Centrally located in Stockton, University Plaza Waterfront sits just a short shuttle ride from Downtown, the Miracle Mile District, the Waterfront Marina, and University of the Pacific. The hotel’s position makes it convenient if you’re visiting multiple parts of the city—you can easily reach different neighborhoods without navigating too much yourself. With Stockton’s downtown continuing to revitalize, there’s more to explore nearby than there used to be.

The 179 guest rooms and suites come equipped with free WiFi throughout the property, in-room movies, and coffee makers stocked with Starbucks coffee. The setup is straightforward without unnecessary frills, which means you can focus on settling in after travel rather than figuring out how things work.

On-site dining happens at the Delta Bistro and Lounge, which keeps things casual while offering actual food quality. You won’t need to hunt around downtown if you just want dinner without leaving the property, though you certainly can if you want to explore restaurants in the area.

The hotel has over 10,000 square feet of function space if you’re traveling with a group or handling any kind of event, which is worth knowing ahead of time if that applies to you. The waterfront location means you’re close enough to the marina to take a walk along the water, and that area has become more appealing as the city’s downtown improvements continue.

If you’re bringing your dog, the waterfront access is actually one of the better reasons to stay here. You can take walks along the water in the mornings or evenings, which beats being stuck in a standard hotel parking lot. Downtown Stockton also has some green spaces within reasonable distance, so you won’t feel completely landlocked during your stay.