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A spacious dining area with a long table and multiple chairs, a chandelier, and a mural of a beach scene on the wall.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a TV, a sofa, and a dining area.

An indoor swimming pool with a view of the ocean through a mural, a hot tub, and a seating area with a potted plant.

A Hampton Inn Suites hotel with a clear entrance, a sign indicating 4750 clearance, and a covered walkway leading to the entrance.

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Arcata

Valley West, 3 km from Cal Poly Humboldt State University

Jeanne

Rp3.255.696

Rp3.652.728 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, a central island with a wooden base, and a seating area with patterned chairs and a sofa.

A Best Western hotel with a gas station, a caution clearance sign, and a speed limit sign.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white countertop, and a tiled backsplash.

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden deck and a covered area with seating and a sauna.

2. Best Western Arcata Inn

Valley West, 3 km from Cal Poly Humboldt State University

Camden

Rp2.506.886

Rp2.812.601 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A multi-story building with a classic architectural style, featuring a prominent entrance with ornate detailing and large windows.

A hallway with a patterned carpet, a bench with potted plants, framed pictures on the wall, and a door at the end.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a dresser, a mirror, and a door leading to a living area with a couch.

A bar area with wooden furniture, a counter with bottles, and decorative fish on the wall.

3. Hotel Arcata

Downtown, 1.2 km from Cal Poly Humboldt State University

William

Rp2.211.750

Rp2.477.160 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a parking area with a handicapped parking space, and a building with multiple windows and a flat roof.

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a TV, and framed pictures on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by potted plants and sunlit by large windows.

A hotel kitchen with a buffet setup, including a coffee station and various food display cases.

4. Comfort Inn Arcata - Humboldt Area

Valley West, 2.9 km from Cal Poly Humboldt State University

Jeffrey

Rp2.293.142

Rp2.572.790 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A bed with white bedding and pillows, a wooden headboard, and a large black and white waterfall painting on the wall behind it.

A breakfast bar with coffee machines, cereal dispensers, and a variety of food containers.

A spacious living area with a wooden wall, a sofa, a coffee table, and a blue armchair.

A cozy room with a wooden paneled wall, a brown leather sofa, a grey armchair, and a wooden coffee table.

5. Super 8 by Wyndham Arcata

Valley West, 3.1 km from Cal Poly Humboldt State University

Diane

Rp1.475.414

Rp1.652.463 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating area, and a covered structure.

A building with a sign reading "RAMADA" and a fountain in front.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and two lamps.

A hotel dining area with a counter, chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

6. Ramada by Wyndham Arcata

Valley West, 3.1 km from Cal Poly Humboldt State University

Lisa

Rp2.022.424

Rp2.265.116 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A reception desk with a large number '6' sign, a calendar, and a door with a keypad lock.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with a view, and a door with a keycard reader.

A laundry room with two front-loading washers and a stacked dryer.

A reception area with a coffee station, a digital clock, and a view of the parking lot through the glass door.

7. Motel 6 Arcata, CA - Cal Poly Humboldt

Valley West, 3 km from Cal Poly Humboldt State University

trevor

Rp1.590.337

Rp1.781.255 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A modern outdoor lounge area with a stone wall, wooden ceiling, and a fire feature.

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear lane markings, a tiled border, and a sign reading "POOLSIDE ISMYVIBE".

A modern hotel with a flat roof, multiple floors, and a covered entrance area.

A snack and beverage section with refrigerated display cases and shelves stocked with snacks and drinks.

8. Home2 Suites By Hilton Eureka

13.1 km from Cal Poly Humboldt State University

Jamie

Rp3.786.516

Rp4.248.281 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A hotel with a modern design, multiple entry points, and a well-maintained lawn.

A lobby with a reception desk, two yellow armchairs, a grey sofa, and a glass door entrance.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a staircase, and a large bookshelf.

A spacious lobby with a staircase, seating areas, and a coffee station.

9. Holiday Inn Express Arcata / Eureka - Airport Area by IHG

10.7 km from Cal Poly Humboldt State University

Sarah

Rp3.397.248

Rp3.879.487 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a glass entrance and a well-lit facade.

A modern restaurant with dark wood furniture, a central kitchen area, and pendant lighting.

A residential area with a parking lot, a swimming pool, and a view of mountains in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There are three paintings on the wall.

10. Blue Lake Casino & Hotel

6.5 km from Cal Poly Humboldt State University

Jessica

Rp3.450.330

Rp4.278.408 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

A historic building with a pink facade, white columns, and a distinctive tower.

A pink building with a large window and a decorative balcony.

A corner room with a large bay window, a round table with a tray, two red upholstered chairs, and a patterned rug.

A bedroom with a large bed, a view of a historic building, and a tapestry on the wall.

11. Pinc Lady Mansion

10.6 km from Cal Poly Humboldt State University

Ruben

Rp2.384.867

Rp2.671.052 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a sitting area with a sofa and armchairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a bathroom with a bathtub and shower.

A dining table with a wine bottle and glasses, a laptop, and a menu.

A bar with a bartender pouring a drink into a martini glass.

A window with a purple orchid, a Victorian-style building, and a yellow house in the background.

12. Carter House Inns

10.6 km from Cal Poly Humboldt State University

Danny

Rp4.715.592

Rp5.281.464 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A modern building with a glass facade, a visible entrance, and a street sign indicating Route 101.

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, a microwave, a sink, and a window with blinds. There are two bar stools and a trash can.

A hotel room with a desk, a television, a mirror, a coffee maker, and a small cabinet.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a decorative wall piece.

13. The Snoozzz Inn

10.3 km from Cal Poly Humboldt State University

Crawford

Rp1.735.781

Rp1.944.075 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

A heated outdoor pool area with a waterfall feature, surrounded by rocks and plants, and adjacent to a building with outdoor seating and a balcony.

A cozy outdoor seating area with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a ceiling with exposed beams and string lights.

A spacious living room with leather sofas, a coffee table, and large windows with blinds.

A circular outdoor seating area with a fire pit, surrounded by cushioned chairs and a stone accent wall.

14. Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn

11.8 km from Cal Poly Humboldt State University

John D

Rp3.098.396

Rp3.476.244 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A grand lobby with a chandelier, ornate chairs, a fireplace, and framed portraits on the walls.

A grand hall with a large Christmas tree, elegant seating, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

A lobby with a high ceiling, chandeliers, a reception desk, and a sign for the Bristol Rose Cafe.

A spacious living room with a large Christmas tree, comfortable seating, and a fireplace.

15. Eureka Inn, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

11.3 km from Cal Poly Humboldt State University

LeeAnn

Rp2.460.174

Rp2.755.310 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A hotel entrance with a covered driveway, a number 2223 sign, and potted plants.

A spacious interior with a curved wooden floor, a central staircase, and a chandelier.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a mirror, a vanity with a sink, and a patterned rug.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a television mounted on the wall.

16. Clarion Hotel By Humboldt Bay

10 km from Cal Poly Humboldt State University

Luis

Rp2.391.344

Rp2.678.305 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, a mirror, and a small refrigerator.

A modern bathroom with a black countertop, white sink, and a large mirror.

A motel with a two-story structure, a covered parking area, and a clear sky with pink clouds.

A reception desk with a large illuminated number '6' on the wall, a window with a view of parked cars, and a door to the left.

17. Motel 6 Eureka, CA – Redwood Coast

13 km from Cal Poly Humboldt State University

alyssa

Rp1.758.017

Rp1.968.979 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A spacious interior with wooden floors, a balcony, and a stained glass ceiling.

A multi-level hotel lobby with a wooden staircase, a balcony with seating, and a billiards table.

A bar area with wooden flooring, blue seating, and a bookshelf with various items.

A bar area with a wooden counter, a mirror, and a staircase in the background.

18. The Inn at 2nd & C

11.3 km from Cal Poly Humboldt State University

Conrad

Rp3.094.681

Rp3.554.548 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A lobby with a reception desk, two patterned armchairs, a central light fixture, and a geometric floor design.

A hotel entrance with a geometric patterned floor, glass doors, and potted plants.

A modern hotel lobby with a curved orange seating area, a fireplace, and a large TV screen.

An indoor swimming pool with a curved design, surrounded by lounge chairs and a pool table.

19. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Eureka by IHG

12.9 km from Cal Poly Humboldt State University

Kara

Rp3.591.882

Rp4.029.912 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A spacious lobby with a grey sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table. A large clock and a wall-mounted display are visible.

A hotel bathroom with a sink, mirror, hairdryer, and a desk with a chair.

A Comfort Inn hotel with a beige facade, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

A hotel room with a bench, a TV, a desk with a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

20. Comfort Inn Humboldt Bay

15.5 km from Cal Poly Humboldt State University

Gabriel

Rp2.255.985

Rp2.531.102 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Cal Poly Humboldt State University

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hampton Inn & Suites Arcata	8.8 Excellent 1,005 reviews	View
Best Western Arcata Inn	8.6 Excellent 1,011 reviews	View
Hotel Arcata	8.2 Very good 896 reviews	View
Comfort Inn Arcata - Humboldt Area	8.2 Very good 1,010 reviews	View
Super 8 by Wyndham Arcata	7.2 Good 393 reviews	View

Top Cal Poly Humboldt State University Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn Arcata - Humboldt Area

10/10 Excellent

"I’ve stayed here many times. It’s always clean and comfortable."

Hotel Arcata

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely historic Hotel right on the square in the heart of downtown! Cute, cozy room with every kind of romantic detail. Tomo (restaurant) convienently located next to lobby with an amazing bar. Would definitely stay here again!"

Other attractions near Cal Poly Humboldt State University

A tree with a large, textured fungus growing on its trunk in a forest.

Arcata Community Forest

9.2/10 (155 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Arcata Community Forest, a lovely green space in Arcata. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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A street with palm trees, a red car, and a building with a yellow facade.

Arcata Plaza

8.2/10 (440 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Arcata when you stop by Arcata Plaza. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

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Humboldt State University Natural History Museum

8.4/10 (34 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Humboldt State University Natural History Museum in Arcata. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Arcata Theatre Lounge

7.8/10 (78 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at Arcata Theatre Lounge on your trip to Arcata. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Los Bagels

9.0/10 (109 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Los Bagels during your stay in Arcata. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

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Arcata Playhouse

7.6/10 (28 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Arcata Playhouse during your stay in Arcata. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs

8.2/10 (31 reviews)

You can take time to visit Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs during your travels to Arcata. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Arcata Marsh Interpretive Center

8.4/10 (57 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Arcata Marsh Interpretive Center during your travels in Arcata. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Cal Poly Humboldt State University?

Cal Poly Humboldt State University is located in a welcoming area of Arcata known for its major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 70 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Cal Poly Humboldt State University?

Hotel Arcata is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Cal Poly Humboldt State University. Other good options within 5 miles include Super 8 by Wyndham Arcata and Comfort Inn Arcata - Humboldt Area.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Cal Poly Humboldt State University?

Expedia has 70 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Cal Poly Humboldt State University.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Cal Poly Humboldt State University, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available near Cal Poly Humboldt State University.

What can I see and do near Cal Poly Humboldt State University?

Sights like Arcata Theatre Lounge and Arcata Playhouse highlight some of the local culture. Bring the family to Humboldt State University Natural History Museum, Los Bagels and Mad River Hatchery while you're checking out the area near Cal Poly Humboldt State University. Enjoy nature at Arcata Community Forest, Arcata Marsh Interpretive Center or Azalea State Natural Reserve.

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Our top choices for Cal Poly Humboldt State University hotels

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Arcata

2. Best Western Arcata Inn

3. Hotel Arcata

4. Comfort Inn Arcata - Humboldt Area

5. Super 8 by Wyndham Arcata

6. Ramada by Wyndham Arcata

7. Motel 6 Arcata, CA - Cal Poly Humboldt

8. Home2 Suites By Hilton Eureka

9. Holiday Inn Express Arcata / Eureka - Airport Area by IHG

10. Blue Lake Casino & Hotel

11. Pinc Lady Mansion

12. Carter House Inns

13. The Snoozzz Inn

14. Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn

15. Eureka Inn, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

16. Clarion Hotel By Humboldt Bay

17. Motel 6 Eureka, CA – Redwood Coast

18. The Inn at 2nd & C

19. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Eureka by IHG

20. Comfort Inn Humboldt Bay

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Top Cal Poly Humboldt State University Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn Arcata - Humboldt Area

Hotel Arcata

Other attractions near Cal Poly Humboldt State University

Arcata Community Forest

Arcata Plaza

Humboldt State University Natural History Museum

Arcata Theatre Lounge

Los Bagels

Arcata Playhouse

Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs

Arcata Marsh Interpretive Center

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