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Mission Inn

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"Great place to stay "
The price is NZ$213
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Mission Inn

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1121)
"Easy check in and really clean rooms"
The price is NZ$266
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Seaside Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (828)
"Friendly staff, great location!"
Seaside Inn & Suites

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1116)
"Great stay"
The price is NZ$202
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (564)
"Traveling with a dog and there is a specific table inside by breakfast for dog owners. The front desk people were amazing, personable, and I would definitely stay there again and again."
The price is NZ$249
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Ocean Pacific Lodge

2.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1125)
"Great place for our family."
The price is NZ$195
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Best Western Inn

2.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1002)
"The variety of food/drinks during breakfast, easy check-in/check out and friendly staff. "
The price is NZ$228
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Best Western Inn

Islander Motel Santa Cruz

2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1004)
"Clean and convenient place to stay!"
The price is NZ$167
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Marea Sol Hotel

2.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1091)
"Clean property, friendly staff, great location."
The price is NZ$247
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Marea Sol Hotel

National 9 Santa Cruz

2.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (127)
"Great stay!!"
The price is NZ$153
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
National 9 Santa Cruz

Hitching Post Studios Inn

2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (253)
"Great location and clean rooms."
The price is NZ$202
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1014)
"We had a great trip with our sons family. "
The price is NZ$270
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Quality Inn Santa Cruz

2.5 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1001)
"Clean room, quiet location"
The price is NZ$192
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Quality Inn Santa Cruz

Rio Vista Suites

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Good for the price and location"
Rio Vista Suites

Casablanca On The Beach

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1164)
"Great beach location and spacious rooms! "
The price is NZ$485
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Casablanca On The Beach

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (679)
"Really nice property, clean rooms and warm pool! "
The price is NZ$180
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (775)
"Very convenient location "
The price is NZ$137
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Continental Inn

2.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1004)
"It was an excellent budget option and the hot tub was nice to have."
The price is NZ$167
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Continental Inn

Beachview Inn

2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1002)
"Clean and very friendly staff"
The price is NZ$191
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Beachview Inn

Cliff Crest Bed & Breakfast

2.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (69)
"Loved the history of the home and property. Loved how quick of a walk it was to the beach. "
The price is NZ$480
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Cliff Crest Bed & Breakfast
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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 392 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?

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz. Other good choices within 5 miles include Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection and Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG.

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

Expedia has 392 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.