Marea Sol Hotel

Hotels
8.6 (1237 reviews)
301 Beach Street , Santa Cruz , us

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Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Shopping on site
Front desk (limited hours)
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and comfortable rooms
Friendly and helpful staff
Great location
Cons:
Noise from housekeeping and other guests
Parking fees

Categories

Cleanliness
8.28
The room was very clean and comfortable. Some reviews mention noise from housekeeping.
Service
8.85
Staff were mentioned as friendly and helpful in several reviews, enhancing the experience.
Location
9.09
Multiple reviews highlight great location very close to the beach and boardwalk.
Room Quality
8.54
Rooms are described as spacious and comfortable, but some concerns about noise.
Amenities
8.27
Amenities generally rated positively, though a heated pool was mentioned as a missing feature.
Value for Money
8.53
The price was considered good for the quality of the stay.
Food and Beverage
8.58
Limited mentions of food services; overall experiences were satisfactory.
Overall Experience
8.65
Guests reported a high level of satisfaction with their stay overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 14:14

Property Description

Outdoor Swimming Pool and Terrace
Enjoy the sunny Santa Cruz weather by taking a refreshing dip in our outdoor swimming pool or unwinding on the terrace overlooking the city.

Convenient Location
Located just 200 meters from the famous Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, our hotel is also close to other popular attractions like Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum.

Around-the-Clock Assistance
Our friendly staff, fluent in both English and Spanish, are available 24/7 at the reception to ensure your stay is comfortable and stress-free.

Experience the best of Santa Cruz at Marea Sol Hotel. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:30 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 1237 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.28
Service: 8.85
Location: 9.09
Room Quality: 8.54
Amenities: 8.27
Value for Money: 8.53
Food and Beverage: 8.58
Overall Experience: 8.65
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Marja-Liisa • couple • fi
8
Vanhempi pariskunta
Pros:

Paikka oli todella hyvä, lähellä rantaa. Huone oli viihtyisä ja siisti ja hyvin remontoitu. Mielelläni tulen uudestaan.

Cons:

Hotelli ei tarjonnut aamiaista. Paikka on myös sesonkiaikana todella kallis.

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Mishelle • couple • us
10
2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Judy • family_with_children • us
10
2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Anne-Mie • couple • be
7
Hardly slept because of the noise
Pros:

Ideal location

Cons:

Next to coffeebar with a lot of noise as from 5:30 AM :(

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Stacy • couple • us
10
Highly recommend
Pros:

This room was beautiful with a gorgeous view of the beach. We stayed just before tourist season starts. Stepped out on the balcony and enjoyed the moonlight and listened to the waves crashing. Just a short walk to and from the beach, watch the volleyball players, then the pier for sea lion viewing and dinner. Across the street from the boardwalk to play in the arcade and enjoy some 80's games and mini golf. Parking only $25 per day. Room had crisp clean sheets, comfortable bed/pillows, and local artwork of the pier. Plenty of space including a wardrobe to help stay clutter free. Bonus: a full- length mirror and a makeup vanity mirror for the ladies! Would definitely recommend!

Cons:

No breakfast available but coffee shop on site.

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Danielle • family_with_children • us
7
Good for the last minute booking
Pros:

How close the the beach it was and walking distance.

Cons:

Bathroom door wouldn't stay shut, no iron in room and no breakfast.

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Ediberto • family_with_children • us
10
2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Crystal • couple • us
8
Besides the parking I enjoyed my stay and would go back again
Pros:

Great location next to the beach with food choice that were easy walking to.

Cons:

Parking. I personally prefer covered parking. The hotel had a one covered parking that had 6 spots and you needed to use the same entrance going in to leave. The other parking was towards the back of the hotel that felt isolate and not secure.

2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • family_with_children • us
8
We had an amazing time, it was an easy access to the beach and boardwalk
Pros:

Perfect location, beautiful suite room with a good view of the beach

Cons:

Pool was small, hadn’t been cleaned and very coldp

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Lisa T • solo_traveller • us
5
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Linda • couple • us
10
2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
• family_with_children • us
10
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Hyunwoo • family_with_children • us
10
Good location
Pros:

Clean room

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Loarry • couple • us
10
2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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jack • couple • us
10
2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Priscilla • family_with_children • us
10
Excellent stay for a young family in an unbeatable location!
Pros:

Location

Cons:

No complaints

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Ben • couple • nz
9
2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Mingelen • couple • us
10
2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Jana • extended_group • cz
10
2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Anne • extended_group • us
4
The location was awesome but we won't return
Pros:

The staff was great
Loved the location

Cons:

Manuevering a vehicle when checking in was almost impossible.
Only one way in/out of lower parking garage.
Inability to lock the door to our balcony.
TV only worked on station that shows up when you turn it on. Volume worked fine.
Loud noises from room upstairs after 10pm, most hotels have soundproofing so you don't hear anything, Not at this hotel.
Complimentary water in the lobby would be nice as most people travel with a reusable water bottle.

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee