HOTEL SOLARES | Santa Cruz ★ Prime Downtown Location & Comfort

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600 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060

“I loved the easy access to the Boardwalk and downtown!”view full review

Hotel Solares - A pet-friendly Santa Cruz hotel with heated pool, hot tub, and beach-style rooms with modern amenities

Located near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, this two-star Santa Cruz hotel features fully equipped rooms blending traditional beach style with modern decor. Each accommodation includes a private balcony, flat-screen TV with cable channels, air conditioning, refrigerator, and coffee maker. Hotel Solares provides a heated outdoor pool, hot tub, picnic patio, and complimentary high-speed WiFi. A 24-hour front desk offers around-the-clock assistance, and free parking is available on-site. All areas are wheelchair accessible, including routes from parking to the entrance and key facilities. The property lies within 1 mile of the Santa Cruz Wharf and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center. Popular dining spots like Saturn Cafe and Firefly Coffee House are within 0.5 miles.

Pros

All rooms feature private balconies for outdoor relaxation

Pet-friendly accommodations available

Wheelchair accessible facilities throughout, including pool area

Multiple room configurations available, including two-bedroom suites

Cons

34 miles from Mineta San Jose International Airport

Some attractions require transportation to reach

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Choose from double rooms, family suites, and premium stays. Enjoy breakfast, flexible cancellations, and exclusive deals.

Standard Queen Room Two Queen Beds

2 persons

31 m²

2 King Size Beds

Shower

Coffee machine

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Superior Queen Room Two Queen Beds

2 persons

33 m²

2 King Size Beds

Shower

Coffee machine

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King Room Disability Access or Non-Smoking

2 persons

33 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Deluxe Queen Room Two Queen Beds Non-Smoking

2 persons

33 m²

2 King Size Beds

Shower

Coffee machine

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Getting around

Discover available transportation options for smooth travel around the city

City Centre

Santa Cruz600 m

Airports

Mineta San Jose International (SJC) 53.4 km

Monterey Peninsula (MRY) 67.3 km

Bus

Bus stop200 m

Facilities

Hotel has comfortable rooms, premium services, and a prime downtown location

Comfortable Accommodations

“My family and I enjoyed a beautiful stay in our adjoining rooms. The beds were extremely comfortable, with soft bedding that made us feel right at home. The rooms were clean and well-maintained, which added to our overall positive experience.” view full review

Great Entertainment Options

“I thoroughly appreciated the large-sized TV in my room. It had several great channels that kept me entertained during my downtime. It was a fantastic feature after a long day of exploring!” view full review

Spacious Bathroom

“I loved the bathroom in my room. It was spacious and clean, providing plenty of room to relax and freshen up. Although there were minor cracks, the overall cleanliness made it a pleasant space to use.” view full review

Simple Breakfast Offerings

“Though the breakfast was basic, I found it quite satisfactory. The selection included bagels, fresh fruit, yogurt, and coffee, which provided a nice start to our mornings without much fuss.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
24-hour reception
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Lift
ATM/Cash machine
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Services

Housekeeping
Shops/Commercial services

Dining

Picnic area/ Tables

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Spa & Leisure

Heated swimming pool
Outdoor swimming pool
Beach access
Beach umbrellas
Sun loungers
Shallow end

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Dressing area
Patio
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Sink

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

600 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060

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600 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060

City landmarks

Mall

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

1.7 km

Harbour

Santa Cruz Wharf

1.7 km

Museum

Museum of Art and History

1.0 km

Museum

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

1.4 km

Shopping Area

Pacific Garden Mall

1.0 km

Landmark

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

1.7 km

Museum

Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

2.2 km

Park

Neary Lagoon Park

1.9 km

Landmark

Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park

1.8 km

Landmark

Cocoanut Grove Banquet and Conf

680 m

Landmark

Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse

1.9 km

Landmark

Giant Dipper

730 m

Spa Centre

Well Within Spa

1.0 km

Spa Centre

Tea House Spa

1.0 km

Landmark

Undertow

660 m

Park

Abbott Square

750 m

Landmark

Cave Train

790 m

Beach

Seabright State Beach

1.4 km

Store

Shopper's Corner

810 m

Store

Cowell Beach

1.7 km

Store

Cowell's Beach Surf Shop

830 m

Landmark

Sky Glider

1.7 km

Landmark

To Honor Surfing Monument

1.8 km

Store

Whole Foods Market

1.1 km

Beach

Main Beach

1.7 km

Landmark

Downtown Association

740 m

Landmark

Ocean View Park

1.5 km

Nearby

299 San Lorenzo Boulevard

Mike Fox Skate Park

310 m

Raymond St

Beach Flats Community Garden

560 m

325 Soquel Ave at Ocean Avenue

The Satellite Workspace and Digital Media Studio

580 m

Restaurants

Little Caesars

420 m

233 Ocean St

Fire Fly Cafe

430 m

131 Front St # A # A

Firefly Coffee House

540 m

131 Front St # A # A

Snap Taco

450 m

1108 Pacific Ave

The Sandwich Spot

710 m

1010 Pacific Ave

Yan Flower

690 m

617 Pacific Ave

Mission Hill Creamery

750 m

1101 Pacific Ave Ste B

Fosters Freeze

580 m

229 Laurel St

Bagelry

660 m

320 Cedar St Ste A

Five Guys Burgers & Fries

780 m

1101 Pacific Ave. Suite A

Pacific Cookie Company

890 m

1203 Pacific Ave Downtown Santa Cruz

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HOTEL SOLARES, Santa Cruz

Hotel Details

Hotel Solares - A pet-friendly Santa Cruz hotel with heated pool, hot tub, and beach-style rooms with modern amenities

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