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Inn At Pasatiempo
Lobby

Inn At Pasatiempo

2.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1010)
"It’s very convenient located. Very nice room and cleaning was amazing. I definitely recommend it."
The price is ￥21,967
￥25,073 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Inn At Pasatiempo
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

2.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (574)
"Excellent staff and nice spacious rooms. Good breakfast as well"
The price is ￥25,958
￥29,736 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 5 - Aug 6
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
National 9 Santa Cruz
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

National 9 Santa Cruz

2.0 star property
7.2 out of 10, Good, (112)
"Very good stay"
The price is ￥11,794
￥13,541 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
National 9 Santa Cruz
Best Western Inn
Exterior

Best Western Inn

2.5 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1001)
"Perfect stay if you’re visiting the Santa Cruz board walk! The rooms very updated and very clean! The staff was very friendly and helpful! "
The price is ￥19,980
￥22,845 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Best Western Inn
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
Reception

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1086)
"Very clean, safe and a great complimentary breakfast."
The price is ￥18,502
￥21,237 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 7 - Aug 8
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Free daily full breakfast

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

2.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1100)
"Good hotel"
The price is ￥22,291
￥25,622 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 5 - Aug 6
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Quality Inn Santa Cruz
Lobby

Quality Inn Santa Cruz

2.5 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1006)
"Good stay!"
The price is ￥16,216
￥18,622 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 15 - Jul 16
Quality Inn Santa Cruz
Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking w Sofa Bed | Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA

2.0 star property
5.8 out of 10, (508)
"it’s kind of noisy"
The price is ￥17,544
￥20,077 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 21 - Jul 22
Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz
1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz

2.5 star property
6.4 out of 10, (1002)
"Easy parking and Easy check-in and clean room. "
The price is ￥17,497
￥20,025 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 21 - Jul 22
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz
Babbling Brook Inn
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Toulouse Latrec) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Babbling Brook Inn

3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1009)
"This was a cozy and dry"
The price is ￥25,242
￥28,883 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 16 - Jul 17
Babbling Brook Inn
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1015)
"This is a beautiful property with a wonderful pool, restaurant and accommodations and it is centrally located."
The price is ￥24,916
￥28,567 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Seaside Inn & Suites
Terrace/patio

Seaside Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (790)
"Good room for the price and close to downtown."
Seaside Inn & Suites
Islander Motel Santa Cruz
Seasonal outdoor pool

Islander Motel Santa Cruz

2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1002)
"Great location and comfortable room"
The price is ￥14,447
￥17,397 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 15 - Jul 16
Islander Motel Santa Cruz
Mission Inn
Front of property

Mission Inn

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1018)
"Great place to stay "
The price is ￥17,780
￥21,592 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Mission Inn
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Terrace/patio

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (551)
"Great clean property that is pet friendly. About a 9 min drive to boardwalk and a great pizza and bbq place all within walking distance. We stay every year here ."
The price is ￥24,562
￥28,169 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
Exterior

Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

2.5 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1007)
"Amazing stay!"
The price is ￥28,697
￥32,809 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 5 - Aug 6
Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Free daily continental breakfast

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1006)
"Welcoming staff , Quick and easy check in , comfortable bed and a great addition was the complementary breakfast"
The price is ￥24,179
￥27,739 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 4 - Aug 5
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Terrace/patio

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1013)
"Would love to stay here again!"
The price is ￥26,935
￥30,831 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 5 - Aug 6
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Continental Inn
Property grounds

Continental Inn

2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1004)
"Nice location and staff."
The price is ￥12,472
￥16,074 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 15 - Jul 16
Continental Inn
Pacific Blue Inn
Terrace/patio

Pacific Blue Inn

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (860)
"Wonderful place nice and quiet easy parking and dog friendly "
The price is ￥21,967
￥25,843 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 15 - Jul 16
Pacific Blue Inn
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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 389 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?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a seasonal outdoor pool. It's located 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz. Other good choices within 5 miles include Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection and La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz.

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Expedia has 389 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, Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory, and Lighthouse Point Park feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Sights like Roaring Camp Railroads, Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park, and Williams-Reynolds House 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.