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Santa Cruz · California

Chaminade Resort & Spa

1 Chaminade Ln, Santa Cruz, California, 95065

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Nov 24, 2026
Check-out
Nov 26, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Luxurious Spa Services

    Indulge in massages, body treatments, and facials at the full-service spa.

  • Recreational Activities

    Enjoy outdoor tennis courts, a sauna, and a fitness center for relaxation and fitness.

  • Fine Dining and Event Spaces

    Dine at the on-site restaurant, or host events in the expansive conference center with 12 meeting rooms.

To book a relaxing getaway at Chaminade Resort & Spa, visit our website or call now!

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Friendly staff

  • Beautiful views

  • Relaxing pools and spa

At the hotel

Popular amenities

76 listed
  • 24-hour business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • ATM/banking
  • Banquet hall
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
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Pools & wellness

  • Fence around pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Health or beauty spa nearby
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Dining & drinks

  • Food and water bowls
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant

Fitness & outdoors

  • Fitness facilities
  • Garden
  • Golfing nearby
  • Terrace
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center

Rooms & comfort

  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Television in common areas

Safety & cleanliness

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Multilingual staff
  • Smoke-free property

Getting around & access

  • Elevator
  • Free valet parking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Guest services

  • Coin laundry on site
  • Concierge service
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Express check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Segway rental/tour nearby

Services & essentials

  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Conference space
  • Fishing nearby
  • Free WiFi
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Internet access in public areas - high speed
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Picnic area
  • Pilates classes on site
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Ropes course on site
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Surf lessons - nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Wedding services
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Ziplining nearby

Review in focus

183 reviews
10/ 10
Safe and clean property.
Gurmukh · partner · 2025-10-07

The guest experience

7.8out of 10
183 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Friendly staff
  • Beautiful views
  • Relaxing pools and spa
  • Great food options

Worth knowing — Dark and dated rooms · Overpriced for room quality · Parking fees

How guests scored the stay

  • Service8.7

    Staff is consistently described as friendly and accommodating.

  • Location8.7

    Location is noted as remote yet convenient, offering beautiful views.

  • Amenities8.2

    Positives mentioned about pools, spa, and dining options.

  • Food and Beverage8.2

    Restaurant and food quality received positive mentions.

  • Overall Experience8.0

    Returns stated that they would come back despite some room issues.

  • Value for Money7.2

    Some felt pricing did not match the room quality, especially regarding aesthetics.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Mixed experiences

70% of 20 recent stays rated 8+

7.8183 reviews
  • Guest review

    10/10

    Gurmukh · partner · 2025-10-07

    “Safe and clean property. ”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Beatriz · family with children · 2025-10-06

    “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.”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Pia · partner · 2025-09-25

    “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! ”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Tina · partner · 2025-09-24

    “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! :)”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Lucia · 2025-09-24

    “Awesome place to stay - great food, great pools and grounds. Rooms are comfy and large. ”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Jodi · partner · 2025-09-23

    “Staff is very friendly and accommodating. ”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Nathan · family with children · 2025-09-21

    “Was nice being so remote yet just a few min from town. Very charming, will come back and stay longer. ”

  • Guest review

    2/10

    Marina · 2025-09-12

    “It was bad experience they don't have Air-condition the front customer service they are so friendly .”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Gabrielle · 2025-09-09

    “The excellent restaurant, the relaxing adult pool area, impressive gym/spa, and the peaceful quiet environment made this place special.”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Candice · friends · 2025-09-09

    “I loved the location of this property; close to various sites to see, but feels quiet and secluded.”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Loren · 2025-09-08

    “This place is a perfect little getaway. The grounds are beautifully maintained, the spa was lovely, service was great, and the room was exactly what I was expecting. I will absolutely return.”

  • Guest review

    6/10

    David · 2025-09-05

    “Small rooms with very thin walls. Decor is also pretty dated, especially considering the cost.”

  • Guest review

    6/10

    Melissa · 2025-09-04

    “Not as cute, fewer amenities than what the website led me to believe.”

  • Guest review

    6/10

    Emmanuel · friends · 2025-08-29

    “Photos on Expedia definitely made this property seem much nicer than it was. ”

  • Guest review

    6/10

    Lisa · partner · 2025-08-28

    “This is a great property offering wooded trails and spa. I used neither on my first visit to the resort. Our king room had separate living room with mini bar/fridge. The patio option is not private. Open to the strip of rooms on your sides. Small 2 seat slab facing slatted wood separator. Early check in was requested by me and three times (phone calls to insure availability) was promised by reception but was not available when we all arrived leaving us with few free options for shade and relaxation. Granted it was a super hot sunny afternoon which can be rare in sc. The situation was handled very well by the management and we really enjoyed our suite. Pool bar is +! More suitable for families imo.also you can hear the people above feet and muffled talk/music In the 1000 block and you are across from pool and separated by parallel parking and drive. Out of 5 star I would award 3.4 * which is high for Santa Cruz stays.😉”

  • Guest review

    6/10

    Verified traveler · 2025-08-28

    “The resort is older but fairly well maintained. Pillows were too thick for my liking. Rooms are tiny. My biggest complaint is they charged 20$ per day for self parking. I was there less than 24 hours and paid 40$for parking my own car. Irritating ”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    Elizabeth · friends · 2025-08-26

    “Nice, but slightly overpriced”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Kifaya · family · 2025-08-20

    “We stayed here for a family vacation, and it's the best spot. The customer service, property, and food are great, and our dog loved every minute of the trail. We’re coming back! ”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Elizabeth · partner · 2025-08-19

    “Great! Maybe a bit more expensive than it should be, but it was a Saturday night so I understand. Pretty view from restaurant and nice pool area ”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Verified traveler · 2025-08-19

    “Rooms were spacious and clean. We brought our dog with us and we all enjoyed our time there!”

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