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Marea Sol Hotel

2.0 star property

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Luxury Suite, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Partial Ocean View | Living area
Room, 1 King Bed
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • 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.)
    ‪60 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
(32 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(19 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 7.1 mi (11.5 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) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Picnic Basket - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Marea Sol - ‬1 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. 951 out of 1382 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 269 out of 1382 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 1382 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1382 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1382 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had a pleasant stay here. It was very conveniently located to the boardwalk and other tourist attractions. There were somethings that were just ok. The staff was very nice! A couple things that needed work: the shower head was a trinkle, the side lamp was burn out, the room was very cramped and there was a tiny view from the kind premium. However, with all that being said, the location and price made it all work it. I would stay here again but maybe not for Family weekend at UCSC. I would try to stay closer to the University.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Greg

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Got there a bit early..Room wasnt ready..no big deal. Sat in lobby for an hour or so and watched 6 people get their room before us..at 4:10 they still said our room wasnt ready. Overall stay was good but they lack customer service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room and floors became increasingly dirty do to no housekeeping services during our stay from 11/11/25-11/13/25. The hotel allowed us to check-in 3hrs early! The lobby staff was non-existent until i texted the Manager (?), after which the front desk seemed to always be staffed. The coffee shop was excellent, as well as the location. Very quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Heads up …. parking is horrible too tight ... if checking in at the lobby w a mid size SUV nightmare to get out especially if others checking in at the same time. (Only one way in and out) overflow parking is ok but no elevator or ramp if you have heavy luggage / children you’re lugging up and down a flight of stairs Staff nice Room spacious Close to the ocean / close to boardwalk (a little noisy at night not too bad) restaurants walking distance. Great Indian restaurant next door
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I can’t believe how fabulous this hotel was for the price. It’s right on the beach, newly renovated, quiet, and clean. The staff was helpful, and let us check in a little early.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were wonderful and the location is perfectly situated in the beach. The little cafe was lovely for coffee and pastries in the morning and there are many restaurants in close proximity. The rooms are newly renovated and clean. There is a small pool and a rooftop area that are nice extras! So happy. I will be returning!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was very spacious. The evening associate was extremely courteous. The parking area is really small. But she gave us her parking spot. That was completely unexpected and welcomed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautifully decorated, clean, and comfortable. The staff is very helpful and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cornelia

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarai

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful View
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
room was clean and new
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariel

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, friendly staff, beautiful location!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
staff didn’t inform us about roof balcony. cold unheated outdoor pool unusable. room view was nice clean room, no microwave in room for 270
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

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

8/10 Good

lacey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Front desk staff was very welcoming. Rooms were clean. The kids did jump in the pool, but wished it was heated. Location was amazing! Would recommend and stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rogan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clinton

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cleanliness the view in a comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Annette, Redmond

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Destiny

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean everything organized nice tv in both rooms , good ac and heater
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I would like to commend the front desk agent. I checked in on Sunday October 26th around 5pm. During the drive we found out our daughter who is a student at UCSC wanted to sleep in a real bed. So I was checking in my wife thought it would be funny to interrupt the agent when she said king bed. At that moment my wife says very loudly CHANGE to TWO beds and side eyed me. Agent casually looked at me and without missing a beat started searching for an available room with two beds. Awkward as it was she did an amazing job getting us a great room with a balcony high up viewing the beach. Even gave perfect directions to it. Room was clean quiet and perfectly set up even with a tissue rose in the tissue box. Everyone far exceeded expectations. Thank you to all involved.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kirsten

The room was very clean and everyone was very friendly and helpful! Great location to the wharf and beautiful view of the ocean!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mia

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
The worker that checked us in, Dennis is absolutely the reason we will be back. He went out of his way to help us. Only have two complaints. The sliding door to the restroom was not sliding properly and was very difficult to open and close. And our room was not cleaned the second day we were there. We ran out of a few things because of this. Overall, it was a very lovely stay and we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for bord walk
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025