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Our top choices for University of California, Santa Cruz hotels

Mission Inn

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1016)
"Very clean hotel. customer service was great and the room was very cozy"
The price is NZ$194
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Mission Inn

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1133)
"Clean, cozy and great staff. "
The price is NZ$230
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Inn At Pasatiempo

2.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1006)
"Great stay in Pasatiempo! Clean and convenient with a great pool and excellent restaurant!"
The price is NZ$228
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Inn At Pasatiempo

Marea Sol Hotel

2.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1163)
"Nice location and kind personnel."
The price is NZ$181
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Marea Sol Hotel

Seaside Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (861)
"Cozy property in a great location "
Seaside Inn & Suites

Ocean Pacific Lodge

2.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1174)
"Great place to stay!"
The price is NZ$176
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1140)
"Nice hotel For travel at"
The price is NZ$179
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1213)
"Great place"
The price is NZ$246
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (574)
"Pet friendly and adequate breakfast. Staff very nice and accommodating "
The price is NZ$244
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1006)
"Great location and nice hotel"
The price is NZ$221
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1007)
"Nice place to stay "
The price is NZ$244
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Beach Street Inn and Suites

2.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1007)
"Staff is very nice. The location is great 👍"
The price is NZ$224
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Beach Street Inn and Suites

Pacific Blue Inn

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (875)
"Was very quiet nice place to stay "
The price is NZ$178
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Pacific Blue Inn

Drift Inn

2.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (38)
"Amazing staff, great location and extremely accommodating, overall a great place to stay "
The price is NZ$148
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Drift Inn

Seaway Inn

2.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (110)
"Fantastic location, great staff and comfortable rooms"
The price is NZ$290
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Seaway Inn

Best Western Inn

2.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"Great staff and the room smelled fresh and clean!"
The price is NZ$185
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Best Western Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn

2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (276)
"Little sketchy on the outside but the rooms were nice "
The price is NZ$137
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1045)
"The pool and bar was excellent "
The price is NZ$230
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

2.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (586)
"Efficient check in and accommodating in room selection "
The price is NZ$254
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz

2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (147)
"Great place to stay in Santa Cruz!!"
The price is NZ$135
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
National 9 Santa Cruz
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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 387 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?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a seasonal outdoor pool. It's located 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz. Other good choices within 5 miles include Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection and Ocean Pacific Lodge.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to University of California, Santa Cruz?

Expedia has 387 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.