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Marea Sol Hotel

2.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Superior Suite, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Partial Ocean View | Living area
Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking
Room, 1 King Bed

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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301 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Main Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Suite, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

Luxury Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Luxury Suite, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Santa Cruz

With a stay at Marea Sol Hotel in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and within a 5-minute drive of Monterey Bay. .This beach hotel is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Capitola Beach and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Boardwalk Bowl.

What's nearby

  • Main Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cruzin’ Crepes - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Picnic Basket - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Marea Sol Hotel

Beach fun in outdoor pool, near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Marea Sol Hotel offers 38 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. This Santa Cruz hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 38 air-conditioned guestrooms. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a rooftop terrace. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include an elevator, microwave in a common area, and a vending machine. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (USD 25 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (7:00 AM - 11:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (7:00 AM - 6:30 AM)
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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 25 per day (in/out privileges)

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 or cash deposit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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

Property is also known as

Marea Sol Hotel Hotel
Marea Sol Hotel Santa Cruz
Marea Sol Hotel Hotel Santa Cruz

Marea Sol Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 913 out of 1328 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 261 out of 1328 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 1328 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1328 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1328 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Anne

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
There are cameras on the upper parking area yet they have signs that say they are not responsible for stolen things. We stayed there one nite before going to a campground nearby. When we went to leave the next morning we found that someone had gone thru my bins in the back of my truck and stolen multiple things. So… not safe. They did leave a joint on my step up so I guess the barter system is still alive and well. That little object did get thrown away.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The 2 girls up front were amazing day shift , location was the best exactly what I wanted
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Margarita, College Park

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, ocean view room nice but weekends noisy. NOT breakfast. Room very small for 4 people. Easy to check in and out. Staff very nice. Swimming pool, small and cold and doesn’t have a children pool
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

melinda, south lake tahoe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Katrina was wonderful. Upgraded room was greatly appreciated!! However, bed was kinda hard and pillows were awful, flat and uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just picture perfect view very welcoming and attentive staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

james

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

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

pat, san jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Front desk clerk was very friendly and welcoming. Our room was clean, updated and comfortable. The bed was very comfortable. Location could not get any better. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Irena, Roseville

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Love that this hotel is right across the street from the main beach, boardwalk arcade and much more. Our room had the best view! The street infront is noisy during the night and restaurants around are cooking so you cant really leave your balcony open it will stink up the room. The first night our front desk lady was super nice and accommodating, gave us a complementary upgrade, when we wanted to extend our stay 1 more night, new people were at the front desk and they were not as nice and made me pay full price even though i wanted to stay in same room with same price from the night nefore. Not sure why 1 person can do an upgrade and another one cant. Overall, its a good hotel, new everything, perfect for having a kid kid that lobes going to beach and all the places that are around this hotel. We also stayed during very slow time so not sure how expensive it hets during busy season.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Renelyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a comfortable stay. The beds were clean and comfy. The room was comfortable for 4 people. There was no lock in the bathroom and only a sliding door so make sure the sliding door is shut all the way through. The lamp in between the double beds was not working. It was fine since we were mostly out at nigh and didn’t need it to be on. The parking lot was all the way in the back as the main parking area is a little tricky to get in and out. Overall stay was nice but nothing to write home about. I like the convenience of having the boardwalk across the street and it was walkable distance to shops and restaurants in the area. Beach across the street is very convenient. Overall stay was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service and very clean. Near lots of things I. Walking distance bowling, casino and boardwalk across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Francesca

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Dana

Great location, but definitely not worth the price. The lighting in the room/bathroom was terrible. We also paid $100 extra a night for the balcony, which was flooded. They did take off the parking fee for the inconvenience. Overall just ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
night clerk was very helpful at check in and other times i cant remember his name
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I didn’t like parking only one way in and one way out. If you park on top and your room is not located near the stairs you have to walk up and down the stairs. They should have had two stairs opposite ends of the hotel. Also when I reserved the room it showed rooms with a tub but I was told that the hotel had only two rooms with tubs of all the rooms just two tubs? If I would have known that I would have stayed at a different hotel because I needed one for my wife because she had a leg injury her doctor told her to soak her leg.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rhonda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location by the beach and boardwalk. Could've used more washcloths. Clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vince

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

Highly recommended

Hotel was better than expected. Newly remodeled and had all amenities. Staff were efficient and friendly. We had a room with full ocean view with balcony. Worth the extra money. Close to dinning, entertainment and the beach
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catenya

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Staysy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

miguel

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
No breakfast, not enough towels, blankets looks dirty and price was not cheap
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025