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Our top choices for University of California, Santa Cruz hotels

Seaside Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (835)
"Friendly staff, great location!"
Seaside Inn & Suites

Inn At Pasatiempo

2.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Conveniently located, nice and clean, friendly staff. Will definitely stay there again!"
The price is €145
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Inn At Pasatiempo

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1121)
"Great stay"
The price is €102
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz

2.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (134)
"Great place to stay in Santa Cruz!!"
The price is €75
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
National 9 Santa Cruz

Hitching Post Studios Inn

2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (262)
"Very nice clean property with wonderful staff. "
The price is €96
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Hitching Post Studios Inn

Best Western Inn

2.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"The variety of food/drinks during breakfast, easy check-in/check out and friendly staff. "
The price is €99
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, (1000)
"Clean and convenient place to stay!"
The price is €85
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1025)
"We had a great trip with our sons family. "
The price is €127
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Quality Inn Santa Cruz

2.5 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1003)
"Clean room, quiet location"
The price is €97
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Quality Inn Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (782)
"Excellent service and location is walking distance from the boardwalk "
The price is €71
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (686)
"Really nice property, clean rooms and warm pool! "
The price is €99
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Continental Inn

2.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1005)
"It was an excellent budget option and the hot tub was nice to have."
The price is €80
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Continental Inn

Chaminade Resort & Spa

4.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1003)
"Lovely beautiful stay"
The price is €180
includes taxes & fees
28 Aug - 29 Aug
Chaminade Resort & Spa

Surf City Inn and Suites

2.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1005)
"Great family friendly property. Enjoyed the closeness to the Santa Cruz boardwalk. "
The price is €73
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Surf City Inn and Suites

Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

2.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1002)
"Beautiful area, room was fine. It gave what it needed to give 🌲🌊 love Scott’s Valley and Santa Cruz. "
The price is €106
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
"Overall a really nice place to stay!"
The price is €121
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Hotel Solares

2.5 star property
6.6 out of 10, (1004)
"Excelente hotel,"
Hotel Solares

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz

2.5 star property
6.4 out of 10, (1001)
"Good location, clean."
The price is €98
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz

Capri Motel

2.0 star property
6.6 out of 10, (553)
"Clean and the accommodations were excellent, the staff was friendly."
The price is €67
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Capri Motel

Fireside Inn Santa Cruz

2.0 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, (929)
"It was a great stay!"
The price is €75
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Fireside Inn Santa Cruz
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Destinations near

Pasatiempo Golf Course

Pasatiempo Golf Course

Play a round of golf in Santa Cruz at Pasatiempo Golf Course, and enjoy other activities such as surfing. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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 396 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?

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz. Other good choices within 5 miles include Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG and Ocean Pacific Lodge.

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

Expedia has 396 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.