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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, (1005)
"Very comfortable updated rooms. However, the pool and area need attention. The onsite restaurant was excellent. "
The price is S$219
includes taxes & fees
25 Jun - 26 Jun
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, (1002)
"Nice place"
The price is S$391
includes taxes & fees
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Beach Street Inn and Suites
Seaway Inn
Terrace/patio

Seaway Inn

2.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (54)
"Great location "
The price is S$260
includes taxes & fees
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Seaway Inn
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, (1194)
"Loved this stay!"
The price is S$306
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Fern River Resort
Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Fern River Resort

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (434)
"Loved it. Hope to come back definitely will advertise it was wonderful "
The price is S$221
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Fern River Resort
Marea Sol Hotel
Terrace/patio

Marea Sol Hotel

2.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (959)
"Great location, friendly staff and nice room with a comfy bed."
The price is S$263
includes taxes & fees
25 Jun - 26 Jun
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, (1012)
"Great place to stay"
The price is S$470
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Mission Inn
Front of property

Mission Inn

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1015)
"Great place to stay "
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, (540)
"Nice, clean hotel, free parking, good dining options nearby."
The price is S$248
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
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, (1000)
"Clean, comfortable and conveniently located near downtown and the beach . Definitely will be coming back , staff was friendly and the breakfast was delightful. "
The price is S$241
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
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, (1000)
"Enjoyed my stay"
The price is S$234
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Pacific Blue Inn
Terrace/patio

Pacific Blue Inn

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (854)
"Love the location, recently built in 2008 so very new! Would come again! "
The price is S$136
includes taxes & fees
26 Jun - 27 Jun
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, (694)
"Great place to stay!"
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, (1003)
"Clean, friendly staff, safe gated parking was a huge plus! "
The price is S$320
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
Reception

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1059)
"The hotel was in a convenient location clean and staff were very friendly and helpful. "
The price is S$195
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
Hitching Post Studios Inn
Interior

Hitching Post Studios Inn

2.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (229)
"We only stayed one night, it was clean, comfortable with excellent parking and excellent facilities in the room."
Hitching Post Studios Inn
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, (1001)
"Great and friendly staff members. "
The price is S$205
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
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)
"Beautiful place! The breakfast included was fantastic and the staff was super friendly 😊"
The price is S$288
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
Monarch Cove Inn
Front of property

Monarch Cove Inn

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (846)
"Beautiful location. We stayed in the Lavender room and saw a whale in the bay from the windows. The included breakfast was nice and the staff were even nicer. I would definitely recommend staying here."
The price is S$279
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Monarch Cove Inn
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Front of property

Ocean Pacific Lodge

2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1047)
"Great place to stay!"
Ocean Pacific Lodge
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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 travellers like for its sporting events. You'll find 390 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 Dream Inn Santa Cruz.

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

Expedia has 390 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, 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.