Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection, Santa Cruz ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

611 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060

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“The hotel's location is perfect for enjoying nearby restaurants and easy access to downtown activities.”view full review

Experience Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection, a 4-star Santa Cruz hotel featuring a vibrant poolside lifestyle and eco-friendly design elements. This modern hotel offers 170 guest rooms, an outdoor heated pool, and the Solaire Restaurant + Bar, which focuses on locally inspired cuisine.

Rooms & Amenities

Each guest room at Hotel Paradox features floor-to-ceiling windows, eco-friendly bath products, and river rock shower floors with rain showerheads. Suites include a king-sized bedroom and separate sitting area with a pullout sleeper sofa. All accommodations also offer complimentary Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs.

Dining & Poolside Experience

Solaire Restaurant + Bar serves modern American cuisine with an emphasis on local ingredients, offering both indoor and outdoor seating. Poolside dining is also available, featuring a special menu and bar service. Guests can enjoy a vibrant poolside environment with comfortable loungers and cabanas.

Event & Meeting Facilities

Hotel Paradox offers 8000 square feet of event space, including two distinct function rooms and a stylish ballroom for gatherings of up to 400 guests. The sunny pool deck, complete with fire pits, is suitable for outdoor events. Guests can also opt for tailored wedding packages and expert event coordination services.

Services & Local Area

The hotel promotes sustainability with its rooftop apiaries and a boutique offering travel essentials adjacent to the lobby. An all-day fitness center provides access for workout routines, while a nearby bus station and bike-share program enhance local exploration. Hotel Paradox is pet-friendly, allowing guests to bring their dogs along with designated pet spaces.

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Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Guest Room 1 King Bed

2 persons

250 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Coffee machine

Heating

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Cozy Queen Room Roll Shower Mobility Accessible

2 persons

205 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Coffee machine

Heating

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Queen Room Two Queen Beds Hearing Accessible

2 persons

250 sq. feet

2 King Size Beds

Coffee machine

Heating

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King Room Hearing Accessible

2 persons

250 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Coffee machine

Heating

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Facilities

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Accessible Amenities

“The hotel provided excellent accessible amenities that ensured comfort for all guests.” view full review

Relaxing Pool Area

“The swimming pool area was fantastic, with a great atmosphere and the ability to enjoy drinks served by a friendly waiter.” view full review

Modern and Clean

“I loved the clean and modern rooms; they were so comfortable that my partner and I enjoyed restful nights throughout our stay.” view full review

Delicious Breakfast

“The breakfast options were delicious and satisfying, adding a good start to our mornings.” view full review

Facilities: Great

8.5/10Review score

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Security
Luggage storage
Lift
ATM/Cash machine
Fireplace
Smoke detectors
Electric vehicle charging station
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Hiking

Services

Room service
Housekeeping
Tours/Ticket assistance
Shops/Commercial services
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Outdoor swimming pool
Sun terrace
Leisure/ TV room
Jacuzzi

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Soundproofed rooms
Sitting area
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Parquet floor

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection Location

611 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060

Map view

611 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060

City landmarks

Mall

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

1.0 mi

Harbour

Santa Cruz Wharf

1.1 mi

Museum

Museum of Art and History

3200 ft

Shopping Area

Pacific Garden Mall

2700 ft

Museum

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

1.2 mi

Landmark

Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park

3400 ft

Landmark

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

1.1 mi

Spa Centre

Tea House Spa

2600 ft

Spa Centre

Well Within Spa

2900 ft

Store

Shopper's Corner

2300 ft

Church

Mission Santa Cruz

2700 ft

Spa Centre

Kiva Retreat House

2500 ft

Landmark

Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse

1.4 mi

Landmark

Sky Glider

1.1 mi

Park

Abbott Square

3200 ft

Store

Whole Foods Market

3300 ft

Landmark

Cocoanut Grove Banquet and Conf

4600 ft

Landmark

L. H. Selman Ltd. Glass Gallery

2100 ft

Park

DeLaveaga Park

1.3 mi

Landmark

Staff of Life

3900 ft

Church

Holy Cross Catholic Church

2900 ft

Landmark

Ocean View Park

4100 ft

Landmark

Mike Fox Skate Park

2900 ft

Store

Synergy Organic Clothing Outlet Store

3000 ft

Landmark

The Satellite Workspace and Digital Media Studio

3100 ft

Landmark

Downtown Association

3300 ft

Park

Neary Lagoon Park

1.7 mi

Landmark

Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks

4200 ft

Landmark

PF Atelier

4200 ft

Nearby

303 Water St #100

Visit Santa Cruz County

1300 ft

Restaurants

Solaire Restaurant + Bar

100 ft

611 Ocean St

Hindquarter Bar & Grille

1400 ft

303 Soquel Ave

Golden Palace

1400 ft

415 Ocean St

Mobo Sushi

2800 ft

105 River Street South

The Water Street Grill

1500 ft

503 Water St

Laili Restaurant

3200 ft

101B Cooper St

Woodstock's Pizza Santa Cruz

2700 ft

710 Front St

Cafe Mare

3100 ft

740 Front St Ste 100

Sake japanese Steak House & Sushi

1800 ft

525 Water St

Pizzeria La Bufala

3200 ft

725 Front St Abbott Square Market

Getting around

City Centre

Santa Cruz10 min · 2700 ft

Airports

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)79 min · 32.6 mi

Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)101 min · 41.5 mi

Bus

Bus stop2 min · 400 ft

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 16:00-23:59

Check-out

until 12 pm

Guest Parking

Private parking is possible on site at USD 28 per day.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in for free.

Breakfast

The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of US$30 per person per day.

Children & extra beds

Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request.

Languages

German, Spanish

Year renovated:

2012

Number of floors:

Number of rooms:

170

Former name

University Inn And Conference Center

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection from previous guests about their experience.

Review score

Based on 564 verified reviews

8.2/10

Great

77%

Recommend

Breakfast

6.4/10

Cleanliness

8.7/10

Comfort

8.8/10

Facilities

8.5/10

Free Wi-Fi

8.7/10

Location

8.3/10

Paid Wi-Fi

7.5/10

Staff

8.6/10

Value for money

7.9/10

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