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A spacious lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and a view of the parking area.

A modern conference room with multiple tables and chairs, a large screen, and a fireplace.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, a parking lot, and illuminated signage.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by walls with large windows.

1. Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel

South End

Elizabeth

HK$891

HK$1,024 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a refrigerator with beverages, and a coffee station.

A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A hotel with a covered parking area, a brick facade, and a sign indicating a caution zone.

A reception area with a reception desk, a sofa, a coffee table, a chandelier, and a rug.

2. Best Western Lakewood

Lakewood

Karon

HK$727

HK$834 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

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

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, sink, and a small countertop.

A hotel reception desk with a wooden counter, a receptionist, and a welcome sign.

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma

South End

Maria

HK$862

HK$991 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A rectangular indoor pool with a 4'12" depth marker, surrounded by stone tiles and large windows.

A breakfast setup with a flat-top griddle, a sign with a breakfast menu, and various breakfast items.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a blue sofa, and a small rug.

A gym with treadmills, a stationary bike, a rowing machine, and a rack of dumbbells.

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tacoma by IHG

South End

HK$863

HK$992 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A lobby with four armchairs, a central ottoman, and framed artwork on the walls.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

A spacious indoor area with wooden flooring, red and black chairs, and large windows offering a view of the outside.

A spacious indoor area with a long wooden table and blue chairs, large windows, and a clock on the wall.

5. Comfort Inn & Suites Lakewood by JBLM

Lakewood

James

HK$894

HK$1,023 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious restaurant with a long counter and multiple seating areas.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large painting on the wall.

A modern waiting area with comfortable seating, a flat-screen TV, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern office space with a large desk, multiple chairs, a television, and a view through large windows.

6. Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall by IHG

South End

Cary

HK$840

HK$966 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a dining table, and chairs.

A spacious lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a staircase connecting floors.

A spacious lounge area with a large gray sofa, ottomans, and a round coffee table. A bar area with stools is visible in the background.

A rooftop pool with a glass enclosure, outdoor seating, and a city view.

7. Marriott Tacoma Downtown

Downtown Tacoma

wesley

HK$1,028

HK$1,180 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A corner seating area with a leather sofa, a small table, and a display of Western Wear clothing.

A building with a central tower and arched windows, surrounded by trees with yellow leaves.

A Western Inn parking lot with a covered walkway, palm trees, and a clear sky.

A vending machine with green-lit items and a display of books titled 'Western Wear' and 'Family Adventures.'

8. Western Inn Lakewood Tacoma

Lakewood

kristopher

HK$559

HK$643 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A Courtyard Marriott hotel with a modern design, located near a busy intersection with visible traffic.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, a selection of bottles, and a menu board.

A modern hotel lobby with a sectional sofa, a small table, and a large ottoman. There are multiple seating areas and a reception desk in the background.

A spacious hotel lobby with a central staircase, seating areas, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

9. Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown

Downtown Tacoma

Kirstin

HK$1,123

HK$1,287 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a large seating area, a television, and a kitchenette.

A hotel room with a bed, a coffee maker, a microwave, a nightstand, and framed pictures on the wall.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, multiple balconies, and a visible entrance with a covered area.

10. Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown

Downtown Tacoma

Linda

HK$925

HK$1,063 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern hotel entrance with a neon sign, a covered walkway, and a parking area.

A modern bar area with leather chairs, a round table, and a bar stocked with various bottles.

A modern lobby with a central staircase, seating areas, and a bar with a visible fireplace.

A modern spa interior with a dark tiled wall, a reception desk, and a visible spa area with a chair and a mirror.

11. Hotel Murano

Downtown Tacoma

Carrie

HK$930

HK$1,068 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious lobby with a central chandelier, escalators, and a patterned carpet.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a sign indicating the direction to the casino parking.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, escalators, and a modern chandelier.

A modern cafe with a central display case, wooden accents, and a unique ceiling design.

12. Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma

Eastside

Keisha Howe

HK$1,348

HK$1,543 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A hotel with multiple buildings, a parking lot, and a well-lit entrance.

A spacious lobby with modern seating, large windows, and a central column.

A hotel pantry with refrigerated and non-refrigerated food items, including beverages and snacks.

A hotel lobby with a pool table, bar area, and seating arrangements.

13. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tacoma - Seattle

New Tacoma

Kristina

HK$867

HK$997 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, multiple seating areas, and a polished floor.

A spacious hotel lobby with multiple dining tables and chairs, a reception area, and a large window providing natural light.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

An indoor swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by a tiled floor and walls.

14. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tacoma South - Lakewood by IHG

Lakewood

tina

HK$895

HK$1,024 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, large windows offering views of the outdoors, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, a microwave, and a fireplace.

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

15. The INN at Gig Harbor

Gig Harbor

Joseph

HK$968

HK$1,099 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, chairs, and a view of a house and trees.

A residential building with multiple units, a driveway, and landscaped gardens.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a kitchen area with wooden cabinets.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a fireplace, and multiple windows.

16. Best Western Wesley Inn & Suites

Gig Harbor

Jennifer

HK$1,327

HK$1,506 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A historic building with the name "McMenamins Elks Temple" on the facade.

A white building with the name "McMenamins" on the facade, featuring a grand staircase and ornate windows.

A breakfast setting with a variety of dishes including eggs, toast, and a drink.

A cozy bar area with wooden beams, a counter, and seating.

17. McMenamins Elk Temple

Downtown Tacoma

Teresa

HK$905

HK$1,040 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance, stone facade, and landscaped surroundings.

A spacious lobby with a large chandelier, a reception desk, and a view of the outside through large windows.

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

A coffee station with a coffee machine, a display of coffee cups, and a honey jar.

18. FairBridge Inn & Suites Dupont

Dupont

Malane

HK$791

HK$902 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor seating area with colorful striped cushions, a central fire feature, and a covered patio with string lights.

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

A swimming pool with a diving board, chairs, and a lifeguard stand.

A modern indoor seating area with tables and chairs, a sofa with patterned cushions, and a stone accent wall.

19. Home2Suites by Hilton Dupont, WA

Dupont

David

HK$959

HK$1,093 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A golf course with a lake and a distant island.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and large windows.

A large indoor swimming pool with a clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a sunlit area with tables and chairs.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a television displaying a news program.

20. Hampton Inn & Suites DuPont

Dupont

Rhonda

HK$933

HK$1,064 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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Chambers Bay Golf Course

8.0/10 (24 reviews)

This links-style course hosted the 2015 US Open with dramatic Puget Sound views. Walk the challenging fairways designed by Robert Trent Jones II, where Scottish-inspired dunes meet Pacific Northwest beauty.

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South Beach

7.6/10 (16 reviews)

This tranquil shoreline offers a peaceful escape with views of Chambers Creek Marina and the reservoir dam. Bring a picnic to enjoy by the water while observing local wildlife in this serene setting.

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Golfers flock to Chambers Bay Golf Course for its stunning Puget Sound views and championship-level play. Explore the peaceful Chambers Creek Regional Park with its scenic waterfront trails and beach access.

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Top University Place Hotel Reviews

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA

8/10 Good

"Nice place, convienent to airport"

Four Points By Sheraton Seattle Airport South

10/10 Excellent

"Great place 10-12 min from the airport with great beds and nice tidy rooms with plenty of space."

Coast Gateway Hotel

8/10 Good

"Room was very clean and bed was a great rest at the end of a long day"

Motel 6 Seattle, WA - South

10/10 Excellent

"I have stayed at my share of Motel 6’s in my day, this by far was the nicest one I have ever stayed in. Very clean, quiet, staff was helpful and quite nice. It’s not real big on amenities (no in room coffee maker or gym), but this does not affect my review at all. I would stay here again without hesitation."

Emerald Queen Hotel & Casino - Fife

10/10 Excellent

"Had a great time good food everyone was very friendly"

Clarion Pointe Kent - Seattle South

10/10 Excellent

"Every thing was ok. Clean room;staff; parking. And laundry"

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tacoma - Seattle

10/10 Excellent

"There was a mix up with our room and the staff was very incredible about fixing it! Very clean and very nice!"

Hotel Murano

8/10 Good

"Was ther for business, clean rooms, good breakfast in the diner."

Radisson Hotel Seattle Airport

8/10 Good

"The hotel has excellent location right next to the airport. The lobby looks ok. The room are kind of simplistic in use of furniture and equipment. It is below my expectations for the Raddison Hotel series. Otherwise it is a fine hotel and the staff are friendly and nice."

More cheap stays in University Place

Motel 6 Tacoma, WA - Fife

5201 20th St E Fife WA

HK$434

HK$496 total

1 Nov - 2 Nov

includes taxes & fees

Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC

16838 International Boulevard SeaTac WA

HK$452

HK$524 total

1 Nov - 2 Nov

includes taxes & fees

Motel 6 Seattle, WA - South

20651 Military Rd S SeaTac WA

HK$465

HK$539 total

20 Oct - 21 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.2/10 Very good! (1,931 reviews)

Quality Inn SeaTac Airport-Seattle

2900 S 192nd St SeaTac WA

HK$542

HK$626 total

27 Oct - 28 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Clarion Pointe Kent - Seattle South

1711 W MEEKER STREET Kent WA

HK$727

HK$818 total

25 Oct - 26 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9.2/10 Wonderful! (359 reviews)

Best Western Seattle Airport Hotel

20717 International Blvd SeaTac WA

HK$747

HK$856 total

26 Oct - 27 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Frequently asked questions

What's the best place to stay in University Place?

Located 19.3 mi (31.1 km) from the heart of University Place, Coast Gateway Hotel is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Other good options for your trip to the area are Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA and Quality Inn SeaTac Airport-Seattle. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in University Place.

What are some of the best holiday rentals that University Place has to offer?

Lakefront retreat house: This holiday home rental outside of University Place offers a fireplace, a garden and a BBQ to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. It has 3 bedrooms, as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge and a stovetop, so that you can cook with friends or family. See all vacation rentals in University Place.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in University Place, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in University Place.

What are some accommodation options with pools in University Place?

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA: Hotel located near Westfield Southcenter Mall. Offers a snack bar/deli, an indoor pool and buffet. Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center and DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport are a couple of other choices with an on-site pool. View all hotels with pools in University Place.

What's it like to stay in University Place?

Families enjoy visiting University Place, although all visitors will definitely find something to appreciate. Tourists can also enjoy the city's restaurants, sporting events and mountain views. In University Place, there are 32 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about University Place.

What should I see while I'm in University Place?

Favourite places to visit include Chambers Bay Golf Course, Narrows Plaza Bowl and South Beach. You'll also find Cheney Stadium and Tacoma Narrows Bridge in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's University Place guide.

What's the weather like in University Place?

The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 18°C, while the coldest months are February and December, with an average of 5°C. The rainiest months in University Place are November, December, January and March, with each month seeing an average of 177 mm of rainfall.

University Place hotels from HK$496

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Our top choices for University Place hotels

1. Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel

2. Best Western Lakewood

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tacoma by IHG

5. Comfort Inn & Suites Lakewood by JBLM

6. Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall by IHG

7. Marriott Tacoma Downtown

8. Western Inn Lakewood Tacoma

9. Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown

10. Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown

11. Hotel Murano

12. Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma

13. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tacoma - Seattle

14. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tacoma South - Lakewood by IHG

15. The INN at Gig Harbor

16. Best Western Wesley Inn & Suites

17. McMenamins Elk Temple

18. FairBridge Inn & Suites Dupont

19. Home2Suites by Hilton Dupont, WA

20. Hampton Inn & Suites DuPont

Stay near popular University Place attractions

Chambers Bay Golf Course

South Beach

Learn more about University Place

Top University Place Hotel Reviews

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA

Four Points By Sheraton Seattle Airport South

Coast Gateway Hotel

Motel 6 Seattle, WA - South

Emerald Queen Hotel & Casino - Fife

Clarion Pointe Kent - Seattle South

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tacoma - Seattle

Hotel Murano

Radisson Hotel Seattle Airport

More cheap stays in University Place

Motel 6 Tacoma, WA - Fife

Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC

Motel 6 Seattle, WA - South

Quality Inn SeaTac Airport-Seattle

Clarion Pointe Kent - Seattle South

Best Western Seattle Airport Hotel

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