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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a balcony with a view of the city.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, TV, and a view of palm trees through large windows.

A black SUV parked at a hotel entrance with palm trees in the background.

A multi-story hotel with a rooftop pool, surrounded by palm trees and a parking area.

1. Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel

Airport Area, 3.1 km from University of California, Irvine

Maura

₩251,984

₩291,557 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A multi-story hotel with a lobby entrance, numbered 4881, and a red car parked in front.

A reception area with a modern desk, two armchairs, a wall-mounted TV, and a painting.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden floor, and a large window with curtains.

2. Extended Stay America Suites Orange County John Wayne Airprt

Airport Area, 3.1 km from University of California, Irvine

Linda

₩126,649

₩139,543 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A courtyard with a central fountain, surrounded by potted plants and a well-maintained lawn.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a TV.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a brick wall and a covered area with seating.

A building with a tiled roof, multiple balconies, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and a fountain.

3. Laguna Hills Lodge

12.7 km from University of California, Irvine

Juliana

₩131,487

₩144,636 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A hotel room with two beds, a bathroom, and a view of a bridge.

A hotel room with a blue carpet, a gray sofa, a dining area with a table and chairs, a kitchenette, a TV mounted on the wall, and a staircase with blue steps.

A reception area with a black door, a bench, a potted plant, and a wall with orange fruit paintings.

A hotel room with a desk, laptop, lamp, and a view of the outside balcony.

4. Orange Grove Inn

10.2 km from University of California, Irvine

jocelyn

₩108,661

₩122,999 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A modern living room with a staircase, a sofa, and a small dining area.

A modern hotel with a covered walkway, large planters with greenery, and a second-floor balcony.

A hotel room with a brown leather sofa, a small bathroom with a mirror, a sink, and a framed picture on the wall.

A rectangular swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas.

5. Lemon Heights Inn

10.3 km from University of California, Irvine

Saurav

₩118,218

₩133,586 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large painting of a sunset.

An outdoor patio with a stone fireplace, metal chairs, and potted plants.

A hotel with a tiled roof, multiple windows, and a flag.

A snack and beverage display with various packaged snacks and drinks, including Pepsi.

6. Ayres Hotel Laguna Woods - Aliso Viejo

11.2 km from University of California, Irvine

Xiao Rong

₩179,895

₩198,233 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a view of the city through large windows.

A modern kitchen with a white countertop, a bowl, and a refrigerator stocked with snacks and beverages.

A modern bar area with a long counter, orange bar stools, and a blue accent wall.

A spacious lobby with a blue sofa, yellow chairs, and a reception desk.

7. Comfort Inn & Suites Irvine Spectrum

11.9 km from University of California, Irvine

Daniel

₩135,106

₩148,617 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

A pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a covered grill.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, shaded by large umbrellas, and surrounded by palm trees and a hedge.

A modern lobby with a stone wall, a flat-screen TV, and comfortable seating.

8. Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North

7.4 km from University of California, Irvine

Sheri

₩151,941

₩171,693 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a blue sofa, a colorful striped rug, and a large window with curtains.

A breakfast bar with labeled sections for cereal, fruit, and yogurt.

A coffee station with two espresso machines, a coffee grinder, and various coffee-related items.

9. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG

11.1 km from University of California, Irvine

Lane

₩158,297

₩179,184 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a stone fire pit, and a view of a building with balconies.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.

A modern bar area with a marble countertop, wooden accents, and a unique circular mirror display.

A hotel with multiple floors, palm trees, and a sign reading "SONESTA Select".

10. Sonesta Select Laguna Hills Irvine Spectrum

11.7 km from University of California, Irvine

Rachel

₩117,012

₩128,941 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a glass-top fire feature, and a brick wall backdrop.

A modern lounge area with sofas, tables, and chairs, large windows with a city view, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar area, and seating.

11. Hyatt House Irvine/John Wayne Airport

Irvine Business Complex, 4.3 km from University of California, Irvine

Jennifer

₩193,176

₩212,870 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a wooden headboard, and a bedside table with a lamp.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, two round wooden tables with vases of flowers, patterned carpet, and artwork on the walls.

12. OC Hotel Costa Mesa

5.5 km from University of California, Irvine

michael

₩167,352

₩185,757 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern bar area with a wooden counter, orange bar stools, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel entrance with a prominent sign, palm trees, and a parking lot.

A modern lounge area with a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, and comfortable seating.

A multi-story hotel with outdoor seating areas featuring wicker furniture and a central fire feature.

13. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Orange County Airport

7.4 km from University of California, Irvine

Chanho

₩122,668

₩138,615 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a central fire pit, and a pool in the background.

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

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a fire pit, surrounded by a fence and overlooking a multi-story building.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a reception desk, and seating areas.

14. Comfort Inn & Suites Orange County John Wayne Airport

7.5 km from University of California, Irvine

Kuoliang

₩126,772

₩143,499 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A luxurious bedroom with a large bed, a tray with teacups and a teapot, and a nightstand with a lamp.

An outdoor patio with white tables and chairs, a tiled floor, and a view of the sky.

A bar with a view of the beach, bottles of alcohol, and a television screen displaying a sports game.

A restaurant interior with tables set for dining, a view of the ocean, and a sunset visible through the windows.

15. Dorymans Oceanfront Inn

8.8 km from University of California, Irvine

Leticia

₩300,571

₩330,621 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, multiple seating areas, and a chandelier.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a dresser.

A hotel with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

A hotel with a modern facade, a covered entrance, and a landscaped front yard.

16. Ayres Hotel Fountain Valley - Huntington Beach

12.4 km from University of California, Irvine

₩228,189

₩249,170 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A modern interior with a large glass wall, a dining area with a long table and chairs, a sofa set, and a staircase.

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a variety of seating options including tables and chairs.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, a seating area with blue chairs, and a staircase leading to a second level.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, string lights, and a flag.

17. Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport

Irvine Business Complex, 4.1 km from University of California, Irvine

Dwayne

₩166,346

₩212,872 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, marble reception desk, seating area, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A modern hotel room with a spiral staircase, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee machine, and a microwave.

A spacious indoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows with outdoor views, and a tiled floor.

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

18. Best Western Plus Irvine Spectrum Hotel

12.1 km from University of California, Irvine

Adan

₩136,820

₩150,769 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern dining area with a long table, multiple chairs, a potted plant, and a kitchen area with appliances and a coffee station.

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

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a pool with blue tiles, and a building with a number '221' on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a desk, and a large window.

19. Hampton Inn & Suites Irvine-Orange County Airport

Irvine Business Complex, 3.6 km from University of California, Irvine

Nicole

₩174,905

₩192,737 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A motel with a row of rooms, a covered entrance, and parked cars.

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a bathroom visible in the background.

A motel with a row of rooms, each with a blue door and a window with a decorative grille.

20. Star Inn Motel

5.2 km from University of California, Irvine

Maximo

₩107,361

₩115,953 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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Compare popular hotels close to University of California, Irvine

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Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 1,108 reviews	View
Extended Stay America Suites Orange County John Wayne Airprt	6.4 1,003 reviews	View
Laguna Hills Lodge	9.0 Wonderful 3,740 reviews	View
Orange Grove Inn	9.2 Wonderful 2,702 reviews	View
Lemon Heights Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,011 reviews	View

Top University of California Hotel Reviews

Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room. Friendly staff. Close to SNA airport. Would stay again."

Atrium Hotel at Orange County Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and I always feel safe staying there."

Hyatt Regency Irvine

10/10 Excellent

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Irvine Orange County Airport

10/10 Excellent

"I love staying here, it’s close to airport and the free breakfast is wonderful."

Hyatt Regency Newport Beach West

10/10 Excellent

"I had a great stay here. Everything went smooth."

Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic hotel would definitely stay here again! Friendly staff, clean grounds and rooms wonderful stay"

AC Hotel Irvine

10/10 Excellent

"Nice stay, staff was very helpful and valet was fantastic. Excellent customer service at valet parking (Franco)"

Newport Beach Marriott Bayview

8/10 Good

"Location is very good. The hotel is a bit outdated and may need some renovations soon. Breakfast was really good and the waiters were very kind and friendly. Parking is about $40. We will probably stay here again only because the location is great!"

Other attractions near University of California, Irvine

Irvine Barclay Theatre

You can enjoy a show at Irvine Barclay Theatre on your trip to Irvine. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the charming coffeehouses while you're in the area.

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Bren Events Center

8.4/10 (81 reviews)

Enjoy a stop at Bren Events Center, an entertaining place to visit in Irvine. Check out the top-notch restaurants or charming coffeehouses in this walkable area.

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Irvine Improv

You can enjoy a show at Irvine Improv during your trip to Irvine.

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Regal University Town Center

You can take time to visit Regal University Town Center during your travels to Irvine.

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Anteater Stadium

Catch an event at Anteater Stadium during your trip to Irvine. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Beckman Center of the National Academies of Sciences & Engineering

Learn about the events happening at Beckman Center of the National Academies of Sciences & Engineering during your trip to Irvine. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Irvine Historical Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Irvine Historical Museum during your travels in Irvine. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or experience the entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.

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Rancho San Joaquin Golf Course

8.4/10 (54 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Irvine at Rancho San Joaquin Golf Course. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area, or check out its charming coffeehouses.

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Frequently asked questions

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

University of California, Irvine is located in a welcoming area of Irvine known for its cozy coffeehouses and array of dining options. You'll find 1178 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

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

Newport Beach Marriott Bayview is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from University of California, Irvine. Other good options within 5 miles include Hyatt Regency Newport Beach West and Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel.

How many hotels are there near University of California, Irvine?

Expedia has 1178 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from University of California, Irvine.

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

Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals near University of California, Irvine.

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

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

Irvine Historical Museum, Lyon Air Museum, and UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art feature captivating exhibits. You can watch performances at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Orange County Fair & Exposition Center - The Hangar, and Pacific Amphitheatre if you're interested in local theater. Spend some time exploring the natural beauty of Upper Newport Bay Regional Park, Tewinkle Park, and Sherman Library and Garden.

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Our top choices for University of California, Irvine hotels

1. Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel

2. Extended Stay America Suites Orange County John Wayne Airprt

3. Laguna Hills Lodge

4. Orange Grove Inn

5. Lemon Heights Inn

6. Ayres Hotel Laguna Woods - Aliso Viejo

7. Comfort Inn & Suites Irvine Spectrum

8. Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North

9. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG

10. Sonesta Select Laguna Hills Irvine Spectrum

11. Hyatt House Irvine/John Wayne Airport

12. OC Hotel Costa Mesa

13. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Orange County Airport

14. Comfort Inn & Suites Orange County John Wayne Airport

15. Dorymans Oceanfront Inn

16. Ayres Hotel Fountain Valley - Huntington Beach

17. Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport

18. Best Western Plus Irvine Spectrum Hotel

19. Hampton Inn & Suites Irvine-Orange County Airport

20. Star Inn Motel

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Top University of California Hotel Reviews

Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport

Atrium Hotel at Orange County Airport

Hyatt Regency Irvine

Embassy Suites by Hilton Irvine Orange County Airport

Hyatt Regency Newport Beach West

Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

AC Hotel Irvine

Newport Beach Marriott Bayview

Other attractions near University of California, Irvine

Irvine Barclay Theatre

Bren Events Center

Irvine Improv

Regal University Town Center

Anteater Stadium

Beckman Center of the National Academies of Sciences & Engineering

Irvine Historical Museum

Rancho San Joaquin Golf Course

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