Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

4.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
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Reviews

8.6 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.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

1 King Bed

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

2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(71 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

1 King Bed, Pool View

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

2 Queen Beds, Pool View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(48 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

1 Queen Bed

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Room (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room (Hearing Accessible)

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

Room (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

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

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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; 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
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 1969
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reception hall
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

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 in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • 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).

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Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 769 out of 1230 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 226 out of 1230 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 1230 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1230 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1230 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Elijah

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Bethany

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really great room and amenities. The check in process wasn’t smooth, my room key didn’t work twice so 3 TIMES I had to bring all my luggage and small child back and forth to my room before we were finally able to get inside at 8pm at night. The receptionist was waiting for maintenance to call her back before finally realizing she could just put me in another room. Other than that part, we really enjoyed the heated pool and hot tub, and the different games. The breakfast included is not clear how it works, you have to request your ticket from the front desk before eating, they won’t be reminding you that you have a credit. Very strange.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

s

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I requested top floor and received it, the love of my life noticed that the Ground floor has some patio chairs and a fire pit. So we changed our request and it was Not a problem! Emma was Outstanding! She went above and beyond to make sure that we were completely satisfied with our stay! We had a blast! Close proximity to the boardwalk. The property is kept clean and staff is very friendly. We were completely satisfied and will definitely return! Thank You again Emma!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely stay again. Everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

bruce

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Perla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, walking distance from downtown. Front desk, restaurant staff and housekeeping personnel very professional and friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was in great condition, the staff were WONDERFUL, shout out to bartender Jeff. Honestly we loved the hotel in general. 3 stars due to noise issue. We were assigned to a conjoining room, so the wall was paper thin . Meaning we could hear men yapping until 7 am the first 2 nights and a family early AM the 3rd. I asked for a different room on the first night but there were none available. We will be back again but not in a conjoined room.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was simple and clean, but honestly the staff were top notch. The man running the front desk when we arrived on 12/14 was quick but very good at dispersing information. He even have me a follow up call to tell me of information her had forgotten to say regarding some morning alarns! And when i decided to get a night cap or two, Kelly the bartender was so calming and fun to talk with even though things were slow he was foused on tasks need to be achieved along with paying attention to the customers. Great job!
Great cocktail, the P75. Made with empress gin and elderflower, prossecco, and lime
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Jody

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

sheharyar

Great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was greeted as I walked inside to check in for my room reservation. During my check in I was offered complimentary wine or beer of my choice! The rooms were nice and comfortable. Later I had a cocktail along with a nice dinner. A+
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Building well kept, hotel well kept, heating pool, beautiful redwood by the pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

CUYLER, denver

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very fun hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff as always. Fortunately, this is going to be our second home for the next four years. Bed is comfortable, has a great bar for drinks ☺️
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathryn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and quiet. Staff was courteous. Note: Self-parking is ridiculously expensive and is just an add-on fee not included in the room price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miryah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This entire hotel is absolutely gorgeous. From the koment you walk in, theres beautiful artwork, its clean, and all around great vibes. Staff was very friendly. Room was clean, modern and beautiful. Very comfortable and even had a cute little outdoor seating area. The pool was open! Big heated pool, huge hot tub, lots of comfortable seating and access to the bar, you can even bring your drinks outside to the pool/hottub area! We lived this hotel so much and will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025