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Top Trending Hotels Near University of California

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Inn At Pasatiempo
Inn At Pasatiempo
2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1007)
"Lovely remodeled rooms. Nice pool. Excellent restaurant!!! Well located."
United States
John
The price is ฿3,524
฿4,059 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Inn At Pasatiempo
Terrace/patio
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1157)
"Great staff, clean room, and good breakfast. "
United States
Maria
The price is ฿3,459
฿4,378 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Front of property
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1220)
"Wonderful place to stay."
United States
Sara
The price is ฿2,299
฿3,076 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Reception
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1156)
"Great place great pool and hot tub"
United States
Ronald
The price is ฿2,735
฿3,174 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Terrace/patio
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1243)
"Everything about our stay was excellent!"
United States
Denise
The price is ฿3,868
฿4,474 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Terrace/patio
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Great location, nice staff"
United States
AMIT
The price is ฿3,835
฿4,438 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Front of property
Mission Inn
Mission Inn
2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1028)
"It’s a charming place to stay. Clean, friendly staff, spacious rooms, comfy king sized bed. We would def stay there again. "
United States
Alysia
The price is ฿2,881
฿3,592 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Mission Inn
Terrace/patio
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (599)
"Great place safe quiet"
United States
brent
The price is ฿3,465
฿4,022 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Professional staff and great breakfast options "
United States
Marco
The price is ฿3,589
฿4,153 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Terrace/patio
Marea Sol Hotel
Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1269)
"Wonderful staff and very clean property. Easily walkable to the waterfront."
United States
Debora
The price is ฿3,172
฿3,692 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Marea Sol Hotel
Terrace/patio
Seaside Inn & Suites
Seaside Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (903)
"Place is really nice friendly people "
United States
Manny
The price is ฿2,696
฿3,639 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Seaside Inn & Suites
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1098)
"Modern updated hotel...rooms clean and with good amenities...pool and spa area are resort like and worth returning for! Nice restaurant and bar area. Just a good place to stay overall."
United States
Collette
The price is ฿3,847
฿4,451 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
2.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (592)
"Efficient check in and accommodating in room selection "
United States
Roderick
The price is ฿3,438
฿3,992 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
Front of property
Beach Street Inn and Suites
Beach Street Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1010)
"Awesome place to spend a weekend "
United States
Logan
The price is ฿4,629
฿5,328 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Beach Street Inn and Suites
Terrace/patio
Pacific Blue Inn
Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (888)
"Excellent property. Will stay there again."
United States
Carol
The price is ฿2,893
฿3,458 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Pacific Blue Inn
Deluxe Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, Garden Area (Cottage 11B) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains
Fern River Resort
Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (451)
"Cozy cabin,quiet and relaxing"
United States
Louis
The price is ฿2,766
฿3,597 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Fern River Resort
Terrace/patio
Seaway Inn
Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (128)
"Fantastic location, great staff and comfortable rooms"
United States
Johannes
The price is ฿3,868
฿4,656 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Seaway Inn
Exterior
Best Western Inn
Best Western Inn
2.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Perfect stay. "
United States
oscar
The price is ฿2,688
฿3,111 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Best Western Inn
Lobby lounge
Casablanca On The Beach
Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1178)
"Lovely stay, friendly staff, beautiful view "
United States
Daniele
The price is ฿3,637
฿4,208 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Casablanca On The Beach
Exterior
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
4.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1206)
"Wonderful place great room"
United States
Travis
The price is ฿3,420
฿3,937 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
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Top University of California Hotel Reviews

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room, beautiful view, nice staff, great food. Spa was very nice with very experienced therapists. "
David 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Hotels near other University of California, Santa Cruz attractions

EN5XP1 Street scene in autumn with shops art galleries on Ocean Avenue Carmel Monterey County California

Ocean Street

4.2/5 (453 reviews)
During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Ocean Street. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
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Exterior of the chapel and bell tower at Mission Santa Cruz. Mission Santa Cruz was a Spanish mission founded by the Franciscan order in 1791 as the 12th california mission.

Mission Santa Cruz

You can learn about the history of Santa Cruz with a visit to Mission Santa Cruz. You can seek out the surfing spots and cycling trails in this walkable area.
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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 385 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 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 385 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.