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Our top choices for University of California, Santa Cruz hotels

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.

1. Inn At Pasatiempo

Inn At Pasatiempo
2.5 star property
3 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
AMY
The price is AU$216
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Inn At Pasatiempo
A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.

2. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
4.1 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,014 reviews)
"I will stay there again"
United States
Judy
The price is AU$163
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Mission Inn
A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
2.5 star property
3.3 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,299 reviews)
"Great sized room."
United States
Josette
The price is AU$213
includes taxes & fees
12 Dec - 13 Dec
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a small table.

4. Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
4.1 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,162 reviews)
"Clean room and helpful staff"
United States
Troy
The price is AU$121
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Seaside Inn & Suites
A lobby with a brick wall, a reception desk, a black rug, and a framed picture on the wall.

5. National 9 Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
3.3 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (289 reviews)
"Great budget hotel. Clean and friendly/honest and good parking situation too"
United States
Guenn
The price is AU$118
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
National 9 Santa Cruz
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.

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

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
8.6 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice room great location decent breakfast."
United States
Nancy
The price is AU$179
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
3.0 star property
8.6 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful Had a nice pool."
United States
Ramiro
The price is AU$186
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

8. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
2.5 star property
3.3 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,360 reviews)
"Very clean rooms, helpful staff and good breakfast"
United States
Kathy
The price is AU$135
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
An outdoor seating area with fire pits and string lights, surrounded by a building with multiple windows and a palm tree.

9. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
4.2 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,013 reviews)
"Room was clean and the breakfast was great!"
United States
Alissa
The price is AU$194
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a desk.

10. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Islander Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
4.1 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,024 reviews)
"Great place to staying!"
United States
LI
The price is AU$110
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Islander Motel Santa Cruz
A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.

11. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
4.5 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Good place for traveler"
United States
Aldo
The price is AU$112
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror with an orange frame, and a shower visible in the background.

12. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
4.1 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (727 reviews)
"Overall it was nice but I was in the street side and it was very loud, had to use white noise to sleep. Otherwise it was a nice room."
United States
Nicole
The price is AU$183
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

13. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
4.8 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (609 reviews)
"amazing stay"
United States
Devin
The price is AU$522
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Room

14. Salt Air Lodge

Salt Air Lodge
2.5 star property
4.7 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (165 reviews)
"Clean , and close to Santa Cruz boardwalk"
United States
Julio
The price is AU$146
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Salt Air Lodge
A hotel room with two beds, a striped carpet, and a wooden headboard.

15. Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
4.7 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,005 reviews)
"This is one of my favorite places to stay at Santa Cruz very clean and quiet in the front desk gal is very kind and friendly"
United States
WILLIAM
The price is AU$130
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Beachview Inn
Lobby

16. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
2.5 star property
9.2 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Tana at the front desk was very helpful and pleasant."
United States
Jane
The price is AU$143
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
A spacious living area with leather sofas, a coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

17. Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
3.0 star property
7.4 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"​ We really enjoyed the clean amenities, the comfortable and clean bed, and the coffee service provided both in the room and in the lobby."
United States
Sofia
The price is AU$173
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

18. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
4.8 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,648 reviews)
"The view was great and our stay was great."
United States
Jacqueline
The price is AU$182
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Marea Sol Hotel
A library with bookshelves, a chandelier, and a fireplace.

19. Inn at Depot Hill

Inn at Depot Hill
4.0 star property
9.8 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (772 reviews)
"Beautiful Inn and great location! Staff was super nice …"
United States
Joseph
The price is AU$439
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Inn at Depot Hill
An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and a railing.

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

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
3.0 star property
4.2 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Clean room, nice location! I loved being near the farmers market! Quiet area."
United States
Jenny
The price is AU$179
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
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Compare popular hotels close to University of California, Santa Cruz

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.
Inn At Pasatiempo
2.5 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,001 reviews
View
A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.
Mission Inn
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,014 reviews
View
A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
2.5 star property
8.6
Excellent
1,299 reviews
View
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a small table.
Seaside Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
8.2
Very good
1,162 reviews
View
A lobby with a brick wall, a reception desk, a black rug, and a framed picture on the wall.
National 9 Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
8.4
Very good
289 reviews
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Other attractions near University of California, Santa Cruz

A church with a wooden door and a bell tower.

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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Top University of California, Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Westside Santa Cruz

8/10 Good

The room was amazing - the bed was the best we slept on , we had 8 hotels this trip and it was the best! The location is the best - walk to all the top spots. The staff need training - except valet who were on point
Australia
Sadie
Reviewed November 6, 2025
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

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 431 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 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 3 mi (4.8 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz. Other good choices within 5 miles include Seaside Inn & Suites 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 431 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, Williams-Reynolds House 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.