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- Includes an outdoor swimming pool
- Free complimentary breakfast
- The Avg. Group Discount is 22.1%!
- Gym is available on property
- 170 rooms in property
- Check-out: 12:00 PM
- Groups & Meetings rating of 10.0/10
- 5 conference rooms in property
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
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.
Map & Attractions for Hotel Paradox Autograph Collection
Verified Reviews of Hotel Paradox Autograph Collection
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently: "We really appreciated how pet friendly it is especially having our own entrance into the room."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
HOwever the poolside was soo loud as kids were yelling and screaming til 10 at night.
Joanne G. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from 
17-Sep-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Sep 14 to Sun Sep 15 2024 at a $289.13 average nightly rate. 
"The hotel was, clean, comfy and welcoming!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
We thoroughly enjoyed the comfortable lobby, excellent restaurant, lovely pool and generously sized room. Although we did not bring our dog, we appreciate the attention to canine comfort. The location is central to everything we wanted to do and the grounds around the hotel were well kept. I am sure we will return.
Wendy J. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
28-Nov-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Nov 22 to Sat Nov 25 2023 at a $151.34 average nightly rate. "Great refuge for a weary business traveler."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
When you are exhausted from attending daily business conferences it is great to retire to a comfortable, clean room. It can be hard to sleep on business trips but I had no problem falling asleep on a great mattress. The staff was very friendly and when I was finding my way around anyone I ran into offered to help show me the way. I loved the décor, peace and quiet. I do recommend this hotel as a great place to stay.
Alia C. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
24-Sep-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Sep 19 to Fri Sep 22 2023 at a $236.99 average nightly rate. 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: | 04:00 PM |
| Check Out: | 12:00 PM |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2023 |
| Floors: | 5 |
| Rooms: | 170 |
| Corridors: | All Rooms Have Exterior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 170 |
| Handicap Rooms: | |
| Rooms with 1 Bed: | 91 |
| Rooms with 2 Beds: | 70 |
| Suites: | 6 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Don't Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 5 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: | 7am-9pm |
| 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: | BHOV LLC |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: Varies depending on contract, but generally, 72 hours. | |
| Nightly Parking: | $25 |
| Typical Group Deposit: | 50% |
| Total Taxes: | 16.05% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| Occupancy Tax: | 16.05 VAT % Inclusive |
Amenities / Features
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- ATM
- Baggage storage facilities
- Beach access: Close to beach
- Breakfast in room
- Bus parking
- 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
- Electric Car Charging Station
- Electronic key card
- Elevator
- Express Check-Out
- Facilities for the disabled
- Fax available
- Fitness and health center
- Games room
- Hairdryer available
- Handicap accessible
- Central heating
- Ice Maker
- Internet - wireless
- Internet - ethernet
- Free WiFi Internet
- Ironing facilities
- Jacuzzi
- Licensed bar
- 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
- Safe in rooms
- Self controlled heating/cooling system
- Shop
- Shower
- Shows or evening entertainment
- 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.Breakfast Information
Breakfast is available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Yes! Pets are allowed.$75 per stay, dogs only
Parking Info
On-Site ParkingDaily: $28Additional Parking InformationFor short-term parking up to 6 hours, both self-park and valet services are priced at $15.
Internet / WiFI
Complimentary Network. "Autograph_Guest". No password required to join.
Cleaning Policies
Our housekeeping team provides a daily tidy service to refresh your in-room amenties, please note that both sideds of the door placard inform the room attendant to skip your guestroom, so be sure to keep it inside to receive service. Full housekeeping service is provided by request only for stays longer than 3 days.
About Autograph Collection
- Beautiful Designs with Soul
- Each property with a unique experience
- Great spaces for team retreats
- Boutique independent properties
The Autograph Collection highlights above are subject to change without notice.
Suggested AI Generated Itinerary
- Breakfast: Cafe Brasil - Start your day with delicious Brazilian breakfast options at this cozy cafe located 1 mile from the hotel.
- Lunch: The Picnic Basket - Grab a quick and tasty lunch at this local favorite known for its sandwiches and ice cream, just 0.5 miles away from the hotel.
- Dinner: The Crow's Nest - Enjoy fresh seafood and stunning ocean views at this popular restaurant located 2.5 miles from Hotel Paradox Autograph Collection.
- Activity: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - Spend the day at this iconic amusement park located just 1.5 miles from the hotel, featuring thrilling rides and classic boardwalk attractions.
- Breakfast: Zachary's Restaurant - Enjoy a hearty breakfast at this popular spot known for its delicious pancakes and omelettes, just 0.8 miles away from the hotel.
- Lunch: Verve Coffee Roasters - Grab a quick bite and a cup of artisanal coffee at this trendy cafe located 1.2 miles from the hotel.
- Dinner: Shadowbrook Restaurant - Indulge in a fine dining experience nestled in a historic setting with a creek-side view, located 3 miles from the hotel.
- Activity: Natural Bridges State Beach - Explore the beautiful tide pools and witness the natural rock formations at this scenic beach, located 2.7 miles from the hotel.
- Breakfast: Walnut Avenue Cafe - Start your day with a delicious breakfast at this cozy cafe known for its homemade pastries and friendly atmosphere, located 0.6 miles from the hotel.
- Lunch: The Penny Ice Creamery - Treat yourself to artisanal ice cream made from locally sourced ingredients at this popular ice cream shop, just 0.9 miles away from the hotel.
- Dinner: Hula's Island Grill - Experience the flavors of Hawaii at this vibrant restaurant offering delicious tropical-inspired dishes, just 1.3 miles away from the hotel.
- Activity: Santa Cruz Wharf - Take a leisurely stroll along the historic wharf and enjoy panoramic views of the coastline, located 1.8 miles from the hotel.
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Previously known as:
Hotel Paradox, The Hotel Paradox, University Inn & Conference Center, Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Seasonality of Hotel Rates at Hotel Paradox Autograph Collection
This chart illustrates seasonality of sleeping room prices for both our group prices and the best online individual traveler rates we could find at the time the group/meeting bid was submitted. The best group/meeting discount shown is 46.0% in July 2025 and the highest average individual rate is $489 in the month of July 2025. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Hotel Paradox Autograph Collection in a month when rates are lower.
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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Hotel Paradox Autograph Collection
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Hotel Paradox Autograph Collection.
Feel free to use the Hotel Paradox Autograph Collection 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'  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-Shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theater | Reception | Regist. Desk  |
| Sequoia Ballroom D | 55 x 60 x 10 | 1100 | --/-- | -- | 140 | -- | 95 | -- | --/-- | 370 | 80 | -- |
Close This Sequoia Ballroom DRoom 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 | -- | --/-- | 490 | 440 | -- |
Close This Sequoia BallroomRoom 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 | -- | --/-- | 60 | 15 | -- |
Close This Cypress RoomRoom 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 | ||||||||||||
| Sequoia Ballroom C | 55 x 40 x 10 | 1100 | --/-- | -- | 95 | -- | 65 | -- | --/-- | 245 | 55 | -- |
Close This Sequoia Ballroom CRoom 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 | -- | --/-- | 125 | 110 | -- |
Close This Sequoia Ballroom A or BRoom 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 Autograph Collection
What time is check in?
Check in time is 04:00 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 12:00 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 Autograph Collection have?
There are 170 rooms in the property.
Is there any meeting space at Hotel Paradox Autograph Collection?
Yes, they have 5 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
What kind of breakfast is at Hotel Paradox Autograph Collection?
Breakfast is available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
What parking is available at Hotel Paradox Autograph Collection?
On-Site ParkingDaily: $28Additional Parking InformationFor short-term parking up to 6 hours, both self-park and valet services are priced at $15.
How much does internet cost?
Complimentary Network. "Autograph_Guest". No password required to join.
Is there a gym at Hotel Paradox Autograph Collection?
Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.
Is there a pool at Hotel Paradox Autograph Collection?
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..
Testimonials:
"The quick return of bids was a plus. Allowing conference planners to contact the hotel directly is another plus. This website really is a great tool!" V.E. - Atlanta, GA
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