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Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

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An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.
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A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a table, a desk, and a mirror.
A building entrance with a large illuminated sign reading "SOLAIR".
A modern bar area with a marble counter, hanging lights, and green patterned walls.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $175
$152 nightly
$175 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28

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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
(68 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
(79 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 mirror, and framed pictures on the wall.

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

1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(57 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 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 with a chair, a flat-screen TV, a lamp, and a coffee maker.

Room (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, a lamp, and a coffee maker.

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 with a chair, a flat-screen TV, a lamp, and a coffee maker.

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 with a chair, a flat-screen TV, a lamp, and a coffee maker.

Room (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, a lamp, and a coffee maker.

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 with a chair, a flat-screen TV, a lamp, and a coffee maker.

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Patio

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
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Cookie Company - ‬9 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

  • Bedsheets 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
  • LED lighting
  • 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

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

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Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 866 out of 1346 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 242 out of 1346 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 1346 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 1346 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1346 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Misty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, comfy beds and unique atmosphere, we loved our stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location, nice restaurant, relaxing pool, very much enjoyed
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous 4-night stay .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kathy

Loved the pool and lounge area, that was very nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Graciela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great aesthetic and amenities!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the Hotel Paradox, great amenities, excellent customer service. My favorite hotel for my travels to Santa Cruz
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is great but the staff really makes the place
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Galiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pool, food, very family friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service from all employees I interacted with. Pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pegah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Checking in was very easy. Staff very polite and helpful. Rooms were clean and neat. Pool area was clean and they had games for kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JoAnna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were nicely, renovated and clean, and the staff was helpful. Short walk to downtown Santa Cruz or the beach. Quiet overall - we were on the 4th floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Our room was small but nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for my kids tournament games and decided to stay a few days as a mini vacay. Kids loved the jacuzzi and pool. I really like how they offered popcorn & s’mores. Staff was super friendly and accommodating. Will stay here next time I come visit.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Probably the best hotel in Santa Cruz. The staff was welcoming and the room was clean and up to date. It’s a dog friendly hotel so that was a plus. The restaurant is also top notch. We’re definitely rebooking for next year. Very cool hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bartenders, front desk, waitstaff are awesome. Rooms are great, pool awesome!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nour

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect 👌
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super helpful!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great heated pool. Happy to have a restaurant on-site and so many more within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Reveca Jonothan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel, would stay again !!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff was wonderful and took care of all our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful and very friendly. Loved the uniqueness of the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place great vibe
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026