Chaminade Resort & Spa

4.0 star property

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Property grounds
Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area
Outdoor dining
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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1 Chaminade Ln, Santa Cruz, CA, 95065
  • Mystery Spot
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

Premium King Suite Forest View with Patio

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

Premium King Suite Resort View with Patio

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

2 Queen Forest View ADA Grab Bar

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

2 Queen Forest View

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

1 King Resort View with Patio

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard King ADA Grab Bar

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

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

1 King Forest View with Patio

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

1 King Junior Suite Resort View

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

1 King Junior Suite Resort View with Patio

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

1 King Junior Suite Forest View with Patio

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

2 Queen Junior Suite Resort View with Patio

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

1 King Junior Suite Forest View

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

2 Queen Junior Suite Resort View

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

Deluxe King Suite Resort View

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Queen Suite ADA Grab Bar

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

Deluxe King Suite Forest View

  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

2 Queen Pet Friendly Guest Room with Patio

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

Family 1 King Junior Suite with Bunk Beds

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

2 Queen Forest View ADA Roll-In Shower

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

2 Queen Forest View with Patio

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

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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.

What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Mystery Spot - 8 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Natural Bridges State Park - 11 min drive - 9.5 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
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jeffery's Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Moe's Alley - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Chaminade Resort & Spa

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
  • 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
  • Renovated entire property - March 2020
  • 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

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. 464 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 156 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 92 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 68 out of 1002 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love yhe place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Keri

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The resort is nice, has nice amenities but the service is lacking. The AC did NOT work in our room 1002. It made for an uncomfortable night sleep, very stuffy room. Both days we arrived at the pool no towels were stocked. I had to wait in line at least 15 minutes for a cocktail at the pool.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

satish, Secunderabad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reserved 2 queen bed room but got only 1 queen bed. Reception folks are not customer friendly. Requested for 2 extra towels since they kept only 2 but never got them though we called 2 times
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a good place, with a few. Rough edges. I realized too late that I never got my welcome bottle of wine. I also hiked all the way down to the lobby for complimentary coffee, but there seemed to be none one of the days. Other than that, the rooms are nice. The pool, pool bar, fire pits and movies by the pool are fun. There are quite a few hikable trails and wildlife around.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iana

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Anne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. Limited parking for the property, valet parking was available.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Corinna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our room was not ready until 2.5 hours after we arrived. We had to wait around until the room was ready. We didn't want to open our suitcases in the car to change into our swimsuits. We finally get to our suite and we hear an annoying buz sound and the floor in the room was continuously shaking all night and morning. We met other family members that were from out of town. I am vacationing here from Indiana. I'm disappointed that all the hold up did take away from the short amount of time for our family reunion time.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Trina

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Willard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was great. Restaurant was slow (it was busy, but people that were sat after us got their food before us and my food was cold - like it had sat for a while before it was brought out). Also, we ordered drinks - ONLY SHOTS- and it took about 15 minutes for them to arrive. Also asked for coffee in the morning and it never arrived. Also-snacks for sale at the gym should be healthier (seriously-chips?)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pravika

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting and buildings! Nice staff. There was a definite parking problem when we were there both at check in and after dinner. We drove around for ages and couldn’t find a spot.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

6/10 Okay

nina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Tae

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful experience !
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ross

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I never knew a resort like this was so close to the beach. My go to vacation spot now.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was just what I needed, a quiet little get away. The staff was all friendly, with an extra shoutout to Andy from the restaurant, who really made my experience feel welcomed and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Ashwin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a horrible experience here. We had a very bad spa experience, they charged us way more than promised at time of booking. The customer service at the spa is also very rude and unhelpful. Also, the rooms are slightly old and smell.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Zelalem

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Barragan

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was genuinely excited to visit based on the advertisement, but unfortunately, the experience didn’t match what was promoted. I felt misled—the amenities and overall environment were not as advertised. It felt like I was sold something completely different from what was delivered. I expected better transparency and consistency between the marketing and the actual experience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025