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Our top choices for University of California, Santa Cruz hotels

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Inn At Pasatiempo

Inn At Pasatiempo
2.5 star property
3 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Great room, excellent staff"
United States
Kristen
The price is ₹12,100
₹13,881 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr
Inn At Pasatiempo
2 Queen Bed + Sofa Bed | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
4.1 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,012 reviews)
"Parking is good, shops nearby!"
United States
Raul
The price is ₹5,872
₹8,425 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Seaside Inn & Suites
Exterior

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
4.5 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (924 reviews)
"Great location for reasonably priced hotel. Clean room and nice staff."
United States
Katarina
The price is ₹5,549
₹6,487 total
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
2.5 star property
3.3 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,244 reviews)
"Great breakfast, spacious and clean rooms, fantastic location."
United States
Lalit
The price is ₹10,079
₹11,614 total
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Front of property

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
4.1 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,022 reviews)
"Clean and decent. Good place for the price."
Canada
Lehe
The price is ₹9,484
₹11,687 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Mission Inn
Exterior

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
2.5 star property
3.3 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,188 reviews)
"Very clean and updated accommodations. I had read that they were renovating recently, and it almost felt like a brand-new hotel! Great location; convenient underground parking (for a fee) with elevator to all floors. Highly recommend this hotel."
United States
Janice
The price is ₹10,506
₹12,176 total
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Front of property

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
4.4 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,358 reviews)
"Very clean room, great parking and very friendly staff. "
United States
Samuel
The price is ₹7,538
₹9,904 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Islander Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
4.1 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,005 reviews)
"Great location and the room was clean. Would stay there again."
United States
Conor
The price is ₹6,285
₹7,869 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr
Islander Motel Santa Cruz
Garden

Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
5.1 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (364 reviews)
"Staff was good and property was clean. "
United States
Diego
The price is ₹7,379
₹8,537 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Hitching Post Studios Inn
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
2.0 star property
4.5 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
7.8 out of 10, Good, (822 reviews)
"Very nice staff and front desk,great location."
United States
Diego
The price is ₹4,645
₹6,830 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
Reception

National 9 Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
3.3 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (201 reviews)
"Staff was very nice, room was very clean, parking felt secured. "
United States
Tamara
The price is ₹6,566
₹7,565 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr
National 9 Santa Cruz
Terrace/patio

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
3.0 star property
4.2 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff"
United States
Julia
The price is ₹11,952
₹13,777 total
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Property grounds

Continental Inn

Continental Inn
2.0 star property
4.3 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Everything was good, the parking was very convenient and my stay was pleasant."
United States
LEONARD
The price is ₹5,844
₹7,886 total
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Continental Inn
Indoor spa tub

Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
4.4 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,022 reviews)
"Room was very clean, staff was great!"
United States
Mark
The price is ₹5,360
₹6,831 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Surf City Inn and Suites
Queen Room | Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
4.7 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Location was amazing! Parking was easy even though at an incline."
United States
Beverly
The price is ₹6,480
₹8,504 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Beachview Inn
Reception

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
2.5 star property
3.2 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (632 reviews)
"Super clean room friendly staff and breakfast was great. Definitely will be staying here again "
United States
Miriam
The price is ₹10,727
₹12,426 total
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
Lobby

Best Western Inn

Best Western Inn
2.5 star property
3.3 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff"
United States
Cecilia
The price is ₹9,755
₹11,217 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr
Best Western Inn
Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
3.0 star property
4.7 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable room, quiet, great location walkable to beach and downtown, off street parking"
United States
Brad
The price is ₹7,360
₹9,814 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Rio Vista Suites
Business centre

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
4.7 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,266 reviews)
"Clean room, good breakfast, pier nearby l."
Canada
Krzysztof
The price is ₹12,719
₹14,661 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
3.9 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,230 reviews)
"great location, nice restaurant, relaxing pool, very much enjoyed"
United States
Keith
The price is ₹12,234
₹14,117 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Compare popular hotels close to University of California, Santa Cruz

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Property amenity
Inn At Pasatiempo
2.5 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,001 reviews
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2 Queen Bed + Sofa Bed | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Seaside Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
8.4
Very good
1,012 reviews
View
Exterior
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
8.2
Very good
924 reviews
View
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
2.5 star property
8.6
Excellent
1,244 reviews
View
Front of property
Mission Inn
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,022 reviews
View

Top University of California Hotel Reviews

Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach

4/10 Poor
"Areas of the Hotel were closed restaurant and out door game area. Had to move from one room as too hot in 50 degree weather and shower drain back up. Under remolding unit above our room install a new floor from the sound of it."
William 3-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Casablanca On The Beach

Hotels near other University of California, Santa Cruz attractions

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

4.1/5 (121 reviews)
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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EN5XP1 Street scene in autumn with shops art galleries on Ocean Avenue Carmel Monterey County California

Ocean Street

4.3/5 (1,332 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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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 411 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 Dream Inn Santa Cruz 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 411 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.

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