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Top 10 Hotels Near University of California

Mission Inn
Front of property

Mission Inn

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Great place to stay "
The price is RM607
RM729 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Mission 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
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1008)
"Welcoming staff , Quick and easy check in , comfortable bed and a great addition was the complementary breakfast"
The price is RM682
RM781 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Seaside Inn & Suites
Terrace/patio

Seaside Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (796)
"Good room for the price and close to downtown."
Seaside Inn & Suites
Inn At Pasatiempo
Lobby

Inn At Pasatiempo

2.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1002)
"Super nice and friendly staff."
The price is RM632
RM723 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Inn At Pasatiempo
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Front of property

Ocean Pacific Lodge

2.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1087)
"Great place to stay"
The price is RM454
RM575 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Ocean Pacific Lodge
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, (1214)
"Loved this stay!"
The price is RM930
RM1,061 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham 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, (1107)
"Great room, location, safe environment, clean property, and great breakfast"
The price is RM687
RM836 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Aug - 6 Aug
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Terrace/patio

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (553)
"Close to eating places. "
The price is RM700
RM803 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Aug - 20 Aug
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
Reception

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1095)
"Very clean, safe and a great complimentary breakfast."
The price is RM460
RM530 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
Pacific Blue Inn
Terrace/patio

Pacific Blue Inn

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (863)
"Super great space for the price."
The price is RM590
RM695 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jul - 31 Jul
Pacific Blue Inn
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Terrace/patio

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"Would love to stay here again!"
The price is RM703
RM806 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Aug - 20 Aug
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Beach Street Inn and Suites
Front of property

Beach Street Inn and Suites

2.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1002)
"Best location"
The price is RM928
RM1,059 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Beach Street Inn and Suites
Islander Motel Santa Cruz
Seasonal outdoor pool

Islander Motel Santa Cruz

2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Great location and comfortable room"
The price is RM424
RM510 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Islander Motel Santa Cruz
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, (1009)
"Great stay "
The price is RM632
RM727 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Marea Sol Hotel
Terrace/patio

Marea Sol Hotel

2.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1022)
"Perfect location and great room! "
The price is RM929
RM1,060 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Marea Sol Hotel
Hitching Post Studios Inn
Interior

Hitching Post Studios Inn

2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (238)
"I liked the place. Would like to extend the stay but price went up. "
The price is RM554
RM630 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Hitching Post Studios Inn
Babbling Brook Inn
Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Babbling Brook Inn

3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1010)
"This was a cozy and dry"
The price is RM727
RM831 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Jul - 25 Jul
Babbling Brook Inn
Seaway Inn
Terrace/patio

Seaway Inn

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (76)
"Absolutely love the staff. It was a perfect stay will be staying there again."
The price is RM951
RM1,108 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jul - 24 Jul
Seaway Inn
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

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 RM664
RM763 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Aug - 20 Aug
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Exterior

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

4.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1142)
"Clean, good staff, nice breakfast and dinner options "
The price is RM646
RM735 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jul - 29 Jul
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
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Top University of California Hotel Reviews

Best Western Inn

Best Western Inn

10/10 Excellent
"It was a wonderful experience, I only wish that my alarm wasn't set for Hawaii time!"
Chris 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Best Western Inn

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 389 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?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller 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.

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

Expedia has 389 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, 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.