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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. - Hotel Solares (Santa Cruz)
A pool area with blue umbrellas, lounge chairs, and a white fence. - Hotel Solares (Santa Cruz)
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a mini-fridge, and a view of the outdoors. - Hotel Solares (Santa Cruz)
A multi-story hotel with balconies, a parking area, and a clear sky. - Hotel Solares (Santa Cruz)
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a large flat-screen TV, and a small Christmas tree on the counter. - Hotel Solares (Santa Cruz)
Close to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Hotel Solares provides amenities like a grocery/convenience store and a terrace. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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Room options

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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

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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

  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a desk, and a large window.

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 66 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a mirror, and a view of the outdoors.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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

  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Single Room

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

Deluxe Studio Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO KING BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE DELUXE TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, a neighborhood in Santa Cruz, Hotel Solares is near theme parks and near the beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Boardwalk Bowl and Sky Glider are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale-watching. Visit our Santa Cruz travel guide
Map
600 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • A historic half-timbered building with a stone facade, surrounded by trees and a red brick sidewalk.
    Ocean Street
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A street with a clock tower, a tram, and a building with a sign.
    Pacific Avenue
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A pier with colorful cable cars, a beach, and a sign that reads "WORLD FAMOUS."
    Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A pier extending into the ocean with a roller coaster in the background.
    Santa Cruz Wharf
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach
    11 min walk - 0.6 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

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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

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Solares have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hotel Solares pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of USD 200 per stay and a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

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 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Solares?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Hotel Solares located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Mimi De Marta Dog Park and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay is 1.2 mi (2 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Solares Reviews

6.8

6.8

Cleanliness

6.6

Amenities

7.0

Staff & service

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 303 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 196 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 116 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 168 out of 1014 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Cherla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, hot tub, pool
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are clean and parking is available and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Sintia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is an okay place to stay for a hotel. The positives is the location and the pool. The Pm shift guy was short and not a people person at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

8/10 Good

Kellene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room service online ordering wasn’t working but the restaurant took phone orders without hesitation and the amenities were amazing steam room pool etc
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the 1 room with 2 bedrooms since my oldest kid wants to have his own room and with balcony. The property is clean and has a good parking area. I will go back again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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
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10/10 Excellent

Milton Noé Alvarenga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fine, though the cleaning could have used a bit more attention to detail.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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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
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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
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8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Staff & service
The property is in a good location for walking to the boardwalk. It was a quick and easy walk- even with our 6 year old. The property is older but seems like it was somewhat renovated. The patio furniture was new (our chairs still had the plastic on the cushions). We had the upper corner room and we had a view of the boardwalk from our balcony. The pool was a nice bonus for a quick swim with the kids. It was a busy spot for sure with other families enjoying time there too. The downfall would be that the bathroom floor didn’t seem like it was swept well as there were still a bit of crumbs/debris. Overall it was a nice stay. I do wish they had some sort of breakfast, but that wasn’t a deal breaker.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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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
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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

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

6/10 Okay

Domini

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Property was clean, rooms were not fully cleaned or well stocked. The jacuzzi is nice though. The staff in the office is not very accommodating except one nice young lady. They sent an email encouraging to call ahead for early check in, check in was at 3,then got changed to 4 but also if you're chekcig in early it's a $40 fee. I get in peak season they can do whatever they feel but definitely not worth peak season pricing. Would possibly go back
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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

Mateo

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

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, clean, lots of sunshine and a big balcony♡.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I had a very lovely stay. The staff is very polite and friendly. As well as the manager. Good walking distance from the beach, downtown, literally anywhere. Rooms are clean, great stay. Had very mi or inconvenience but overall great stay. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Staff was awesome, room & property was very clean, pool was great. Elevators were a little scary but lots of stairs all over for easy access to rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Korinne

Disliked: Staff & service
For the price we were thankful for a fairly maintained hotel that doesn’t look dumpy. There were some issues with the hot tub water level being a foot below the skimmer basket. The water was surprisingly clean though. No housekeeping came to our room during our four night stay. We ran out of clean towels and toilet paper and garbages overflowing. This place doesn’t serve breakfast. They have a coffee bar. The beds are hard and pillows cheap. The comforters look very old. The TV and wifi did work
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wasn’t there for pleasure, The room served its purpose. Everything was good. Slept well Went to work!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Quintessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, and the area was safe with good parking. The light on the mirror in the bathroom did not work, but I wasn't expecting everything to be perfect for the price. Everyone around us was very loud.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026