The Best Hotels Closest to University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum in Santa Cruz for 2026

Our top choices for University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum hotels

Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.8 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Adam B

NT$4,266 total

includes taxes & fees

May 27 - May 28

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.9 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Kelly

NT$5,422 total

includes taxes & fees

May 26 - May 27

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 2 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Camila

NT$4,765 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 1 - Jun 2

Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.9 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Lamar

NT$4,896 total

includes taxes & fees

May 26 - May 27

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 3 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Derek Smith

NT$9,300 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 3 - Jun 4

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2.9 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Gabriela

NT$5,724 total

includes taxes & fees

May 27 - May 28

Couples treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, body treatments

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Allison

NT$13,060 total

includes taxes & fees

May 31 - Jun 1

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 2.7 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Nicole

NT$4,277 total

includes taxes & fees

May 27 - May 28

Beach House Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Beach Street Inn and Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 3 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Hailey

NT$7,530 total

includes taxes & fees

May 26 - May 27

Pacific Blue Inn

Downtown Santa Cruz, 2.7 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

William Thomas

NT$3,276 total

includes taxes & fees

May 26 - May 27

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 3 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Larissa

NT$5,760 total

includes taxes & fees

May 27 - May 28

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Alexis

NT$5,583 total

includes taxes & fees

May 27 - May 28

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.7 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

joel

NT$4,627 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 1 - Jun 2

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Anna

NT$4,177 total

includes taxes & fees

May 31 - Jun 1

Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Nicole

NT$4,878 total

includes taxes & fees

May 27 - May 28

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.7 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Glen

NT$5,096 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 2 - Jun 3

2 Queen Bed + Sofa Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.9 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Sunyoung

NT$2,816 total

includes taxes & fees

May 31 - Jun 1

Superior King + Beach View | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.9 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Dina

NT$7,553 total

includes taxes & fees

May 26 - May 27

Casablanca On The Beach

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Kevin

NT$6,488 total

includes taxes & fees

May 28 - May 29

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 3 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Donna

NT$2,577 total

includes taxes & fees

May 27 - May 28

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Compare popular hotels close to University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Mission Inn	2.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA	2.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 663 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Seaway Inn	2.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 213 reviews	View
Dream Inn Santa Cruz	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,016 reviews	View

Top University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum Hotel Reviews

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Great"

Surf City Inn and Suites

8/10 Good

"First and foremost, anyone visiting the Boardwalk and want to stay as close to the Boardwalk as possible can't expect any if these older hotels to be fancy. There are like two fancy-ish ones and they are like triple the cost. With that in mind...you get what you pay for. Our room was good considering we really only came to the room to change, shower and sleep. We really were outside tge whole stay. The room was basic but had the necessities. We had a couple towels that I couldn't tell if they were dirty or clean so we just asked for more. They had no problem giving as many as we needed. Parking gets real after the sun sets so I suggest get your spot early and walk to the Boardwalk. The room we had, was a king in the main room and a full...or a queen in the second room of our room. ( yes there was a whole bedroom aside from the living room.) The only problem was the bedroom didn't have ac so we just slept in the main room."

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

2/10 Terrible

"The hotel is described as family friendly on hotels.com. It says they provide cribs/pack n play (for a sur charge) This is a blatant lie from management. They literally don’t have any cribs/packNplays and no one to help set them up. Why advertise it then!! I had to go to target n buy a pack n play for my kid on the Long weekend vacation. We found out at checkin time !! Once again, why advertise it !! Ruining ppl’s vacation plans. It’s not even a cheap place, 500+ per night"

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

8/10 Good

"Staff was nice but not overly friendly. Perks for this place was it was conveniently located right by the freeway which was nice and breakfast was provided. Rooms are small and tight but beds were comfy. Our room was loud (it overlooked the pool) because people were in the pool past hours and in before it opened."

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

4/10 Poor

"Although the property appeared well kept from the outside, the stay was extremely disappointing and nowhere worth the $379 per night price tag. The accommodations felt more like a budget motel than a hotel. The room and shower both had visible mold, which raised concerns about cleanliness and air quality. One side of the bedside lamp was missing a switch, and the entire room had a damp, musty smell as if it had not been properly aired out. The bedding was thin and seen better days. Within less than an hour of checking in, our allergies started reacting to the room conditions leading us to check out early. For nearly $400 a night, the condition and comfort of the room were disappointing and did not match the price being charged."

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Mission Santa Cruz

4.1/5 (121 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Santa Cruz with a trip to Mission Santa Cruz. You can seek out the surfing spots and biking trails in this walkable area.

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What's the area like around University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum?

University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum is located in a walkable area of Santa Cruz known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 5 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

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Dream Inn Santa Cruz is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this resort offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. It's located 1.9 mi (3 km) from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum. Other good choices within 5 miles include Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection and La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz.

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What can I see and do near University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum?

Study the collections at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory, or Lighthouse Point Park. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Roaring Camp Railroads, Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park, and Williams-Reynolds House. Enjoy the outdoors at Pleasure Point Park, University Terrace Dog Park, or Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve.

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Our top choices for University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum hotels

Mission Inn

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Seaway Inn

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Beach Street Inn and Suites

Pacific Blue Inn

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Marea Sol Hotel

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

Seaside Inn & Suites

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

Casablanca On The Beach

Islander Motel Santa Cruz

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