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Our top choices for University of California, Santa Cruz hotels

Inn At Pasatiempo

Inn At Pasatiempo
2.5 star property
3 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean room. Comfortable bed beds. Had a great stay"
United States
Douglas
The price is P7,753
P8,894 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Inn At Pasatiempo

Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
4.1 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (985 reviews)
"Very nice room. Great place and quiet"
United States
Amparo
The price is P4,397
P6,069 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Seaside Inn & Suites

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, (1,213 reviews)
"We were very happy with our stay!"
United States
Kathleen
The price is P6,590
P7,589 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 16 - Apr 17
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
4.1 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"We love the location, it’s perfect for when we visit our children who attend UCSC!!"
United States
Roxana
The price is P7,213
P8,763 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Mission Inn

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, (192 reviews)
"Perfect place to stay"
United States
Donovan
The price is P4,508
P5,184 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 29 - Mar 30
National 9 Santa Cruz

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
4.8 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,437 reviews)
"It was a very wonderful stay for my kids and I. "
United States
Joanna
The price is P8,080
P9,315 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Marea Sol Hotel

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, (882 reviews)
"A nice place at a great price "
United States
David
The price is P4,327
P5,021 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

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, (1,320 reviews)
"Will definitely return- great location, pet friendly, spacious room and helpful staff."
United States
Lara
The price is P4,814
P6,325 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
4.8 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (172 reviews)
"Easy check in/out. Basic room but clean. Very close to the Boardwalk. Less than 10 minute walk. "
United States
Kristin
The price is P9,683
P11,450 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Seaway Inn

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, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location and the room was clean. Would stay there again."
United States
Conor
The price is P3,996
P4,972 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
4.1 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (648 reviews)
"Great location, great staff and a really clean room. 10 out of 10 recommend. "
United States
Lane
The price is P7,402
P8,555 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

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, (1,189 reviews)
"Everything was great, made my wifes mini vacation/birthday amazing! "
United States
Rafael
The price is P7,110
P8,903 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

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, (344 reviews)
"Clean and close to Capitola and Santa Cruz. Would stay here again. "
United States
Dan
The price is P5,139
P5,930 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Hitching Post Studios Inn

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)
"Room was clean and staff where excellent! "
United States
Michael
The price is P7,333
P8,462 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
4.7 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
shiana
The price is P4,147
P5,441 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 22 - Apr 23
Beachview Inn

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, (1,001 reviews)
"Great place for an oversight stay or quick getaway."
United States
Maria
The price is P5,780
P6,659 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Best Western Inn

Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
4.4 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"perfect for last minute stay"
United States
Lindsay
The price is P4,149
P5,177 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Surf City Inn and Suites

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, (1,250 reviews)
"Clean, spacious rooms and very friendly staff. "
United States
Sarojni
The price is P9,165
P10,533 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 27 - Apr 28
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

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)
"This room was definitely good for its reasonable price! Room was clean, check in smooth, and close to both the boardwalk and downtown. Could use some upgrades like a window ac unit and some more insulation, or thicker curtains to block outside noise. "
United States
Rebecca
The price is P5,891
P7,601 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Rio Vista Suites

Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
4.3 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (909 reviews)
"Great warm welcoming, very professional, super helpful pointing out points of interest. Also, had a mid-afternoon delicious snack out for us (brownies yum)! Nice touch but most importantly, our room was very clean. We will most definitely come back and stay here again. Thank you so much Pacific Blue Inn for a wonderful stay!"
United States
Claire
The price is P7,152
P8,466 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Pacific Blue Inn
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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
8.6
Excellent
1,000 reviews
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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Seaside Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
8.4
Very Good
985 reviews
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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
2.5 star property
8.6
Excellent
1,213 reviews
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Front of property
Mission Inn
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,004 reviews
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Reception
National 9 Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
8.0
Very Good
192 reviews
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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 travelers like for its sporting events. You'll find 406 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
What's the best hotel to stay near University of California, Santa Cruz?
Dream Inn Santa Cruz is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this resort offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. It's located 3 mi (4.9 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz. Other good choices within 5 miles include Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection and La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz.
How many hotels will I be able to find close to University of California, Santa Cruz?
Expedia has 406 hotels and other accommodations 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! Most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals 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.