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Marea Sol Hotel

2.0 star property
Where seaside charm meets modern comforts. Relax by the firepit or lounge by the pool for an unforgettable getaway.

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Marea Sol Hotel offers beachside convenience and amenities. Guests love the rooftop terrace, outdoor entertainment area, and pool. The 24-hour front desk is helpful, and in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected. Proximity to boardwalk attractions is highly valued.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(18 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(2 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

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

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Room, 1 King Bed | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

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

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Luxury Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Ocean View | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

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

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

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

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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)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

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

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Marea Sol Hotel is in Westside Santa Cruz, a neighborhood in Santa Cruz. Mystery Spot is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Boardwalk Bowl are also worth visiting. Visit our Santa Cruz travel guide
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301 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • 0_101070739
    Main Beach
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pier at Santa Cruz, California
    Santa Cruz Wharf
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • EN5XP1 Street scene in autumn with shops art galleries on Ocean Avenue Carmel Monterey County California
    Ocean Street
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Las Palmas Taco Bar
    6 min walk
  • Ideal Bar & Grill
    5 min walk
  • Boardwalk Bowl
    2 min walk
  • The Picnic Basket
    4 min walk
  • Marea Sol
    1 min walk

About this property

Marea Sol Hotel

Hotel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
At Marea Sol Hotel, you can look forward to a rooftop terrace, a firepit, and an outdoor entertainment area. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Self parking (surcharge), a vending machine, and an elevator
  • Smoke-free premises and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews say great things about the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Marea Sol Hotel offer perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and tubs or showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and digital channels
  • Mini fridges, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

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

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

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

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: 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

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

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 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

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Marea Sol Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Marea Sol Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 25 per day.

What time is check-in at Marea Sol Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Marea Sol Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Marea Sol Hotel located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Westside Santa Cruz hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Boardwalk Bowl and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) away.

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Reviews

Marea Sol Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 998 out of 1452 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 280 out of 1452 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 1452 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1452 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1452 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very wonderful stay for my kids and I.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gelena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and amazing hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Location was great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Clean room nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ramona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stopping point :) nice clean and
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Cathrine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff was pleasant views were nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location on the beach. Rooms adequate - nothing special.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aditya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. Hotel was within walking distance to a lot of restaurants and entertainment and most importantly the beach! On site coffee cafe was nice. The only small complaint was the pool was small, cold and not super clean. Room was great, staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view and room was amazing. The staff at the front desk was also so pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness
This property is clean and quiet. The staff is nice and helpful. You are steps away from the beach and anything you need
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, staff were great.
Sunrise from front lookout 4th floor
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I just spent the night, so I didn’t use the pool. If it is anything like the rest of the property I am sure it is very nice. Really close to everything and right across from the beach. Great property!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

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
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10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Room with balcony was spacious and clean. Take note, pool is not heated. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Not a lot of amenities offered but you’re across from the beach so that makes up for it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ariel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, friendly staff, beautiful location!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

gabriella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming, loved the room, enjoyed hearing the ocean at night
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room update decor Good bed Staff was friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is great and so is the hotel. Third time staying here and will return again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and staff are very professional
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026