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Hotel Solares

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, 9-minute walk to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Photo gallery for Hotel Solares

Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Courtyard
Lobby
Property entrance
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
The current price is AU$145
includes taxes & fees
28 Nov - 29 Nov

Explore the area

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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.)
    ‪44 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. .In the area of this Westside Santa Cruz hotel, you'll find Capitola Beach.

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
  • 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
  • ‪Five Guys Santa Cruz - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Los Primos Taqueria - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Firefly Coffee House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sesame Korean Grill - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Hotel Solares

Hotel with free parking, 9-minute 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Solares?

As of 27 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Solares on 28 Nov 2025 start from AU$144.79, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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. 249 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 236 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 205 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 134 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 179 out of 1003 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

8/10 Good

Artem

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Gloria

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Franz

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lizzie

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly very helpful recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

jessie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed because we had to attend a morning wedding the next day. We checked in left our luggage and left. After being in Santa Cruz boardwalk on Friday for the movie at the beach we returned around midnight to the hotel room. We wanted to shower but we had no hot water we ran it for 30 minutes then called the front desk who told us to run it for 10 more minutes. Still no hot water so I called the front desk and got no answer so I had to go to the front desk. Front desk stated another room had complained as well. He stated he was going to check the boiler. I went back to my room and minutes later he came knocking and verified we only had cold water. While he checked I sat on the bed and could feel the bed springs
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Clarence

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Dustin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mardain, Los Banos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly, bed comfort, awesome pool
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Tonya

Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Have an area for a light breakfast to be provided but only offer coffee. Liked the double jacuzzi tho.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Florentina

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
They false advertised continental breakfast and the towels smelt must and like butt I tried to get clean towels they said they had none till the morning. Also said to bring towels before they can give us clean ones so I had to bring them down that’s when they said they had none . I better get my incidental deposit back of 150.00 we took video stayed one night in the room and it was left clean and nothing broken They were not friendly or accommodating for 337.00 a night I don’t reccommend Solares hotel Santa Cruz ca sorry
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Danielle

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities
Walls were paper thin. Upstairs sounded like they were rearranging furniture until 230am. The outlets didn’t work so I couldn’t charge my phone. Hot water in the shower didn’t work and it took them a while to get it working.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

michele

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities
My sheets had poop stains on them… Do yourself a favor and do NOT stay here! Pictures on site is very inaccurate of the hotel Hot water heater was broken my entire stay ( which was 3 day stay)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sun Fuk

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hot water supplies issue should inform guests upon checking in. Hot.water resumes only after 6:30pm.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The dingy gate around the property seemed concerning but I like that there is only one way in and out onto the property. I felt like it looked like an unsafe area but felt safe upon check in and beyond. Love the smells on property too!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Staff was friendly, clean pool/hot tub and clean room. Website has check in at 3:00pm, my Expedia room confirmation also had 3;00pm, but when we got there they told us it's 4:00pm. So we paid $40 for "early" check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025