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Reviews of Marea Sol Hotel

301 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States of America

#15 of 57 hotels in Santa Cruz

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 257 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    9.1

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  • Reviewed: April 26, 2024

    8.0
    Good value for price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The lighting in the bathroom was dim. Construction across the street from the hotel was distracting. This will get better in time.

    Very friendly staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 24, 2024

    9.0
    Very comfortable room and location was excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms wasn’t cleaned every day, had to keep asking for coffee for the room and shower gel wasn’t topped up

    We got upgraded to a suite which was a massive bonus

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    9.0
    Other than the parking situation loved everything !
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the parking is very limited and spaces are so tiny for 25$ a night. Would have been a perfect stay if not for such bad parking

    Loved the aesthetic of the place and how close it was to everything. Says about a 5 minute walk from the boardwalk but it seems a lot closer

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 18, 2024

    8.0
    Would recommend it - good value for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    -fees for parking -construction work at the neighbor property

    -modern furnishings -perfect location at the beach & Boardwalk -good value for money (off season)

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2024

    9.0
    Happened to travel through Santa Cruz, decided to stay over for the night in the hotel, and it was a great choice 😁
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing.

    Great location, comfy clean room, easy parking.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 13, 2024

    8.0
    Overall the stay was great !
    • Family with young children
    • King Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It wasn’t necessarily the property, Just the construction in the morning was super loud. They’re working on a hotel across the street and at 5am you can hear banging.

    I loved the properties lay out. The staff was amazing. The rooms smelled very clean at my arrival. My room was very clean. This hotel has the best location, Me and my family was right across from the beach and boardwalk. I would most definitely be coming back this summer :).

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2024

    7.0
    It was satisfactory
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bed blanket had blood-tinged stains, didn’t look fresh but more than one areas had the stains.

    We like that it’s walking distance to the boardwalk, the wharf and restaurants. We like that it has parking on the property.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Price for parking and the room had a slight view of the ocean, but I wouldn’t really sell it as an “ocean view” because it’s misleading. I was expecting to see more of the ocean from the room. Full ocean views are only the rooms that are facing the Main Street.

    Location was prime

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 16, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was small with little storage for clothing and suitcases. Would have enjoyed having a microwave in our room.

    Great location to the Boardwalk and Wharf. Loved the roof top patio!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 22, 2024

    8.0
    Adequate
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking fee was unexpected and too much AND way too tight!

    No breakfast offered!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 5, 2024

    8.0
    We had a great stay. The staff was great, the rooms were new and modern and very clean.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rooms are a little small, which is not that big of a deal. The only negative was the parking very hard to get in and out of the main parking lot.

    New, modern, and very clean.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 29, 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful and comfy room. Would stay again maybe different view next time.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room stated it was a “sea view”, we were located on the side and you could barely see the ocean.

    Across the the street from the beach!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 27, 2024

    8.0
    Over all good stay, got some work done and had good sleep👍🏽
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    When I arrived they informed me I was “upgraded to a room with a balcony. When I went to the room the balcony looked out on a monstrosity of a construction site! “Partial ocean view” was pretty minimal if at all. Honestly I just wanted my car parked in front of my room to make loading in easy which they gave me but it took a few tries. My feet were FILTHY. Walking around barefoot in the floors so I kept slippers on. The bed was pretty comfy I slept well but the pillows were long flat and meh. Bring your own pillow. I dropped my phone with the light on looking for a plug behind the lamp and saw the floors were pretty dusty behind the end tables and I saw someone’s hair clip. Kinda yuk. The construction across the street started up pretty early and was loud. I could see why I was the only person they had checking in so far that day. The front desk people were great and very accommodating. It was pouring out and very rainy so I didn’t enjoy the beach right across the street but it was a great location. Over all good stay, got some work done and had good sleep. 👍🏽

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 18, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    $25 a night for the parking is horrible, it should be free with room. Not having at least a continental breakfast is disappointing for a nice hotel. The hallway carpets have a lot of stains appearing already for such a new hotel. If not addressed quickly will really bring down the cleanliness appearance of the hotel.

    Loved the location and the staff.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 30, 2023

    9.0
    Quick and easy with an excellent location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking was tight but at least they offered it.

    Great location and price! Will likely book again this summer.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 30, 2023

    9.0
    Excellent hospitality, very comfy room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I didn't like the extra charge for parking, and the parking itself was tough to get in and out of. Once we discovered the extra parking around the corner, we used that since it was much easier getting in and out.

    There are always going to be some snafus when traveling. It's inevitable. It's how the hotel responds that matters, and they did it perfectly. The first issue was that the "sea view" room on Booking didn't have a sea view at all, so they took off the extra charge. The second issue was the TV didn't work, so they moved us to an upgraded room. Excellent hospitality. About the room itself, I really appreciated how quiet the heating/ac was and how clean the air was. Together with the comfy bed, it made for an excellent night's sleep.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 21, 2023

    8.0
    Great staff, though room is not good value for business travel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Quadruple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No seating in the lobby and no breakfast. The ocean view room actually faced a building with modest line of sight to the water. construction across the street looks like 6-12 more months or so. $25 parking fee is on top of the room cost, steep for off season. Lighting in room was difficult for zoom calls.

    all the front desk staff I worked with were friendly and great at their jobs! Very comfortable room interior, upscale bedding, modern bathroom furnishings, practical desk set up for working at a laptop, quiet and peaceful in December. Restaurant very close, almost in the same building. snacks for sale at the front desk.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 16, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The water smells coming from the sink

    Loved the view from our balcony

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 9, 2023

    9.0
    I really loved this place. I will be back. The people who work there are exceptional.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bed was somewhat uncomfortable, but that’s my only complaint.

    really, really nicely done. It had the feel of a five-star luxury hotel. Very quiet. Amazing staff.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: October 31, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It is a motel-style hotel but charged for parking.

    Directly at the beach.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 31, 2023

    9.0
    It was very cute and had a great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I thought the room would be bigger. There was a blue soap stain on the shower wall (like no one cleaned/wiped the walls). The sink faucet had visible dirt around it.

    I loved the location. I loved the staff. I Loved the bed. I loved that we can take the pool towels to the beach!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 23, 2023

    9.0
    Relaxing getaway at the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    location

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 17, 2023

    9.0
    Great Choice for Santa Cruz Beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our room was a little too small and parking costs extra at $25 per day.

    Exceptional location directly at the beach, fantastic rooftop terrace, and modern rooms. We had a refrigerator despite it not being mentioned on booking.com

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 15, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Don't think they should charge extra for parking.

    The balcony and view of the warf.

    Stayed in October 2023

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