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Marea Sol Hotel

2.0 star property
Beach fun in outdoor pool, near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Superior Suite, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Partial Ocean View | Living area
Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

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

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Luxury Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Luxury Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Terrace/patio

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

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

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

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

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

Terrace/patio

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
301 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • Main Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cowell's Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Marini's at the Beach - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hot Dog on A Stick - ‬6 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), smoke-free premises, and an elevator
  • A vending machine, a 24-hour front desk, 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 free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

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

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • 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

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

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

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 at Marea Sol Hotel?

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: anytime.

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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Marea Sol Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 662 out of 938 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 178 out of 938 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 938 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 938 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 938 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and soo cute!!would highly recommend staying here to anyone!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harpreet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice property tucked in a small parcel across from SC Main beach
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

constantin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great mini hotel in Santa Cruz beach. Clean, did not smell anything weird, felt safe, had room to park the car. The café had the best croissants.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the location because you could pretty much walk anywhere. The staff was very friendly! We are going again in October.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kristine

Liked: Amenities
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Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bao

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful. The location can't be beat. It's across from the wharf, beach and boardwalk. Furthermore the staff is so friendly and nice. I would definitely stay there again and again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. Nice quiet comfy room. Parking was tight.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylwia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property in the heart of the city. Staff was very accommodating and pleasant. Hotel was modern, clean and beautiful. I was really pleasantly surprised. Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and lovely hotel !
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is amazing and especially the cleaning crew who were in constant motion making the place look & smell so clean. Our room was also clean & comfortable and although there’s construction going on across the street, the cleanliness and comfort of the hotel with close proximity to the beach and boardwalk made our stay feel like a real vacation
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Amenities
Dennis at the front desk was super friendly and helpful. Awesome check in experience!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the best overnight stay . The view was breathtaking. The staff was courteous, quick check in . It’s walkable to everything on the boardwalk and pier. Never once needed to use our car. Will definitely come back . Many thanks , my birthday was the best !
Balcony from the room
View from balcony
From balcony
From balcony
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alethia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and accomidating. The room was welcoming, clean and comfy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beach is only a 2 min walk away from this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing!! Every time we go to Santa Cruz we say at Marea Sol. The balcony with ocean view is amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was perfect for a few nights stay. The balcony was used often throughout our stay. Great to hear the ocean while you sleep. Bed was comfortable and everything was updated with quality
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great hotel is in a great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great area for the boardwalk and great service by Dennis!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

cynthia

Always amazing staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk was really nice. Parking is hard.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will stay here when I’m in Santa Cruz. It’s so convenient, the staff is super friendly. I rented a suite and it was very nice. You get two rooms and that was a great option when traveling with family. See you next time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the central location and the staff were all friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean hotel with a café
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esmeralda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the location. Just cross the street and you're at the beach 🏖️.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025