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Chaminade Resort & Spa

4.0 star property

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1 Chaminade Ln, Santa Cruz, CA, 95065
  • Place, Dominican Hospital
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Pacheco Dog Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, blackout curtains

1 King Forest View with Patio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Park view

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Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard King ADA Grab Bar

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 King Resort View with Patio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Resort view

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2 Queen Forest View

2 Queen Forest View

7.2 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Park view

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2 Queen Forest View ADA Grab Bar

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Park view

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2 Queen Forest View ADA Roll-In Shower

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Park view

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2 Queen Forest View with Patio

2 Queen Forest View with Patio

7.6 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Park view

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2 Queen Pet Friendly Guest Room with Patio

2 Queen Pet Friendly Guest Room with Patio

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Family 1 King Junior Suite with Bunk Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Deluxe King Suite Forest View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Park view

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Deluxe King Suite Resort View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Resort view

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Deluxe Queen Suite ADA Grab Bar

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Bay view

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2 Queen Junior Suite Resort View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Resort view

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2 Queen Junior Suite Resort View with Patio

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Resort view

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Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, blackout curtains

1 King Junior Suite Forest View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Park view

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Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, blackout curtains

1 King Junior Suite Forest View with Patio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Park view

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Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, blackout curtains

1 King Junior Suite Resort View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Resort view

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Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, blackout curtains

1 King Junior Suite Resort View with Patio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Resort view

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Premium King Suite Forest View with Patio

Premium King Suite Forest View with Patio

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Park view

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Premium King Suite Resort View with Patio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Resort view

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About the area

Santa Cruz

Located in Santa Cruz, Chaminade Resort & Spa is in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Capitola Mercantile and Santa Cruz Wharf. .This spa resort is 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Mystery Spot.
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What's nearby

  • Dominican Hospital - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Pacheco Dog Park - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Mystery Spot - 7 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 10 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tortilla Shack - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jeffery's Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Cruz - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Mountain resort with a full-service spa, near Mystery Spot
Chaminade Resort & Spa offers 156 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Microwaves and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include outdoor tennis courts, a sauna, and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The Chaminade Spa has 11 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open select days. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 156 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including outdoor tennis courts, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub. This resort also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Chaminade Resort & Spa, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Santa Cruz? This resort has 12000 square feet (1115 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 12 meeting rooms. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and RV/bus/truck parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Chaminade Resort & Spa has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 21.95 per day)
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor tennis courts
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pilates classes
  • Ropes course
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 12 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (12,000 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 11 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open select days
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 11 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1985
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 40 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Business center/computer access
  • Fitness center access
  • Fitness/yoga classes
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Parking
  • Pool access
  • Self parking
  • Spa access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 25 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 21.95 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 40.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

Property is also known as

Chaminade Resort Spa
Chaminade Resort
Chaminade Resort Santa Cruz
Chaminade Santa Cruz
Chaminade Hotel Santa Cruz
Chaminade Resort And Spa
Chaminade Resort & Spa Resort
Chaminade Resort & Spa Santa Cruz
Chaminade Resort & Spa Resort Santa Cruz

Chaminade Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 495 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 213 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 145 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 84 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 1004 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Leah, Wilmette

Liked: Amenities
The resort is very dated.The photos posted of the lobby, and the rooms are deceiving. When we checked into our room, the toilet was running, so we had to change rooms. We paid for a room with outdoor access, they didn’t have any of those rooms available, and we weren’t offered a partial refund. They moved us directly upstairs from our other room and we could hear the toilet from below running all night long. They also began replacing door locks in the morning which made a loud, vibrating sound. On a positive note, the view from the restaurant is very pretty. Unfortunately we didn’t enjoy our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Tyler

Disliked: Staff & service
Requested early check-in so that
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are nice, the trails are great. Pool area and Joanne very nice. Only issue is the restaurant food wasn’t great and the service was really bad.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirstyn

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

barbra

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Zoé

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Not worth the price

We were overall disappointed by our stay at the Chaminade. We hoped for a luxury romantic weekend getaway, and thinking that at that price-point, we couldn't go wrong... What we got were a tiny room, dirty hot tub and drunk college kids all night long. While the Chaminade is beautifully located and secluded, we were surprised to find very small rooms (maybe even smaller than a regular motel) - with not even a real closing bathroom door (not great as a romantic couple thing), the TV was not working (couldn't load Netflix, couldn't turn off so we had to unplugged), the shower was flowing all over with badly located soap so you can't avoid getting your hair wet. I'm also very surprised that at that price point, we still had to pay for our own parking, when there is actually no way of getting there since it is located inside a park. Finally we got there during a UC conference, so the whole resort got really loud with drinking college kids all night long. Our next door room had about 15 of them doing drinking games and being very loud. We felt like spending a night in a college campus, but paid over $500 for it...
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

SCChaminade

So sweet and comfortable, starting from the drive up through the eucalyptus grove to the soft, cozy robe to the yummy bath products... everything was what I needed for a great night's rest. And on the way out the door at 6am I was greeted by the hoot of an owl! Amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

adolfo

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawna

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Manjari, Cambridge

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kristina

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Some dirty areas, broken or heavy worn down areas. Hotel smell overall is “dirty”
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Estela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were a bit dated.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Andrei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gurmukh, modesto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe and clean property.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

misty

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beatriz

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Had a great stay at Chaminade Resort & Spa. It felt like a true getaway from the city noise. Only had a chance to use the pool area in the evening, and it was lovely. Ordered room service for dinner and everything we ordered was delicious. Can’t wait to go back next time we visit Santa Cruz.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Thao

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pia

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are cozy and comfortable. Beautiful views. Quiet and serene. The pool area with jacuzzis is relaxing. The spa is relaxing. There is one side for adults only. It has a poolside bar. Super fun! Dinner was amazing and you cannot beat the views and atmosphere. There’s a fun bar as well. The fire pit is cozy. All staff were so friendly.akecsure you explore the trails around the grounds too. Love it!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Okay, first off the staff here is really great! The property is super quiet and you definetly pay for the view to stay here. The rooms definetly need a revamp just the dungeon like feel the rooms are just too dark for my liking and for the price you pay just does not add up really. But the location and views is what your paying for maybe better off to pitch a tent in the woods probably would be more justified. The beds are comfy just did not like having to change my room several times while staying here that sucked but other than that we had a calm nice time here staff is super sweet, the pool and the fire pit at night is nice too. The beds are actually pretty comfy too but that is about all I can say about the dungeon rooms just too dark for my liking. I do appreciate getting the nice fruit plate after bing down at the pool for hours was a really nice addition and super fresh love that! Would I stay again probably but hopefully they update these rooms a little better to be so dark and gloomy... Thanks so much Chaminade have a great day! :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025