Hotel Paradox

611 Ocean St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060 United States (USA)
View Map Reservations: 1-800-219-2797
4.0 Star Property
36.976784-122.021190
+1-800-219-2797
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4.0/5

Based on 792 guest reviews

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  • Has outdoor swimming pool
  • Comp. Breakfast
  • Fitness + Health Center
  • 170 rooms in hotel
  • 5 floors in property
  • 6 suites in property
  • Check-in time: 03:00 PM
  • Group booking rating of 7.4/10
  • 6 meeting rooms in hotel

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Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days

Rates shown are nightly rates before taxes and do not necessarily reflect all discounts available. The chart provides the cheapest public rates available by room type.

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Check Rates$50 Dining Credit Package Includes Cozy Guest Room 1 King Bed 1 King 200sqft 18sqm Wireless Internet
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Check Rates$50 Dining Credit Package Includes Cozy Guest Room 1 Queen Bed 1 Queen S 200sqft 18sqm Wireless Inte
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Check Rates$50 Dining Credit Package Includes Guest Room 1 King Bed 1 King 250sqft 23sqm Wireless Internet Comp
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Check Rates$50 Dining Credit Package Includes Guest Room 1 King Bed Pool View 1 King 250sqft 23sqm Wireless Int
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Check Rates$50 Dining Credit Package Includes Guest Room 2 Queen Beds 2 Queen S 250sqft 23sqm Living Sitting Ar
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Check Rates$50 Dining Credit Package Includes Guest Room 2 Queen Beds Pool View 2 Queen S 250sqft 23sqm Wireles
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Check RatesAAA CAA Rate Membership Card Required Cozy Guest Room 1 King Bed 1 King 200sqft 18sqm Wireless Inter
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Check RatesAAA CAA Rate Membership Card Required Guest Room 1 King Bed Pool View 1 King 250sqft 23sqm Wireless
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Check RatesAAA CAA Rate Membership Card Required Guest Room 2 Queen Beds 2 Queen S 250sqft 23sqm Living Sitting
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Check RatesCozy Guest Room 1 King Bed 1 King 200sqft 18sqm Wireless Internet
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Check RatesCozy Guest Room 1 Queen Bed 1 Queen S 200sqft 18sqm Wireless Internet
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Check RatesCozy Guest Room Guest Room 1 King
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Check RatesGovernment State State Government ID Required Guest Room 1 King Bed 1 King 250sqft 23sqm Wireless In
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Check RatesGovernment State State Government ID Required Guest Room 2 Queen Beds 2 Queen S 250sqft 23sqm Living
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Check RatesGovt Military Federal Government ID Required Guest Room 1 King Bed 1 King 250sqft 23sqm Wireless Int
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Check RatesGovt Military Federal Government ID Required Guest Room 2 Queen Beds 2 Queen S 250sqft 23sqm Living
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Check RatesGovt Military Rt Federal Government ID Required Guest Room 1 King
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Check RatesGuest Room 1 King Bed 1 King 250sqft 23sqm Wireless Internet Complimentary Coffee Tea
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Check RatesGuest Room 1 King Bed Pool View 1 King 250sqft 23sqm Wireless Internet
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Check RatesGuest Room 2 Queen Beds 2 Queen S 250sqft 23sqm Living Sitting Area Wireless
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Check RatesGuest Room 2 Queen Beds Pool View 2 Queen S 250sqft 23sqm Wireless Internet
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Check RatesGuest Room with King Bed
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Check RatesParadox Pet Package Cozy Guest Room 1 King Bed 1 King 200sqft 18sqm Wireless Internet
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Check RatesParadox Pet Package Cozy Guest Room 1 Queen Bed 1 Queen S 200sqft 18sqm Wireless Internet
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Check RatesParadox Pet Package Guest Room 1 King Bed 1 King 250sqft 23sqm Wireless Internet Complimentary Coffe
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Check RatesParadox Pet Package Guest Room 1 King Bed Pool View 1 King 250sqft 23sqm Wireless Internet
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Check RatesParadox Pet Package Guest Room 2 Queen Beds 2 Queen S 250sqft 23sqm Living Sitting Area Wireless
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Check RatesParadox Pet Package Guest Room 2 Queen Beds Pool View 2 Queen S 250sqft 23sqm Wireless Internet
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Check RatesSenior Discount Cozy Guest Room 1 King Bed 1 King 200sqft 18sqm Wireless Internet
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Check RatesSenior Discount Cozy Guest Room 1 Queen Bed 1 Queen S 200sqft 18sqm Wireless Internet
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Check RatesSenior Discount Guest Room 1 King Bed 1 King 250sqft 23sqm Wireless Internet Complimentary Coffee Te
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Check RatesSenior Discount Guest Room 2 Queen Beds 2 Queen S 250sqft 23sqm Living Sitting Area Wireless
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Check RatesStay For Breakfast Includes Cozy Guest Room 1 King Bed 1 King 200sqft 18sqm Wireless Internet
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Check RatesStay For Breakfast Includes Cozy Guest Room 1 Queen Bed 1 Queen S 200sqft 18sqm Wireless Internet
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Check RatesStay For Breakfast Includes Guest Room 1 King Bed 1 King 250sqft 23sqm Wireless Internet Complimenta
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Check RatesStay For Breakfast Includes Guest Room 1 King Bed Pool View 1 King 250sqft 23sqm Wireless Internet
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Check RatesStay For Breakfast Includes Guest Room 2 Queen Beds 2 Queen S 250sqft 23sqm Living Sitting Area Wire
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Check RatesStay Up Late with Us Package Includes Food Appetizer Guest Room 1 King Bed 1 King 250sqft 23sqm Wire
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Check RatesStay Up Late with Us Package Includes Food Appetizer Guest Room 2 Queen Beds 2 Queen S 250sqft 23sqm
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Local Attractions

Hotel Paradox is located in vibrant downtown Santa Cruz, California. Guests at Hotel Paradox will experience ease of access to all the best Santa Cruz has to offer. We are just a few blocks from downtown restaurants and shopping as well as the world famous Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Also nearby are numerous world class beaches, wineries and hiking/ biking trails, all creating amazing team building opportunities.

Verified Reviews of Hotel Paradox

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Very comfortable stay!"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Clean and quiet hotel; my stay was very agreeable. The personnel and restaurant service were very kind and helpful.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
10-Mar-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Mar 06 to Wed Mar 08 2023 at a $177.99 average nightly rate.
4.0 out of 5. Based on 792 guest reviews

Property Description

Hotel Paradox is a newly renovated, upscale boutique property centrally located in vibrant downtown Santa Cruz, California. Guests at Hotel Paradox will experience ease of access to all the best Santa Cruz has to offer. We are just a few blocks from downtown restaurants and shopping as well as the world famous Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Also nearby are numerous world class beaches, wineries and hiking/ biking trails, all creating amazing team building opportunities. To accommodate both your large and small meetings, Hotel Paradox offers over 12,000 square feet of flexible indoor/outdoor function space, including the largest ballroom in Santa Cruz. Our stylish conference space features raised ceilings, beautifully designed lighting and distinctive interior designs. To ensure everyone's stay is both relaxing and productive, each of our 170 sleeping rooms have designer touches and are well-appointed with deluxe amenities. Guests can enjoy their free time at our full-service restaurant and indoor/outdoor bar, Solaire Restaurant Bar, featuring fresh, locally sourced and sustainable farm-to-table cuisine as well as premium beverage selections. The Paradox pool deck creates an ambiance all its own with poolside dining, private rentable cabanas, fire pits, and tableside lounge service, providing a wonderful environment to relax and enjoy with friends & colleagues. Our professional team is available before, during and after your event to take care of all your needs from start to finish!

Details / Other Expenses

Check In: 03:00 PM
Check Out: 11:00 PM
Year of Last Renovation: 2012
Floors: 5
Rooms: 170
Corridors: All Rooms Have Exterior Hallways
Non Smoking Rooms: 170
Handicap Rooms:
Suites: 6
Room Windows: Windows Don't Open
Cleaning Frequency: Daily
Meeting Rooms: 6 View Spaces
Meeting Space: 9014 sq. feet
Banquet Space: Holds 500 people
Dist. to Food/Bars: On-site
Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 0.3 Mi
Dist. to Nearest Gym: On-site
Lounge/Bar Hours: 10am-10pm
Pool Info:
The Paradox pool deck, creates an ambiance all its own with poolside dining and drinking with many reclining lounge chairs for tanning as wells as private, rentable cabanas, fire pits, and tableside or lounge service. This provides our guest, a wonderful environment to relax and enjoy with friends & colleagues.
Ownership: BPR Properties
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
Varies depending on contract, but generally, 72 hours.
Nightly Parking: $5
Typical Group Deposit: 50%
Total Taxes: 11.00%
Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
Occupancy Tax: 11.00%
Parking Fee: 5.00 Per Night

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • ATM
  • Baggage storage facilities
  • Central location
  • Clothes drying
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Concierge service
  • Conference facilities
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Credit card accepted: Diners Club
  • Dinner available
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fax available
  • Fitness and health center
  • Hairdryer available
  • Handicap accessible
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - ethernet
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Ironing facilities
  • Jacuzzi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini bar
  • Microwave in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Pets allowed
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Private garden grounds
  • Quiet location
  • Radio in room
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shop
  • Shower
  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Television
  • TV - Free Cable
  • TV Channel: HBO
  • Travellers cheques accepted
  • Voicemail

Airport & Shuttle Information

San Jose Airport - 35 minsSan Francisco Airport 70 mins

Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Yes! Pets are allowed.
Sorry, no pets.

About Autograph Collection

  • Beautiful Designs with Soul
  • Each property with a unique experience
  • Great spaces for team retreats
  • Boutique independent properties

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Previously known as:
The Hotel Paradox, University Inn & Conference Center

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Hotel Paradox

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Hotel Paradox.

Feel free to use the Hotel Paradox meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Santa Cruz event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting Room Name L x W x H
(Feet)		 Size
(sqft.)		 Banquet
5'/6'
Banquet Space Layout		 Crescent
Crescent Tables Layout		 Classroom
Classroom Meeting Layout		 Hollow
Square
Hollow Square Table Layout		 U-Shape
U Shape Meeting Layout		 Boardroom
Boardroom Meeting Space		 Convention
8'/10'
Convention Booth Layout		 Theater
Theater Layout		 Reception
Reception Desk for Meeting		 Regist.
Desk
Registration Desk for Meeting
Sequoia Ballroom D 55 x 60 x 10 1100--/----140--95----/--37080--
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Sequoia Ballroom D

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
1100 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
55 x 60 x 10 Ft.
Floor Level:
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
    Sequoia Ballroom 55 x 79 x 10 4400--/----185--130----/--490440--
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    Sequoia Ballroom

    Room Type:
    General Meeting Room
    Total Size:
    4400 Sq. Mi
    Dimensions:
    55 x 79 x 10 Ft.
    Floor Level:
    Natural Light?:
    No
    Obstructions?
    No
    Built In Screens?
    No
    Built In Stage?
    No
    Built In A/V?
    No
    Amenities Available
      Cypress Room 17 x 31 x 10 534--/----25--15----/--6015--
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      Cypress Room

      Room Type:
      General Meeting Room
      Total Size:
      534 Sq. Mi
      Dimensions:
      17 x 31 x 10 Ft.
      Floor Level:
      Natural Light?:
      No
      Obstructions?
      No
      Built In Screens?
      No
      Built In Stage?
      No
      Built In A/V?
      No
      Amenities Available
        Grove Room 20 x 39 x 10 780--/----30--20----/--7870--
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        Grove Room

        Room Type:
        General Meeting Room
        Total Size:
        780 Sq. Mi
        Dimensions:
        20 x 39 x 10 Ft.
        Floor Level:
        Natural Light?:
        No
        Obstructions?
        No
        Built In Screens?
        No
        Built In Stage?
        No
        Built In A/V?
        No
        Amenities Available
          Sequoia Ballroom C 55 x 40 x 10 1100--/----95--65----/--24555--
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          Sequoia Ballroom C

          Room Type:
          General Meeting Room
          Total Size:
          1100 Sq. Mi
          Dimensions:
          55 x 40 x 10 Ft.
          Floor Level:
          Natural Light?:
          No
          Obstructions?
          No
          Built In Screens?
          No
          Built In Stage?
          No
          Built In A/V?
          No
          Amenities Available
            Sequoia Ballroom A or B 55 x 20 x 10 1100--/----50--35----/--125110--
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            Sequoia Ballroom A or B

            Room Type:
            General Meeting Room
            Total Size:
            1100 Sq. Mi
            Dimensions:
            55 x 20 x 10 Ft.
            Floor Level:
            Natural Light?:
            No
            Obstructions?
            No
            Built In Screens?
            No
            Built In Stage?
            No
            Built In A/V?
            No
            Amenities Available
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              FAQs about Hotel Paradox

              What time is check in?

              Check in time is 03:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

              What time is check out?

              Check out time is 11:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

              How many rooms does Hotel Paradox have?

              There are 170 rooms in the property.

              Is there any meeting space at Hotel Paradox?

              Yes, they have 6 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

              Can I get a AAA rate at Hotel Paradox?

              Yes, they have stay dates that support AAA hotel discounts. Example room type: AAA CAA Rate Membership Card Required Cozy Guest Room 1 King Bed 1 King 200sqft 18sqm Wireless Inter

              Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Hotel Paradox?

              Yes, they have stay dates that support Senior hotel discounts. Example room type: Senior Discount Cozy Guest Room 1 King Bed 1 King 200sqft 18sqm Wireless Internet

              Is there a gym at Hotel Paradox?

              Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

              Is there a pool at Hotel Paradox?

              Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. The Paradox pool deck, creates an ambiance all its own with poolside dining and drinking with many reclining lounge chairs for tanning as wells as private, rentable cabanas, fire pits, and tableside or lounge service. This provides our guest, a wonderful environment to relax and enjoy with friends & colleagues..

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