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Marea Sol Hotel

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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301 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Main Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪48 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
(28 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

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

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

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

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

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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

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

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

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 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

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

1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

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

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

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

1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

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

1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

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

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

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

1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz and 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Mystery Spot.

What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cowell's Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ocean Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cruzin’ Crepes - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hot Dog On Stick - ‬6 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 a 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and microwave in a common area. 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)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • 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: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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. 824 out of 1189 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 1189 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 1189 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1189 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1189 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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Susana

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saul

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick W

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Across the street from the beach and the boardwalk
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked how close the boardwalk, beach, and wharf are in terms of walking. So, you save a lot on gas and stuff. The hotel had a small AC unit which is perfect because the room got cold fast. The beds were comfortable, but I do have to say the bathroom door is a little strange…but I’d give it a 9.5/10.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

Perfect location by beach

Perfect location. Walking distance to beach and wharf. Fun amusement park and arcade flies. Great restaurants also walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Shahanna, Ione

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, comfy beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

It was in the perfect location for what we needed. There are some quirks. The parking is miniscule (at best). The bathroom door wouldn't stay shut. We were next to the hall entrance, so it was really loud with the access door slamming shut all night. A little pricey, but you are paying for the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Sherri

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall this hotel was fine. My biggest compliant is the room reeked, and I mean reeked of fabulosa. So much so that our clothes smelled like it and I could taste it in my mouth. I appreciate the room giving off "I just got cleaned vibe" but it was extreme. We had to leave the windows and doors open while we were there. My other comment would be if you know that 4 people are checking in, give us 4 sets of towels.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Mike

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

thin walls and parking

Two main issues. The walls seem to be paper thin. Homeless noise and construction in the morning. Parking is hard to find. Spaces are so small it will equal a door ding.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Good but pricey

I tend to stay in budget hotels, so this was an extravagance for me. I'm thinking the high cost was for the location and a new build because it felt like an average budget hotel at 3x the price. The staff were fantastic; the location was spectacular. The "market place" was just stuff you can usually get from a vending machine. The cafe had a few pastries, coffee/tea, and I had a half heated pre-packaged breakfast sandwich. Had to pay extra for a parking stall. The room was clean, bed was comfy, wifi worked well. No laundry room. Pool looked ok. Roof top patio was really nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

DeAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at Marea Sol Hotel. It felt like old Hollywood. It is right on the beach and you can walk to the boardwalk and the wharf. The staff was so friendly and the beds were comfy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Travelled with family
From the moment I pulled in I was surprised to see they had their own parking. Very tight but had 2 lots for customers at an extra $50 a night. Checking in was quick. However, I had called month in advance and told them I needed a bigger room. They did not accommodate due to the advanced, advanced notice, they said to call again closer to check in date and by then the rooms were all sold out. So that was quite disappointing they didn’t make it happen for me. Also, their fridge had extreme bad smell could not use. Tried to call. Room service/ front desk but my phone had no cable plugged in. It was just a prop furniture. Overall the location is great, parking was nice, overall rating is hotel experience was very mediocre as far as location it was primo. There are other hotels at better rates and service than Marea, Woukd not go again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
5 stars for convenience, atmosphere, room aesthetics. 1 star for parking. The parking situation is VERY tight and not enough of it on the hotel grounds. The hotel charges $25 a night to park, however, if you aren’t lucky to get a tiny parking space you have to park on the street with a parking meter, which isn’t fair if you are being charged $25 already for parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was absolutely the best experience we had had! It was very accomadating even with a small child! Excellent location and walking distance to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location with awesome views
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly. Property located right across the boardwalk and beach was very convenient for my family with small children. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seng

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close by and walkable to boardwalk. We had fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

joseph

Travelled with family
We were pleasantly surprised
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Over all great boutique hotel. Parking is tight. Cute, Clean, Convenient. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelin

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025