The hotels below are listed in order of their distance from UCSC – UC Santa Cruz.
The University of California is located 2 miles from campus in the upper westside of Santa Cruz. The closest hotels are located southeast of the campus.
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Address: 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95064Zoom in (+) to see interstate exits, restaurants, and other attractions near hotels.
Hotels closest to UCSC – UC Santa Cruz
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- pets allowed only in 1st floor rooms - $25 per night fee for each pet. - Nov 2016 < Less Most Recent HotelGuides ReviewsRead >
"The motel could've been cleaner.2016-02-16"
"Great motel near the boardwalk. The staff was friendly and attentive.2015-06-17"
Upper-midscale, smoke-free hotel near UC Santa Cruz
Heated indoor swimming pool
Free hot breakfast buffet
Free WiFi
Free parking
Not pet friendly
- no pets allowed. - Jul 2016 Most Recent HotelGuides ReviewsRead >
"The hotel was easy to access from the freeway.2016-04-23"
"We stayed at this hotel for 2 nights. Our room was right by the front desk and dining hall, so we heard a lot of noise from indoors and out. The beds were comfortable, and the linens and bedding were clean and nice. We couldn't get the AC to run on fan only. The bathroom was fine; there was just a little rust in the bathtub. The indoor pool was small, but the kids enjoyed it. No whirlpool. Breakfast had some protein options. There was a Denny's next door. 2016-04-01"
"Clean hotel and comfortable beds. I had a good stay.2015-09-11"
"Lovely motel room and quiet atmosphere. We liked the waffle maker at breakfast.2018-11-20"
"The motel was fine for an overnight stay. The day clerk was extremely nice and friendly; she even let my daughter borrow her phone charger. Don't get a downstairs room facing the parking lot; I heard people coming and going.2017-08-04"
"The motel was clean, and the employees were helpful. Great breakfast bar. An ideal place for a short stay.2016-07-31"
"Nice and quiet. We didn't hear any street noise in our room. The decor was dated, but the motel was renovating their rooms; once the work is done, it will be a great place to stay. Good breakfast.2015-04-12"
"Great location near UC Santa Cruz. Motel room was fine, but I heard some traffic noise. Fast Internet connection. Great directions from the front desk clerks about local restaurants. An OK stay.2015-03-08"
Not pet friendly
- no pets allowed. - Jul 2016 Most Recent HotelGuides ReviewsRead >
"The hotel room was nice and clean, and the beds were comfortable. However, I could hear plumbing noises and banging doors. Bring ear plugs if you're a light sleeper.2019-09-21"
"We had a less than pleasant stay at this hotel. It was loud upstairs, and the beds were uncomfortable.2018-03-31"
"Good hotel, but ask for a room with a view.2017-06-18"
Heated outdoor swimming pool - 24-hour exercise room
Free hot breakfast buffet
Free WiFi
Valet parking only - $13 per night
Pet friendly hotel
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- allows pets up to 50 pounds, 2 pets per room - $175 pet fee if staying 7 nights or more - $75 pet fee if staying fewer than 7 nights. - Jul 2017 < Less
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Not pet friendly
- no pets allowed. - Jul 2016 Most Recent HotelGuides ReviewsRead >
"5-minute was to the main Santa Cruz beach. The price reflected the location more than the quality. The motel was basic but had clean rooms and adequate beds. The continental breakfast selection was extremely limited.2017-09-26"
"Great location. The motel room was clean and quiet and had a nice view.2016-10-10"
"Great location. The motel room was nice, clean, and quiet in the evening. If you need handicap parking, use the loading zone and then use the lot for longer-term parking.2016-09-05"
"The motel was pleasant and close to everything. The room was well-equipped. Parking was limited and tight.2019-04-23"
"The pool at this motel was clean and deep enough, but it was tiny.2018-07-09"
"Great location, room, service, and breakfast. The pool was so tiny is was more like a cool, deep whirlpool. The motel was expensive due to the location, but location is everything.2017-06-19"
"Close to the boardwalk. A basic beach motel. The room and pool were small, and parking was limited. Not bad.2016-07-15"
"I had a pleasant stay primarily because of the pleasant motel clerk.2015-10-01"
Not pet friendly
- no pets allowed. - Apr 2016 Most Recent HotelGuides ReviewsRead >
"The room was OK, but the hotel manager was an absolute nightmare. We needed to check out before 7 AM but couldn't get into the lobby. We rang the bell and tried to call, but no one appeared, so we had to return after our race just to leave the key. The front desk clerk said she couldn't give us a discount, so we asked her to call the manager. He was extremely rude to me. Don't stay here.2018-02-27"
"Clean hotel room. Staff was friendly. Nice breakfast.2015-04-04"
Pet friendly hotel
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- allows up to 2 pets per room - $15 per night fee for each pet. - Feb 2016 < Less Most Recent HotelGuides ReviewsRead >
"Close to the freeway in a nice area near restaurants. The motel was really nice and clean, and the staff was friendly. I appreciated the to-go breakfast bag.2020-05-26"
"The room was comfortable and quiet, and the front desk clerk was pleasant and knowledgeable. Great, bountiful breakfast. I'd recommend this motel to my friends, and we'll definitely return.2018-07-22"
"Easy to find. The room was clean, and the employees were nice. Adequate continental breakfast. This motel met our expectations.2016-08-02"
Pet friendly hotel
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- allows pets up to 50 pounds only, 2 pets per room - $15 per night fee for each pet. - March 2020 < Less Most Recent HotelGuides ReviewsRead >
"Affordable and conveniently located. The hotel was clean and comfortable, and the staff was friendly and professional. Highly recommend.2017-05-08"
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Address: 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95064
Hotels, Motels, Lodging, and Accommodations near University of California Santa Cruz, UCSC, Santa Cruz, California, USA
