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Top 10 Hotels Near University of California

Inn At Pasatiempo
Lobby

Inn At Pasatiempo

2.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1004)
"Conveniently located, nice and clean, friendly staff. Will definitely stay there again!"
The price is RM628
RM718 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Inn At Pasatiempo
Beach Street Inn and Suites
Front of property

Beach Street Inn and Suites

2.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1005)
"My daughter and I enjoyed our stay!"
The price is RM754
RM864 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Aug - 20 Aug
Beach Street Inn and Suites
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Terrace/patio

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1191)
"Was a great stay"
The price is RM626
RM720 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Marea Sol Hotel
Terrace/patio

Marea Sol Hotel

2.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1091)
"Clean property, friendly staff, great location."
The price is RM533
RM616 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Marea Sol Hotel
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Beautiful property and great accommodations."
The price is RM1,175
RM1,336 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Mission Inn
Front of property

Mission Inn

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1005)
"Great place to stay "
The price is RM432
RM532 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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, (564)
"Very clean and nice place. Breakfast was awesome"
The price is RM537
RM620 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Lobby

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1006)
"Nice place to stay "
The price is RM607
RM697 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Pacific Blue Inn
Terrace/patio

Pacific Blue Inn

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (867)
"Super great space for the price."
The price is RM417
RM497 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Pacific Blue Inn
Inn at Depot Hill
Premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds, individually decorated

Inn at Depot Hill

4.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (699)
"Welcoming, cute, clean, delicious food, friendly staff and a wonderful location. "
Inn at Depot Hill
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Lobby

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

2.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1002)
"Clean and food is great!"
The price is RM712
RM815 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Front of property

Ocean Pacific Lodge

2.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1125)
"Great place for our family."
The price is RM375
RM486 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
Reception

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1116)
"Great stay"
The price is RM436
RM503 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Terrace/patio

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1123)
"Easy check in and really clean rooms"
The price is RM533
RM663 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1014)
"We had a great trip with our sons family. "
The price is RM564
RM651 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Seaside Inn & Suites
Terrace/patio

Seaside Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (828)
"Friendly staff, great location!"
Seaside Inn & Suites
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
Lobby

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Great place to stay. "
The price is RM634
RM728 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
Rio Vista Suites
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Rio Vista Suites

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Good for the price and location"
Rio Vista Suites
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
1 bedroom, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Had an Awesome stay here. "
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
Hitching Post Studios Inn
Interior

Hitching Post Studios Inn

2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (253)
"Great location and clean rooms."
The price is RM413
RM472 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Hitching Post Studios Inn
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Top University of California Hotel Reviews

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was amazing!! We enjoyed our stay and plan to be back! Staff was friendly, room was clean, and the pool was awesome! I was not told about parking the first night, but was able to pay with a QR code in the parking lot. "
Kaitlan 2-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

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 travellers 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 place 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 traveller 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 Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection and Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to University of California, Santa Cruz?

Expedia has 392 hotels and other accommodation options 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! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near University of California, Santa Cruz.

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.