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Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

4.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served
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Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)
Lobby lounge

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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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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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(66 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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2 Queen Beds

2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(74 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1 King Bed, Pool View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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2 Queen Beds, Pool View

2 Queen Beds, Pool View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1 King Bed

1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(51 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1 Queen Bed

1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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37-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, Netflix

Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Room (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Room (Hearing Accessible)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Room (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Room (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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37-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, Netflix

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Patio

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Patio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Patio

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Patio

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a 24-hour fitness center. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a poolside bar, and a snack bar/deli are onsite. Change of towels is available on request.
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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the pool at Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Ocean Street. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and a restaurant. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Enjoy American cuisine while dining at Solaire Restaurant + Bar
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and a porter
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the comfy beds and cleanliness
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Santa Cruz Wharf and a few minutes from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and 5 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 4934 square feet (458 square meters) and includes conference space. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Santa Cruz hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 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.
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 transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site (USD 28 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (86 centimetre 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
  • Waste recycling policy

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • 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 films

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
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • 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

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
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: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per day

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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. 814 out of 1279 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 224 out of 1279 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1279 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1279 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 1279 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Reveca Jonothan

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

10/10 Excellent

Randy

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

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a gem in Santa Cruz, everything about this hotel from the food to the room to the service was great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always stay here when in the area. Love this hotel and VERY dog friendly. Restaurant and bar are great. Fun games too.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant was convenient and I enjoyed what I ordered.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mucio

Liked: Cleanliness
Great poool area
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were great, the staff was awesome and the people staying there are also pretty great! Will definitely stay there again the next time we visit Santa Cruz!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the pool, staff and fire pit outside my room!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marybel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great! We stayed one night over the holiday weekend and enjoyed our evening at the restaurant/bar.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very cool property with comfortable beds, great lobby and pool area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Les

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and the beds were comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aubrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cool vibes, nice staff, great pool
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for the price. Microwaves and a small business center for printing would be great.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mireille

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Ample parking
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Azin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great spot, unique, clean, friendly...great for families too.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Love the decor, great hot tub, clean and artsy. Convenient location. Friendly staff! Great value.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff was super nice and amazing! Loved how clean everything was and loved 12:00pm check out
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location, comfortable beds, friendly staff, excellent cocktails!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

candace

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mitzie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was amazing, beds were so comfortable and place was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and accomodating. Beer and wine hour offered. Nice lobby with games.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

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