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Hotel Solares

Property class: 2.5

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

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $103
$89 nightly
$103 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5

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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

  • 350 sq ft
  • 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

  • 350 sq ft
  • 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

  • 520 sq ft
  • 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

  • 710 sq ft
  • 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

  • 350 sq ft
  • 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

  • 350 sq ft
  • 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

  • 350 sq ft
  • 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

  • 520 sq ft
  • 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

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

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Deluxe Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Studio Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

DOUBLE TWO KING BEDS

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE DELUXE TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

With a stay at Hotel Solares, you'll be centrally located in Santa Cruz, a 1-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 6 minutes from University of California, Santa Cruz. .This hotel is 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Capitola Beach and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Mimi De Marta Dog Park.

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 - 0.6 miles
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

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
  • ‪Mission Hill Creamery - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Hotel Solares

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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 79 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a television in a common area.
Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of Hotel Solares.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

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)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1989
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 200 per stay

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Pets cannot be left unattended

Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Litter boxes are available

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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 250 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

Property is also known as

Hotel Solares Santa Cruz

Solares Santa Cruz

Hotel Solares Hotel

Hotel Solares Santa Cruz

Hotel Solares Hotel Santa Cruz

Hotel Solares Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 303 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 194 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 116 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 160 out of 1002 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

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

8/10 Good

Martin

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

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Claudia Maria

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria Griselda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room great parking
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Conway

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

Nicholas

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

8/10 Good

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were spacious and we had a little private patio that was so nice! It was close to the beach and boardwalk and the pool was fun for our grandkids. It’s a very busy hotel so the parking got tricky as it filled up. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jackelene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s was a nice stay. Half of our soccer team stayed here and all the girls had a good time. Only thing pool towels were not available and fire pit was not working
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was pleasantly surprised that this place had both excellent prices and maintained good quality service. Will be back :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Price

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was very satisfied with the staff and the room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming, near the boardwalk. Friendly staff.
Beach front very close to hotel
Statue near lighthouse, short drive from hotel
Santa Cruz boardwalk, extremely close to hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Suzette

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

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very large room with a small balcony, huge bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved this stay. Really nice location and rooms are good sized. Great for dogs! Would happily stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

chloe

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
this place was a dump. avoid at all costs-scary
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay! Nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was nice. Room had some minor repairs that should be made
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Arely

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible stay, no accommodation
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

6/10 Okay

Carla

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pros: LOCATION Walk straight down to the Boardwalk or Downtown. Cons: This room needs a deeeeeep clean. The floor, the desk chair, and the bed were not clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mateo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, AC worked nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kaylynn

Liked: Amenities
They don’t serve breakfast like it says online very big disappointment
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Doris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very polite and professional. Room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026