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Hotel Solares

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, a short walk to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Courtyard
Property entrance
Lobby
Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

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, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Main Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Refrigerator & Microwave

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 66 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • 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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 48 sq m
  • 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

Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Santa Cruz

At Hotel Solares you'll be 0.8 km (0.5 mi) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Monterey Bay. Highlights at this hotel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Additionally, you'll find a picnic area, a corner/local shop and free newspapers in the lobby. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as litter trays. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Westside Santa Cruz hotel include University of California, Santa Cruz and Mystery Spot.

What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪四姐 Special Noodle - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Los Viejones - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys CA-1768 1101 Pacific Ave - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Los Primos Taqueria - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sesame Korean Grill - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Hotel Solares

Hotel with free parking, a short walk to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
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 members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Corner/local shop
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Hotel Solares offers 79 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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

  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1989
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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 lb 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 all 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

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Solares?

Hotel Solares offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Hotel Solares?

Yep, Hotel Solares has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited (max 1 space per unit).

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Solares?

Yep, Hotel Solares is a short 11-minute walk from Santa Cruz Main Beach.

Does Hotel Solares have a pool?

Hotel Solares has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Solares?

No, Hotel Solares does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Solares?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Solares?

Dogs are welcome at Hotel Solares, with litter trays on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet, with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

Hotel Solares Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 244 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 236 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 205 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 136 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 181 out of 1002 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

2/10 Terrible

Rodrigo

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Roach infested hotel

Roaches! This hotel has roaches crawling all over it. My room had tiny roaches all over the walls. It was dirty and smelled bad, it did not look like they cleaned it. I complained about the bugs and was told I should check out without a refund if I didn’t like it. When I did check out they called to tell me that they were keeping my deposit because the room smelled. That’s how they gave it to me! I honestly feel like they kept my deposit as retaliation for complaining about the their roach infestation. This place is disgusting and the staff are rude and scammers. I traveled with my 1 year old and my 12 year old daughters, this hotel ruined our entire experience. Don’t trust this place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend get away

Staff very friendly only concern they put a 150.00 hold on my credit card and 4 days later still after check out and no reason so have to deal with that aspect and not happy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas, Long Beach

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very good. Ckean spot
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stacy

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot close to Boardwalk.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Pamela

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It's run down and some things are dangerous like broken cement edges of the pool. I used to stay here years ago and it was nice, now I don't wanna stay here again and I visit Santa Cruz often.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Roger

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love that it was only 10 mins walk from the boardwalk. Dogs are welcomed. Staff were nice and helpful. Rooms were clean. The upgrade price wasn’t that bad. Quiet place and area. Pool and hot tub were available. They should bring the breakfast back and have the coffee machine available 24/7 especially it’s always cold in santa cruz. We loved our stay and we recommend the hotel for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Stay with Friends

We stayed overnight and had a good stay. They pushed our checkin time to 4pm but they also pushed our check out time to 12pm, which was ok with us! Our room was clean, parking was available, and we slept peacefully. Although we had wifi, the guys were bummed they couldn’t connect the PlayStation to it. We would definitely stay there again. The only issue I had was connecting with them by phone prior to using Hotels.com. I booked directly with them, yet when I called 2 days before, they didn’t have my reservation although all of my information was given to them. He said they would call me back, yet I never received a call back. Luckily, one of the rooms was available on Hotels.com. I would advise that if you use this hotel, book through Hotels.com. It would be the best way to go, especially since all communication is provided through the site. Other than that, all went well. Oh, be prepared to have the hotel to hold $150 on your card. We got it back timely but I wasn’t made aware prior.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Vanesa

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s what you pay for, no complaints
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sandy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool was nice it was quiet in room relaxing i will come again safe
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Luz

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly people loved the bar

I loved the fact that they have a bar so we went out at night and didn’t have to drive the staff wa super friendly and I felt like home. Loved it there . I would definitely go again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Alisom

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Felt unsafe due to large groups of people doing drigs drinking alcohol. Neighbors blasting clubbing music at 7am.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Marisela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice service and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Carlos

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
They take out $150 for deposit and do not give put it back in your bank account for 3 to 5 business days not good if you have a budget.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Souad

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Francisco

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice enough place for the price. Really close to the beach and good food around.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kris

Liked: Cleanliness
Spa was nice,
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

travis

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
this was a rebranded days inn. the Majority of the towels had stains on them. There was a lot of hair in the bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was clean and comfortable and the front desk staff was friendly and efficient. There was some work (painting) begin done on the property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025