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Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Capitola (4.8 mi from University of California Santa Cruz)

This Capitola hotel is a 10-minute drive from central Santa Cruz and New Brighton State Beach. It features an outdoor pool, and spacious suites with 32-inch flat-screen TVs and an iPod dock.

V
Viridiana
From
Mexico
great location the fact that has parking was perfect , the staff and clean place
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 329 reviews
Price from
$209
1 night, 2 adults

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz (1.8 mi from University of California Santa Cruz)

In a prime location in Santa Cruz, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz provides air-conditioned rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a fitness center.

D
Debra
From
Canada
Exceptional staff on arrival on Christmas Day. Room exceeded expectations.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,169 reviews
Price from
$126.65
1 night, 2 adults

SeaSide Inn & Suites

Santa Cruz (1.8 mi from University of California Santa Cruz)

Located in Santa Cruz, a 17-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach, SeaSide Inn & Suites provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

M
Matthew
From
United States
Clean and great location to UCSC.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,010 reviews
Price from
$944.06
1 night, 2 adults

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, Ca

Santa Cruz (1.1 mi from University of California Santa Cruz)

Conveniently located 1.1 miles from the Natural Bridges State Beach, the Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, Ca offers a fitness room and guest laundry room.. All rooms include free Wi-Fi.

S
Sheila
From
United States
Nice hotel, breakfast and friendly staff. It's my second time at this hotel and it did not disappoint.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 289 reviews
Price from
$129.02
1 night, 2 adults

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz (1.2 mi from University of California Santa Cruz)

Located off scenic California Highway 1, Fairfield Inn & Suites is less than 2 miles away from the University of California Santa Cruz.

K
Kristy
From
Canada
Oat milk for breakfast option was nice. Excellent staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 219 reviews
Price from
$140
1 night, 2 adults

Pacific Blue Inn

Santa Cruz (1.7 mi from University of California Santa Cruz)

Just 10 minutes’ walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, this eco-friendly hotel offers rooms with attached bathroom with flat-screen cable TVs and iPod docking stations.

G
Gonzalez
From
United States
The Inn was very safe and clean. Calvin was very kind to us and made our stay enjoyable. Perfect location within walking distance of a lot of great places! Definitely planning to stay again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 380 reviews
Price from
$229
1 night, 2 adults
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Number 1Booked hotel near University of California Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,838 reviews

Number 2Booked hotel near University of California Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,179 reviews

Number 3Booked hotel near University of California Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,696 reviews

Number 4Booked hotel near University of California Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,423 reviews

Number 5Booked hotel near University of California Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 829 reviews

Number 6Booked hotel near University of California Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,114 reviews

Number 7Booked hotel near University of California Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,450 reviews

Number 8Booked hotel near University of California Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 808 reviews

Number 9Booked hotel near University of California Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 595 reviews

Number 10Booked hotel near University of California Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 745 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 329 reviews

This Capitola hotel is a 10-minute drive from central Santa Cruz and New Brighton State Beach. It features an outdoor pool, and spacious suites with 32-inch flat-screen TVs and an iPod dock.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,179 reviews

In a prime location in Santa Cruz, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz provides air-conditioned rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a fitness center.

From $155.79 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 465 reviews

Located in Santa Cruz, a 4-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach, Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness center and a shared...

From $116.69 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 147 reviews

Located in Capitola and with Capitola Beach reachable within a few steps, Capitola Hotel has concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

From $277.43 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 691 reviews

Located in Santa Cruz, a 15-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach, Hyatt Place Santa Cruz has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness center and a shared lounge.

From $146.64 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 534 reviews

Featuring an outdoor pool with cabanas available, Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection offers fire-pits for guest use. A restaurant and bar is on site. The modern rooms feature free WiFi.

From $148.89 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 459 reviews

Nestled in California just 0.9 mi from Capitola Beach & Wharf, Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites offers an outdoor swimming pool and hot tub. A fitness center is located on site.

From $130.33 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 595 reviews

This motel, just 10 minutes' walk from Capitola beach and village, offers free Wi-Fi. A seasonal outdoor swimming pool and guest launderette are available for guest use.

From $122.13 per night

Budget hotels near University of California Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,013 reviews

Located in Santa Cruz, a 17-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach, SeaSide Inn & Suites provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

From $112.10 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 818 reviews

Marea Sol Hotel is conveniently set in the center of Santa Cruz, and provides an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a terrace.

From $126.43 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 514 reviews

Located in Brookdale, The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains provides 3-star accommodations with private balconies.

From $148.65 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 441 reviews

Featuring a year-round outdoor pool, this french-country Santa Cruz, CA inn is adjacent to Pasatiempo Golf Course, designed by Alister Mackenzie.

From $125.56 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,787 reviews

Hotel Solares is located in Santa Cruz, just 10 minutes' walk away from the Beach Boardwalk. An outdoor pool is located on-site along with rooms that provide free WiFi and cable TV.

From $120.81 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 663 reviews

Located in Santa Cruz, within a 14-minute walk of Santa Cruz Beach and 0.7 miles of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, The Aqua Pacific Hotel has accommodations with a garden and free WiFi as well as free...

From $93.42 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 129 reviews

Located in Scotts Valley, 7.5 miles from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley has accommodations with free bikes, private parking, a fitness center and a garden...

From $118.55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 431 reviews

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is located in Aptos. This 3-star hotel offers free WiFi. Guests can chill out in the outdoor swimming pool.

From $124.63 per night

Hotels with great access to University of California Santa Cruz!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

Featuring 3-star accommodations, Swell House Santa Cruz is located in Santa Cruz, a 6-minute walk from Sunny Cove Beach and 2.5 miles from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

From $213.25 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Facing the beachfront, La Bahia Hotel & Spa offers 5-star accommodations in Santa Cruz and has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center and terrace.

From $472.47 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 253 reviews

Nestled on a bluff across from Cowell's Beach, this 3-story Victorian home is a restful bed and breakfast that offers unique guestrooms and thoughtful amenities just steps from the Santa Cruz Beach...

From $362.72 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 246 reviews

Located within 10 minutes’ walk from Santa Cruz Wharf and Boardwalk, this hotel features rooms with free Wi-Fi. It offers a 24-hour reception and free guest parking for one vehicle.

From $305.82 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 808 reviews

This beachfront hotel is located next to Santa Cruz’s famous boardwalk and steps from the center of the city, making it an ideal destination for a weekend escape, corporate event, family vacation or...

From $406.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 92 reviews

Located in Capitola and within a few steps of Hooper's Beach, Capitola Beach Suites features a terrace, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 183 reviews

Featuring 2-star accommodations, Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals is located in Capitola, a few steps from Capitola Beach and 5.9 miles from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

From $308.36 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 745 reviews

Just minutes from area beaches and the famous Santa Cruz Boardwalk, this hotel features spacious and comfortable accommodations as well as relaxing amenities in Santa Cruz, California.

From $122.74 per night