Hotel Solares is located in Santa Cruz, just 10 minutes' walk away from the Beach Boardwalk. An outdoor pool is located on-site along with rooms that provide free WiFi and cable TV.
Rois
United States
I enjoyed my suite on the 3rd floor. It was spacious and clean. I also appreciated the bagels, yogurt, and cappuccino for breakfast.
This beachfront hotel is located next to Santa Cruz’s famous boardwalk and steps from the city centre, making it an ideal destination for a weekend escape, corporate event, family holiday or romantic...
Robin
Sweden
Location is great, very close to the beach. Would not recommend a room on the first floor though, the view is partly blocked. Everything’s clean.
Just 5 minutes’ drive from the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, this hotel offers an outdoor pool and hot tub and has spacious rooms. Free WiFi is included. It offers free on site guest parking.
Featuring an outdoor pool with cabanas available, Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection offers fire-pits for guest use. A restaurant and bar is on site. The modern rooms feature free WiFi.
William
United States
Being surprised!
For starters, the onsite restaurant was excellent. Our wait staff was someone I would want to hire if I ran a restaurant! She represented herself, the restaurant and the kitchen with professional class and friendliness. (And I regret that I forget her name - but she more than earned her tip!)
The room? It was comfortable and very sufficient for our needs. And the bed: I booked this hotel for reviews of the hotel's beds, as my wife doesn't usually sleep well on any hotel bed. Not Paradox: she slept very well and very comfortably. ("Maybe WE should get a bed like this one??" she commented.)
Situated in Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Beach, Hyatt Place Santa Cruz features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a shared lounge.
Just minutes from area beaches and the famous Santa Cruz Boardwalk, this hotel features spacious and comfortable accommodations as well as relaxing amenities in Santa Cruz, California.
This California hotel is one block from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. It features a seasonal outdoor heated pool and rooms include a flat-screen cable TV with HBO.
Ron
Israel
Nice place. Very nice owners. Very very close to the beach
Located a short walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk features beautiful ocean views and a hot tub.
Just 10 minutes’ walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, this eco-friendly hotel offers en suite rooms with flat-screen cable TVs and iPod docking stations.
Nicky
United Kingdom
Friendly staff, huge room, great location. Very flexible with check out and parking, a lovely place to stay.
This motel in Santa Cruz is within walking distance of the beach, boardwalk and Santa Cruz Wharf. The motel offers free Wi-Fi, spacious rooms, and a seasonal, outdoor pool.
Jason
New Zealand
Location was fantastic, staff very friendly.
Thanks Mr Dave and crew
Located in Downtown Santa Cruz this hotel is 15 minutes' walk from many shops and restaurants. The hotel offers a seasonal outdoor pool and rooms with free Wi-Fi. Parking is free for guests.
Well run, clean establishment. Decent location. Nice staff.
Just minutes from area beaches and the famous Santa Cruz Boardwalk, this hotel features spacious and comfortable accommodations as well as relaxing amenities in Santa Cruz, California.
Facilities were good, also great location for Santa Cruz
Ideally situated off Highway 17 and only minutes from the beautiful beaches of Santa Cruz, California, this hotel offers many thoughtful amenities, and is close to popular area attractions.
convenient location. excellent breakfast and very clean room
Nestled on a bluff across from Cowell's Beach, this 3-story Victorian home is a restful bed and breakfast that offers unique guestrooms and thoughtful amenities just steps from the Santa Cruz Beach...
Everything but more than anything, the staff were amazing.
This beachfront hotel is located next to Santa Cruz’s famous boardwalk and steps from the city centre, making it an ideal destination for a weekend escape, corporate event, family holiday or romantic...
really loved this place - cool quirky trendy and fun!
Situated in Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Beach, Hyatt Place Santa Cruz features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a shared lounge.
Clean, spacious room, decent breakfast, close to Boardwalk
Located within 10 minutes’ walk from Santa Cruz Wharf and Boardwalk, this hotel features rooms with free Wi-Fi. It offers a 24-hour reception and free guest parking.
The ocean view was amazing and complimentary breakfast was yummy
Featuring an outdoor pool with cabanas available, Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection offers fire-pits for guest use. A restaurant and bar is on site. The modern rooms feature free WiFi.
Location, cleanliness, Friendly staff and service.
Conveniently located 1.1 miles from the Natural Bridges State Beach, the Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, Ca offers a fitness room and guest laundry room.. All rooms include free Wi-Fi.
The staff was friendly and the location was perfect
Fly into San Jose International Airport, 54km from Santa Cruz. Direct flights available from various US and international cities. Alternatively, drive via US Highway 1 or 17. Amtrak offers rail services with a transfer in San Jose.
The most convenient airport for Santa Cruz, California is San Jose International Airport (SJC). It's approximately 50km away, offering numerous domestic and international flights, and is less congested than larger airports.
Santa Cruz, California, offers various public transport options. The Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (SCMTD) provides bus services throughout the city. Alternatively, cycling is popular due to the city's bike-friendly infrastructure. Car hire is also available for those preferring to drive. Always check the latest schedules and routes online.
The best areas to stay in Santa Cruz, California, are Downtown for shopping and dining, Westside for wineries and breweries, and Eastside for beaches and surfing. All are convenient and popular with visitors.
Santa Cruz, California, enjoys a Mediterranean climate with mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers. Average temperatures range from 10°C in January to 20°C in July. The wet season typically runs from November to April, while the dry season spans May to October. There are no distinct monsoon or hurricane seasons in Santa Cruz.
Surfin’ USA in Bohemian CA
Santa Cruz was surf central California long before the Beach Boys sang about it. The Surfing Museum in the Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse tells stories of those who have braved some of the world’s best waves.
Overlooking the ocean rollers are the Coconut Grove Ballroom and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - the oldest amusement park in the state of CA, and the last original one on the West Coast. Its historic carousel, rollercoasters and rides are a colourful backdrop to Cowell’s Beach, best viewed from the Sky Glider cable cars.
Jutting into Monterey Bay is the wharf where sea lions bask and pelicans decide on their next meal. Seafood restaurants are abundant here and the bars provide lively nightlife. Pacific Avenue is the main shopping area and one street away is the Museum of Art & History.
Unsurprisingly for a surfer hotspot, the city has a liberal outlook and is known for political activism - a far cry from the era when the Santa Cruz Mission was established. The mission is now a state park alongside Natural Bridges Beach and the Big Basin Redwoods in forested hills behind the city, home to the gravity-defying Mystery Spot.
Booking.com’s Santa Cruz accommodation includes pet-friendly motels, hotels with hot tubs and cheap inns near UCSC.
What guests said about Santa Cruz:
8.0
Scored 8.0
perfect for our mini break to take a surfing lesson...
perfect for our mini break to take a surfing lesson literally around the corner. Friendly staff, comfortable everything cool beach vibe, slept great, windows that you can open and let the breeze in. Clean, good beach vibes.
Melissa
United States
6.0
Scored 6.0
I believe the hotel is a nice location to stay, they might...
I believe the hotel is a nice location to stay, they might consider getting better maintanance, and cleaning help, some one that can speak english, to better help the guest. Jessica, was very polite, and tried to help as much as possible. There were just a lot of little things, they could have been prevented, especially when you pay the high price charged there. When booking, I thought I was booking direct with the property, never knew bookings, com, jumped in to the equasion. So when I asked if they honored AAA, or AARP discounts, they said no because our room was booked by a third party. Also asked for room with 2 queens, was told they were sold out, which forced us to book 2 seperate rooms, after arriveing, found out they had suites for four people. I think this was a money thing, for bookings.com
Charles
United States
10
Scored 10
It was quiet and wasn't too crowded .
It was quiet and wasn't too crowded . Beaches and restrooms were clean.wheather wasn't all that warm and it did rain hour or so after we got to the beach pretty heavy we had to leave in a rush. All in all, kids were very happy with trip they can't wait to return for their summer trip.
bevalian
8.0
Scored 8.0
The location was the best!
The location was the best! The stairs are a lot of work if you have issues. I can't believe the Boardwalk is closed on fridays! If you are planning a friday night adventure at the boardwalk you will need to find something else to do.
Leda
United States
8.0
Scored 8.0
Santa Cruz gets sleazy fast (a lot of justly disaffected...
Santa Cruz gets sleazy fast (a lot of justly disaffected youth manifesting the consequences of a tattered social fabric & like), but the near-perfect climate year-round, the surrounding (2nd or 3rd growth, but still....) redwoods, challenging cols (lots of category 2s & 1s), vast fields of agriculture (it is delightful to cycle through the fields on what amount to ruelles; these areas are intensely redolent of earth, manure & whatever is being cultivated, plus it makes one appreciate just how back-breaking is the labor that goes into producing one's strawberries & artichokes & like) & vegan eating options (especially the bakeries) make any visit worthwhile, especially if you're from an area that does not have that year-round ideal climate. I recommend cycling up SkyLine or HighLand or Empire Grade or getting out in the fields toward MonteRey. Country roads are nearly uniformly narrow, but traffic is mostly light (minus HighWay 9) & drivers generally courteous (again, minus HighWay 9). Santa Cruz even has the mark of any good location -- a nearby Grocery Outlet -- which, due to its location on the edge of town (it may actually be in Soquel), is easy to integrate into the end of a ride for some yummy and cheap vegan delights =)
Sstoz
United States
10
Scored 10
A small treasure and throw-back to a different era: the...
A small treasure and throw-back to a different era: the Boardwalk on the beach, opened in 1907, with a roller coaster and carousel from near that time frame, the tradition & history of the surfing venue, the old (but renovated) motels along the beachfront, and the labyrinth of mid-century housing, some refreshed, some not, make this a worthwhile visit! There are lovely walks along the pier, where sea lions sun themselves, along the coast, where surfers wait for the perfect wave, and along the trails city streets, festive with many cultures represented.
My room was perfect, except the fridge leaked a bit. The reception was very friendly and accommodating. I grew up in Santa Cruz, but haven't lived there since the 90s. My mom is in SC, in a nursing home,.so I have been staying in a few hotels on my trips to see her. This hotel was the best so far, clean, quiet, affordable and comfortable. I stayed here during the off season and it was a great deal.
Love its proximity to the beach (it's literally on the beach)! We splurged for an ocean-view room and loved hearing the waves crash at night. Love the vintage vibe and room decor, and location was a 8-10 min. walk to boardwalk and wharf. Great location for where we wanted to be for that weekend—our friends got married at the Boardwalk, so proximity and being able to walk back to the hotel was key.
Beautiful remodeled hotel, best location for the family, and staff was spectacular! Rooms so clean, and housekeeping to care of all our needsAbsolutely in love with this place! We will definitely be back again and again! Officially our go to spot for Santa Cruz!! Stayed May 8th through the 10th
One of the best value hotels I have stayed in. The location is great! Like perfect. Central to everything including downtown, beach, whart, boardwalk, lighthouses and beaches. I have stayed in many more expensive but this better somehow. Room was very spacious, clean and comfortable.
Location is the main selling point of this hotel. On the beach, sea view, sound of ocean waves as you fall asleep. The adjacent Jack ONeill restaurant was very good as well. Not pretentious, great views as well of the beach and high quality food.
The facilities were clean and stylishly furnished. The hotel was located well, within minutes of a wide variety of restaurants, bars, and breakfast places. It was a short drive to UC Santa Cruz. The management was responsive and helpful.
The breakfast was good . There was a nice selection each day . The staff were more than friendly . The hotel was very clean . I love that its 4 minutes from UC santa Cruz where I was dropping off my son. It was very convenient.
The best part of the Carousel Beach Inn is clearly the location. It is right across the street from the Santa Cruz Boardwalk and other shops and facilities. The beach is also a plus. Free parking and continental breakfast.
super pretty location in a lovely Victorian house and a beautiful garden. cute room, comfy bed, well organized kitchen, beach in a short walking distance. would definitely come again if we ever come back to Santa Cruz
First time in Santa Cruz. Hotel is right across from the boardwalk. Very busy traffic for the boardwalk . Parking at hotel was fantastic in a gated parking lot. Rooms were clean and nice. 2 minute walk to beach.
This hotel the perfect stop for my birthday getaway with my husband. The views are spectacular, literally on the beach. Vanessa at the front desk was the best. This will be our go to spot for years to come!!!
Nice staff in a comfortable and relaxed setting. Although we were a couple of miles from centre of Santa Cruz it was quick and easy to get in and out. Lovely beach 2 minutes walk away.
nice building, overlooking Santa Cruz beach. 15 minutes walk downtown or to the lighthouse. Rooms were spacious and the bathroom as well, and breakfast was great.
Location was great! Will definitely be staying there again if I visit Santa Cruz. Was able to walk to everything. Great place for my family and was dog friendly!
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