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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.

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Kathryn
From
United States
Everything was great. The only thing I would recommend is that the breakfast food area be expanded. It is very small and does not accommodate enough people.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 331 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.

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Mirna
From
Switzerland
The hotel exceeded our expectations. During our roadtrip we visited 9 different hotels, and this was the best that we got for the value. The staff was friendly and the room was spacious.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,182 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.

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Matthew
From
United States
Clean and great location to UCSC.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,015 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.

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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, 285 reviews
Price from
$130.62
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, 218 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.

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Hyler
From
0
Very clean, lovely enclosed courtyard, very green minded. We loved it.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 378 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, 1,848 reviews

Number 2Booked hotel near University of California Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,681 reviews

Number 3Booked hotel near University of California Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,182 reviews

Number 4Booked hotel near University of California Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 831 reviews

Number 5Booked hotel near University of California Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,427 reviews

Number 6Booked hotel near University of California Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 807 reviews

Number 7Booked hotel near University of California Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,437 reviews

Number 8Booked hotel near University of California Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,120 reviews

Number 9Booked hotel near University of California Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 747 reviews

Number 10Booked hotel near University of California Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,118 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 331 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, 1,182 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 $162.46 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 471 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 $132.40 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 $322.23 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 692 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 $133.18 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 $137.67 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 458 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, 599 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 $139.26 per night

Budget hotels near University of California Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,015 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 $101.52 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 821 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 8.2
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, 664 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, 435 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 135 reviews

The Comfort Inn hotel is conveniently located between Santa Cruz and Monterey, close to Capitola Beach.

From $114.03 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, 250 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 $396.74 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 $283.38 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 807 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 $339.58 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.

From $159.78 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 $138.28 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 184 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 $263.48 per night