Chaminade Resort & Spa Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
About the Hotel
Chaminade Resort & Spa - A Spanish-style mountain retreat with panoramic bay views, spa services, and 300 acres of hiking trails
Perched atop the Santa Cruz Mountains, Chaminade Resort & Spa occupies 300 acres of wooded terrain featuring original 1930s Mission-style architecture. This four-star Santa Cruz hotel encompasses 156 rooms spread across eleven two-story villas, offering forest or resort views from rooms ranging from 235 to 535 square feet. The property includes two heated outdoor pools, two whirlpools, nine poolside cabanas, and four lighted tennis/pickleball courts. The fitness center provides modern equipment including Peloton bikes and operates daily from 6 AM to 8 PM. Dining options include The View restaurant, featuring outdoor terrace seating with panoramic Monterey Bay vistas. Three miles of hiking trails wind through redwood and eucalyptus groves. The property sits 37 miles from Mineta San Jose International Airport, with local beaches and downtown Santa Cruz attractions nearby.
Chaminade Resort & Spa: Pros
- Expansive 300-acre property features three miles of private hiking trails through native forests - Solar field with 1,092 panels demonstrates environmental commitment - Dedicated pet amenities including special welcome package and pet-friendly dining patio - Recently transformed meeting spaces with flexible indoor and outdoor venues
Chaminade Resort & Spa: Cons
- Two-story villas without elevators may challenge some guests - 60-kilometer distance from nearest major airport requires significant travel time
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Price and room availability calendar
Getting around
Easily find local transportation options to help you explore
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Baggage storage
- Locker room
- Elevator
- Vending machines
- Fireplace
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness center
- Water sports
- Hiking
- Tennis court
- Badminton
- Golf course
- Yoga class
- Sports trainer
Services
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Dinner
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business center
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Children's buffet
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Heated swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness center
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor