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Our top choices for University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum hotels

A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.

1. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,048 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Jiexin
The price is NZ$536
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

2. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2.9 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,348 reviews)
"Great location, very clean property and friendly staff"
United States
Frank
The price is NZ$289
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

3. Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.9 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (301 reviews)
"Love it , will be back soon"
United States
Roxanna
The price is NZ$241
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Seaway Inn
A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

4. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,622 reviews)
"Great Location"
United States
Lisa
The price is NZ$223
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Marea Sol Hotel

5. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Great place to stay at, very clean and very convenient"
United States
Grester
The price is NZ$272
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.

6. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.8 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,009 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
KimLien
The price is NZ$218
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Mission Inn
A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.

7. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.9 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (710 reviews)
"Great location, comfy bed, great breakfast spread and amenities, free parking. Go Slugs!"
United States
Linda
The price is NZ$247
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and a railing.

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay! The rooms were clean, breakfast was awesome, lots of variety! Very pleasant atmosphere, and friendly staff!"
United States
Natalya
The price is NZ$253
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
A wooden bench and a small table in a courtyard with potted plants and a building in the background.

9. Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Cruz, 2.7 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (949 reviews)
"We arrived after hours and self-checkin was super easy. The Inn was lovely and was a great location near downtown."
United States
Sharon
The price is NZ$206
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Pacific Blue Inn
The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

10. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown, 2.7 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,549 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
Anthony
The price is NZ$202
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Ocean Pacific Lodge
An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.

11. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,343 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Brooke
The price is NZ$305
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

12. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,332 reviews)
"nice hotel and staff, excellent location,"
United States
Bertha
The price is NZ$189
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

13. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.7 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,271 reviews)
"Great stay,"
United States
Steve
The price is NZ$255
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
An outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking a beach and pier.

14. Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,285 reviews)
"This location was amazing!"
United States
Madeline
The price is NZ$317
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Casablanca On The Beach
A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the city.

15. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.9 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"This place is an absolute gem. Terrific location, charming and with so much attention to the guest’s experience. If I could rate higher than 10 I would."
United States
Molly
The price is NZ$456
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
A modern bedroom with a four-poster bed, a walk-in shower, and a large mirror.

16. Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.1 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Fun funky place would ask for attic room if you go and don’t mind stairs."
United States
Shawna
The price is NZ$247
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Rio Vista Suites
A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

17. Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.9 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff, great location."
United States
Michael
The price is NZ$147
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Beachview Inn
A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.

18. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 3.1 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,010 reviews)
"Very convenient place"
United States
Siddharth
The price is NZ$128
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a desk.

19. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Islander Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,028 reviews)
"Nice staff, clean and close to the beach!"
United States
Irinea
The price is NZ$157
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Islander Motel Santa Cruz
A lobby with a brick wall, a reception desk, a black rug, and a framed picture on the wall.

20. National 9 Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (269 reviews)
"Very friendly staff."
United States
James
The price is NZ$141
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
National 9 Santa Cruz
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Compare popular hotels close to University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,048 reviews
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A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,348 reviews
View
A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.
Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
301 reviews
View
A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.
Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,622 reviews
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Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,001 reviews
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Top University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum Hotel Reviews

Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares

8/10 Good
"Room is clean"
Shalliemar 2-night trip
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Hotel Solares

Other attractions near University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Mission Santa Cruz

8.2/10 (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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum?
University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum is located in a walkable area of Santa Cruz known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 6 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay near University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum?
La Bahia Hotel and Spa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. It's located 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum. Other good choices within 5 miles include La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz and Seaside Inn & Suites.
How many hotels can I expect to find close to University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum?
Expedia has 6 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum.
What can I see and do near University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum?
Study the collections at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory or Lighthouse Point Park. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Roaring Camp Railroads, Williams-Reynolds House and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park. Enjoy the outdoors at Pleasure Point Park, University Terrace Dog Park or Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve.