Name: Chaminade Resort and Spa
Address: 1 Chaminade Ln, Santa Cruz, 95065, US

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2026

Caroline

Family and pet friendly

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2026

Jolene

Room was beautiful and spacious. Restaurant food was delicious! Staff were kind and helpful. Food truck on Friday Saturday was nice extra convenience at the pool. Pool and spa/gym were wonderful and easy to use.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2026

Bruce

Room was nice bed comfortable, small , clean bottom level , small patio. No balcony. Fine for us. Love the restaurant. Food was great! Crab cakes and smash burgers were my favorite. Breakfast was always delicious. Went on all trails on property. Always felt safe.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2026

Deborah

The property provides a nice retreat/escape. It was very relaxing and welcoming.

Family

2/10

Poor

20 Jul 2026

Chaz

We came for one night in July and the resort was full so I expect to have a nice hotel stay. Unfortunately once we arrive, we were placed in the back rooms next to the pickle ball courts, and we had no Wi-Fi for our entire stay, which is upsetting since our cellular also did not work so we had phone access or computers. It would’ve been OK but then in the morning as we’re trying to get ready, we lost electricity and so he could not shower as it was pitch black and we could not get ready so by the time checkout came, we had to leave with again no electricity or Wi-Fi. For the price of this resort is unacceptable

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2026

Alice

Wonderful spur of the moment trip with family.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2026

Gina

Breakfast is really good the staff are professional and attentive .

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

19 Jul 2026

Elizabeth

The Chaminade was oversold and didn’t have room for us we booked through Expedia, but they very helpfully covered our accommodations at a hotel with a magnificent view. It was better than expected but not quite as nice as the Chaminade.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2026

Francisco

Amazing, clean great staff and room was a nice size and clean. Amenities are great nice pools and heated

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2026

Vivian

Such a beautiful property, so peaceful and quiet. We love the music every day during happy hour at the restaurant. Would definitely go back again

Family

6/10

Pleasant

18 Jul 2026

Joseph

Overall, I had a pleasant stay at the hotel, and I appreciate the staff’s hospitality. However, I would like to provide some feedback that I hope will help improve the guest experience.

One concern was the internet service. The Wi-Fi was unavailable from approximately 10:30 p.m. until 10:00 a.m. the following day. Unfortunately, there was no advisory or notification explaining the outage or providing an estimated time for restoration. Keeping guests informed during service interruptions would be greatly appreciated.

Additionally, when I reviewed my bill, I noticed a charge posted to my room for an item that I did not purchase. I recommend that room charges be verified carefully before checkout to avoid billing errors and inconvenience to guests.

I hope these issues can be addressed, as they would significantly improve the overall guest experience. Thank you for taking my feedback into consideration.

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

15 Jul 2026

Jordan

The property is in a nice location and close to the boardwalk. The room was decent but definitely not “resort” quality. Definitely do not eat the food here. The on site restaurant is very underwhelming and overpriced for the quality of food you get. We went to the restaurant for dinner and my wife ordered a $60 ribeye steak and it was served cold!! We ordered poolside sliders and a margarita and it took 2.5 hours. Definitely just a meh experience for the money we spent.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2026

Jeremy

Secluded, beautiful property. The staff was very helpful. Prices were higher but worth it.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jul 2026

amy

WiFi was not working

4/10

Poor

14 Jul 2026

Bonnie

First time at Chaminade though I’ve known about it for years. Our visit was in July at the height of travel so that accounts for the high volume of guests. We weren’t able to get a spot at the pool, many families and kids, seemingly an entire softball team. No towels available and pool packed. The second pool is adult only (over 18). Also disappointed the gym was 18-up, our teen is capable to use equipment and we accompany her anyway.

Room is dated, carpet is worn and worn marks in the tub. Otherwise clean. Honestly Chaminade is making a stretch in calling this a resort property. With one restaurant on site there was no division between a casual lunch area and a night-out dinner, it’s all the same.

We had a difficult time getting our room. Some kind of a misunderstanding about room size/beds for our family that lead to delay. Front staff is polite and desires to be helpful but lacking in problem solving capability. Ultimately, this is a special, historic hotel but needs major updating to improve comfort and ease of service before it can be truly a resort. Not of value at this price point.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

13 Jul 2026

Allison

Room was nothing like the web site total rip off.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

Anthony

The property was beautiful! I wish we were able to use more of the amenities (pool, spa) our short stay because they looked great. We had some appetizers and drinks from the restaurant on site, which we good. One of the nights we were supposed to have the food delivered to our room, but a mishap occurred and my husband had to walk to pick it up. Not a huge issue. We would absolutely come back again.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jul 2026

Jessica

The pool and poolside service was great but the pool had loads of chlorine in it and it burned my daughters eyes I reccomend bringing goggles if planning to swim

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2026

Joseph

Everything you could want is available.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Iram

Great place to stay with family

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Armen

Very convenient location and very nice hotel. Very new and well maintained facilities and staff are super helpful. Left nothing to be desired on our trip to Budapest. Highly recommend it!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

Babita

The place is great for a getaway. It's close to so many different places to visit and eat. And if you don't want to go anywhere, the food and service at the View is amazing too. So many things to do right there.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

30 Jun 2026

Victor

We liked the views for the property

Partner

4/10

Poor

29 Jun 2026

Morgan

the rooms were extremely out dated,

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

marilene

I had an amazing girls weekend at a the Chaminade. Property is great, attentive staff, and the views were superb!
We had the brunch buffet on Sunday. That one gets 3 out of 5 stars as it could have more variety.
Rooms are super spacious, very comfortable bed. Shower needs to be updated.

Friends_and_family Friends

4/10

Poor

28 Jun 2026

Darren

A/c did not work in the room so we were up all night. Beds were hard. Toilets had way too low of water so scared to use for other than a number 1. And charged an extra $40 resort AFTER the pre paid fee we already paid. Will not be going back.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

Amy

Loved, loved it!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

Lisa

The property was wonderful. Thoroughly enjoyed the spa center and their private patio/hot tub area.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jun 2026

Mike

Property was really nice! But the restaurant

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jun 2026

Vladislav

Price is way too high, no elevator to 2nd floor. Seems like it should cost 100 a night. Motel 6 vibes with a view

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

25 Jun 2026

Lisa

The

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2026

sufian ali

Perfect for a relaxing and stress-free getaway. Surrounded by beautiful forest and towering trees, the property offers a peaceful atmosphere with wonderful summer vibes reminiscent of Italy. The warm pool area is excellent, and the spa facilities make it an ideal place to unwind and enjoy a tranquil stay.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

nuha

we come here everytime we stay in santa cruz and will continue coming here everytime. everything is so clean and all the staff are very kind and helpful!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

Sandra

Great

Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Jun 2026

Tracie

The stairs were outside and not easy to climb with luggage. Be aware to get first floor. Didn’t know this and it was not fun.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jun 2026

Andrea

The hotel was just okay, I have been going here for many many years. I booked this hotel because I live in another state and wanted to spend the day with my niece and nephew at the pool. We were there for about an hour (after spending over $100.00 at the Sandbox for a small lunch $$) when a hotel employee came over and told us that my niece and nephew would have to leave or pay a day fee to sit by the pool. I was rather taken aback because I had checked the website prior to booking the hotel and it did not mention this. I specifically booked Chaminade so we could spend the day at the pool. I will not stay here again as he was rather rude and made it really uncomfortable in how he approached us. Also, years prior the gym was in great shape as was the spa, all are in need of an upgrade. There are many other hotels in Santa Cruz that I will choose for my next visit. Sorry Chaminade, I am no longer a fan!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Kayla

A lot of amenities. Great restaurant and beautiful views and indoor decor. Friendly and helpful staff.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jun 2026

Jonathan

40 dollar a day surprise “resort fee”. At a resort. That’s like a restaurant having a restaurant fee. If it’s a required fee it should just go in the room rate.

Nice big gym though. That was a highlight.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Emmanuel

Great property, really enjoyed the pool and the hikes in the forest

Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2026

Alma

All the staff were very nice and friendly, they informed me of all the amenities and the nice trails they have. The room was clean and tidy

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2026

Debra R

Clean room
Patio is clean
Accommodations were peaceful

Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

Thomas

God value. Spacious room. Nice bar.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2026

Carol Vanessa

Todo me gustó mucho, el manager Germán muy atento, muy servicial, estuvo muy pendiente de mis solicitudes, tuvimos una estancia muy amena

4/10

Poor

16 Jun 2026

janay

M

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Nori

I simply made the mistake of booking a pet friendly room and my god

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

Penelope

Great restful location, excellent property

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

MELIBEA

Everything was perfect. Definitely would stay again.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jun 2026

Adrianna

Clean property, clean room, friendly staff. Parking was not always available, throughout the stay we had to park extremely far. The best were very uncomfortable.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

Linda

Beautiful view from the balcony

Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Jun 2026

David

Breakfast at restaurant was excellent

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2026

Robin

This was great! Check in felt a bit chaotic but the resort, rooms and cleanliness were great!

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jun 2026

Catherine

Lovely pool area - this is what makes the place a good spot. Check in was not great, no rooms ready, also guests being told they could not have a third bed in the room even though that is what they had reserved - awkward! Spent $50 for 2 drinks & a snack in the bar while waiting (past check in time) for room to be ready. Received a text saying it was ready, then spent 15 minutes back at front desk to pick up keys, to be told it actually wasn’t ready. Ironically despite not being able to get into our room on time due to their mistakes, they refused to give us any grace in a late check out the next day. This could be a high quality place if front desk and management showed more care and attention to detail for guests. The restaurant and bar area is really beautiful, but again there was a disconnect between staff and guests which led to delays and a general sense of a lack of cohesiveness or communication between staff. Also no phones in rooms and cell service is terrible there - making it difficult to talk to anyone at the front desk. Would love to see some improvements in how guests are treated because it really is a beautiful location and has so much potential.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jun 2026

Larisa

Staffing could be more professional. Really lax attitude. We chose a suite that sleeps five. There weren’t enough towels or pillows. When we asked for more they said they would “try”. For the price, you should do more than try. Asked for a wake up call, they said they’d leave a note but couldn’t guarantee it. What? No clock in the room either. Weird attitude for a high end “resort”.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2026

marcos

best stay in santa cruz!

8/10

Excellent

07 Jun 2026

Mauricio

Great time!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

Michael

Great for kids. The restaurant was very accommodating. They had reasonably priced meal items for kids, which made it super easy. Service for drinks at the pool was wonderful as well.

8/10

Excellent

07 Jun 2026

Phil and Lorna

The room was clean and comfortable. At my age, figuring out how to use the thermostat was awkward and we were cold. Upon our arrival, the shower didn't work and we were going to a wedding. For some reason the water hadn't been turned on.

The restaurant was nothing to write home about. I think the hotel is short-staffed. I ordered steel-cut oats and they arrived cold -- I assume cause it was dished out while our table's food was cooking. Took a while to get a hot bowl and then they didn't bring the fruit that goes with it. I had to ask twice for the oatmeal condiments.

Last, Expedia said it would be a certain price with required fees, however it was even more. $500 a night is pricey.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2026

Blanca

Great location

Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2026

Lacy

What a great getaway. We loved our stay and look forward to coming again in the future.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Mehri

This resort is fantastic! The room was spacious, beautiful, and very clean. We especially enjoyed the view of the woods, which made the stay feel peaceful and relaxing. The surroundings were lovely, and the overall atmosphere made for a great experience. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would happily return.

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2026

Kevin

Perfect stay. Highly recommend here then going to Oak and Ale on pleasure point!

8/10

Excellent

30 May 2026

Zainab

great property with nice amenities for whole family. close to beach and boardwalk.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2026

Anna

We love this place! It’s our go-to if the price is right! We love the quiet of the Forrest and the property grounds.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2026

Cynthia

I loved this resort. Pool and grounds were beautiful and they have many activities. The only trouble I had was parking. I had trouble getting parking near my room but they may only because of the holiday weekend

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

24 May 2026

Nancy

Room was

8/10

Excellent

20 May 2026

Tina

Beautiful location! Short hike through the forest was awesome! Dog friendly. My key didn’t work to get into the hot tub. And room service was great but didn’t open the wine. I should have noticed but didnt. Plumbing issues. I enjoyed my visit overall

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

john

Great quiet spot

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2026

Maria

Great place to stay. I recommend making reservations for breakfast at the View or you will need to wait more than 30 minutes. Service is slow paced.

Family

8/10

Excellent

19 May 2026

Lorinda

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8/10

Excellent

18 May 2026

Josephine

The place was big and spacious. The rooms are big. However, there is no elevator access.
The gym was nice and easy access.

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2026

Anna

The staff were super nice and very helpful. The location was beautiful. The spa area is wonderful and includes a sauna that is just perfect for after a massage. The adjacent trails were green and easy to access. The restaurant had yummy food and gorgeous views. This was the perfect location for a girls weekend.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

16 May 2026

Kristen

m

6/10

Pleasant

16 May 2026

Jann

2 basic pools. Unnecessary wait for towels at bar. Nice hike n tennis n pickleball courts. Nice views. Could use a couple more amenities like bball court and more small shops/food. Also remove the $40 resort fee. We already paying a lot

Family

4/10

Poor

15 May 2026

Carla

We stayed in room 912 and the smoke detector went off all night long, mind you the smoke detector was directly outside our room door. Both an annoyance and safety issue. Our beds were also extremely uncomfortable and quite literally felt like we were just laying on top of plywood.
It was also prom weekend there when we arrived so we could not find parking anywhere, and valet was encouraging people to park in handicap that were not - not to mention we were in need of a handicap space. Sunday morning was a nightmare. Apparently they put on Mother’s Day brunch and decided to have the valet line start right in front of our building. We moved our car from the parking lot behind the tennis courts because again no handicap spots available near our room. We parked our car on the fire line to at least be able to bring our bags down, and ended up getting told by valet we couldn’t park there even to bring down bags and ended up getting boxed in by empty cars waiting to be valeted somewhere. It does not sit well with us that we paid for our room, for parking, the resort fees, for all the “amenities” and we’re being treated like we didn’t belong there because brunch tickets were their money maker. It’s a beautiful secluded area but our family decided this will be our second and last stay. This was a second chance after our first was also pretty undesirable(a major safety concern), but unfortunately the way everything was handled leads us to believe this is just how things go here.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2026

Harald

Chaminade hotel and resort is a fabulous place to stay and relax near bustling Bay Area.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2026

Kully

We had a wonderful stay. Loved the resort facilities, room and the View restaurant was amazing!

8/10

Excellent

12 May 2026

MATTHEWS

Our experience is great. Thank you Chaminade!

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

12 May 2026

Kristina

The pool is a salt water warm pool which I loved—but it was a bit small for how many kids were there on a weekend. We went one night with our kids and swam, played tennis and baci ball. The view was great and we loved the rooms patio. I hate hotels that feel stuffy and I found having the patio really helped. There was no loud AC units running, was generally quiet. But the hallway doors banged so loudly and we had a room next to a hallway door. If they had soft close doors I’d give it a 5/5.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

11 May 2026

Tara

The pool was very busy, nice view.

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

10 May 2026

Mark

We had issues with the AC , the TV and a smoke detector. The staff seemed to think that was okay just to say sorry and move on.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2026

Regina

Room was spacious and clean

6/10

Pleasant

26 Apr 2026

STEPHANIE

I was really looking forward to celebrating my husband’s and my birthday weekend at this resort, but unfortunately, we left feeling underwhelmed. The property appears to be in need of updates and better maintenance. During our stay, the only outdoor adult hot tub was out of order, the cornhole set was worn and falling apart, and the steam rooms were unavailable during our scheduled spa treatments. We were also disappointed to learn that the food truck and poolside drink service were weather-dependent, which wasn’t clearly communicated ahead of time. Additionally, the in-room products did not meet the level of quality we expected for a resort of this caliber.

That said, we did really enjoy the restaurant, and the staff throughout the resort were friendly and welcoming.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2026

Brady

This place is great. Beautiful, temp feels amazing, it’s quiet. Loved it. Rooms have hollow floor so a little neighbor noisy but otherwise it’s silent at night

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2026

Leila

I absolutely love this place! It’s a great place for a hike, to relax and unwind with beautiful forest scenery all around. I plan on going her once a month!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2026

Paul

Everything about the property absolutely acceded our standards ! The staff was very nice and helpful with everything and made sure our stay was great ! The pool was very large, the room was very big and had nice views.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Apr 2026

Jessica

It was a beautiful resort but they were not properly staffed. Our room was clean, but found utensils (used) on the floor on the side of the bed. Gross. We went to the restaurant for breakfast, with a reservation, and it was an almost three hour ordeal due to the lack of staff. The reason I still give a 4 out of 5 was because it was a beautiful resort, very centrally located, and three specific staff members went above and beyond. The biggest thank you to Jacob, Jackson, and Nicolas. These three are the primary reason I would come back! Well done on the amazing hires.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2026

Shielyn

I highly recommend if it's your first time doing a resort and spa. I felt it had a little bit of everything. It has a hiking and trailing, himalayan sauna, steam room, a spa/massage, pool, yoga and fitness, pricey-but good food,room service, great staff and even a menu for your dog! My fur baby even have his own free package goodies! It' definitely a nice quiet and family friendly place. I highly recommend!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Apr 2026

Percival

Everything is great but we arrived in our room with long lizard in the bathtub.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

08 Apr 2026

Holly

Sadly- things just didn’t go smoothly.
Air conditioning in our room was not working- we were offered a fan the first day. However the next day I asked the maintenance guy himself and it was fixed in 2 minutes.
Power went out in our room one morning from turning on the hair dryer. We were told maintenance wasn’t in yet so no one could flip the breaker.
Room keys reset 3 of 4 days.
Keys didn’t work to pool
We had called ahead to learn if there were plans for an egg hunt / the Easter Bunny - we were told no. Yet there were.
They were updating the room to the left and right of us - which was needed. But started working at 8am- not great when traveling with teenagers who could have slept in for their spring break.
Pool towels lacking.
Pool app to order - didn’t work Once we got it to and food was sent without the modifications
They need to set aside parking for hotel guests versus restaurant guests versus members .

8/10

Excellent

07 Apr 2026

kamelia

Beautiful pool and room. Very comfortable beds and our room was so nicely decorated.
There was a confusion about spa hours but spa was open every day just spa services were closed on certain days. That's a big difference. I loved the spa jacuzzi ambiance but steam room was not working :( good news sauna was working but BEAWRE sauna has a wall of tiles and the sign is not clear and I almost got a reallly bad burn!! 🔥 they should fix that. Both my husband and I had the same comment. Thankfully I got a minor burn. They should fix this immediately and put wood instead of tiles. Be careful!!!!
Dinner was amazing and the music and ambient was perfect! We were there for one night and thoroughly enjoyed our time. Also free Tesla charging! Bonus!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2026

Chao

Clean room, excellent hike trails, fun for kids.

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

06 Apr 2026

Andrea

Disappointing stay overall. We booked a two-bed suite for three adults specifically because it advertised a sofa bed, but were told at check-in those had been removed during renovations. They did waive the cot fee, which we appreciated.

Unfortunately, things went downhill from there. After our first night, housekeeping stripped all the beds and towels from our room as if we had checked out. After multiple trips to the front desk and over two hours of back-and-forth, we finally had all three beds made—but still had no hand towels and no replenished coffee supplies.

While they did waive the resort fee, the experience was frustrating enough that I can’t recommend staying here. The rooms and pools still feel dated despite the refresh. The restaurant and hiking trails were nice, but not enough to make up for the service issues.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2026

Andres

Great atmosphere and vibes definitely will come again !

6/10

Pleasant

05 Apr 2026

Carolina

Nice hotel overall, but the service did not match the experience. The staff came across as unfriendly unless concerns were raised directly, otherwise, issues seemed to go unaddressed. At the bar, Mitch appeared to be having a difficult day, handling items roughly and creating an uncomfortable atmosphere for guests at the bar. When this was brought to a manager’s attention, the response was dismissive, and there was no follow-up to ensure the situation improved. Hospitality should prioritize guest experience and professionalism, and unfortunately, that was lacking during this visit.

2/10

Poor

05 Apr 2026

XI

这

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2026

Kathryn

Didn’t have breakfast

6/10

Pleasant

03 Apr 2026

Daniel

Kept having problems with the card key locks on the room door and the building doors… And unfortunately, the staff was not that responsive. Also, the service at the restaurant was not great… But the staff of role is very friendly. They just need to be more responsive.

8/10

Excellent

30 Mar 2026

Cynthia

I love this resort but I miss the movie at the pool and parking is horrible!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Mar 2026

Ashley

Rooms were nice; beds were a little too firm. The pools are nice; there wasn’t a bar open at the pool but they had a service option although it took an hour to be delivered. The hiking paths were a fun thing to do.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

24 Mar 2026

Michelle

The stay was nice