Hotel Solares

2.5 star property

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A poolside area with seating, palm trees, and a building with balconies.
A multi-story hotel with balconies, a parking area, and a clear sky.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a large flat-screen TV, and a small Christmas tree on the counter.
A pool area with blue umbrellas, lounge chairs, and a white fence.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a mini-fridge, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 66 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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 Wi-Fi

Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

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

Deluxe Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Studio Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hotel Solares

Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour front desk and free newspapers. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a convenience store, a picnic area, and a TV in a common area are onsite.
Hotel Solares offers 79 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
During your stay at Hotel Solares, you're just a quick walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an outdoor pool. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like litter boxes.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, convenience store, and a gift shop
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Wharf
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including litter boxes
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.


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 number of on-site self parking spaces 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.
  • Lift
  • 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: USD 25 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 200 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Hotel Solares Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 284 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 233 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 196 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 123 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 170 out of 1006 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

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

8/10 Good

Suzette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved this stay. Really nice location and rooms are good sized. Great for dogs! Would happily stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay! Nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good parking
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

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

8/10 Good

Mateo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, AC worked nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hailey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room, staff was very attentive and nice, it was a crowded weekend with little parking and the staff was on top of it coming outside to help assist people with other places to park
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

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

8/10 Good

Peter

Decent property .. nothing special .. rooms are large
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Mateo

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little dirty, but overall it was fine.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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

10/10 Excellent

Nohemi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente hotel,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fatima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved the room that we had so if you ever do get a room that we suggest 307 it has a bath tub and it’s very spacious. Highly recommended definitely going back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

William

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk was rude, when we requested extra towels. They charged both of our credit cards, even though we requested total be on 1. Very few amenities for the price they charge for the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

roscoe

All was well.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Place is really nice, quite clean and the staff was friendly. Our room was clean huge ready on time. Couldn’t have asked for more.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025