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Hotel Solares

2.5 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$180
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

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Map
600 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Ocean Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Pacific Avenue
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • 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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

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

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

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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 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
  • Pacific Avenue - 5 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 9 min walk
  • Main Beach - 13 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 14 min walk

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza My Heart - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Los Viejones - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Catalyst - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Nick The Greek - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mission Hill Creamery - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Hotel Solares

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, 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 parking is available for a fee and is offered 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.

Languages

Arabic, English, Hindi, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 10 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • 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)

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: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 35
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 50 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 150 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.

  • Self-parking fee: USD 10 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet deposit: USD 200 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 35 (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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
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
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds. 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 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Solares on 23 Feb 2025 start from NZ$179.8, 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 self car park with in/out privileges for USD 10 per night. Onsite parking is limited (max 1 space per unit).

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Solares?

Yep, Hotel Solares is a short 13-minute walk from 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 4:00 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

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 232 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 238 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 203 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 149 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 181 out of 1003 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Liked being able to walk to beach during the day. Would have like some fruit available for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE very unprofessional front desk attendants. My shower did not work, remote did not work and the refrigerator did not work. Lost about $72 worth of left overs. My biggest issue was my shower not working!!! my husband went to the front desk to notify them of the issue they said they would send someone over which they did, but we were told they were going to call their supervisor. We waited about 30 minutes, no one came, I ended up going to the front desk and that’s when they said they can take us to another room ONLY to shower. What an inconvenience that was, not to mention EMBARRASSING!!! My husband and I walking in our PJs with our clothes in our hands through a lobby filled with people. I contacted Expedia and they told me they would not be able to refund my stay cause the hotel told them they gave us a new room!! The room was ONLY to shower!!! Nothing else!! Expedia gave me $25 I. Key points. Totally not worth that! I reserved and paid full price for a room in which the shower should be working!!! If that’s the case give me half of my refund. Disappointed in Expedia and the hotel! Shame on you all!! Front desk people didn’t even apologize for the inconvenience. This makes me want to book through another third party and no longer use Expedia. So over all my stay and experience was HORRIBLE!!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the boardwalk
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arica

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First of all the service in general was terrible. The guys at the front desk were very rude and ignorant. I was supposed to stay there for 2 nights with some people but only ended up staying for 1 night because we found bed bugs in our bed. So as soon as we noticed that we were out of there. No way we were going to stay there. The beds were so hard and uncomfortable and the blinds were broken so the light from the street was shining in our room the entire night. The handle to the shower was very hard to turn on so we had a hard time in the shower. The overall experience was just horrible and I will never stay at this property again.
This is the bed bug that we had found in our room and one of the beds had about 5 or 6 of them crawling around on the bed and pillows. Disgusting
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

JODIE

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible hotel, bugs painted into the walls, paper thin walls you can hear everything going on around you. We didn’t sleep at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Billy

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hidden fees galore. Staff have terrible attitude and our borderline hostile. Will never stay here again and wouldn’t recommend it to someone I dislike. There is onsite parking that you must pay for. Claim to be pet friendly but have multiple hidden fees for pets. Only one entrance. Says breakfast included but only serve bagels. The property is in a rundown neighborhood. Horrible. Can I give them zero stars?
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Phillip

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
It was okay for the price. Surrounding neighborhood area is a little rough. We had a basic room. One bad thing was it's two floors and the layout was like an apartment complex. People upstairs were heavy footed and we had to deal with the walking around and thumping from the ceiling.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Coffee/ tea machine not working in lobby. Decent location. Overall okay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time in Santa Cruz in last few months We enjoyed our stay! Good breakfast (wish there was juice) coffee machine was on point check in was fast and easy, room was spacious and clean and bed was very comfortable! Tv was basic but decent. Definitely will be coming back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was filthy. Walking barefoot left you with black feet and there was clear water damage and mold on the walls. Overpriced and unkempt. Theres much more wrong but thats the extent of it Expensive Filthy In need of repair
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Sonya

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Review
My overall experience was good. The room and bathroom were clean. Another thing I enjoyed was the hot tub and swimming pool. Though the breakfast was not what I had expected. They served beagles, yogurt, granola bars, coffee, and juice. I have stay in other hotels and they offered eggs, sausage, cereal, fruits, etc. Other than that everything was good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Gracie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our family enjoyed our time, and if where in the area again, will stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

b

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grossly misrepresented in photos and description. All I could do was laugh, since it's not like we could stay elsewhere last minute. it is very close to everything though
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

david

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Dave

Travelled with family
Nothing extra. Was an ok value
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property Was good stay was good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Brandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Claudia

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I got charged for a deposit but still had to pay full price at check in. Do I get that dwposit credited to my credit card?
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Naomi An

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bait and switch with the offer of parking but then charge for it. Also, the hotel staff only clean some of the rooms (and not ours). The breakfast wasn't good. But they still charge a lot of money per night.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ulrike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024