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Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

4.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk
Bar (on property)
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.)
    ‪58 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

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2 Queen Beds

2 Queen Beds

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

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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

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2 Queen Beds, Pool View

2 Queen Beds, Pool View

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

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1 King Bed

1 King Bed

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

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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

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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

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

Room (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

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

Room (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

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

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

Room (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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

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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

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About the area

Santa Cruz

In the heart of Santa Cruz, Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection is within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Wharf and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. .This hotel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Monterey Bay and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz.

What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mission Santa Cruz - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taqueria Los Pericos - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Woodstock's Pizza Santa Cruz - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Cookie Company - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪四姐 Special Noodle - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

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.
Stay in one of 170 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms have deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy American cuisine at Solaire Restaurant + Bar, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the poolside bar. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-in. Planning an event in Santa Cruz? This hotel has 4934 square feet (458 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 5 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per day

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
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. 774 out of 1233 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 226 out of 1233 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 123 out of 1233 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1233 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1233 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Charlie

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beau, Huntington Beach

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cartier

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved my stay the staff was amazing I loved seeing Rainbow was still working there after 3 years since my last trip and the rooms have been redecorated and it was beautiful. Can’t wait to come back
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Marcelino

Travelled with family and small children
Everything was fine until they charged me 50 for deposit and 28 for parking
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful restaurant and bar. Clean room. Cozy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tamara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Unfortunately, the experience was not up to par with Marriott’s Autograph Collection reputation. Run! When a GM in the hospitality space refuses to listen to a complaint and feels the need to intimate a guest with sharp words, it’s time to check out immediately. Food sub par. Bartenders service level would be better at a county fair or snack shack for a kids local baseball game.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Azin

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Azin

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

8/10 Good

John, San Leandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Lili

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kavitha

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our heater did not work. The light in the bathroom did not work. Usually a perfect stay. This was the first time things were not working.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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