CHAMINADE RESORT & SPA, Santa Cruz
Property overview
Rooms with Scenic Views
Chaminade Resort & Spa offers rooms in eleven two-story villas, accessible without elevators. Choose from deluxe guest rooms or suites featuring forest or resort views. King Guest Rooms have king-size beds and about 235 square feet of space. Two Queen Rooms offer two queen beds and approximately 300 square feet. Family Two Queen Guest Rooms have 400 square feet and a sectional sofa that folds out to a single bed. Select Two Queen rooms are pet-friendly. Amenities include wireless internet, air conditioning, granite bathrooms, BeeKind Gilchrist & Soames bath products, microfiber bathrobes, in-room safes, and 55-inch flat-screen LCD TVs. ADA-compliant rooms are available, featuring handheld showers, lever door handles, and lower light switches.
Dining with a View
The View Restaurant & Bar features fresh, seasonal cuisine, a full bar, and a covered, heated terrace with views of Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay. The Sandbox Food Truck offers summer dishes like birria tacos and burgers on select weekends. The View Restaurant hosts live music six nights a week with local artists. The Vine to View Dinner Series, from April to October, includes gourmet four-course dinners paired with local wines. The Moon Dinner Series (August - October) features a three-course dinner and discussions with UC Santa Cruz educators, followed by telescope viewing. A Thanksgiving buffet is offered with holiday dishes and gluten-free and vegan options. A festive brunch with Santa is also available.
Recreation and Wellness
Chaminade Resort & Spa features two heated outdoor swimming pools (one adults-only), two outdoor whirlpools, nine poolside cabanas, a disc-golf course, and tennis/pickleball courts. The Spa at Chaminade offers massages and facials, incorporating Vital Body Therapeutics CBD lotion and Éminence skincare products. Amenities for spa guests include a spa patio, hiking trails, tennis and pickleball courts, pools, whirlpools, an executive fitness center, locker rooms, steam rooms, and a Himalayan Salt Sauna. The Executive Fitness Center provides Precor treadmills and ellipticals, Peloton Bikes, dumbbells, cable machines, and yoga equipment. Fitness classes are available, including Pilates, water aerobics, and weight training.
Location and Proximity
Chaminade Resort & Spa is located on 300 wooded acres with views of Monterey Bay and the Santa Cruz Mountains. It is near the Heart of Soquel Park (3 km), The Mystery Spot (3 km), and DeLaveaga Park (2 km). Bargetto Winery is 3 km away, and Anna Jean Cummings Park is 2 km from the resort. The resort offers access to Redwood-lined hiking trails and is a short drive from golf courses, beaches, and downtown Santa Cruz. Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 60 km away.
Services and Amenities
Chaminade Resort & Spa provides wireless internet access, valet and self-parking, a business center, and housekeeping gratuities. The resort is dog-friendly, with dedicated guest rooms and a patio dining menu for pets (a $75 per-dog cleaning fee applies). Spa guests can enjoy amenities on the day of service. The resort offers meeting and event spaces with all-inclusive per-person pricing. There is also a certified Forest Therapy Trail for self-guided or guided walks. Spa services include massages, facials, and seasonal treatments like the Fall Into Comfort massage and Pumpkin Spice Glow Facial.
Choose your preferred room
Calendar of room availability and rates
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- On-site car park
- Off-site car park
- Handicap parking
- 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
- Terrace
- Garden furniture

