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Our top choices for University of California, Santa Cruz hotels

Seaside Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (843)
"Clean hotel and felt safe in it. "
Seaside Inn & Suites

Mission Inn

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1015)
"Nice, quiet, felt safe. "
The price is ¥13,764
¥17,081 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Mission Inn

Ocean Pacific Lodge

2.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1149)
"Great place to stay!"
The price is ¥13,102
¥16,960 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Inn At Pasatiempo

2.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1003)
"Great stay with friendly people! "
The price is ¥18,969
¥21,760 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Inn At Pasatiempo

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

2.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1136)
"Great place to visit. "
The price is ¥17,340
¥21,715 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1014)
"Nice place to stay "
The price is ¥18,675
¥21,526 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Marea Sol Hotel

2.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1128)
"Clean property, friendly staff, great location."
The price is ¥18,624
¥21,506 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Marea Sol Hotel

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1013)
"Great family weekend comfortable big rooms. "
The price is ¥16,764
¥19,419 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Beach Street Inn and Suites

2.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1002)
"My daughter and I enjoyed our stay!"
The price is ¥21,969
¥25,259 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Beach Street Inn and Suites

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1207)
"Fantastic accommodations and location! Room was clean, quiet and safe. Breakfast was really nice, and staff super accommodating. I would stay there again in a heartbeat! "
The price is ¥20,124
¥23,188 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (567)
"The staff was friendly and accommodating. The room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast buffet was tasty and well stocked. "
The price is ¥18,624
¥21,505 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1130)
"Nice hotel For travel at"
The price is ¥13,624
¥15,764 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz

Pacific Blue Inn

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (872)
"We’ve stayed her several times and it’s a great reliable spot"
The price is ¥14,558
¥17,336 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Pacific Blue Inn

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1038)
"Very comfortable room, convenient, beautiful swimming pool, close to downtown and beach."
The price is ¥17,499
¥20,243 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Beachview Inn

2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1008)
"Good place to stay."
The price is ¥11,617
¥14,961 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Beachview Inn

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (693)
"Great pool "
The price is ¥11,191
¥15,698 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Best Western Inn

2.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
"The variety of food/drinks during breakfast, easy check-in/check out and friendly staff. "
The price is ¥12,811
¥14,799 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Best Western Inn

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

2.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (582)
"Great customer service "
The price is ¥17,249
¥19,963 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

Islander Motel Santa Cruz

2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1003)
"Clean and convenient place to stay!"
The price is ¥11,763
¥14,387 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Rio Vista Suites

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Good for the price and location"
Rio Vista Suites
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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 396 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 Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz. Other good choices within 5 miles include Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG and Ocean Pacific Lodge.

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

Expedia has 399 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?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals near University of California, Santa Cruz.

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

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History, 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, Lighthouse Point Park, and Felton Covered Bridge Park are must-sees while exploring the area. Spend some time wandering around University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, University Terrace Dog Park, and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park.