Hotel Solares

2 stars
600 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States
Santa Cruz, CA
+1 831 458 9660
6.9
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based on 3125 reviews
3,125 reviews
Fri 24-7
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Sat 25-7
2 guests, 1 room
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S$ 98
/Cheapest rate per night
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Nightly total
Deluxe room, bed type unknown
S$ 98
Superior room, bed type unknown
S$ 104
Queen room, 2 queen beds
S$ 113
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Overview

Hotel Solares is situated in Santa Cruz and is close to nearby attractions, such as Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Looff Carousel and Roller Coaster. Surrounded by local bars and restaurants, it is within walking distance from Santa Cruz Metro Bus Station.

The hotel provides an all-hours reception, as well as free Wi-Fi and a Jacuzzi. For added convenience, it features an express check-in and check-out feature, an outdoor pool and laundry facilities. The hotel's multilingual staff will be glad to share local knowledge and help organise itineraries.

Hotel Solares has 79 rooms, all of which are fitted with cable/satellite channels, a refrigerator and a microwave. All have a bathroom that provides a shower and a hair dryer.

The position of Hotel Solares permits easy access to multiple tourist attractions by foot. San Jose International Airport is a 45-minute drive away.

6.9
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3125 reviews

Latest deals for Hotel Solares

Fri 24-7
-
Sat 25-7
Deluxe room, bed type unknown
S$ 98
nightly with fees
Standard Room, 2 queen beds
S$ 152
nightly with fees
Queen room, 2 queen beds
S$ 159
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, bed type unknown
S$ 99
nightly with fees
Queen room, 2 queen beds
S$ 113
nightly with fees
Superior room, 1 king bed
S$ 132
nightly with fees
Superior room, bed type unknown
S$ 104
nightly with fees
Double room, 2 queen beds
S$ 134
nightly with fees
Standard Room, bed type unknown
S$ 175
nightly with fees
Standard Room, 2 queen beds
S$ 120
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, 1 queen bed
S$ 128
nightly with fees
Queen room, 2 queen beds
S$ 168
nightly with fees
Standard Room, 2 queen beds
S$ 136
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, 2 queen beds
S$ 227
nightly with fees
King room, bed type unknown
S$ 341
nightly with fees
Standard Room, 2 queen beds
S$ 140
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, bed type unknown
S$ 211
nightly with fees
Superior room, 1 king bed
S$ 301
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, bed type unknown
S$ 142
nightly with fees
Standard Room, bed type unknown
S$ 149
nightly with fees
Queen room, bed type unknown
S$ 318
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, bed type unknown
S$ 323
nightly with fees
Queen room, 2 queen beds
S$ 174
nightly with fees
King room, bed type unknown
S$ 184
nightly with fees
Standard Room, bed type unknown
S$ 198
nightly with fees
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.

Amenities at Hotel Solares

  • Outdoor pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Free parking
  • Business centre
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Cable or satellite TV

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Body soap
  • Air-conditioned
  • Dustbins
  • Conditioner

Accessibility and suitability

  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Disabled access
  • Lift
  • Accessible by lift
  • Accessible parking
  • Adapted bath
  • No smoking
  • Lowered sink
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Upper floors accessible by lift

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Additional bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom
  • Walk-in shower

Services and conveniences

  • ATM on-site
  • Business centre
  • Wake-up service
  • Mini-market on site
  • Key access
  • Express check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

General

  • Window
  • Family rooms
  • Seating area
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted
  • Storage available

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • First-aid kit
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

Media and entertainment

  • Radio
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Streaming service
  • TV

Pool and spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool towels

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Beach chairs
  • Balcony
  • Picnic area

Bedroom

  • Socket near the bed
  • Alarm clock
  • Cleaning products
  • Wardrobe or closet

Dining

  • Microwave
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee machine

Things to do

  • Whale watching
  • Gift shop
  • Beach access

Parking and transportation

  • Free parking
  • Private parking

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Iron and ironing board

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Reviews of Hotel Solares

6.9
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3125 verified ratings
Wonderful
783
Very good
444
Good
508
Okay
290
Fair
348
Mediocre
220
Poor
543

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests praised the hotel's location, especially its proximity to attractions and the beach, as well as the pool area, which was frequently mentioned as a highlight. However, many reviews expressed dissatisfaction with the cleanliness of rooms, service from staff, and bed comfort. Some guests reported maintenance issues and poor customer service, while others found the property to be rundown. Despite these negatives, the pool and location stood out as consistent positives.
AI-generated from customer reviews
Location9.5 out of 10
Pool9 out of 10
Service1.5 out of 10
Cleanliness1 out of 10
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3.4
Poor
Gerald, Apr 2019
Cons (-) The only plus is the hotel is a 10 min walk from the Boardwalk. However it is clearly a 2 star hotel... Even that is over doinging it
2.5
Poor
Anonymous, Jul 2018
Pros (+) Location, the hotel was within walking distance to the beach.
Cons (-) Overpriced for the quality of the hotel. While reserving this hotel parking was supposedly included, I had to pay a parking fee upon arrival. When I arrived there was sand on the chairs and on my bed. The bathroom smelled and did not look clean. There was only one towel available, I had to ask for more. I ended getting a few hand towels, instead of bath towels.
8.0
Very good
Anonymous, Aug 2016
Pros (+) The facility is well cared for - newly painted, clean with attention to small details like the lighting in the courtyard. Breakfast was nice. Staff very friendly and helpful. Bed was comfortable.
Cons (-) Our room was a little odd - a huge closet that was an obvious retrofit because the door was held closed by a lock on the outside to keep it from hitting the front door (someone could be locked inside the closet...) Poor lighting - no light switch near the door - at night, you had to enter a dark room to turn on the lights, Minimal lighting - bedside lights and one recessed light made for a very da...
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3.1
Poor
Anonymous, Aug 2016
Pros (+) Not one thing the room had part of it remodel and the other tours the bathroom was old the shower old and dirty.
Cons (-) I did not like the room and the bathroom what was Mo's it important it wasn't clean .
4.2
Mediocre
Anonymous, Jul 2016
Pros (+) location was great.pool was nice.
Cons (-) toilet ran the whole time.lights didn't work.towels were old and dingy.room needed some fresh paint and baseboards were missing.

Location

600 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

What's nearby

  • Kuumbwa Jazz Center0.5 km
  • Cocoanut Grove0.7 km
  • Undertow Roller Coaster0.7 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk0.7 km
  • Museum of Art and History0.7 km
  • Santa Cruz Looff Carousel and Roller Coaster0.7 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach0.8 km
  • Hinds House1 km
  • Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History1.1 km
  • Mission Santa Cruz1.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf1.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Harbor1.9 km

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 16:00, check out anytime before 11:00

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FAQs when booking at Hotel Solares

  • Where is Hotel Solares located?

    Hotel Solares is located at 600 Riverside Avenue, 1 km from the centre of Santa Cruz. Kuumbwa Jazz Center is the closest landmark to Hotel Solares.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Hotel Solares?

    Check-in time is 16:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at Hotel Solares.

  • Does Hotel Solares offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Hotel Solares offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does Hotel Solares offer free parking?

    Yes, Hotel Solares offers free parking.

  • How far is Hotel Solares from the airport?

    Hotel Solares is 44.3 km from San Jose. Hotel Solares is 45.4 km from Monterey Regional.

  • Does Hotel Solares have a pool?

    Yes, Hotel Solares has a pool on-site.

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Distance to airport

7.4
1.0 km
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44.3 km

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