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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 334 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.

    From $238.13 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,150 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 $174.86 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 145 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 $288.63 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 702 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 $160.11 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 533 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 $283.53 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 461 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 $170.75 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 584 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
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 255 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 $437.86 per night

Budget hotels near University of California Santa Cruz

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 523 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, 437 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 $148 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,772 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 650 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 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 134 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 $134.12 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 427 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 $197.98 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 129 reviews

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

    From $121.71 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 505 reviews

    Just 5 minutes’ drive from the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, this hotel offers an outdoor pool and hot tub and has spacious rooms. Free WiFi is included. It offers free on site guest parking.

    From $97.13 per night

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 14 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 $236.43 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 242 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 $339.48 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 94 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 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 819 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 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 802 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 $204.83 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 464 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 $150.35 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 181 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 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 990 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 $90.94 per night

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