full bathroom with a jacuzzi tub. The room was clean, quiet, beds comfortable, and towels plush. We asked the front desk for additional beddings because one of the teenagers wanted to sleep on the lounger. They brought the beddings in a few minutes. I would recommend this hotel to everyone. I wish I was able to stay longer
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nichole

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roalt

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Renovated room, clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Janae

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Was told by check in clerk there was breakfast in the morning at check in. I didn’t even ask. Then I over heard another staff telling another gues anbout the breakfast. I realized i didn’t ask the time so, I message the text number that replied answers to questions while at the hotel. It told me breakfast Monday to Sunday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM. There was no breakfast and the coffee machine didn’t work. Woman at front desk barely looked up when asked a question. She acted like we were bothering her. She said there’s never a breakfast . How weird to lie to so many guests. Very disappointing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jacqueline

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointed to the max!

What we thought would be a great family fun day took a sour turn when we got this hotel! We arrived early at 1pm hopefully we could check in early since I had received an email stating it was an option. When we arrived at the reception we were told check in was 4pm hotels.com has it as 3pm check in time. We decided to go to the boardwalk to enjoy so sun and food! We came back at 4:45 and the girl at reception informed me that they had no room available for us that we had to wait, she started to argue making comments to my family stating No one told you to go to the beach like it was our fault they didn’t have a room for us, she also continued comparing our reservations to a burger order, she was just completely rude! Making a very hostile environment! When we got our room almost 5:30!!! It had a used toilet paper roll, we had no soap or any bathroom supplies. The balcony door lock was not working making it unsafe for my son! It had a stick to lock it! The pictures on the website do not match at all, when you arrive in person it looks like a hunted place. I would not recommend anyone staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Julissa

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room not available, we had to wait to get rm, at 5:10 pm we finally checked in. Not only was our rm not ready but we got lots of attitude from the lady at the front desk poor customer service. Rm was not cleaned through, Found dirty diapers no towels, plumbing in the bathroom is incorrect, hot and cold water are switched be warned you could possibly burn your self. Jacuzzi was not working, do not recommend wil never ever stay at this property again.
We found a dirty diaper!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Uhria

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Van

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks so much for your welcome.the facilities are good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dominique Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The pool and spa was open till late at night which was convient for me.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariela

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

jessica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is friendly . The hot tubs were yellow and the jets weren’t working correctly, may of been due to low water level?
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dwight

Business traveler, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
i liked hotel location! close walking distance to boardwalk, and the beach.. my room was on first floor- near common area, and pool. this area became busy and noisy in evening and again, in early morning. Other than that it was an okay stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

anne

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Solares is an older property with very affordable prices What was very impressive was the pet friendly room, which had laminate floors (no carpet, hurray) that allowed easy cleanup for any accident. I didn't bring my dog, but in a hotel, she usually is nervous and I'd never had a pet room that let me clean up her little messes. The really cool part was outside the patio door. Each pet room was fenced with astroturf over some of the area and a big sand box for the pets. You could leave the patio door open and your pet can go in and out and have its own yard. Wow, how cool is that?
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025