Chaminade Resort & Spa

4.0 star property
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Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Pool
Hiking
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

Map
1 Chaminade Ln, Santa Cruz, CA, 95065
  • Dominican Hospital
    19 min walk
  • Sunset Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Metro Center
    7 min drive
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    44 min drive

Room options

Premium King Suite Forest View with Patio

  • 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

  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

2 Queen Forest View

  • 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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

1 King Forest View with Patio

  • 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

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

1 King Junior Suite Forest View with Patio

  • 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

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

2 Queen Junior Suite Resort View

  • 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

  • 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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family 1 King Junior Suite with Bunk Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

2 Queen Forest View ADA Roll-In Shower

  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

2 Queen Forest View with Patio

  • 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
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 8 min drive
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 8 min drive
  • Mystery Spot - 10 min drive
  • Natural Bridges State Park - 12 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Garden Liquors & Deli - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Moe's Alley - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pizza My Heart - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬5 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.

Recreational amenities at the resort 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 spa 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, a sauna, and a fitness center. 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. Wrap up your day with a 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 free valet 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: USD 15-25 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor tennis courts
  • Fitness classes
  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Pilates classes
  • Ropes course
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Tennis
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Fence around the pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Pool gate
  • Fridge
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (12000 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms - 12

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 11 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open selected days
  • Hot tub
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • 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

  • Fireplace in reception
  • Renovated entire property – March 2020
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down duvet
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing
  • 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

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
  • 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

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

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 424 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 167 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 97 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 1001 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tetiana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was amazing.Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda, Redwood City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great first time experience!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liane, San Jose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love our stays at Chaminade. It is dog friendly and beautiful every time.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Babita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love being away from the city, in the middle of nature but with all the amenities. The restaurant and bar were great. The staff was very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanja

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The power was out for many hours upon my arrival. While I know that this was not a fault of Chaminade I feel that the additional $40.00 resort fee that was charged should have been waived. I could not eat there or use any of the facilities. Had that been waived, I would have been happy where this way I have a bad taste in my mouth for the facility
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carter

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanmarie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property seems miles from the hustle and bustle of Santa Cruz but is only a short drive to town. It was busy weekend at the resort, but it still felt very peacefull.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Sonia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Though the property was beautiful, the room was far below average. The room was tiny and there was absolutely nothing special about it. It’s not worth the price. I’ve traveled pretty extensively and understand that room size isn’t everything, but this room was so incredibly disappointing. It made me want to do anything other than be in the room. If you’re traveling with your family and want something to do with the kids, I’d recommend the property. The pool is nice, the fire pits are lovely; but if you’re traveling as a couple, find something else.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Brent

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Chaminade is full of potential, but the signs of poor maintenance and poorly run service is clear. The room walls were dented everywhere, misc. paint patches did not match the walls, the furniture is all extremely dated, as are the light fixtures. The bathroom door is a slider that creates no real privacy between the main room and the toilet, which is not convenient for a couple, let alone a family. The corridor walls are all damaged, as are the base boards. The pool area was decent, though a lack of supervision during the evenings allowed rowdy teens to overtake the area for smaller children. The cost of the food is over-priced for what it is. Outdoor dining furniture is cheap. This property could be astounding. Despite all of the negative things to say, we had a good time, but I would definitely look elsewhere if spending $500-$600 per night. We also looked online the night we arrived and saw the price of accommodations roughly half what we were charged only a day before online. The pavement is all in need of a slurry seal. Spend the time to properly update the rooms would be my recommendation.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

firoz

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice resort property. Room was a bit small and out dated. Overall experience was nice with the exception of the View restaurant service which was a bit disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sushma

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Edgar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hiking trails
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a good stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Doug

Travelled with group
While the hotel facilities are attractive, the rooms are dated and poorly equipped. And the $40 "resort fee" per night is ridiculous! If you reserve the King Suite Forest View (as I did) and want a patio, be sure to reserve the ground floor. The second floor suites have no balcony or patio.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

melissa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I guess I had a different impression from the website, and perhaps had unrealistic expectations. It was okay, I liked the restaurant and everything else was just okay. I specifically requested a quiet room but I got one next to the pool that was never quiet during the day and there were plenty of other rooms that faced out of the property that would have been quieter. The gym/spa was okay too, just not amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

JENNIFER

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Pretty expensive for what it is. Property smelt like sewer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
We took our family which includes small kids and adults as well as grandparents .There was so much to do and enjoy . We made s’moresin the firepit, ate in the beautiful restaurt The View and took walks around the gorgeous property. Next time we will enjoy the spa and try one of the hikes. It was a great weekend trip for our family
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seow Leng, West Hills

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and peaceful getaway, tucked in the forest. Several hiking trails on site.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
King Jr Suite Forest View
Great service, enjoyed the View Restaurant, room was large, great patio with slider. Comfortable bed and amenities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024