Pros
- Mountaintop resort with beautiful, lush grounds
- Some rooms have rustic, wooden balconies facing the forest
- Outdoor pool and whirlpool with weekend bar service
- Dinner restaurant and bar with gorgeous views of the Santa Cruz mountains
- Restaurant serving breakfast and Sunday brunch
- Spa offering massages and body treatments
- Large fitness center with a variety of cardio and weight machines
- Two nature trails and courts for volleyball, tennis, and basketball
- Free Wi-Fi throughout and on-site parking
- Pet-friendly, with dog menu available at the patio
Bottom Line
Chaminade Resort & Spa is an upscale property specializing in weddings and business retreats. Its 156 rooms are in need of a refresh, with orange bathrooms and dated carpeting. The secluded mountainside resort has plenty of outdoor amenities, including wooded nature trails, lighted tennis courts, a volleyball court, and an outdoor pool and hot tub with weekend bar service. There’s also a restaurant on-site with a large outdoor patio offering beautiful views of the Santa Cruz mountains and 12 meeting rooms. For prettier rooms closer to the beach, compare rates at the West Cliff Inn, a mid-range hotel in a Victorian mansion across the street from the ocean.
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Amenities
- Cribs
- Fitness Center
- Internet
- Pets Allowed
- Pool
- Spa
Scene
Secluded, mountaintop resort on huge forested grounds
Towering eucalyptus trees line the road leading up to Chaminade Resort & Spa, while outside the entrance, over-the-top landscaping brims with colorful flowers. Inside, the lobby has a lodge-like feel, with wooden beam ceilings and a fireplace. There are plenty of spots at the resort to benefit from the bird's-eye view the mountaintop affords: Guests can take in the views during breakfast at the Sunset Restaurant's wooden deck or at dinnertime at Linwood’s, which has some cool fire pit tables on its patio. The wooded nature trails also offer views of Monterey Bay. Grassy lawns and pine trees make for a scenic backdrop. The property attracts business conventions and is a popular wedding spot in summer months.
Location
Mountain location, a 15-minute drive inland
Chaminade Resort & Spa is located on a wooded mountainside, a 15-minute drive to both the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and UC Santa Cruz. There are three golf courses within a 15-minute drive, and the area has plenty of wineries. The city of San Jose -- where the closest major airport is located -- is around a 45-minute drive north.
Rooms
Dark and dated rooms in need of a refresh
Rooms at the resort are a bit of a letdown and don't align with the hotel's pearl status. Blue-and-gold patterned carpeting and red accent walls make for an overall dark feel, while lodge-inspired decor such as leather chairs and heavy headboards feel a bit dated. Bathrooms are worse, with orange walls, granite floors, and shower/tub combos. All rooms have 37-inch flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, bathrobes, and BeeKind toiletries. Some also have rustic, wooden balconies with forest views that add a charming note.
Features
Outdoor pool and whirlpool, two dining spaces and bar, and a spa
Chaminade Resort & Spa has lots of outdoor amenities, including an outdoor pool and whirlpool, four lighted tennis courts, and courts for volleyball and basketball. Two nature trails offer views of Monterey Bay. The hotel has a breakfast restaurant as well as a lunch and dinner restaurant with a bar and outdoor dining with gorgeous views. A dog-friendly menu is available at the “Yappy Hour” on the patio. There's also a large fitness center with a variety of equipment, and the spa on-site has an outdoor whirlpool and offers massages and body treatments. There are 12 meeting rooms as well as outdoor space, which are available for private events; team-building exercises, such as chili cook-offs and a ropes course, can be arranged. The hotel also has a business center with two computers and a printer, and Wi-Fi and parking are free.
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Scene
Secluded, mountaintop resort on huge forested grounds
Towering eucalyptus trees line the road leading up to Chaminade Resort & Spa, while outside the entrance, over-the-top landscaping brims with colorful flowers. Inside, the lobby has a lodge-like feel, with wooden beam ceilings and a fireplace. There are plenty of spots at the resort to benefit from the bird's-eye view the mountaintop affords: Guests can take in the views during breakfast at the Sunset Restaurant's wooden deck or at dinnertime at Linwood’s, which has some cool fire pit tables on its patio. The wooded nature trails also offer views of Monterey Bay. Grassy lawns and pine trees make for a scenic backdrop. The property attracts business conventions and is a popular wedding spot in summer months.
Location
Mountain location, a 15-minute drive inland
Chaminade Resort & Spa is located on a wooded mountainside, a 15-minute drive to both the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and UC Santa Cruz. There are three golf courses within a 15-minute drive, and the area has plenty of wineries. The city of San Jose -- where the closest major airport is located -- is around a 45-minute drive north.
Rooms
Dark and dated rooms in need of a refresh
Rooms at the resort are a bit of a letdown and don't align with the hotel's pearl status. Blue-and-gold patterned carpeting and red accent walls make for an overall dark feel, while lodge-inspired decor such as leather chairs and heavy headboards feel a bit dated. Bathrooms are worse, with orange walls, granite floors, and shower/tub combos. All rooms have 37-inch flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, bathrobes, and BeeKind toiletries. Some also have rustic, wooden balconies with forest views that add a charming note.
Features
Outdoor pool and whirlpool, two dining spaces and bar, and a spa
Chaminade Resort & Spa has lots of outdoor amenities, including an outdoor pool and whirlpool, four lighted tennis courts, and courts for volleyball and basketball. Two nature trails offer views of Monterey Bay. The hotel has a breakfast restaurant as well as a lunch and dinner restaurant with a bar and outdoor dining with gorgeous views. A dog-friendly menu is available at the “Yappy Hour” on the patio. There's also a large fitness center with a variety of equipment, and the spa on-site has an outdoor whirlpool and offers massages and body treatments. There are 12 meeting rooms as well as outdoor space, which are available for private events; team-building exercises, such as chili cook-offs and a ropes course, can be arranged. The hotel also has a business center with two computers and a printer, and Wi-Fi and parking are free.
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Best Rates
Amenities
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Business Center
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Cabanas
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Cable
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Concierge
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Cribs
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Dry Cleaning
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Fitness Center
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Gameroom / Arcade
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Internet
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Kids Allowed
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Laundry
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Meeting / Conference Rooms
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Pets Allowed
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Pool
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Poolside Drink Service
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Room Service
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Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space
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Spa
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Supervised Kids Activities
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Tennis Court
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