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Inn At Pasatiempo
Lobby

Inn At Pasatiempo

2.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"It’s very convenient located. Very nice room and cleaning was amazing. I definitely recommend it."
The price is £127
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Inn At Pasatiempo
Beach Street Inn and Suites
Front of property

Beach Street Inn and Suites

2.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"Best location"
The price is £191
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
Beach Street Inn and Suites
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Terrace/patio

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1224)
"Loved this stay!"
The price is £186
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Seaway Inn
Terrace/patio

Seaway Inn

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (73)
"Absolutely love the staff. It was a perfect stay will be staying there again."
The price is £187
includes taxes & fees
23 Jul - 24 Jul
Seaway Inn
Marea Sol Hotel
Terrace/patio

Marea Sol Hotel

2.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1012)
"Perfect location and great room! "
The price is £170
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Marea Sol Hotel
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Beautiful property and great accommodations."
The price is £364
includes taxes & fees
12 Aug - 13 Aug
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Mission Inn
Front of property

Mission Inn

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1021)
"Great place to stay "
The price is £115
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Mission Inn
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Terrace/patio

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (553)
"Great clean property that is pet friendly. About a 9 min drive to boardwalk and a great pizza and bbq place all within walking distance. We stay every year here ."
The price is £138
includes taxes & fees
5 Aug - 6 Aug
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Terrace/patio

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Would love to stay here again!"
The price is £153
includes taxes & fees
5 Aug - 6 Aug
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Pacific Blue Inn
Terrace/patio

Pacific Blue Inn

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (861)
"Wonderful place nice and quiet easy parking and dog friendly "
The price is £131
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Pacific Blue Inn
Inn at Depot Hill
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace (Kyoto) | Premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds, individually decorated

Inn at Depot Hill

4.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (695)
"Great place to stay!"
Inn at Depot Hill
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Free daily continental breakfast

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Welcoming staff , Quick and easy check in , comfortable bed and a great addition was the complementary breakfast"
The price is £140
includes taxes & fees
5 Aug - 6 Aug
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Lobby

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

2.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"Love this area of Santa Cruz, especially that uou can walk to the beach from the hotel."
The price is £169
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Front of property

Ocean Pacific Lodge

2.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1081)
"Great place to stay!"
The price is £109
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
Reception

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1087)
"Very clean, safe and a great complimentary breakfast."
The price is £116
includes taxes & fees
7 Aug - 8 Aug
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Great stay "
The price is £144
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Seaside Inn & Suites
Terrace/patio

Seaside Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (792)
"Good room for the price and close to downtown."
Seaside Inn & Suites
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
Lobby

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Great place to stay. "
The price is £139
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
Monarch Cove Inn
Front of property

Monarch Cove Inn

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (859)
"We had a great time staying at the Monarch Cove Inn, it was beautiful and Katrina was very accommodating. "
The price is £162
includes taxes & fees
5 Aug - 6 Aug
Monarch Cove Inn
Rio Vista Suites
Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Rio Vista Suites

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
"Good for the price and location"
Rio Vista Suites
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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 389 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 La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz.

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

Expedia has 389 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, 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.