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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a sofa, and a painting on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and shelves stocked with snacks.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a TV screen displaying a sports game.

A Courtyard Marriott hotel with a modern design, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained lawn.

1. Courtyard by Marriott Riverside UCR/Moreno Valley Area

Eastside, 1.4 km from University of California, Riverside

Danyell

₩169,249

₩191,581 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel named Quality Inn with a modern design, surrounded by tall palm trees.

A gym with treadmills, a stationary bike, and a weight machine.

A breakfast buffet with various food items and a welcoming sign.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

2. Quality Inn Riverside near UCR and Downtown

Eastside, 1.5 km from University of California, Riverside

Emmanuel

₩120,641

₩136,325 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A restaurant interior with a dining area, a counter with a menu, and a window with curtains.

A building entrance with a glass door, a bench, and a red mat.

A parking lot with several cars, a building with multiple balconies and a red-tiled roof, and palm trees.

3. Dynasty Suites Hotel Riverside

Eastside, 1.1 km from University of California, Riverside

Bobby

₩116,619

₩131,784 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a dresser, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A spacious living area with a large arched window, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A spacious lobby with large windows, a comfortable seating area, and a view of the outside.

A spacious entrance with a curved ceiling, stone walls, and a view of a multi-story building with balconies.

4. Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside

Eastside, 3.1 km from University of California, Riverside

steven

₩120,844

₩136,550 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and an air conditioning unit.

A building with a blue 'WELCOME' sign, a number '1260' on the facade, and a 'LOBBY' sign indicating the entrance.

A reception area with a digital kiosk, a welcome mat, and a wall-mounted TV.

A motel sign with a '6' and 'FREE WI-FI' indicating amenities.

5. Motel 6 Riverside, CA - UCR East

Eastside, 0.9 km from University of California, Riverside

xavier

₩117,797

₩133,151 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a desk, a chair, and artwork on the walls.

An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and tables, a stone wall, and a modern building in the background.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent Best Western Plus sign, a covered entrance, and a brick facade.

A hotel lobby with a checkered wall, a reception desk, a sofa, and a patterned rug.

6. Best Western Plus Rialto

15.6 km from University of California, Riverside

Riley

₩142,157

₩155,228 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A hotel with a central entrance, multiple windows, and a tiled roof.

A spacious hotel lobby with a reception desk, multiple dining tables, and chairs. There are several exit signs and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a hot tub.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a round table in the center.

7. Ayres Hotel & Spa Moreno Valley

6.6 km from University of California, Riverside

Colton

₩157,606

₩178,403 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, seating, and a covered section with a view of the cityscape.

A modern lobby with a sectional sofa, armchairs, a small coffee table, and a TV screen.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a wooden desk, and artwork on the walls.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

8. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Riverside Redlands

15 km from University of California, Riverside

Melissa

₩151,958

₩167,450 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a landscaped entrance area.

A modern hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a flat-screen TV.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a television screen.

A modern hotel lobby with a self-service beverage station, a coffee machine, and a menu display.

9. Courtyard By Marriott San Bernardino Loma Linda

12.3 km from University of California, Riverside

Ernest

₩165,728

₩178,986 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a vase of flowers, and a clock.

A dinosaur statue, outdoor seating, and a fenced area with plants.

A red vintage refrigerator in a kitchen with a white cabinet and a blue countertop.

A room with a patterned wallpaper, a framed photograph, a CD, a small table with a lamp, and a door with a blue light.

10. Harry's Man Cave: The New Star Motel Experience

7.4 km from University of California, Riverside

CLAUDIA

₩155,709

₩185,278 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A gazebo with a red roof, surrounded by palm trees and a fountain.

A spa area with a central hot tub surrounded by a tiled floor, a potted plant, and a telephone on a wooden table.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden nightstand with a phone, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a mirror reflecting the room.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a gazebo.

11. Dynasty Suites Redlands

15.3 km from University of California, Riverside

Ethan

₩141,753

₩156,205 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

An outdoor patio with a covered seating area, a grill station, and a stone wall backdrop.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent "HOME 2" sign, a parking area with several vehicles, and a covered entrance.

A pool area with a covered seating area and a fenced pool.

A modern dining area with a long bench, a table, and chairs. There are hanging lights and a view of the outside.

12. Home2 Suites by Hilton Redlands Loma Linda

15.5 km from University of California, Riverside

Tama

₩145,768

₩160,950 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A formal garden with a central fountain, surrounded by neatly trimmed hedges and trees adorned with lights.

A hotel pantry with a sign indicating it's for employees only. There are coffee and tea dispensers, a refrigerator, and a fruit display.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a sofa, a coffee table, and a television.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a kitchenette.

13. Citrus Suites Redlands Loma Linda Hotel

15.5 km from University of California, Riverside

Deidre

₩140,842

₩155,201 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A neatly made bed with white linens and pillows, a dark headboard, and a plain wall.

A sign for Colton Inn with a clear view of the building's architecture, including a tiled roof and a stucco facade.

A clear blue swimming pool with a metal ladder and a tiled edge.

A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a toilet, and a towel rack with folded towels.

14. Colton Inn

8.7 km from University of California, Riverside

Rachel

₩94,112

₩103,523 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

A breakfast bar with cereal and fruit options, a kettle, and condiments.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a kitchenette.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and free weights.

15. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Moreno Valley - Riverside by IHG

6.7 km from University of California, Riverside

Jennifer

₩148,939

₩168,592 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites building with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a covered walkway and a stone facade.

A gym with treadmills, dumbbells, and a motivational quote on the wall.

A modern cafe with wooden flooring, round tables, and yellow chairs.

A reception desk with two counters, a decorative wall piece, and a wooden panel design.

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Riverside Moreno Valley

6.8 km from University of California, Riverside

Melissa

₩181,570

₩205,529 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a small table, and a painting on the wall.

A hotel with a central courtyard, a covered entrance, and a sign reading "AYRES HOTEL".

A restaurant with a high ceiling, ornate chandeliers, and a central kitchen area.

17. Ayres Hotel Redlands – Loma Linda

15.7 km from University of California, Riverside

nan

₩163,714

₩180,405 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

An outdoor patio with a stone fire table, wicker chairs, and a grill.

A Staybridge Suites hotel with a pool area, outdoor seating, and a view of the street.

A reception desk with a modern design, a large digital display, and a view of a building in the background.

A hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a table, and a carpeted floor.

18. Staybridge Suites San Bernardino Loma Linda by IHG

11.2 km from University of California, Riverside

Brandi

₩193,621

₩212,983 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A spacious lobby with a central island, seating area, and a television screen.

A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel with a modern facade, a covered entrance, and palm trees.

A snack and beverage display with refrigerated and non-refrigerated options, including chips, snacks, and bottled drinks.

A nighttime swimming pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a fence.

19. Hampton Inn & Suites Moreno Valley

6.6 km from University of California, Riverside

Sonia

₩134,343

₩152,069 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a vanity with a mirror, and a television mounted on the wall.

A modern bathroom with a shower, toilet, and towel rack.

A Dutch Motel with a vacancy sign, handicap accessible parking, and a row of single-story buildings.

A row of single-story motel buildings with a parking lot in front.

20. Dutch Motel

12.1 km from University of California, Riverside

William

₩115,766

₩125,027 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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Compare popular hotels close to University of California, Riverside

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Courtyard by Marriott Riverside UCR/Moreno Valley Area	8.4 Very good 999 reviews	View
Quality Inn Riverside near UCR and Downtown	7.8 Good 1,469 reviews	View
Dynasty Suites Hotel Riverside	7.8 Good 976 reviews	View
Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside	7.4 Good 1,000 reviews	View
Motel 6 Riverside, CA - UCR East	7.0 Good 1,002 reviews	View

Top University of California Hotel Reviews

Quality Inn Riverside near UCR and Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff"

The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"The history is rich and there’s so much to do. Immerse yourself and have fun!"

Hampton Inn Riverside Downtown Convention Center

10/10 Excellent

"The staff is truly what makes staying at the Hampton Inn a pleasant one. Everyone goes out of their way to make you feel welcome. The property is safe and impeccably clean, would 100% recommend staying here."

Home2 Suites by Hilton Riverside Downtown Convention Center

10/10 Excellent

"Great Place to stay!"

Dynasty Suites Hotel Riverside

10/10 Excellent

"Super comfy and clean and no issues whatsoever"

Motel 6 Riverside, CA - UCR East

8/10 Good

"Nice and clean."

Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside

8/10 Good

"Generally speaking, the Thunderbird was approximately 20% more than the average rate for the average cheapest lodging. I stayed at the former and the latter during my trip, so I have some ground with which to compare. 20% was worth it. Overall, my impression of the Thunderbird is that of a motel navigating in some regards a crisis of the wider hospitality industry. There seemed to be amenities that were once offered but are no longer (the pool being the most obvious. Maybe it’s only available part of the year, but during my stay it seemed to be used as a place to dry wet clothes). My first experience the morning after my overnight stay was with a vagabond who emerged quite surprisingly from the direction of the derelict pool to ask for a dollar. But the place was nice enough otherwise: the shower was warm, the bed incredible, the A/C cool, the hair dryer present, the toiletries bountiful, the staff friendly (if not evidently overworked). One last note on the staff. One evening I stood over the balcony while a blaring ambulance speeded past the motel. I looked towards the parking lot and I saw the employee who checked me in hurriedly walking towards another guest room with extra towels, and I saw the moment that she heard the siren too. She, real quickly, made the sign of the cross on her body. If I interpreted correctly, she offered a quick prayer to whomever the ambulance was speeding towards. I found that to be such a beautiful gesture. For that, I would return."

Raincross Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"This is a clean and comfortable hotel right in the heart of Riverside. Near lots of interesting sites and restaurants."

Other attractions near University of California, Riverside

A rocky outcrop with a view of a distant cityscape and mountains.

Box Springs Mountain Reserve Park

8.0/10 (82 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Box Springs Mountain Reserve Park, a lovely green space in Riverside. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.

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A modern plaza with a distinctive blue sculpture, palm trees, and a bicycle rental station.

Riverside Convention Center

8.0/10 (311 reviews)

Learn about the events happening at Riverside Convention Center during your trip to Riverside. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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SRC Arena

Catch an event at SRC Arena during your trip to Riverside.

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Andulka Park Tennis Center

Catch an event at Andulka Park Tennis Center during your trip to Riverside.

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Riverside Tennis Center

Catch an event at Riverside Tennis Center during your trip to Riverside.

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Riverside Art Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Riverside Art Museum during your travels in Riverside. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Riverside Metropolitan Museum

8.0/10 (3 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Riverside Metropolitan Museum during your trip to Riverside. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its great live music.

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California Museum of Photography

9.4/10 (3 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in California Museum of Photography in Riverside. Stroll along the area's riverfront, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around University of California, Riverside?

University of California, Riverside is located in a welcoming area of Riverside known for its beautiful river views and great live music scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 14 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near University of California, Riverside?

Quality Inn Riverside near UCR and Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 1 mi (1.5 km) from University of California, Riverside. Other good choices within a short distance include Motel 6 Riverside, CA - UCR East and Dynasty Suites Hotel Riverside.

How many hotels will I be able to find near University of California, Riverside?

Expedia has 14 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from University of California, Riverside.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near University of California, Riverside, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near University of California, Riverside.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near University of California, Riverside?

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What can I see and do near University of California, Riverside?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Riverside Metropolitan Museum and California Museum of Photography. Spend some time wandering around University of California Riverside Botanic Gardens, Box Springs Mountain Reserve Park, and Mount Rubidoux Park. Be sure to get some family photos at Fox Performing Arts Center, Fox Performing Arts Center, and Round1 Bowling & Amusement while you're out sightseeing near University of California, Riverside.

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Our top choices for University of California, Riverside hotels

1. Courtyard by Marriott Riverside UCR/Moreno Valley Area

2. Quality Inn Riverside near UCR and Downtown

3. Dynasty Suites Hotel Riverside

4. Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside

5. Motel 6 Riverside, CA - UCR East

6. Best Western Plus Rialto

7. Ayres Hotel & Spa Moreno Valley

8. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Riverside Redlands

9. Courtyard By Marriott San Bernardino Loma Linda

10. Harry's Man Cave: The New Star Motel Experience

11. Dynasty Suites Redlands

12. Home2 Suites by Hilton Redlands Loma Linda

13. Citrus Suites Redlands Loma Linda Hotel

14. Colton Inn

15. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Moreno Valley - Riverside by IHG

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Riverside Moreno Valley

17. Ayres Hotel Redlands – Loma Linda

18. Staybridge Suites San Bernardino Loma Linda by IHG

19. Hampton Inn & Suites Moreno Valley

20. Dutch Motel

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Top University of California Hotel Reviews

Quality Inn Riverside near UCR and Downtown

The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa

Hampton Inn Riverside Downtown Convention Center

Home2 Suites by Hilton Riverside Downtown Convention Center

Dynasty Suites Hotel Riverside

Motel 6 Riverside, CA - UCR East

Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside

Raincross Hotel

Other attractions near University of California, Riverside

Box Springs Mountain Reserve Park

Riverside Convention Center

SRC Arena

Andulka Park Tennis Center

Riverside Tennis Center

Riverside Art Museum

Riverside Metropolitan Museum

California Museum of Photography

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