Chaminade Resort & Spa – A Favorite for Families in Santa Cruz
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
Chaminade Resort & Spa offers 156 guest rooms across 11 villas, featuring forest or resort views. Options include King Guest Rooms (235 sq ft), Two Queen Rooms (300 sq ft), and Family Rooms with bunk beds or pull-out sofas. Executive Suites (535 sq ft) have separate living areas. ADA-compliant rooms include handheld showers, lever door handles, and mini-fridges. Pet-friendly rooms are available for a $75 fee, with dog amenities like portable water bowls and locally made treats.
Dining Options
The View Restaurant serves seasonal dishes with panoramic views of Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay. Breakfast, Happy Hour, and live music are offered six nights a week. The Sandbox Food Truck operates in spring and summer, serving birria tacos and burgers. Special events include the Vine to View Dinner Series (four-course meals with local wines) and Moon Dinner Series (astronomy-themed dinners with telescope viewing).
Leisure & Wellness
The resort has two heated outdoor pools, nine cabanas, and tennis/pickleball courts. The Spa at Chaminade offers massages (Swedish, CBD, and hot lava shells), facials, and Himalayan salt saunas. The fitness center includes Peloton bikes, Precor treadmills, and free weights. Three miles of hiking trails wind through eucalyptus groves. Group fitness classes include water aerobics, Pilates, and cardio dance.
Location & Access
Set on 300 acres in Santa Cruz, the resort overlooks Monterey Bay and the Santa Cruz Mountains. It's 60 km from Mineta San Jose International Airport. Nearby attractions include DeLaveaga Park (2 km), Santa Cruz Flea Market (1.5 km), and The Mystery Spot (2.5 km). Downtown Santa Cruz, beaches, and golf courses are within a short drive.
Services & Events
Guests receive Wi-Fi, pool access, and housekeeping gratuities. The resort hosts team-building activities like beehive panel painting and sushi-making classes. Meeting spaces accommodate groups with mountain views. Pet services include a 'pooch patio menu.' Spa guests enjoy locker rooms, steam rooms, and a private whirlpool. Gift cards and seasonal packages (e.g., 'Third Night Free') are available.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Paid parking
- Off-site car park
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Lift
- Vending machines
- Fireplace
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- 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 centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- 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 centre
- 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