University Inn & Conference Center (Santa Cruz, United States of America)

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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk nearby

Situated in Santa Cruz, this hotel is close to Town Clock, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and Main Beach. Also nearby are Santa Cruz Surfing Museum and Pacific Garden Mall. Show more

Outdoor pool, spa tub

At University Inn & Conference Center recreational amenities include an outdoor pool and a spa tub. The hotel also features a poolside bar and a bar/lounge.

Free wired Internet

Televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guestrooms also feature complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access, multi-line phones, and coffee/tea makers. Hide

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
Pet fee charged at hotel/condo
Small pets considered
Check-out time is noon
Check-in time starts at 4 PM

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The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Pet fee: USD 15.00 per night
- Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.00 per night
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Property Amenities

In addition to an outdoor pool, University Inn & Conference Center provides a spa tub and a fitness facility. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A complimentary breakfast is offered. Public areas are equipped with complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access.

This hotel offers access to a technology helpdesk, audio-visual equipment, and small meeting rooms. Event facilities include conference/meeting rooms, a ballroom, exhibit space, and banquet facilities. This pet-friendly hotel also offers multilingual staff, a picnic area, and concierge services. For a surcharge, a roundtrip airport shuttle is available to guests. Onsite parking is complimentary.

University Inn & Conference Center is a smoke-free property.

Swimming pool - outdoor
Poolside bar
Spa tub
Concierge services
Technology helpdesk
Complimentary breakfast
Fitness facilities
Bar/lounge
Parking (free)
Self parking
Secure parking
Ballroom(s)
Banquet facilities
Exhibit space
Multiple large conference rooms
Event catering
Multiple small meeting rooms
Audio-visual equipment
Business services
Internet access - wireless

Multilingual staff
24-hour front desk
Porter/bellhop
Security guard
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Total number of rooms - 171
Number of suites - 6
Number of floors - 5
ATM/banking
Tour assistance
Medical assistance available
Laundry facilities
Patio
Picnic area
Air-conditioned public areas
Elevator/lift
Smoke-free property
Wedding services
Airport transportation (surcharge)
Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary

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Rooms

University Inn & Conference Center offers 171 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Santa Cruz hotel provides complimentary wired high-speed Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include multi-line phones with voice mail. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and clock radios. Microwaves, refrigerators, and wake-up calls can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

All guestrooms are non-smoking.

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Room Amenities

Premium television channel(s)
Climate control
Access via exterior corridors
Voice mail
Multi-line phone
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave (on request)
Refrigerator (on request)
Wake-up calls
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer

Shower/tub combination
Electronic/magnetic keys
Satellite television service
Clock radio
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
Non-smoking only
Rollaway beds available
Cribs (infant beds) available
Wired high-speed Internet access (complimentary)

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Dining

Guests are offered a complimentary breakfast.

Recreation

An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness facility.

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A Traveler

2.0

out of 5

“very disappointed”

I was very disappointed with this hotel. We were greeted with a musty oder when we opened the door. The room seemed old and furnishings were worn. The shower leaked. The staff at the breakfast area were unfriendly, unsmiling and seemed like they hated their jobs. Very depressing. I will not stay there again.

A Traveler

4.0

out of 5

“Not worth the high season prices, certainly”

The motel is functional, if austere, and seemed oddly devoid of furniture. There were depressions in the carpet where furniture had presumably been, but aside from the bed, desk, dresser/TV table, and (single!) nightstand, the acres of empty space seemed a little odd. The pipes for an after-market sprinkler system ran along one wall. The location was right, just across a park and the river from downtown, but San Lorenzo Park is a homeless hangout and did not feel safe to cross after dark. Overall, it felt like a cheap motel in all ways except the bill.

A Traveler from Dana Point, CA

2.0

out of 5

“Don't stay here!!!!”

I am very unimpressed with this hotel, it was the noisiest place I have EVER stayed in. The walls were paper thin and they staff allowed the other guests to scream and yell freely apparently. I was only using it for a place to sleep while visiting friends and I did not get any sleep. STAY AWAY!

Michelle D from Modesto, CA

2.0

out of 5

“Disappointing breakfast service”

We booked this room because it was one of the only rooms available for the 4th of July. We knew it wasn't going to be a 4 star stay. The room had a musty old smell with worn bear spots in the carpet but was clean. The hotel has a nice pool where my children spent most of their time but no bathroom available leaving you to traipse up and down the stairs to your room soaking wet. Walls were paper thin and we could hear the neighbors toilet flush all night long. Probably the most irritating thing was the woman who worked the breakfast bar. She did not greet us when we entered but demanded room number and name as if she were asking for name, rank and serial number. Breakfast consisted of danish, bagels, and lumpy oatmeal. We wanted to take our coffee and danish to our room but were told no food was to leave the dinning room. She continued to watch us like a hawk while we ate our breakfast as if we were going to walk off with the silverware.Her conduct left a bad taste in our mouths. Disappointing after the front desk was nice enough to comp my children toothbrushes and toothpaste because they forgot theirs. Hotel staff need to get on the same page where service is concerned.

Alexandra from San Francisco, CA

5.0

out of 5

“Convenient & fairly-comfy”

Front desk fellow when I checked in was very pleasant. Room had nicer-than-basic amenities [soaps etc], sheets were soft enough, bed seemed a bit worn but otherwise everything was pretty great. Enjoyed the refrigerator. Nice front desk gal at check-out. Would stay again if I needed a room in the area [downtown SC or Seabright].

A Traveler from San Francisco, CA

3.0

out of 5

“Nice pool, nice jacuzzi, decent breakfast, close to downtown”

I knew in advance this property was utilized by young visitors...students & prospective UCSC students. I'm very flexible and easygoing. Property was clean, room was fine. Extremely tiny bathroom...the door left about 1/16th of an inch to the toilet. About 5 inches from toilet to bathtub. The bathtub was so shallow that I couldn't cover my entire (petite 5'3") body with water. The aerating fan was blowing so hard (no way to turn off) that I froze because the front of my body was not submerged in water & receiving mighty blowing action from fan! Walls of room are paper-thin. Pillows are rock-hard. Ocean Street is kinda sketchy. But I wanted to be near downtown & the flea market. So it was excellent in that regard. Just know in advance that you may not get a good night's sleep & certainly not a relaxing bath. If you are a larger person, you may be very uncomfortable in the bathroom! Unfortunately, most hotels/motels in Santa Cruz are fairly rundown, so this isn't the worst place to stay for the money! I might stay here again if I could be guaranteed to NOT be next to rowdy dudes in the room next door who talk at the top of their lungs until 3:30am.

Area recommendations

I love Santa Cruz and would stay anywhere except the wharf area cuz it's really funky at night. I'm a city chick but still feel a little anxious when alone near wharf at nite.

Daniel K. from Fernley, Nevada

5.0

out of 5

“Will book it again next time.”

We enjoyed our stay very much and Expedia made it all so easy!!!

Denise F from Seattle

1.0

out of 5

“This one should be torn down”

We were less than impressed with the University Inn. Evident in the elevator and walkways to the room, and the room itself, investing in upkeep wasn't a priority. While it was a good price relative to the other properties in the area, we wished we had paid $30 more and slept comfortably. We were awakened at 4:45am when the fan motor bearings started to screech. When I mentioned this at the front desk in the morning, she seemed less than interested in noting it. All the walls were made of concrete, which made it pretty quiet but didn't allow for any internet access. We were happy to be back to a Marriott Courtyard the next night.

A Traveler from Arcata, CA

2.0

out of 5

“University Inn review”

Room is old and tired. "Business Center" is one computer that is charged at a very high rate. Bathroom is ridiculously small and tight.

A Traveler from La Crescenta, CA

3.0

out of 5

“Not impressed”

This hotel was very average and exceptionally noisy. The price was outrageous, perhaps because it was graduation weekend for UCSC. If they charge those prices every day, they're criminal!

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Nearby Points of Interest

Town Clock - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Pacific Garden Mall - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Mission Santa Cruz - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Cocoanut Grove - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Main Beach - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 2 km / 1.2 mi
Santa Cruz Harbor - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
DeLaveaga Golf Course - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
University of Santa Cruz Arboretum - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Santa Cruz Surfing Museum - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Pasatiempo Golf Course - 3 km / 1.9 mi
University of California Santa Cruz - 4 km / 2.5 mi
Natural Bridges State Park - 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Mystery Spot - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi

The preferred airport for University Inn & Conference Center is San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 44.4 km / 27.6 mi.

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San Jose, CA, United States (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)

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Santa Cruz, California, United States of America: The mighty Pacific serves as center stage and backdrop for all things leisure in Santa Cruz. Its boardwalk offers rollercoaster thrills with bay views. Down Beach Street, the city wharf is a prime fishing and whale-watching spot. Nearby, surfers near and far head to Steamer Lane to catch monster waves. Downtowns charming Pacific Avenue plays hosts to land lovers with its local shops and cafes.

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