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A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a ceiling light fixture with hanging glass globes.

A spacious lobby with leather seating, a large wall-mounted TV, and a modern fireplace.

The exterior of AC Hotel Irvine with a modern design, featuring a large entrance, glass doors, and two potted plants in the foreground.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, a wooden table, and a glass-topped table.

1. AC Hotel Irvine

Irvine Business Complex, 3.1 km from University of California, Irvine

Isabella

￥26,729

￥29,454 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a balcony with a view of the city.

A banquet hall with round tables set for a formal event, featuring white tablecloths, gold chairs, and floral arrangements.

A black SUV parked at a hotel entrance with palm trees in the background.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, TV, and a view of palm trees through large windows.

2. Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel

Airport Area, 3.1 km from University of California, Irvine

Alex

￥28,286

￥32,727 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a fire feature, and a view of the city skyline.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A couple dining at a table in a restaurant with a visible menu board in the background.

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, palm trees, and a flagpole.

3. Newport Beach Marriott Bayview

2.4 km from University of California, Irvine

scott

￥33,184

￥36,597 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A multi-story hotel with a lobby entrance, numbered 4881, and a red car parked in front.

A reception area with a modern desk, two armchairs, a wall-mounted TV, and a painting.

A hotel reception area with a coffee station, a water dispenser, and a fire extinguisher.

4. Extended Stay America Suites Orange County John Wayne Airprt

Airport Area, 3.1 km from University of California, Irvine

Linda

￥14,931

￥16,451 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern living room with a staircase, a sofa, and a small dining area.

A rectangular swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas.

A hotel room with a brown leather sofa, a small bathroom with a mirror, a sink, and a framed picture on the wall.

A modern hotel with a covered walkway, large planters with greenery, and a second-floor balcony.

5. Lemon Heights Inn

10.3 km from University of California, Irvine

Saurav

￥13,937

￥15,749 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A spacious lobby with a modern ceiling design, a central fireplace, and comfortable seating areas.

A spacious hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including yellow armchairs and tables, a large sofa, and a television mounted on a pillar.

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a fire pit, and palm trees.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator, and a microwave.

6. Homewood Suites By Hilton Irvine John Wayne Airport

Irvine Business Complex, 5.7 km from University of California, Irvine

amanda

￥26,729

￥29,454 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A hotel room with two beds, a bathroom, and a view of a bridge.

A hotel room with a blue carpet, a gray sofa, a dining area with a table and chairs, a kitchenette, a TV mounted on the wall, and a staircase with blue steps.

A reception area with a black door, a bench, a potted plant, and a wall with orange fruit paintings.

A hotel room with a desk, laptop, lamp, and a view of the outside balcony.

7. Orange Grove Inn

10.2 km from University of California, Irvine

jocelyn

￥12,800

￥14,489 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large painting of a sunset.

A conference table with a vase of red roses in the center, surrounded by leather chairs.

A hotel with a tiled roof, multiple windows, and a flag.

A snack and beverage display with various packaged snacks and drinks, including Pepsi.

8. Ayres Hotel Laguna Woods - Aliso Viejo

11.3 km from University of California, Irvine

Xiao Rong

￥22,624

￥24,930 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern shower area with a handheld showerhead, a glass shower enclosure, and a white towel rack.

A hotel pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a hot tub, and a Marriott hotel building in the background.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, leather chairs, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

A hotel with a pool area, outdoor seating, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

9. Courtyard Irvine Spectrum

Irvine Spectrum, 9 km from University of California, Irvine

Julian Quiros

￥34,606

￥38,185 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern hotel with a curved facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern kitchen with marble countertops, black bar stools, and a variety of food items displayed on shelves.

A coastal beach with clear blue waters, sandy shore, and lush greenery.

A modern bar area with high stools, a counter with a variety of bottles, and pendant lighting.

10. Hilton Garden Inn Irvine Spectrum Lake Forest

11.9 km from University of California, Irvine

Sanyla

￥20,013

￥22,054 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern restaurant with a sunset mural, contemporary furniture, and a view of the ocean.

A rooftop patio with outdoor seating, a dining area, and a decorative rock garden.

A modern hotel entrance with a covered lobby, a reception desk, and seating areas.

A coastal beach with clear blue water, sandy shore, and rocky cliffs.

11. Hyatt Regency Irvine

Irvine Business Complex, 3.7 km from University of California, Irvine

CRISTOFER

￥35,396

￥39,005 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

An outdoor patio with a stone wall, a fire feature, and outdoor seating.

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, a large abstract painting, a bedside lamp, and a glass partition.

A modern restaurant with multiple seating areas, a bar, and a large TV screen.

12. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Irvine Lake Forest

11.7 km from University of California, Irvine

Sapna

￥19,468

￥21,452 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A rooftop pool with a waterfall, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.

A hotel entrance with a revolving door, glass doors, and a well-lit interior.

A hotel room with two sofas, a coffee table, and a dining table with lamps. Large windows offer a city view.

A series of stone steps with water cascading down, surrounded by palm trees and potted plants.

13. The Westin South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa

6.3 km from University of California, Irvine

Adam

￥26,705

￥34,123 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern dining area with a long table, multiple chairs, a potted plant, and a kitchen area with appliances and a coffee station.

A reception area with a bench, two patterned chairs, a cabinet with lamps, and a wall with a geometric pattern.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a television screen.

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a desk, and a large window.

14. Hampton Inn & Suites Irvine-Orange County Airport

Irvine Business Complex, 3.6 km from University of California, Irvine

Liberty

￥21,356

￥23,534 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'element' sign on the facade.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a dining area, and a kitchen.

A modern interior with a curved sofa, multiple chairs, hanging spherical light fixtures, and a bicycle mounted on the wall.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a white countertop.

15. Element by Marriott Irvine

Irvine Business Complex, 5 km from University of California, Irvine

Karla

￥24,035

￥26,485 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with large windows.

A conference room with multiple tables set for meetings, equipped with chairs, tables, and chandeliers.

16. DoubleTree by Hilton Irvine - Spectrum

Irvine Spectrum, 8.3 km from University of California, Irvine

Leondro D

￥22,711

￥25,027 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A hotel with multiple floors, outdoor seating areas, and lush greenery.

An indoor courtyard with multiple seating areas, palm trees, and umbrellas.

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a pool, and a view of buildings in the background.

A hotel entrance with a patterned curtain, a tiled walkway, and a car parked outside.

17. Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

6.2 km from University of California, Irvine

Alicia

￥24,790

￥27,565 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a television screen.

A modern hotel entrance with a covered area, a sign for "Homewood Suites," and a palm tree in the foreground.

A modern restaurant with multiple dining areas, including a bar area with a variety of bottles and a flat-screen TV.

An aerial view of a sports complex with multiple fields, a large spherical structure, and a building with a flat roof.

18. Homewood Suites by Hilton Irvine Spectrum Lake Forest

11.8 km from University of California, Irvine

Mark

￥22,700

￥25,014 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a glass-top fire feature, and a brick wall backdrop.

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar area, and seating.

A modern lounge area with sofas, tables, and chairs, large windows with a city view, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

19. Hyatt House Irvine/John Wayne Airport

Irvine Business Complex, 4.3 km from University of California, Irvine

Maribel

￥22,755

￥25,074 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A rooftop terrace with a fire pit, seating area, and a lamp.

A swimming pool with palm trees, umbrellas, and lounge chairs.

A spacious outdoor lounge area with multiple seating options, including sofas and chairs, arranged around wooden tables.

A modern dining area with a long wooden table, black chairs, and a bar area with stools.

20. Marriott Irvine Spectrum

Irvine Spectrum, 9 km from University of California, Irvine

Jon

￥35,396

￥42,207 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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Compare popular hotels close to University of California, Irvine

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
AC Hotel Irvine	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 1,112 reviews	View
Newport Beach Marriott Bayview	8.8 Excellent 1,004 reviews	View
Extended Stay America Suites Orange County John Wayne Airprt	6.4 1,002 reviews	View
Lemon Heights Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,050 reviews	View

Top University of California Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Regency Irvine

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect"

Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

10/10 Excellent

"I would stay again"

Hilton Irvine/Orange County Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Everyone who worked there was so friendly and helpful. Would love to stay there again!"

Extended Stay America Suites Orange County John Wayne Airprt

8/10 Good

"goof"

Hampton Inn & Suites Irvine-Orange County Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room Excellent front desk and airport shuttle"

Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport

8/10 Good

"I was attending a conference. I needed my shirt and slacks ironed. I called three times. They never showed up! I left for my conference with wrinkled clothes!"

Residence Inn by Marriott Irvine John Wayne Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Andrew was amazing at the front desk. He was so friendly and helpful! Such a professional young man but yet you felt like you were talking to a family member. Breakfast was ok. Not the best. But the employees working were kind and efficient. They worked hard to keep things restocked. Homewood Suites does a better breakfast. Hotel has plenty of parking also. We loved our room. It had a little kitchen and was well stocked. The beds were so comfy. Nice set up with plenty of USB plug ins. Overall enjoyable!"

Other attractions near University of California, Irvine

Irvine Barclay Theatre

You can enjoy a show at Irvine Barclay Theatre on your trip to Irvine. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the charming coffeehouses while you're in the area.

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Bren Events Center

8.4/10 (81 reviews)

Enjoy a stop at Bren Events Center, an entertaining place to visit in Irvine. Check out the top-notch restaurants or charming coffeehouses in this walkable area.

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Irvine Improv

You can enjoy a show at Irvine Improv during your trip to Irvine.

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Regal University Town Center

You can take time to visit Regal University Town Center during your travels to Irvine.

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Anteater Stadium

Catch an event at Anteater Stadium during your trip to Irvine. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Beckman Center of the National Academies of Sciences & Engineering

Learn about the events happening at Beckman Center of the National Academies of Sciences & Engineering during your trip to Irvine. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Irvine Historical Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Irvine Historical Museum during your travels in Irvine. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or experience the entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.

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Rancho San Joaquin Golf Course

8.4/10 (54 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Irvine at Rancho San Joaquin Golf Course. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area, or check out its charming coffeehouses.

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Frequently asked questions

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

University of California, Irvine is located in a welcoming area of Irvine known for its cozy coffeehouses and array of dining options. You'll find 1178 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

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

Newport Beach Marriott Bayview is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from University of California, Irvine. Other good options within 5 miles include Hyatt Regency Newport Beach West and Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel.

How many hotels are there near University of California, Irvine?

Expedia has 1178 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from University of California, Irvine.

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

Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals near University of California, Irvine.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near University of California, Irvine?

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

Irvine Historical Museum, Lyon Air Museum, and UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art feature captivating exhibits. You can watch performances at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Orange County Fair & Exposition Center - The Hangar, and Pacific Amphitheatre if you're interested in local theater. Spend some time exploring the natural beauty of Upper Newport Bay Regional Park, Tewinkle Park, and Sherman Library and Garden.

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Our top choices for University of California, Irvine hotels

1. AC Hotel Irvine

2. Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel

3. Newport Beach Marriott Bayview

4. Extended Stay America Suites Orange County John Wayne Airprt

5. Lemon Heights Inn

6. Homewood Suites By Hilton Irvine John Wayne Airport

7. Orange Grove Inn

8. Ayres Hotel Laguna Woods - Aliso Viejo

9. Courtyard Irvine Spectrum

10. Hilton Garden Inn Irvine Spectrum Lake Forest

11. Hyatt Regency Irvine

12. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Irvine Lake Forest

13. The Westin South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa

14. Hampton Inn & Suites Irvine-Orange County Airport

15. Element by Marriott Irvine

16. DoubleTree by Hilton Irvine - Spectrum

17. Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

18. Homewood Suites by Hilton Irvine Spectrum Lake Forest

19. Hyatt House Irvine/John Wayne Airport

20. Marriott Irvine Spectrum

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Top University of California Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Regency Irvine

Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

Hilton Irvine/Orange County Airport

Extended Stay America Suites Orange County John Wayne Airprt

Hampton Inn & Suites Irvine-Orange County Airport

Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport

Residence Inn by Marriott Irvine John Wayne Airport

Other attractions near University of California, Irvine

Irvine Barclay Theatre

Bren Events Center

Irvine Improv

Regal University Town Center

Anteater Stadium

Beckman Center of the National Academies of Sciences & Engineering

Irvine Historical Museum

Rancho San Joaquin Golf Course

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