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Set in the Santa Cruz mountain range of Northern California, the Chaminade Resort & Spa is 5 km from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The resort has a year-round outdoor pool and BBQ, and guests can enjoy a meal at 2 different on-site restaurants.

Lovely to relax with a patio that looks out onto the forest.

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7.6
Good
350 reviews
Price from
$259
per night

Featuring access to the private River Beach, this Felton resort is 8 miles away from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. A campfire and game areas are featured.

A terrace with barbecue facilities is featured in all cottages. Featuring a river view, each cottage provides free WiFi, a seating area, cable TV and an en suite bathroom. Natural wood accents are featured in all rooms at Fern River Resort. Select cabins offer a fully equipped kitchen or a fireplace.

Amazing experience in a cabin, set among the towering redwood trees. Super trails close by.

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8.8
Excellent
289 reviews
Price from
$116.28
per night

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Resorts That Guests Love in Santa Cruz

  • Avg. price/night: $171.73
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 817 reviews
    This is a beautiful Inn. I loved the room with it's high ceilings and beach casual décor. We were to arrive later than expected and the staff contacted us with how to enter the property and our room. The staff at the front desk had excellent customer service. I've stayed at 4 star resorts where I didn't feel as welcomed as I did there.
    James
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $335.08
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 350 reviews
    Chaminade Resort & Spa is a wonderful complex in a beautiful position. The offer is rich, between Spa, pools, and other activities. I would recommend booking here to people in search for a quit place to relax.
    smorotti
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $335.08
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 350 reviews
    nice location. beautiful resort.
    Dayna
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $294.13
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 313 reviews
    the room was quite spacious and the resort was well located close to a beach
    smc/kmc
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $335.08
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 350 reviews
    beautiful and peaceful scenery! I would definitely recommend this resort.
    Deena
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $335.08
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 350 reviews
    We have enjoyed this resort from previous visits. This visit was to be near Domenican Hospital where grandsom was a patient.
    Celia
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $335.08
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 350 reviews
    I read reviews about this place and wanted to see it for myself. I should’ve not booked a room here. It’s exactly how someone else said it’s exactly like a motel and parking is horrible. The lady at the front was very rude. It’s rated highly for a place that doesn’t even feel like a resort.
    Justine
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $137.09
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,026 reviews
    if you’re someone who appreciates the little things in life this motel is perfect. it’s right across the street from the boardwalk and everything is nearby. quiet community and really nice staff. has a fridge and microwave so that’s pretty convenient. a lot of the negative reviews just sound like Karen’s who expected a 5 star resort for $50 lol. Like I said if you’re humble you’ll love this motel
    Sophie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $335.08
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 350 reviews
    The view from the patio/restaurant is the star of the resort. Spent a couple hours out there every afternoon/evening. Loved the live music. The food was good. Very relaxing place for a couple.
    Diane
    Young couple