Steps from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Marea Sol Hotel offers a refreshing retreat with a rooftop terrace and outdoor entertainment area. Enjoy the beach locale, an outdoor pool, firepit, in-room WiFi, 24-hour front desk and helpful staff - all of which have delighted previous guests.
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 30 min drive
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 44 min drive
Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 48 min drive
Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 60 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
Marea Sol Hotel features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 5-minute walk of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Also, Monterey Bay and University of California, Santa Cruz are within a short drive. Fellow travelers love the comfortable beds and helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
38 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
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Parking
Uncovered onsite self parking (USD 25 per day; includes in/out privileges)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Shared microwave
What to do
Beach access
Services
24-hour front desk
Facilities
Rooftop terrace
An outdoor pool
Firepit
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 36
Wheelchair-accessible parking
3 on-site accessible parking spaces
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Closed captioned TV
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Window screens
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop mattress
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Free local calls
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Housekeeping (on request)
In-room safe
Mobile key entry
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
Parking
Uncovered self parking costs USD 25 per day with in/out privileges
Policies
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.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Also known as
Marea Sol Hotel Hotel
Marea Sol Hotel Santa Cruz
Marea Sol Hotel Hotel Santa Cruz
Frequently asked questions
Does Marea Sol Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Marea Sol Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Marea Sol Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Marea Sol Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Marea Sol Hotel?
Yes. Self parking costs USD 25 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Marea Sol Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Marea Sol Hotel and nearby?
Marea Sol Hotel has an outdoor pool.
What's the area around Marea Sol Hotel like?
Marea Sol Hotel is located near Santa Cruz Main Beach in Westside Santa Cruz, a short 4-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 5 minutes' walk from Santa Cruz Wharf. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.
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Reviews
Marea Sol Hotel Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.4
Cleanliness
8.6
Amenities
9.4
Staff & service
9.0
Eco-friendliness
9.2
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
The property's beachfront location offers easy access to the beach, boardwalk, and wharf, making it a perfect spot for beach lovers. (84 reviews)
Convenient dining options and great restaurants are within walking distance from the property. (4 reviews)
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Popular mentions
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Reviews
6/10 Good
Aug 18, 2025
The hotel was nice and clean and super close to the boardwalk
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 19, 2025
It was great love the location
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 31, 2025
The stay was great! The new GM Katrina is wonderful! All staff was very nice and accommodating. We love it here!
Casey
Casey, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 4, 2025
Excellent stay!
Great stay! Will be back again.
Vanessa
Vanessa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 16, 2025
Great location, friendly staff and nice room with a comfy bed.
Linda
Linda, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 21, 2025
Easy beach and coffee access
East beach and coffee access
Dionisios
Dionisios, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 12, 2025
Beds were comfy. Room was very nice. Overall cleaniness was great. Floors could use a good sweep and mopping before new guests.
Jessica
Jessica, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 6, 2025
Very clean and courteous staff. Beds were cozy and clean, we had an excellent view, room 203 if you guys want front and center beach views! Surprisingly enough the noise was not bad at all and the black out curtains were amazing.
Leticia
Leticia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 21, 2025
Stay here!
It was a great accommodations which wowed my family with location(being so close to beach) and space! Thank you for making our birthday weekend special
AJ
AJ, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 3, 2025
Excellent
I had a very comfortable stay at Marea Sol Hotel. The staff were attentive and provided excellent service throughout my visit. The location is unbeatable, making it easy to explore the area. On top of that, the value for the price is outstanding. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting the area.
Shaomin
Shaomin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 27, 2025
The staff here are amazing. The rooms were clean, nice bed and bedding, slept so good. Love the coffee shop. We will be back.
Sherry
Sherry, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 17, 2025
Book this hotel!
The hotel is in an amazing location right on the beach. The room was stunning very clean and great facilities. Check in was nice and easy. The only slight issue was our room was right next to the coffee shop which opens at 7 am so its quite noisy from about 0630 onwards. If you're a heavy sleeper it'll be fine! Overall a great place.
gemma
gemma, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 17, 2025
Quick trip
Walking distance to The Boardwalk, beach, pier, restaurants, and downtown. Great location and the balcony view was great people watching!
Jaime
Jaime, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 15, 2025
Great hotel in an excellent location
The hotel was right by the beach and the boardwalk. The lady on check in was so friendly and helpful. I'd definitely stay here again
Rachael
Rachael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 23, 2025
The decor is very cute. This is a new ish hotel and everything is pretty nice. Coffeemaker , sliding glass bathroom door, nice showers, good smelling natural botanical soaps, nice tv n services, comfy beds not luxurious bedding but decent.
Michelle
Michelle, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 21, 2025
Great location with awesome views
David
David, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 15, 2025
Views of the beach and convenient location.
Michelle
Michelle, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 12, 2025
Very nice Staff
Clean rooms ,floors ,beds
Great beach views
Erika
Erika, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 9, 2025
Lovely room, nice people, great location
Haley
Haley, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 9, 2025
Great location and soo cute!!would highly recommend staying here to anyone!
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 4, 2025
All of the staff is so friendly and the location makes it perfect to walk to the beach and boardwalk with kids. I would highly recommend this hotel!
Adam
Adam, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 29, 2025
The hotel is across from the boardwalk and a short walk to the wharf. The rooms are spacious and nice. The roof deck overlooks the beach and is set up for visitors to enjoy people watching or to hang out with each other. Our stay was lovely and we would definitely return.
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 12, 2025
Great place
Harpreet
Harpreet, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 20, 2025
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.
Ivan
Ivan, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 8, 2025
Great location for a family who loves to spend time on the beach. Access to the beach, boardwalk and eatery at your fingertips. Welcoming staff!