The hotels below are listed in order of their distance from UCSC UC Santa Cruz.
Hotels near University of California 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.
Address:
1156 High Street ,
Santa Cruz ,
CA
95064
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1. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
1505 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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1.9 miles
1.9 miles from UCSC UC Santa Cruz
From $237
Check In 15 00
Check Out 11 00
Rated High
Upper-midscale, smoke-free hotel near UC Santa Cruz
3 floors, 46 rooms - elevator
Heated indoor swimming pool
Free continental breakfast
Free WiFi
Free parking Not pet friendly
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"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 "
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2. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
110 Plymouth Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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1.9 miles
1.9 miles from UCSC UC Santa Cruz
From $72
Check In 15 00
Check Out 11 00
Rated Average
Midscale, smoke-free motel near UC Santa Cruz 2 floors, 64 rooms and suites - no elevator Heated outdoor swimming pool Microwave and refrigerator in every room Free hot breakfast buffet Free WiFi Free parking Not pet friendly
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"Excellent hotel. The room was clean and the staff was friendly. Met my expectations.2015-04-10 "
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3. Best Western Inn Santa Cruz
126 Plymouth Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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1.9 miles
1.9 miles from UCSC UC Santa Cruz
From $130
Check In 1500
Check Out 1100
Rated Average
Midscale, smoke-free motel near UC Santa Cruz
2 floors; 28 rooms, 3 suites - no elevator
No swimming pool
Exercise room
Microwave and refrigerator in every room
Free continental breakfast
Free WiFi
Free parking Not pet friendly
Note: You must be 18 or older to reserve a room at this hotel.
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Based on 279 reviews
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"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 "
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4. Holiday Inn Express East Santa Cruz
1410 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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2.0 miles
2.0 miles from UCSC UC Santa Cruz
From $143
Check In 15 00
Check Out 11 00
Rated High
Upper-midscale, smoke-free hotel near UC Santa Cruz
2 miles from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
3 floors, 100 rooms and suites - elevator
Heated outdoor swimming pool - exercise room
Microwave and refrigerator in every room
Free hot breakfast buffet
Free WiFi
Parking costs $10 per night Not pet friendly
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"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 "
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5. Hampton Inn West Santa Cruz
2424 Mission Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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2.0 miles
2.0 miles from UCSC UC Santa Cruz
From $239
Check In 15 00
Check Out 11 00
Rated High
Upper-midscale, smoke-free hotel
3 miles from UC Santa Cruz
2 floors, 60 rooms - elevator
No swimming pool
Exercise room
Microwave and refrigerator in every room
Free continental breakfast
Free WiFi
Free parking Not pet friendly
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6. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz
2956 Mission Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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2.0 miles
2.0 miles from UCSC UC Santa Cruz
From $134
Check In 1500
Check Out 1200
Rated High
Upper-midscale, smoke-free hotel near UC Santa Cruz 4 floors; 45 rooms, 37 suites Outdoor swimming pool - exercise room Free continental breakfast Free WiFi Free parking Not pet friendly
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7. Inn at Pasatiempo Santa Cruz
555 Highway 17, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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2.0 miles
2.0 miles from UCSC UC Santa Cruz
From $129
Check In 15 00
Check Out 11 00
Rated Average
Upper-midscale, smoke-free motel
2 miles north of downtown
Single-story, 54 rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Restaurant - lounge - room service
Restaurant open for lunch and dinner only
Free continental breakfast
Free WiFi
Free parking Not pet friendly
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8. SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz
516 Water Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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2.2 miles
2.2 miles from UCSC UC Santa Cruz
From $108
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Check Out 1100
Rated Very Low Not Recommended
Cheap, smoke-free motel near UC Santa Cruz
2 floors, 50 rooms - no elevator
Heated outdoor swimming pool
Microwave and refrigerator in every room
Free continental breakfast
Free WiFi
Free parking Not pet friendly
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"The motel exterior was dirty, and some of the windows were damaged. Don't stay here.2016-07-27 "
"Good experience. I recommend this motel.2016-02-01 "
"This motel had poor service.2015-08-10 "
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9. Hotel Paradox Santa Cruz
611 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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2.2 miles
2.2 miles from UCSC UC Santa Cruz
From $193
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Check Out 1200
Rated High
Upper-upscale, smoke-free, full-service hotel Near UC Santa Cruz An Autograph Collection hotel 5 floors, 170 rooms and suites Free shuttle to attractions within 3-mile radius Heated outdoor swimming pool - exercise room Restaurant - lounge - room service Free WiFi Parking costs $10 per night Not pet friendly
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"An old hotel that had been updated with a cool, modern design. The room was clean, and the bed was comfortable. Great pool for the kids, but it was a little noisy until 8:30 PM. I'd stay here again.2021-11-23 "
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10. Best Western Plus All Suite Inn Santa Cruz
500 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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2.4 miles
2.4 miles from UCSC UC Santa Cruz
From $119
Check In 1600
Check Out 1100
Rated Average
Upper-midscale, smoke-free, all-suite hotel
Located on Ocean Street
No swimming pool
Exercise room
Microwave and refrigerator in every suite
Free hot breakfast buffet
Free WiFi
Parking costs $10 per night Not pet friendly
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"The hotel was clean, and breakfast was good.2017-02-28 "
"Walk to the boardwalk. A pleasant hotel. Parking was tight, especially if you have a pickup or larger vehicle.2015-05-30 "
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11. Hyatt Place Hotel Santa Cruz
407 Broadway Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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2.4 miles
2.4 miles from UCSC UC Santa Cruz
From $169
Check In 15 00
Check Out 11 00
Rated Very High
Upscale, smoke-free hotel near Ocean Street
4 floors, 106 rooms
Heated outdoor swimming pool - 24-hour exercise room
24-hour self-serve restaurant - lounge
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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12. La Quinta Inn & Suites near Wharf Santa Cruz
550 2nd Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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2.5 miles
2.5 miles from UCSC UC Santa Cruz
From $256
Check In 15 00
Check Out 11 00
Rated Very High
Midscale, smoke-free hotel
1 mile from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
3 floors, 60 rooms and suites - elevator
Outdoor swimming pool open all year - exercise room
Microwave and refrigerator in every room
Free hot breakfast buffet
Free WiFi
Parking costs $20 per night Not pet friendly
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13. Howard Johnson Inn Santa Cruz
130 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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2.5 miles
2.5 miles from UCSC UC Santa Cruz
From $72
Check In 15 00
Check Out 11 00
Rated Average
Cheap, smoke-free motel 1 block from the beach
Near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
2 floors, 30 rooms and suites - no elevator
No swimming pool
Microwave and refrigerator in every room
Free continental breakfast
Free WiFi
Free parking Not pet friendly
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"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 "
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14. Dream Inn Santa Cruz
175 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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2.6 miles
2.6 miles from UCSC UC Santa Cruz
From $207
Check In 16 00
Check Out 11 00
Rated Very High
Upscale, smoke-free, full-service, beachfront hotel
Near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
10 floors, 165 rooms and suites
Heated outdoor swimming pool
Restaurant - lounge - room service
Free WiFi
Parking costs $25 per night Not pet friendly
Note: You must be 21 or older to reserve a room at this hotel.
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15. Beach Street Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
125 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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2.6 miles
2.6 miles from UCSC UC Santa Cruz
From $199
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Check Out 1100
Rated Very High
Midscale, smoke-free motel near beach
Also near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
3 floors, 42 rooms and suites - no elevator
Heated outdoor swimming pool
Free WiFi
Parking costs $15 per night Not pet friendly
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16. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
313 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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2.7 miles
2.7 miles from UCSC UC Santa Cruz
From $235
Check In 1600
Check Out 1100
Upscale, smoke-free hotel
1 mile from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
4 floors, 151 rooms and suites
Outdoor swimming pool open all year - exercise room
Restaurant - lounge
Restaurant open for breakfast and dinner only
Microwave and refrigerator in every room
Free WiFi
Valet parking only - $25 per night Not pet friendly
17. Super 8 Motel Beach Boardwalk Santa Cruz
338 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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2.7 miles
2.7 miles from UCSC UC Santa Cruz
From $127
Check In 14 00
Check Out 11 00
Rated High
Cheap, smoke-free motel
Near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
2 floors, 24 rooms - no elevator
Outdoor swimming pool open in summer
Microwave and refrigerator in every room
Free continental breakfast
Free WiFi
Free parking Not pet friendly
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18. Hilton Hotel Scotts Valley
6001 La Madrona Drive, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
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3.7 miles
3.7 miles from UCSC UC Santa Cruz
From $159
Check In 16 00
Check Out 11 00
Rated High
Upper-upscale, smoke-free, full-service hotel Near Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Short drive from the beach 5 miles from Santa Cruz 6 floors, 180 rooms and suites Heated outdoor swimming pool - exercise room Restaurant - lounge - room service Microwave and refrigerator in every room Free WiFi Free parking Pet friendly hotel
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- allows dogs only up to 75 pounds - $50 per stay pet fee. - Jan 2016 < Less
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19. Chaminade Resort & Spa Santa Cruz
One Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
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4.0 miles
4.0 miles from UCSC UC Santa Cruz
From $152
Check In 16 00
Check Out 11 00
Rated High
Upper-upscale, smoke-free, full-service, spa resort
5 miles from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
12 villas - 2 floors, 156 rooms and suites - no elevator
Heated outdoor swimming pool - exercise room
Full-service spa
Restaurant - lounge Pet friendly resort
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- allows dogs only - allows dogs in some rooms - $150 per stay pet fee. - Dec 2021 < Less
Note: This resort charges an amenity fee of $37 per night - includes parking and WiFi.
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"I was impressed with the wide open space, and the hotel staff was welcoming and accommodating. Stay here.2016-06-15 "
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20. Four Points by Sheraton Hotel Scotts Valley
5030 Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
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5 miles
5 miles from UCSC UC Santa Cruz
From $289
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Check Out 1200
Rated Average
Upscale, smoke-free hotel 5 miles from Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 3 floors; 108 rooms, 20 suites - elevator No swimming pool 24-hour exercise room Restaurant - lounge Restaurant open for breakfast and dinner only Free WiFi Free parking Not pet friendly
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21. Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites
1435 41st Avenue, Capitola, CA 95010
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5 miles
5 miles from UCSC UC Santa Cruz
From $252
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Check Out 1200
Rated High
Upper-midscale, smoke-free hotel near downtown
3 floors, 58 rooms and suites - elevator
Heated outdoor swimming pool - exercise room
Microwave and refrigerator in every room
Free continental breakfast
Free WiFi
Free parking Not pet friendly
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"The room was nice, clean, and pretty, and the hotel staff was friendly. The TV experience needed improvement.2021-07-10 "
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22. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Capitola
1255 41st Avenue, Capitola, CA 95010
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5 miles
5 miles from UCSC UC Santa Cruz
From $127
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Check Out 1200
Rated Very High
Upper-midscale, smoke-free hotel near Capitola Mall 3 floors, 84 rooms and suites - elevator Outdoor swimming pool open in summer Exercise room Microwave and refrigerator in every room Free hot breakfast buffet Free WiFi Free parking Not pet friendly
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"Worth the price. The hotel was clean and quiet, and the staff was friendly.2022-05-19 "
"Great hotel stay.2016-05-21 "
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23. Quality Inn Capitola
720 Hill Street, Capitola, CA 95010
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6 miles
6 miles from UCSC UC Santa Cruz
From $85
Check In 15 00
Check Out 11 00
Rated Average
Midscale, smoke-free, downtown hotel
2 miles from Capitola Mall
2 floors, 55 rooms and suites - no elevator
Outdoor swimming pool open in summer
Microwave and refrigerator in every room
Free hot breakfast buffet
Free WiFi
Free parking Not pet friendly
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"The hotel room was nice and clean, with nice amenities. The staff was friendly and ready to be of assistance. Good breakfast.2023-07-12 "
"I had a nice stay at this hotel.2021-08-10 "
"The hotel clerk was the best.2021-05-01 "
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24. Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley
6020 Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
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6 miles
6 miles from UCSC UC Santa Cruz
From $110
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Check Out 1100
Rated High
Upper-midscale, smoke-free, highway motel 8 miles from Santa Cruz 2 floors, 58 rooms - no elevator Outdoor swimming pool - exercise room Free hot breakfast buffet Free WiFi Free parking - truck parking Pet friendly hotel
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"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 "
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25. Seacliff Inn Aptos - CA 1, Exit 435
7500 Old Dominion Court, CA 1, Exit 435, Aptos, CA 95003
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8 miles
8 miles from UCSC UC Santa Cruz
From $117
Check In 16 00
Check Out 11 00
Rated High
Upscale, smoke-free, full-service hotel
Near Cabrillo College
A Tapestry Collection by Hilton hotel
2 floors, 149 rooms and suites - no elevator
Heated outdoor swimming pool - exercise room
Restaurant - lounge
WiFi costs $5 per night
Parking costs $10 per night Not pet friendly
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26. Brookdale Lodge
11570 Highway 9, Brookdale, CA 95007
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9 miles
9 miles from UCSC UC Santa Cruz
From $117
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Check Out 1200
27. Seascape Resort Aptos
One Seascape Resort Drive, Aptos, CA 95003
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10 miles
10 miles from UCSC UC Santa Cruz
From $201
Check In 16 00
Check Out 11 30
Rated High
Upscale, smoke-free, full service, all-suite, bay view resort
3 floors, 285 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom suites
2-bedroom villas
3 heated outdoor swimming pools - fitness center
Restaurant - lounge - room service
Kitchen in every suite and villa
Free parking Not pet friendly
Note: This hotel charges a resort fee of $25 per night - includes WiFi.
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28. Comfort Inn Watsonville
112 Airport Blvd, Watsonville, CA 95076
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16 miles
16 miles from UCSC UC Santa Cruz
From $173
Check In 15 00
Check Out 11 00
Rated Average
Midscale, smoke-free, airport hotel Less than 1 mile from Watsonville Airport 7 miles from Sunset State Beach 3 floors, 41 rooms and suites - elevator No shuttle to Watsonville Airport No swimming pool Microwave and refrigerator in every room Free hot breakfast buffet Free WiFi Free parking Park and fly not allowed Pet friendly hotel
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"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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29. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville
1855 Main Street, Watsonville, CA 95077
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16 miles
16 miles from UCSC UC Santa Cruz
From $147
Check In 16 00
Check Out 11 00
Rated High
Upper-midscale, smoke-free hotel near downtown
5.5 miles from Sunset State Beach
3 floors, 65 rooms and suites - elevator
Heated indoor swimming pool - exercise room
Microwave and refrigerator in every room
Free hot breakfast buffet
Free WiFi
Free parking Not pet friendly
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30. Toll House Hotel Los Gatos
140 South Santa Cruz Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030
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16 miles
16 miles from UCSC UC Santa Cruz
From $238
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Rated High
Upper-midscale, smoke-free hotel
At the base of Santa Cruz Mountains
1 block from downtown Los Gatos
12 miles from downtown San Jose
3 floors, 115 rooms and suites - elevator
No swimming pool
Exercise room
Restaurant - lounge
Restaurant open for dinner only
Full-service spa
Free WiFi
Free parking Pet friendly hotel
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- allows pets up to 50 pounds in 3 1st floor rooms only - $75 per stay pet fee up to 3 nights. - March 2020 < Less
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