Chaminade Resort and Spa

United States , California Coast - CA
Santa Cruz, 1 Chaminade Ln
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10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2026

Erik

I had an amazing experience and the staff was top notch .

Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2026

John P

It is a really great place to feel you're escaping the rigours of life.

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2026

Angelica

I absolutely loved it here for years. I brought my fiancé for her first time we’ll definitely be back soon

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2026

Angelica

I’ve loved it here for years brought my fiancé for her first time she said we’re coming back every 6 months lol

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2026

Sarah

The view was amazing, the rooms quite clean and spacious, and the pool/hot tub area was perfect.

8/10

Excellent

24 Feb 2026

Guadalupe

The staff was very friendly, and the grounds of the resort are beautiful. We had a room with a forest view balcony which we loved.

The View restaurant had a limited menu and although the presentation of the food was great, service was extremely SLOW and the food had no flavor. Could have used some salt and pepper at the least. Ordering from room service had the same options and arrived in 20 minutes.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

24 Feb 2026

Niloufar

We booked our room through Expedia, and the listing stated that self-parking was included in the $40 resort fee with no additional charge. However, when we arrived at the hotel, we were informed that the policy had changed and that parking now costs $20 per night, in addition to a $40 resort fee. This was disappointing since it was different from what was advertised at the time of booking. Other than that, everything else was ok.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2026

Mark

Yes

6/10

Pleasant

07 Feb 2026

Abbey

Rooms you can tell are on the older side. I also could hear the people above me walking around. Maybe they were heavy on their feet but it was louder than anticipated and woke me up when they returned back around 2 am. Dinner and the view of the sunset was great. Adult hot tub was not as hot as it should have been.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Feb 2026

Michael

Restaurant and hotel staff were very friendly.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Feb 2026

merewyn

Beautiful hotel and property, wonderful staff

6/10

Pleasant

29 Jan 2026

Christina

N/A

Business

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jan 2026

Shiva

Overall a great experience as it was a well organized place , enjoyed our stay 👍😄

Leisure Friends

2/10

Poor

25 Jan 2026

Lori

Our stay at Chaminade was way below par! It’s a beautiful property but very rundown. They informed us that they are remodeling though. Our room was tiny and had a lot thof deferred maintenance like… The heater and TV didn’t work. The Walls are paper thin and our neighs decided to have a party

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jan 2026

Andre

Clean, friendly staff, excellent amenities

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2026

Yeyang

Hidden gem in the mountains

6/10

Pleasant

18 Jan 2026

ROMINA

It was ok. Overpriced.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2026

Richard

We had a great time! Dinner was the best and so was the Spa! Thank you!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2026

Elizabeth

We enjoyed our stay at Chaminade! It was quite, staffs are very friend and the food at The View was fantastic. We will come back again in the future.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2026

Paul

Amenities were great!

4/10

Poor

02 Jan 2026

Emma

This is not a luxury spa as advertised. The rooms feel like a best western or motel 6 room at best for the price!

Kids should not be allowed here it was insanely noisy, could hear every footstep on the ceiling of them running around until 10.30pm.

The lunch menu was terrible, the burger tasted old & was cold in the middle & had zero flavor.

Our TV didn’t work & it took the front desk 2 & 1/2 hours to come & fix it & then the guy put a football game on & pretended to still be fixing it whilst watching the game?! He literally cheered when he saw the score!!!

Feel like this place is ran by teenagers. Not the relaxing spa experience I had wanted…the hot tub looks scummy too & people were just drinking beers in there. I originally had 2 nights booked but I left after the first night. I also complained to the front desk woman & she just said oh yes we have had some complaints about the noisy kids, sorry about that & then didn’t offer any compensation. Awful!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2026

Melinda

Nice room, friendly staff, beautiful property

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Jan 2026

Anat

The room was clean but the sink was not. It looks like someone shaved his hair with a machine and the the cleaning people didn't see it. This should not happened. We didn't feel safe to park our car in the dark parking lot next to our room.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Dec 2025

Senthilkumar

Room was neat and clean. The bathtub was very small though. Can't move much.
Ordered breakfast to our room. It was good. Quantity was large and tasted well.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Dec 2025

Jennifer

The staff was excellent. From check in to the happy hour crew, to the well-appointed fitness center and spa that pampered me, to our beautiful room!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Dec 2025

Jeremy

Pet friendly plenty to do beautiful spaces

8/10

Excellent

18 Dec 2025

Jan

A pleasant and polite welcome to the hotel by the staff.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Dec 2025

William.Leo

It’s a unique place in the midst of nature trails and old Redwood trees. It’s also positioned with a direct overland path to the ocean. All around a good choice for a stay.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Dec 2025

Jennifer

Perfect

8/10

Excellent

07 Dec 2025

Shaza

It would get 5 stars but if you’re light sleepers don’t take a room on the first floor. Our upstairs neighbors definitely disturbed the peace, stomping and dropping things at midnight and then again at 7am. The property is gorgeous, the staff is courteous, and we loved our morning hike in the forest.

6/10

Pleasant

06 Dec 2025

Philip

Small room facing road lots of walking in front of room people can look in. Had to close blinds

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

05 Dec 2025

Benjamin

Pool area is great. Rooms are cute also. Overall there is a bit of an outdated feel to things.

8/10

Excellent

30 Nov 2025

Devonni

Older property and rooms need some upgrading . However the restaurant and amenities are amazing. This is a nice getaway in the Santa Cruz Mountains away from the hussle and bussel.

Leisure Pet

6/10

Pleasant

30 Nov 2025

brittney

The staff was outside smoking right by our rooms. My young son said hello to them and they laughed at him! The room had thin walls and j could hear every step and couldn’t sleep. The room service was very late and half provided.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

25 Nov 2025

Rosa

Room the lighting was horrible not enough and dim our nightstand had two completely different lights one that looked like it belonged in an office and the one of wrobes was soiled
However the property was nice as well as the staff

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2025

vanessa

Food was superb. The employees were so attentive and very serviceable. This was a business stay so didn’t get the chance to enjoy the amenities. Did manage to squeeze in a hike the shortest trail of the 3 they offer. Breathtaking views especially after rainy day.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2025

Alexis

Loooooved my experience. Will be back

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2025

Brice

Room was clean and spacious. Staff pleasant and helpful. Amenities were excellent

8/10

Excellent

06 Nov 2025

Mishell

Friendly staff, large grounds with a lot to do on the property. They offer room service and breakfast but it is not free

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2025

Michelle

Ron was clean but the bed is very uncomfortable.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2025

nicole

Rooms are great! Amenities were fantastic! I love how there are so many activities available on grounds including hiking trails. Will go back for sure.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

29 Oct 2025

Leah

The resort is very dated.The photos posted of the lobby, and the rooms are deceiving. When we checked into our room, the toilet was running, so we had to change rooms. We paid for a room with outdoor access, they didn’t have any of those rooms available, and we weren’t offered a partial refund. They moved us directly upstairs from our other room and we could hear the toilet from below running all night long. They also began replacing door locks in the morning which made a loud, vibrating sound. On a positive note, the view from the restaurant is very pretty. Unfortunately we didn’t enjoy our stay.

Leisure

4/10

Poor

27 Oct 2025

Tyler

Requested early check-in so that

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2025

Gina

Rooms are nice, the trails are great. Pool area and Joanne very nice. Only issue is the restaurant food wasn’t great and the service was really bad.

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

20 Oct 2025

Zoé

Not worth the price

We were overall disappointed by our stay at the Chaminade. We hoped for a luxury romantic weekend getaway, and thinking that at that price-point, we couldn't go wrong... What we got were a tiny room, dirty hot tub and drunk college kids all night long.
While the Chaminade is beautifully located and secluded, we were surprised to find very small rooms (maybe even smaller than a regular motel) - with not even a real closing bathroom door (not great as a romantic couple thing), the TV was not working (couldn't load Netflix, couldn't turn off so we had to unplugged), the shower was flowing all over with badly located soap so you can't avoid getting your hair wet.
I'm also very surprised that at that price point, we still had to pay for our own parking, when there is actually no way of getting there since it is located inside a park.
Finally we got there during a UC conference, so the whole resort got really loud with drinking college kids all night long. Our next door room had about 15 of them doing drinking games and being very loud. We felt like spending a night in a college campus, but paid over $500 for it...

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2025

Rebecca

SCChaminade

So sweet and comfortable, starting from the drive up through the eucalyptus grove to the soft, cozy robe to the yummy bath products... everything was what I needed for a great night's rest. And on the way out the door at 6am I was greeted by the hoot of an owl! Amazing!

Self

8/10

Excellent

14 Oct 2025

Kristina

Some dirty areas, broken or heavy worn down areas. Hotel smell overall is “dirty”

Business

8/10

Excellent

12 Oct 2025

Estela

Rooms were a bit dated.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2025

Gurmukh

Safe and clean property.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2025

Beatriz

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.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2025

Pia

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!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2025

Tina

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! :)

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Sep 2025

Lucia

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

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2025

Jodi

Staff is very friendly and accommodating.

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2025

Nathan

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

Leisure Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

11 Sep 2025

Marina

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

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2025

Gabrielle

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

10/10

Exceptional

08 Sep 2025

Candice

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

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2025

Loren

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.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

05 Sep 2025

David

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

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

03 Sep 2025

Melissa

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

6/10

Pleasant

29 Aug 2025

Emmanuel

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

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

28 Aug 2025

Lisa

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.😉

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

28 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

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

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Aug 2025

Elizabeth

Nice, but slightly overpriced

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2025

Kifaya

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!

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

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

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2025

Elizabeth

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

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

17 Aug 2025

Lizette

First room I was placed in, the ac was rattling. Took two calls to get someone to check the ac out. Second room, we had a service tech come out to update the tv while taking a nap. A suggestion for this would be to update the tvs during cleaning and for front desk to inform guests upon check-in.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2025

Julien

This is a very great facility with a nice pool, but it could use a little TLC refresh. The service was great and made up for it. Beautiful grounds.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2025

Bridget

this was the most beautiful location the staff was way beyond kind and made dure we we were treated like royalty !! first class staff

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

Great staff and a beautiful place!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2025

Todd

Great location. Great people. Relaxing and peaceful.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2025

Patrick

nice area

Business

8/10

Excellent

27 Jul 2025

Heather

This was a really lovely stay. Away from the noise of Santa Cruz, we relaxed in the pool, played pickle ball, and enjoyed the onsite bar/restaurant/music. Ideal for adults looking for a quiet few days away where you can park the car and stay put until checkout.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

27 Jul 2025

Francisco

Not worth the value

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2025

KARMJIT

Tv was not up to date
No Netflix no airplay

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

24 Jul 2025

Douglas

Other than a few snags this would be a 5 star review. AC in room didn’t work, kids jacuzzi was broken, and there were no towels stocked at the pool Sunday morning until about 10am. Beautiful quiet place with great views. Restaurant was top notch.

8/10

Excellent

23 Jul 2025

Reid

Was slightly disappointed that there was no microwave in the room so as to heat up leftovers from their own restaurant

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

20 Jul 2025

Richard

Total disappointment

Long wait to check in. Room was not very clean and seemed old. Room was also Very noisy- sounded like AC compressor right above our heads and went off every few minutes. You could hear rooms around us running their water. Would not recommend to anyone.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2025

Johnathan

It was an amazing stay, I would recommend and I will book again. The restaurant was amazing! Food was great!!!

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2025

Kathleen

I appreciated the setting. It was where my dad went to High School. People were very welcoming and friendly.
The View was a lovely setting.

I wished I had reserved the room with an outside deck. I missed sitting and enjoying the view.
Thank you for a good time.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2025

Rocio

Lovely beautiful stay

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

10 Jul 2025

Anton

The location was great. The service was hit and miss. The pool was freezing though supposed to be heated and the Hot Tub did not function properly.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2025

Justin

Can’t wait to go back! Home away from home.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2025

Jennifer

Lovely hotel in a beautiful location. Wish we had stayed more than one night to get the full benefit of the resort.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jul 2025

Joanne

The a/c was not working in one of the 4

4/10

Poor

07 Jul 2025

Rosemarie

Though check in was fairly easy, I was disappointed by the room which was small and dated. The bedding seems worn out and the paint on the walls were chipping off. The bed was not supportive or firm. The outdoor jacuzzi had a broken jet and the spa jacuzzi was out of service. This stay was not worth the price point.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2025

sebastian

One of our best stays so far perfect for a small family, with a beautiful 2-mile trail.

Business_and_leisure Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

05 Jul 2025

luis

Surrounded by a forest

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jul 2025

Tonya

The property was in a nice area. The lobby area was nice. But that’s where the nice stopped. The room was well worn, bathroom ceiling was peeling, and carpets were not too clean. The pool area ran out of pool towels by 11am and there were no more than 20-30 people at the pool. The room we stayed in had a glass “wall/window” that faced the interior hallway. There should be some kind of shutters, or window covering to block the light from the hallway. It was very difficult to sleep with the room lit up all night.

2/10

Poor

30 Jun 2025

Franklin

Poor Service Not All Customer Are Treated Equally

We waited nearly 2 hours after check in time for the room to be ready. Sure it was a holiday weekend, but we couldn't help feeling discriminated against when other people got their room before us even though we had been waiting in the lobby longer. I also saw another family get offered a restaurant credit when their room was not ready, however we were not offered anything.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2025

James

Beautiful views, nice hiking trails, pools, hot tubs, sauna, steam bath, spa services. Really wonderful place to relax, we enjoyed it thoroughly.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2025

Tammie

Amazing stay!

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

26 Jun 2025

Laura

Not a Luxury Resort

We went expecting a nice resort like atmosphere but instead got a Travel Lodge business motel vibe. The grounds are pretty but the only view is from the restaurant. That and the lobby are somewhat updated- not luxurious but at least newer looking. The rooms are awful- dated ugly firniture, thin sheets, threadbare towels, no reception, unprotected wifi. The \"View Suite with Patio\" was a joke- the view was of the driveway and the patio was a tiny concrete pad with two plastic chairs- no privacy, right off the driveway with cars driving by. The pool was unheated, no food or drink. Spa was closed. The food in the restaurant was ok- nothing special at all but at least that one spot had a nice view and some live music. Service was fine- check-in and waiters were friendly and competent. It's far from town and you can't walk to anything, which would be fine if it had everything you needed but it doesn't.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2025

Victoria

Always love staying here.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2025

Stella

They have the best staff! Very nice people, very accommodating, they treat us well! THE View restaurant’s staff are amazing! They gave us complimentary chocolate cake! The front desk of Chaminade hotel is very hospitable. Will come back here with my family.

Business Family

2/10

Poor

23 Jun 2025

Elizabeth

The rooms are outdated, need some repair and to fix the repair jobs that were done terribly such as patch and paint. we saw lots of paint patches all over the room, instead it should have been painted completely to make it smooth and nice. Furniture has no theme, because it's all over the place from photos of santa cruz, to a ruler coat hangar (yes, looks like a ruler, but with hooks coming out). Overpriced everything from cocktails to parking (20$ a day!!). They leave out that if you're 55 plus, you can receive discount on your room, plus a credit for dining. I am 57, and I wasn't offered anything. I was robbed if you ask me. Never ever going back!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2025

Brittney

The grounds were beautiful. We were able to check in our room right away. I was a VIP so I received a free bottle of wine. That was ready right at check-in. However, I was a little disappointed that I wasn’t given an option of red or white wine. I’m not a red wine drinker and they only had red wine. So it was a waste. We ate at The View restaurant and the service was a damper. It took about 30 minutes for someone to take our order after I had to speak with someone. They blamed it on a communication error. On the other hand, the food and the views were good. The room was nice and spacious and gave a lot of pillows which I liked. The swimming area was nice and clean. Great location to the boardwalk. Overall me and my family loved it and will be back.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2025

Vanessa

Love yhe place