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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a balcony with a view of the city.

A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard, surrounded by palm trees and a parking area.

A banquet hall with round tables set for a formal event, featuring white tablecloths, gold chairs, and floral arrangements.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, TV, and a view of palm trees through large windows.

1. Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel

Airport Area, 3.1 km from University of California, Irvine

Michael

P11,616

P13,381 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a ceiling light fixture with hanging glass globes.

A modern outdoor seating area with wooden benches and patterned cushions.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, a wooden table, and a glass-topped table.

A spacious lobby with leather seating, a large wall-mounted TV, and a modern fireplace.

2. AC Hotel Irvine

Irvine Business Complex, 3.1 km from University of California, Irvine

Lori

P10,452

P11,517 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a fire feature, and a view of the city skyline.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, palm trees, and a flagpole.

An outdoor wedding venue with a dance floor, tables, chairs, and string lights.

3. Newport Beach Marriott Bayview

2.6 km from University of California, Irvine

Jarrett

P15,509

P17,097 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

A multi-story hotel with a beige facade, a lobby entrance, and a red car parked in front.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden floor, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel reception area with a coffee station, a water dispenser, and a fire extinguisher.

4. Extended Stay America Suites Orange County John Wayne Airprt

Airport Area, 3.1 km from University of California, Irvine

Lissa

P6,283

P6,924 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A spacious lobby with a modern ceiling design, a central fireplace, and comfortable seating areas.

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a fire pit, and palm trees.

A spacious hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including yellow armchairs and tables, a large sofa, and a television mounted on a pillar.

A hotel with a modern facade, multiple windows, and a prominent sign reading "HOMEWOOD SUITES by Hilton".

5. Homewood Suites By Hilton Irvine John Wayne Airport

Irvine Business Complex, 5.7 km from University of California, Irvine

Makoto

P10,083

P11,111 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large painting of a sunset.

An outdoor patio with a stone fireplace, metal chairs, and potted plants.

A hotel with a tiled roof, multiple windows, and a flag.

A conference table with a vase of red roses in the center, surrounded by leather chairs.

6. Ayres Hotel Laguna Woods - Aliso Viejo

11.2 km from University of California, Irvine

Marisa

P8,286

P9,131 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A modern outdoor deck with a sofa, chairs, and a table, overlooking a marina with boats and palm trees.

A kitchen with a large window, a pendant light, a sink, and a framed picture on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a large island, white cabinetry, and a view of palm trees.

A beach with waves approaching the shore.

7. Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel

8.5 km from University of California, Irvine

Madison

P19,118

P23,450 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A modern living room with a staircase, a sofa, and a small dining area.

A modern hotel with a covered walkway, large planters with greenery, and a second-floor balcony.

A rectangular swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas.

A hotel room with a brown leather sofa, a small bathroom with a mirror, a sink, and a framed picture on the wall.

8. Lemon Heights Inn

10.3 km from University of California, Irvine

Samuel

P5,450

P6,159 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and a view of the building's interior.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, leather chairs, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

A bar area with a round counter, multiple bar stools, a large chandelier, and a television screen displaying sports.

A hotel with a pool area, outdoor seating, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

9. Courtyard Irvine Spectrum

Irvine Spectrum, 8.9 km from University of California, Irvine

jamie

P13,037

P14,360 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern restaurant with a sunset mural, contemporary furniture, and a view of the ocean.

A modern hotel entrance with a covered lobby, a reception desk, and seating areas.

A coastal beach with clear blue water, sandy shore, and rocky cliffs.

A hotel pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and palm trees.

10. Hyatt Regency Irvine

Irvine Business Complex, 3.7 km from University of California, Irvine

Kevin

P12,358

P13,618 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

An outdoor patio with a stone wall, a fire feature, and outdoor seating.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent signage for 'Springhill Suites by Marriott'.

A modern restaurant with multiple seating areas, a bar, and a large TV screen.

11. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Irvine Lake Forest

11.7 km from University of California, Irvine

Jackie

P8,107

P8,933 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a glass-top fire feature, and a brick wall backdrop.

A modern kitchen with a built-in refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker, a dining area with bar stools, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern lounge area with sofas, tables, and chairs, large windows with a city view, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

12. Hyatt House Irvine/John Wayne Airport

Irvine Business Complex, 4.3 km from University of California, Irvine

Gabriel

P8,876

P9,781 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A modern dining area with a long table, multiple chairs, a potted plant, and a kitchen area with appliances and a coffee station.

A reception area with a bench, two patterned chairs, a cabinet with lamps, and a wall with a geometric pattern.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a television screen.

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a desk, and a large window.

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Irvine-Orange County Airport

Irvine Business Complex, 3.6 km from University of California, Irvine

JONGKWAN

P8,563

P9,436 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

A hotel room with two beds, a bathroom, and a view of a bridge.

A hotel room with a blue carpet, a gray sofa, a dining area with a table and chairs, a kitchenette, a TV mounted on the wall, and a staircase with blue steps.

A reception area with a black door, a bench, a potted plant, and a wall with orange fruit paintings.

A hotel room with a desk, laptop, lamp, and a view of the outside balcony.

14. Orange Grove Inn

10.2 km from University of California, Irvine

Fausto

P5,450

P6,169 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tall palm trees and a high-rise building.

A bar area with a bar counter, seating, and a staircase leading up to it.

A modern bar area with a circular bar counter, surrounded by orange chairs and a round table.

An indoor dining area with wooden tables and white chairs, large trees, and hanging spherical lights.

15. Pendry Newport Beach

4 km from University of California, Irvine

Catalina

P21,328

P28,856 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'element' sign on the facade.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a white countertop.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a dining area, and a kitchen.

A modern interior with a curved sofa, multiple chairs, hanging spherical light fixtures, and a bicycle mounted on the wall.

16. Element by Marriott Irvine

Irvine Business Complex, 5 km from University of California, Irvine

Michelle

P9,398

P10,356 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a bathroom with a mirror.

A building with two black doors, a textured wall, and a small illuminated panel above the doors.

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, marble walls, and a toilet.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a bathroom, and a TV.

17. Harbor bay inn

6.9 km from University of California, Irvine

Esteban

P7,924

P8,558 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

18. DoubleTree by Hilton Irvine - Spectrum

Irvine Spectrum, 8.3 km from University of California, Irvine

Rene

P9,069

P9,994 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A hotel with multiple floors, outdoor seating areas, and lush greenery.

A modern interior with a large, circular chandelier, vertical garden walls, and a patterned curtain.

A hotel entrance with a patterned curtain, a tiled walkway, and a car parked outside.

An indoor courtyard with multiple seating areas, palm trees, and umbrellas.

19. Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

6.2 km from University of California, Irvine

Jason

P9,180

P10,208 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A modern hotel with a curved facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

An outdoor seating area with a sofa, chairs, and a table, a large umbrella, and a modern building with large windows and a metal fence.

A modern kitchen with marble countertops, black bar stools, and a variety of food items displayed on shelves.

A coastal beach with clear blue waters, sandy shore, and lush greenery.

20. Hilton Garden Inn Irvine Spectrum Lake Forest

11.9 km from University of California, Irvine

John

P8,041

P8,860 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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Compare popular hotels close to University of California, Irvine

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 1,059 reviews	View
AC Hotel Irvine	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Newport Beach Marriott Bayview	8.8 Excellent 1,006 reviews	View
Extended Stay America Suites Orange County John Wayne Airprt	6.4 1,006 reviews	View
Homewood Suites By Hilton Irvine John Wayne Airport	9.6 Exceptional 1,058 reviews	View

Top University of California Hotel Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn Irvine/Orange County Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Totally enjoyed and rested. Everyone was great"

Residence Inn by Marriott Irvine John Wayne Airport

10/10 Excellent

"We had a long stay for a week and the kitchen really helped. The staff was very attentive to your needs as my son is still recovering from an auto accident and has special needs. Breakfast was convenient to have each day. I will definitely stay there again and recommend to friends and family."

Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great experience!"

Embassy Suites by Hilton Irvine Orange County Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Spacious room"

Irvine Marriott

10/10 Excellent

"Best and clean"

Hampton Inn & Suites Irvine-Orange County Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Room was very clean. Late-night check-in was easy with helpful staff. Breakfast OK, but suggest real eggs be used—would improve the experience immensely. Thank you!"

Extended Stay America Suites Orange County John Wayne Airprt

8/10 Good

"We have stayed here before. Nice rooms however dust on top of refrigerator mold on inside of freezer You have to ask for everything e.g. plates, toilet paper, utensils, cleaning service is only every two weeks"

Other attractions near University of California, Irvine

Irvine Barclay Theatre

You can enjoy a show at Irvine Barclay Theatre on your trip to Irvine. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Bren Events Center

8.4/10 (81 reviews)

Enjoy a stop at Bren Events Center, an entertaining place to visit in Irvine. Check out the charming coffeehouses or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Irvine Improvisation

You can enjoy a show at Irvine Improvisation during your trip to Irvine.

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Regal University Town Center

You can take time to visit Regal University Town Center during your travels to Irvine.

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Anteater Stadium

Catch an event at Anteater Stadium during your trip to Irvine. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Beckman Center of the National Academies of Sciences & Engineering

Learn about the events happening at Beckman Center of the National Academies of Sciences & Engineering during your trip to Irvine. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Irvine Historical Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Irvine Historical Museum during your travels in Irvine. Stroll along the seaside or experience the entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.

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Rancho San Joaquin Golf Course

8.4/10 (54 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Irvine at Rancho San Joaquin Golf Course. Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around University of California, Irvine?

University of California, Irvine is located in a welcoming area of Irvine known for its cozy coffeehouses and array of dining options. You'll find 1174 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay near University of California, Irvine?

Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from University of California, Irvine. Other good options within 5 miles include Newport Beach Marriott Bayview and Hyatt Regency Newport Beach West.

How many hotels are there near University of California, Irvine?

Expedia has 1174 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from University of California, Irvine.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near University of California, Irvine, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals near University of California, Irvine.

What can I see and do near University of California, Irvine?

Lyon Air Museum, UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art, and Newport Harbor Nautical Museum feature captivating exhibits. You can watch performances at Pacific Amphitheatre, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, and Irvine Barclay Theatre if you're interested in local theater. Spend some time exploring the natural beauty of Tewinkle Park, Upper Newport Bay Regional Park, and Sherman Library and Garden.

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Our top choices for University of California, Irvine hotels

1. Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel

2. AC Hotel Irvine

3. Newport Beach Marriott Bayview

4. Extended Stay America Suites Orange County John Wayne Airprt

5. Homewood Suites By Hilton Irvine John Wayne Airport

6. Ayres Hotel Laguna Woods - Aliso Viejo

7. Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel

8. Lemon Heights Inn

9. Courtyard Irvine Spectrum

10. Hyatt Regency Irvine

11. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Irvine Lake Forest

12. Hyatt House Irvine/John Wayne Airport

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Irvine-Orange County Airport

14. Orange Grove Inn

15. Pendry Newport Beach

16. Element by Marriott Irvine

17. Harbor bay inn

18. DoubleTree by Hilton Irvine - Spectrum

19. Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

20. Hilton Garden Inn Irvine Spectrum Lake Forest

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Top University of California Hotel Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn Irvine/Orange County Airport

Residence Inn by Marriott Irvine John Wayne Airport

Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel

Embassy Suites by Hilton Irvine Orange County Airport

Irvine Marriott

Hampton Inn & Suites Irvine-Orange County Airport

Extended Stay America Suites Orange County John Wayne Airprt

Other attractions near University of California, Irvine

Irvine Barclay Theatre

Bren Events Center

Irvine Improvisation

Regal University Town Center

Anteater Stadium

Beckman Center of the National Academies of Sciences & Engineering

Irvine Historical Museum

Rancho San Joaquin Golf Course

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