⭐ Top 10 Hotels Near University of California for 2025

Top 10 Hotels Near University of California

"Everything was great! I can’t wait to stay again!"

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11 Mar - 12 Mar

"Clean, great and easy check in and out. Stuff very friendly "

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11 Mar - 12 Mar

"I like everything and everyone….the Staff was the Best!!"

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9 Mar - 10 Mar

"Stay was nice and accommodating "

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9 Mar - 10 Mar

"Great 👍"

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9 Mar - 10 Mar

"Great location and ocean views!"

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10 Mar - 11 Mar

"amazing!"

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9 Mar - 10 Mar

"Found hair in the bathtub."

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9 Mar - 10 Mar

"This is a great hotel stayed with my husband. I got the room with jacuzzi and I was not disappointed. Room was clean good size. Breakfast was great. Easy check in staff was friendly and respectful. "

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10 Mar - 11 Mar

"Limited parking. But location perfect and walkable for many things . Only Suggestion would be a screen on sliding door to be able to leave open and enjoy the fresh air "

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9 Mar - 10 Mar

"Loud people before bed. 10 pm. Heard domestic violence, 3am. Water in the shower not hot. Showered with cool water … "

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9 Mar - 10 Mar

"This little gem was great for our anniversary. Very quiet neighborhood and area. Just far enough away from Capitola Center crowds but close enough to walk to it for dinner and drinks. Staff was awesome...Continental breakfast brought to your room, straightened up your room daily, and grounds were nice and tidy. My wife and I would stay again! "

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9 Mar - 10 Mar

"The Ocean Pacific Lodge was great. The check-in was super quick. The staff was friendly and the room was spacious and the bed was comfortable. The room had a fridge and microwave. The hotel is in a great location about 3 blocks from the pier/boardwalk and maybe 1/2 mile from downtown. I will stay here again."

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9 Mar - 10 Mar

"Nice rooms and renovations. portable AC and gas fireplace for comfort. No closet to hang items wasn't missed too much, but might be for a longer stay. "

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13 Mar - 14 Mar

"Nice place to stay! Surprisingly quiet given how close to the freeway it is. Must be nice noise insulation or whatever."

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11 Mar - 12 Mar

"Beautiful property, amazing views and patio balcony. Staff accommodated us with family to have adjoining rooms! Definitely will be back! "

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12 Mar - 13 Mar

Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)

"Greatly enjoyed our time at this hotel. It was comfortable and lively. I wished the restaurant had more vegetarian options but overall it was lovely. My only complaint is the smoky smell from the vents whenever we would turn on the air conditioning or the bathroom vent. "

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11 Mar - 12 Mar

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

"The property was kept really clean and was maintained well! I was so happy to feel cleanliness in the bathroom as if I were home. The facility was clean from the moment you stepped in, in the dining areas, elevator, and all the way up to the rooms. There was even hand sanitizer @ the elevator. The staff was really nice upon our checking in and any time we encountered them in between our 3 night stay. "

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19 Mar - 20 Mar

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

"Everything was great just wish there was complementary breakfast though."

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10 Mar - 11 Mar

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds

"Everything at the babbling brook inn was amazing my only complaint is that the door that leads to the rooms was very hard to open. It was very hard to get the key in and out of the key hole."

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23 Mar - 24 Mar

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University of California hotels information

Number of reviews	17,372
Accommodation	873 hotels
Lowest Price	S$124
Highest Price	S$269

Recent Reviews in University of California

5/5 Excellent

"The spring water- water fountains and bottled waters were such a plus! We loved the hotel room right on the beach. Heard the waves crashing all night. Beautiful views from the balcony! The only thing is self parking is across the street from the hotel but they do offer valet service if you want that. "

A verified traveller stayed at Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Posted 2 days ago

5/5 Excellent

Comfortable and clean

A verified traveller stayed at Ocean Pacific Lodge

Posted 5 days ago

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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 370 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?

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller 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 Beach Street Inn and Suites.

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

Expedia has 370 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?

Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center 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, Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park and Lighthouse Point Park are must-sees while exploring the area. Spend some time wandering around University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Felton Covered Bridge Park and University Terrace Dog Park.

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