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Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $142
$123 nightly
$142 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30

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611 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Ocean Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pacific Avenue
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a wooden floor, and wall-mounted pictures.

1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(69 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a mirror, and framed pictures on the wall.

2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(80 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and wall-mounted pictures.

1 King Bed, Pool View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

2 Queen Beds, Pool View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a wooden floor, and wall-mounted pictures.

1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(59 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a view of the outdoors.

1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, wooden coffee table, and large windows.

Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a view of the outdoors.

Room (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a view of the outdoors.

Room (Hearing Accessible)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a view of the outdoors.

Room (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a view of the outdoors.

Room (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, wooden coffee table, and large windows.

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a wall with framed pictures and a sign.

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a vanity with a mirror.

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Patio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a lamp, a TV, and a view of greenery through the window.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Patio

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

In the heart of Santa Cruz, Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection is within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Wharf and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. .This hotel is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz and 3.6 mi (5.7 km) from Mystery Spot.

What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pacific Avenue - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mission Santa Cruz - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taqueria Los Pericos - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Cookie Company - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Woodstock's Pizza Santa Cruz - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Verve Coffee Roasters - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection offers 170 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature down comforters. 37-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels, pay movies, and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Santa Cruz hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.
Stay in one of 170 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms have deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy American cuisine at Solaire Restaurant + Bar, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the poolside bar. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-in. Planning an event in Santa Cruz? This hotel has 4934 square feet (458 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 5 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Solaire Restaurant + Bar - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (USD 28 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 8 to 21 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Solaire Restaurant + Bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 4,934 square feet of conference space
  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Built in 1969
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Reception hall
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per day

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8 to 21 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 28 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Paradox
Hotel Paradox Santa Cruz
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Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 880 out of 1358 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 245 out of 1358 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 1358 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1358 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1358 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Love this hotel! Beautiful accommodations, warm, friendly staff, awesome pool, very family friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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This is a great hotel. The rooms are nice, the staff is friendly and the pool and spa are great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful stay. Very nice property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We stayed for 3 nights. The room was comfortable and the pool and bar staff were amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Heated pool with pool side food and drink service is LOVELY for bringing the kiddos and actually being able to relax with them.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We always love staying at the Paradox. Even as locals, its our staycation destination. With the rewards program we enjoy the late checkout and continental breakfast. We love that its dog friendly, cute decor and friendly helpful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The hotel was very clean, and my family and I had a wonderful stay. We especially enjoyed the swimming pool and the hot tub—they were both amazing and very well maintained. The overall atmosphere of the hotel was welcoming, relaxing, and peaceful, which made our visit even more enjoyable. We would definitely stay here again and recommend it to others.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was a beautiful place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, comfy beds and unique atmosphere, we loved our stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Our room was very clean. The vibe was great throughout the hotel. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Very expensive rooms are basic facilities are nice but busy and crowded
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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great location, nice restaurant, relaxing pool, very much enjoyed
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Hotel was cute, remodeled seemed nicer than hotels in Santa Cruz I’ve stayed at in the past. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fabulous 4-night stay .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We enjoyed our stay at this hotel the room was clean the staff was friendly. Jacuzzi and pool was spacious and clean. Lobby is awesome. Restaurant was excellen. Nice touch was free s'mores for the kids between 7-8pm every night. I've stayed twice now I love it
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Loved the pool and lounge area, that was very nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Cool place. Very modern. Rooms a bit small
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Perfect location for beach and historic downtown. Having a restaurant on site was helpful, but plenty of places around to eat. I suggest getting a room with a fire pit. And was grateful for the S’mores given out. Our family appreciated that.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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The room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great pool, food, very family friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great aesthetic and amenities!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Love The Paradox! Always a good time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The place is great but the staff really makes the place
Stayed 1 night in May 2026