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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, (1,002 reviews)
" Lean room friendly staff comfy beds excellent restaurant. "
United States
Shana
The price is ￥17,089
￥19,682 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 10 - Feb 11
Inn At Pasatiempo
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, (943 reviews)
"Room was really nice and the location is perfect"
United States
Athena
Seaside Inn & Suites
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, (1,003 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 ￥12,558
￥15,838 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 8 - Feb 9
Mission Inn
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, (1,200 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 ￥15,903
￥18,354 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 22 - Feb 23
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
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, (633 reviews)
"Easy to book last minute, comfy and spacious room and pet friendly. The continental breakfast was great."
United States
Alexandra
The price is ￥16,713
￥19,402 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
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, (1,001 reviews)
"Staff are nice and hot breakfast is good."
United States
Wilson
The price is ￥19,127
￥22,073 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
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, (1,257 reviews)
"Roomy with a solid breakfast and really close to the water. "
United States
Zachary
The price is ￥17,239
￥19,993 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 9 - Feb 10
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
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, (1,181 reviews)
"It was clean and front desk person was awesome. "
United States
Jesus
The price is ￥19,598
￥22,638 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 9 - Feb 10
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
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 ￥12,279
￥14,231 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 11 - Feb 12
Best Western Inn
Surfing/boogie boarding

Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
4.8 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (157 reviews)
"Very clean and great location. Will definitely stay here again. "
United States
Joseph
The price is ￥19,343
￥23,232 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 10 - Feb 11
Seaway Inn
Property entrance

Continental Inn

Continental Inn
2.0 star property
4.3 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great property "
United States
Lalitkumar
Continental Inn
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, (1,208 reviews)
"Excellent hotel"
United States
Malcolm
The price is ￥19,495
￥22,524 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
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, (1,004 reviews)
"Beautiful room, kind staff, and a gorgeous beach view."
United States
Alyssa
The price is ￥19,598
￥22,638 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 9 - Feb 10
Beach Street Inn and Suites
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Islander Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
4.1 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great room Great staff"
United States
James
The price is ￥9,349
￥11,765 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 17 - Feb 18
Islander Motel Santa Cruz
Exterior

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
4.5 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (861 reviews)
"Clean room, great staffs, good location."
United States
Samik
The price is ￥8,509
￥9,985 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 10 - Feb 11
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
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, (609 reviews)
"Was wonderful will definitely stay again"
United States
Elizabeth
The price is ￥16,879
￥19,588 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 5 - Mar 6
Hampton 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, (1,263 reviews)
"Great stay , hotel staff was very helpful and nice! Clean hotel and and really enjoyed the bar"
United States
Miguel
The price is ￥16,584
￥19,092 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 9 - Feb 10
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area

Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area
2.5 star property
3.4 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"spacious, quiet, family friendly"
United States
Anthony
The price is ￥15,408
￥17,742 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 2 - Mar 3
Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
2.0 star property
4.5 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
7.8 out of 10, Good, (779 reviews)
"The staff are very nice and acc"
United States
Sharmaine
The price is ￥10,214
￥14,757 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 8 - Feb 9
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
Outdoor spa tub

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
4.4 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,298 reviews)
"Great place to stay everytime!!"
United States
Sandra
Ocean Pacific Lodge
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Compare popular hotels close to University of California, Santa Cruz

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
Property amenity
Inn At Pasatiempo
2.5 star property
8.6
Excellent
1,002 reviews
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Newly Remodeled 2 Queen Bed + Sofa Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Seaside Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
8.6
Excellent
943 reviews
View
Front of property
Mission Inn
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,003 reviews
View
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
2.5 star property
8.6
Excellent
1,200 reviews
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Terrace/patio
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
633 reviews
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Top University of California Hotel Reviews

Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites

10/10 Excellent
"Appreciate the staff and love that there's a indoor pool and hot tub. Also close to everything."
Burl 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Surf City Inn and Suites

Hotels near other University of California, Santa Cruz attractions

EN5XP1 Street scene in autumn with shops art galleries on Ocean Avenue Carmel Monterey County California

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 392 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 392 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, 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, 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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