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Top 10 Hotels Near University of California

Inn At Pasatiempo
Lobby
Inn At Pasatiempo
2.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Nice quiet place easy to get to all parts of town from here with car."
The price is S$168
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
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, (1004)
"Really nice staff "
The price is S$199
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Beach Street Inn and Suites
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Terrace/patio
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (460)
"The location, the price point, the staff, and the cleanliness make this a wonderful find! One block from the beach. Incredibly helpful staff and clean rooms made my stay perfect. "
The price is S$183
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Terrace/patio
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1035)
"Liked the location, and the free breakfast was good. "
The price is S$169
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
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, (686)
"Stayed here one night. Staff was awesome at checkin, super friendly and helpful. Location to the beach is perfect, cafe attached to the hotel had excellent coffee and the hotel is within walking distance to great restaurants and the pier. "
The price is S$170
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
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, (1003)
"Ideal location for all the main reasons to go to Santa Cruz!"
The price is S$365
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Mission Inn
Front of property – evening/night
Mission Inn
2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"Great"
The price is S$136
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Mission Inn
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, (1003)
"The front desk guy he’s not giving good customer service but the supervisor or manager he give to us excellent customer service "
The price is S$164
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Great staff, clean and super nice!"
The price is S$190
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Pacific Blue Inn
Terrace/patio
Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (816)
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The price is S$143
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Pacific Blue Inn
Fern River Resort
Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains
Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (390)
"Beautiful place"
The price is S$147
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Fern River Resort
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, (681)
"Elegantly old world with all the modern conveniences. good breakfast and lovely seating area outside by the fountain."
The price is S$495
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
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)
"I wish i didnt hear so much plumbing or road noises. Staff was amazing! The rooms were comfortable and clean."
The price is S$169
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
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, (1005)
"Staff was great and welcoming. Location was perfect. A short walk to the Wharf and Santa Cruz Boardwalk. Plenty of free parking."
The price is S$128
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
Reception
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"It’s my first time to be in Comfort in Santa Cruz I was amazed about how clean it was. That’s mean the stuff are doing a grade job, also very friendly because I asked them about where to go to visit in Santa Cruz and they were very friendly talking to me. The breakfast was amazing also very clean buffet. Thumbs up to all stuff🙏"
The price is S$126
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
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, (1000)
"Everything about the hotel was fantastic, the only issue we had was that we waited about 40 minutes to check in. There was a sign at the desk saying the rep was away helping other guests so I wasn’t too bothered by it. 10/10 would stay again"
The price is S$182
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Wonderful hotel, caring staff and just a general welcoming environment that makes you want to move right in. "
The price is S$272
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
Casablanca On The Beach
Lobby lounge
Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1298)
"My husband and I enjoyed this place. It's right across the street from the Wharf, boardwalk, and the beach. The rooms are pretty clean. I like the wooden flooring they have. I also like the private balcony seating we got with ours"
The price is S$243
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Casablanca On The Beach
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
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1004)
"It was nice "
The price is S$170
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Seaside Inn & Suites
Terrace/patio
Seaside Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (643)
"Room was clean with basic but working facilities. Staff were friendly and good location near downtown. Some very rowdy guests tarnished our stay banging on walls and smoking weed at 4am. Not the perfect hotel but still worth a stay. "
The price is S$158
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Seaside Inn & Suites
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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 345 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 Hyatt Place Santa Cruz.

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

Expedia has 345 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, 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, Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park and Natural Bridges State Park.