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Inn At Pasatiempo

3 km from University of California, Santa Cruz

vanessa

￥29,542 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 2 - Jul 3

2 Queen Bed + Sofa Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Seaside Inn & Suites

4.1 km from University of California, Santa Cruz

Maria

￥20,014 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 6 - Jul 7

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

3.3 km from University of California, Santa Cruz

Anna

￥28,361 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 6 - Jul 7

Mission Inn

4.1 km from University of California, Santa Cruz

Catherine

￥25,439 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 5 - Jul 6

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

3.3 km from University of California, Santa Cruz

joel

￥32,608 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 9 - Jul 10

Ocean Pacific Lodge

4.4 km from University of California, Santa Cruz

Nicole

￥25,224 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 5 - Jul 6

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

3.9 km from University of California, Santa Cruz

Alexis

￥40,818 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 15 - Jul 16

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Islander Motel Santa Cruz

4.1 km from University of California, Santa Cruz

Maria

￥18,764 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 2 - Jul 3

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

4.1 km from University of California, Santa Cruz

Jane

￥34,250 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 2 - Jul 3

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

4.2 km from University of California, Santa Cruz

Navjot

￥45,561 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 15 - Jul 16

National 9 Santa Cruz

3.3 km from University of California, Santa Cruz

Sonny

￥18,403 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 2 - Jul 3

Queen Room | Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Beachview Inn

4.7 km from University of California, Santa Cruz

Miguel

￥21,661 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 5 - Jul 6

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

4.5 km from University of California, Santa Cruz

Carlos

￥16,290 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 2 - Jul 3

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

4.5 km from University of California, Santa Cruz

Michael

￥16,339 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 2 - Jul 3

Seaway Inn

4.8 km from University of California, Santa Cruz

Eugene

￥32,959 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 2 - Jul 3

Hitching Post Studios Inn

5.1 km from University of California, Santa Cruz

Mike

￥20,837 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 12 - Jul 13

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

4.7 km from University of California, Santa Cruz

Gaelle

￥44,282 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 2 - Jul 3

Marea Sol Hotel

4.8 km from University of California, Santa Cruz

Nicole

￥38,811 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 5 - Jul 6

Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

4.2 km from University of California, Santa Cruz

Claudia

￥28,876 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 5 - Jul 6

Best Western Inn

3.3 km from University of California, Santa Cruz

jorge

￥25,837 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 2 - Jul 3

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Compare popular hotels close to University of California, Santa Cruz

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Inn At Pasatiempo	2.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,009 reviews	View
Seaside Inn & Suites	2.0 star property	8.4 Very Good 1,063 reviews	View
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North	2.5 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,274 reviews	View
Mission Inn	2.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG	2.5 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,218 reviews	View

Top University of California Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Convenient location, clean rooms, nice breakfast buffet"

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

8/10 Good

"This was such an unexpected gem! I found myself really loving this place for the most part, so much so that I was able to look past other undesirable aspects of the hotel. First- what was amazing was the front desk, staff, lobby, and hotel and bar! The ambiance is insane! It's like being in an opulent forest. Absolutely gorgeous decor that I ended up taking pictures of! Even the artistic chandeliers hanging from the ceiling felt like something you'd see in an upscale art gallery. Truly beautiful. I loved the highly filtered and purified free water station near my room. It was so convenient and tasted better than any bottled water I've ever purchased. The hotel rooms offer a glass carafe which I assume is meant to be used for the water fill up. The room itself was nice. Some previous stay trash was missed during cleaning that I found, but the Starbucks coffee was wonderful! Decor and amenities were great. Lastly, this hotel sounds like a motel as far as noise goes. I could hear everyone's footsteps and shutting doors on my walkway, and I was apparently next to the laundry room where I could hear the washers running the entire time. I would recommend booking the floor level rooms across from the pool. That walkway not only faces the best-looking part of the hotel, but is much quieter. The other side of the hotel, where I was, faces an unattractive parking lot and the noise is out of control. Call ahead to confirm which side you're booking on if that matters."

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Mission Santa Cruz

8.2/10 (121 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Santa Cruz with a trip to Mission Santa Cruz. You can seek out the surfing spots and biking trails in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around University of California, Santa Cruz?

University of California, Santa Cruz is located in an area that travelers like for its sporting events. You'll find 432 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay near University of California, Santa Cruz?

La Bahia Hotel and Spa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. It's located 3 mi (4.8 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz. Other good choices within 5 miles include Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection and Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to University of California, Santa Cruz?

Expedia has 432 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from University of California, Santa Cruz.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near University of California, Santa Cruz, will I receive a refund?

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What can I see and do near University of California, Santa Cruz?

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park, and Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Sights like Roaring Camp Railroads, Felton Covered Bridge Park, and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are must-sees while exploring the area. Spend some time wandering around University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, University Terrace Dog Park, and Branciforte Dog Park.

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Inn At Pasatiempo

Seaside Inn & Suites

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Mission Inn

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz

Beachview Inn

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Seaway Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Marea Sol Hotel

Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

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Mission Santa Cruz

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