4 star Hotels in Santa Cruz, California

The AAA four diamond award-winning Chaminade resort and spa is a spectacular mountaintop retreat in Santa Cruz. Our historic mission-style resort overlooks the city of santa cruz with expansive views looking over the monterey bay. Chaminade resort and spa offers 156 guestrooms in a variety of configurations and includes 32 junior suites and 12 executive suites. Along with spacious rooms set in a naturally lush setting. The resort includes a variety of amenities all set within our 200 plus acres - Two onsite restaurants - sunset restaurant linwood s bar and grill 12000 square feet of meeting space a 14000 square foot spa and executive fitness center 4 lighted tennis courts outdoor heated pool and 3 miles of hiking trails. Chaminade resort and spa is located just minutes from a variety of local attractions - over 70 wineries world class golfing the santa cruz beach boardwalk santa cruz municipal wharf and the monterey bay aquarium. Chaminade is the first hospitality business in santa cruz county to receive a green business certification for its environmental efforts.- AAA four diamond resort- IACC approved conference resort- Views of monterey bay- 200plus acres of native woodland- Full service spa and fitness center- Pool tennis and private hiking trails- 30 minutes from san jose international airport

After a $6 million renovation, new contemporary Spanish furnishings reflect the resort's history, while granite bathrooms, rich fabrics and innovative color palettes intertwine with the natural beauty of the California coast. Take in breathtaking views of the Monterey Bay and Pacific Ocean from a historical mission style resort situated on 300 acres amongst towering redwood and eucalyptus trees. Enjoy a serene, retreat-like setting that allows you to get away from it all, yet still be minutes from beaches, shopping, and local culinary delights.