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Hotel Solares

2.5 star property
Hotel near Monterey Bay in Santa Cruz

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Property entrance
Courtyard
Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
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, 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.)
    ‪44 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Monterey Bay 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 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Solares on Nov 21, 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.

Hotel Solares Reviews

Reviews

6.6
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

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

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

6/10 Okay

Dustin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mardain, Los Banos

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly, bed comfort, awesome pool
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Tonya

Traveled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Have an area for a light breakfast to be provided but only offer coffee. Liked the double jacuzzi tho.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Florentina

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
They false advertised continental breakfast and the towels smelt must and like butt I tried to get clean towels they said they had none till the morning. Also said to bring towels before they can give us clean ones so I had to bring them down that’s when they said they had none . I better get my incidental deposit back of 150.00 we took video stayed one night in the room and it was left clean and nothing broken They were not friendly or accommodating for 337.00 a night I don’t reccommend Solares hotel Santa Cruz ca sorry
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

maria

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

6/10 Okay

Danielle

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities
Walls were paper thin. Upstairs sounded like they were rearranging furniture until 230am. The outlets didn’t work so I couldn’t charge my phone. Hot water in the shower didn’t work and it took them a while to get it working.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

michele

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
My sheets had poop stains on them… Do yourself a favor and do NOT stay here! Pictures on site is very inaccurate of the hotel Hot water heater was broken my entire stay ( which was 3 day stay)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sun Fuk

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hot water supplies issue should inform guests upon checking in. Hot.water resumes only after 6:30pm.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The dingy gate around the property seemed concerning but I like that there is only one way in and out onto the property. I felt like it looked like an unsafe area but felt safe upon check in and beyond. Love the smells on property too!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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