Marea Sol Hotel

2.0 star property
Beach hotel near Monterey Bay

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Exterior
Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Partial Ocean View | Living area | Flat-screen TV, Netflix, streaming services
Terrace/patio
Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Room, 1 King Bed | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Luxury Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed

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

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Luxury Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

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

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

Steps from the beach.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. Boardwalk Bowl and Cocoanut Grove are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Pacific Avenue - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ocean Street - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Point Market & Cafe - ‬7 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
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • 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. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). 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

  • Mini-fridge
  • 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)
  • 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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

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: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

  • 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Marea Sol Hotel to the airport?

Marea Sol Hotel is 17.4 mi (34-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 Marea Sol Hotel?

As of Jun 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Marea Sol Hotel on Jun 3, 2026 start from $183, including 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 Marea Sol Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Marea Sol Hotel.

How close is Marea Sol Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Santa Cruz Main Beach and 7.1 mi (25-min drive) from Capitola Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Marea Sol Hotel offer free breakfast?

Marea Sol Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Marea Sol Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Marea Sol Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Marea Sol Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 25 per day.

Does Marea Sol Hotel have a pool?

Marea Sol Hotel features an outdoor pool.

Does Marea Sol Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Marea Sol Hotel to downtown Santa Cruz?

Marea Sol Hotel is 1 mi away from Santa Cruz.

Marea Sol Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1068 out of 1569 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 297 out of 1569 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 1569 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1569 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1569 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

MELANIE, FLAGSTAFF

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute, clean and great location. Beachfront rooms were amazing and I loved the coffee shop right now stairs
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Belen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice view, I just wouldn’t recommend the 2nd floor.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed several times alway wonderful. Great location, very clean and well appointed rooms and great staff. Price is very good for the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

OSCAR, San Jose

Good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Location was great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sierra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Dennis at the front desk was so friendly and welcoming. The room was clean and great for our 1 night visit.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and very nice people at the desk
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room..nice place..great access to wharf and boardwalk!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Katelynn

The room was super nice and clean the only downfall was the water pressure and the heat of the shower was not hot enough for my liking. It was set at a lower temp. The parking is
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in a convenient location to the wharf and the boardwalk.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Dustin

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicole, Woodland

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was beautiful and clean. Location was amazing. Stayed with the family and the price was completely worth it. Felt safe without having to spend a ton of money. All the staff were super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Great rooms and the staff is wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Rob

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was fine. TINY ROOM!!! Water leaked from shower. Deck door leaked making a large puddle inside the room. Elevator was a mile away.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel itself was clean and the ocean fromt room was amazing. Sadly, our room was right above their cafe and they started blaring music every day before 7 that felt like it was in our room itself. Walls and floors are thin, could hear the upstairs unit walking non stop, sounding like elephants ahove.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of my absolute favorite hotels. Very, very clean. Staff is amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kassandra

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isobel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Yes all good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026