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Our top choices for University of California, Santa Cruz hotels

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Inn At Pasatiempo

Inn At Pasatiempo
2.5 star property
3 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,008 reviews)
" Lean room friendly staff comfy beds excellent restaurant. "
United States
Shana
The price is ￥16,971
￥19,546 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 27 - Jan 28
Inn At Pasatiempo
Terrace/patio

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
4.2 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,008 reviews)
"Was a nice place to stay for my folks on vacation"
United States
Rosalie
The price is ￥17,906
￥20,735 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 5 - Feb 6
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Front of property

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
4.4 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,294 reviews)
"Great place to stay everytime!!"
United States
Sandra
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Business center

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
4.7 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,247 reviews)
"Roomy with a solid breakfast and really close to the water. "
United States
Zachary
The price is ￥17,073
￥19,801 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 28 - Jan 29
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Front of property

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
4.1 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,014 reviews)
"The hotel was perfect, very cute and clean, super nice staff and great location. Will stay here again."
United States
sophie
The price is ￥12,471
￥15,728 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 27 - Jan 28
Mission Inn
Terrace/patio

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
3.0 star property
4.2 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Staff are nice and hot breakfast is good."
United States
Wilson
The price is ￥18,373
￥21,224 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 29 - Jan 30
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Terrace/patio

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
4.1 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (631 reviews)
"Easy to book last minute, comfy and spacious room and pet friendly. The continental breakfast was great."
United States
Alexandra
The price is ￥16,598
￥19,268 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
2.5 star property
3.3 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,194 reviews)
"Room was spacious and comfortable. Location made it easy to get to and from amazing sites, and breakfast fueled our day! Definitely would stay again! "
United States
Nicole
The price is ￥15,975
￥18,429 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 29 - Jan 30
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Exterior

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
4.8 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,357 reviews)
"Great room and location "
United States
Aditya
The price is ￥18,077
￥20,928 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 27 - Jan 28
Marea Sol Hotel
Newly Remodeled 2 Queen Bed + Sofa Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
4.1 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (938 reviews)
"Always a great stay here, clean, and friendly! "
United States
Paulo
Seaside Inn & Suites
Exterior

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
2.5 star property
3.3 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,178 reviews)
"It was clean and front desk person was awesome. "
United States
Jesus
The price is ￥18,528
￥21,433 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 27 - Jan 28
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Beach House Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
4.7 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,007 reviews)
"Beautiful room, kind staff, and a gorgeous beach view."
United States
Alyssa
The price is ￥17,906
￥20,735 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 27 - Jan 28
Beach Street Inn and Suites
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
3.9 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,196 reviews)
"Excellent hotel"
United States
Malcolm
The price is ￥18,061
￥20,910 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 29 - Jan 30
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Reception

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
2.5 star property
3.2 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (607 reviews)
"Was wonderful will definitely stay again"
United States
Elizabeth
The price is ￥16,411
￥19,059 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
Lobby

Best Western Inn

Best Western Inn
2.5 star property
3.3 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Super clean and spacious room. Would stay here again. The only downside was traffic noise in the area."
United States
Angela
The price is ￥13,565
￥15,671 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Best Western Inn
Deluxe Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, Garden Area (Cottage 11B) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
4.7 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (469 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Echo
The price is ￥13,602
￥17,624 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Fern River Resort
Terrace/patio

Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
4.3 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (895 reviews)
"We enjoyed our night stay. Room was clean and accommodating. Hotel was secure and quiet. I would defintely stay again. "
United States
Melissa
The price is ￥13,857
￥16,568 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 27 - Jan 28
Pacific Blue Inn
Beach views

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
4.9 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Great place to stay with an amazing view."
Australia
Ben
The price is ￥37,695
￥42,938 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 27 - Jan 28
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Reception

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
4.0 star property
5.1 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,250 reviews)
"Great stay , hotel staff was very helpful and nice! Clean hotel and and really enjoyed the bar"
United States
Miguel
The price is ￥16,470
￥18,960 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Property amenity

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
4.8 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,070 reviews)
"Great property, great location, great staff"
Australia
Christopher
The price is ￥16,349
￥18,988 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 29 - Jan 30
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Top University of California Hotel Reviews

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent
"Everything lovely! The heat in my room didn’t work, but I’m not sure if it was human error or what…. Staff extremely sweet and efficient "
anna 1-night trip
Posted 20 hours ago
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotels near other University of California, Santa Cruz attractions

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Ocean Street

4.2/5 (453 reviews)
During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can enjoy retail therapy at Ocean Street. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
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Exterior of the chapel and bell tower at Mission Santa Cruz. Mission Santa Cruz was a Spanish mission founded by the Franciscan order in 1791 as the 12th california mission.

Mission Santa Cruz

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 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?
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection 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 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz. Other good choices within 5 miles include Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG and Inn At Pasatiempo.
How many hotels will I be able to find close to University of California, Santa Cruz?
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.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area 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, 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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