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Coastal Hillside Haven - 2023 Dates Available
The Chaminade Resort and Spa is a woodland wedding venue located in Santa Cruz, CA. The newly renovated resort offers an atmosphere of luxury, charm, and tranquility for your special day. There is no better place to say "I do" than surrounded by a dramatic redwood and eucalyptus forest, lush green lawns, and stunning views of the sparkling Monterey Bay. This venue is brimming with West Coast Charm, bringing a refreshed, modern perspective embracing the property's Spanish heritage and enhancing its sprawling 300-acre footprint. With a selection of culinary and accommodation options to boot, this rustic retreat sets the scene for a fairytale wedding. Defined by its Spanish-influenced design and old-time ornaments, this resort is guaranteed to dazzle. The highlight is undoubtedly their tranquil Courtyard Terrace. Perfect for an idyllic al-fresco ceremony, this standout setting is a little slice of heaven. Let the trickling fountain soothe you before taking in the picturesque panorama of sprawling greenery and the distant ocean. You can exchange vows beside the wisteria-laden arbor, their photogenic focal point. Their plush interior can set the right mood for an unforgettable reception. Boasting soft lighting, a gleaming dance floor, and a private balcony, the Santa Cruz Ballroom is a romantic setting that can host your meal and first dance. There is a myriad of other rooms for you to explore, such as the Seascape Ballroom and Fireside Patio, an intimate setting with a fire pit. Evoking a sense of nostalgia and a zest for life, you and your partner are sure to be charmed by this venue. The Chaminade Resort and Spa offers a selection of wedding packages tailored to satisfy. They are customizable and all-inclusive, with features such as event planning services, rehearsal and ceremony coordination, and bar services. Comfortably able to host up to 200 guests, you can select your marital settings from a myriad of event space options. From delicate hors d’oeuvres to a mouth-watering buffet meal, their impeccable culinary team can work with you to create a bespoke menu. For couples seeking accommodation to top off their special day, the venue offers a two-for-one overnight stay deal in one of their luxury guest rooms. Devoted to realizing your marital vision, their staff is eager to share their sublime surroundings with you in a celebration of your love story.
Amenities & Details
Handicap Accessible, Indoor Event Space, Liability Insurance, On-Site Accommodations, Outdoor Event Space, Reception Area, Wireless Internet
Guest CapacityUp to 200
Ceremony TypesCivil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding, Vow Renewal Ceremony
Venue Service OfferingsBar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Food & Catering, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff
SettingsBallroom, Historic Venue, Hotel, Mountain, Restaurant
Business AttributesPricing for Chaminade Resort & Spa
| Option | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting Cost | Moderate |
| Cost Starting | |
| Price Range | $20,000 - $50,000+ |
| Couples Usually Spend | $32,500 |
| Peak Season Months | May-October |
| Peak Season Cost | $25,000 - $50,000+ |
| Peak Season Reception Cost | $5,000 |
| Peak Season Ceremony Cost | $3,000 |
| Peak Season Bar Service Cost | $32 |
| OffSeason Months | January-April, December |
| OffSeason Cost | $20,000 - $50,000+ |
| OffSeason Reception Cost | $3,000 |
| OffSeason Ceremony Cost | $3,000 |
| OffSeason BarService Cost | $32 |
Chaminade Resort & Spa Reviews
Lynn Risinger (bride) 2 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-06-2022
I wish I stuck with my gut and cancelled our contract to get married here. I got married here in June 2022 and had a terrible experience. The only reason I’m giving it 2 stars is because it is a pretty venue and our guests had a good time. I worked with 1 coordinator for 6 months then they went through 3 wedding planners within 2 months of my wedding date; 4 wedding coordinators total that I worked with. You can imagine the stress of finding this out every time I tried to email the previous coordinator. By the time my wedding came around, the coordinator I met for my rehearsal had no clue who I was, what she was doing or any of my details. A 20 minute rehearsal turned into 1 hour due to me having to explain every detail that was already in an email. The only reason my wedding actually happened is because I hired a second wedding planner on my own who took control on the day of. This location might be one of the “cheaper” options (I still spent $40,000) but it’s not worth it for the stress of whatever is happening here to cause this high of turnover. There are a lot more details to this story but I’m not going to go into it here. I’m very disappointed. They send out a survey afterwards asking how your experience was - I left my honest feedback hoping someone would reach out. They never did. I tried to email their management and sales team to let them know I would like to talk about my experience so they could be aware. I never heard anything. I’m left to a leave review on the site that I found the venue through in hopes no one has to go through what I did.
Reviewed on 30-09-2022
Wedding Date 24-06-2022
I wish I stuck with my gut and cancelled our contract to get married here. I got married here in June 2022 and had a terrible experience. The only reason I’m giving it 2 stars is because it is a pretty venue and our guests had a good time. I worked with 1 coordinator for 6 months then they went through 3 wedding planners within 2 months of my wedding date; 4 wedding coordinators total that I worked with. You can imagine the stress of finding this out every time I tried to email the previous coordinator. By the time my wedding came around, the coordinator I met for my rehearsal had no clue who I was, what she was doing or any of my details. A 20 minute rehearsal turned into 1 hour due to me having to explain every detail that was already in an email. The only reason my wedding actually happened is because I hired a second wedding planner on my own who took control on the day of. This location might be one of the “cheaper” options (I still spent $40,000) but it’s not worth it for the stress of whatever is happening here to cause this high of turnover. There are a lot more details to this story but I’m not going to go into it here. I’m very disappointed. They send out a survey afterwards asking how your experience was - I left my honest feedback hoping someone would reach out. They never did. I tried to email their management and sales team to let them know I would like to talk about my experience so they could be aware. I never heard anything. I’m left to a leave review on the site that I found the venue through in hopes no one has to go through what I did.
Reviewed on 30-09-2022
Deirdre Burns (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-09-2019
The venue was beautiful, a great place for my guests to stay and relax. We had stayed at the hotel a couple years before and loved the vibe, quiet and secluded but you can still see the ocean. To be honest, it's the only venue we toured, we were sold. All our guests raved about what a great time it was and our friends and family from all over enjoyed all being in one place so they could meet everyone and enjoy each others' company throughout the wedding weekend. Our rehearsal dinner was on the terrace, which was a low-key taco bar affair with a great view and a wonderful welcome to our guests. The venue was very accommodating to our (moderately) raucous group, who busted out our musical instruments when the catering ended. Our wedding was on the courtyard patio and our reception was in the ballroom. Overall, the staff was incredibly accommodating and wonderful, but it just felt like there weren't enough staff present.What I wish I had known ahead of time: 1. We were only allowed to check into our bridal suite 2 hours before our rehearsal started, if I had known this I would have booked us for Thursday night as well. Some of our bridal party did not get a room until after the rehearsal. There was another wedding the same day as mine at the hotel, plus a 3rd wedding staying at the hotel. There was also a conference checking out on Friday as all the weddingS guests were trying to check in. 2. In addition to the coordinator that the venue provided, I would have hired my own day-of coordinator because two weddings in one day proved to be too much for the staff. My maid of honor had to track down the venue coordinator once during set-up (when someone moved our flowers to a different staging room and put out the wrong number of tables) and for quite some time during the reception cocktail hour (when we didn't know where they had put our bag with the marriage license, and the venue coordinator did not do any crowd control as had been discussed at the rehearsal). The venue gave the impression that there would be a room for the bride to put some things, but they ended up moving our things to the same room used as a Green Room for the band (i.e. no privacy). 3. 7:30 end time for cocktails was too late for late September, we should have gone inside by 7:00. Many of my guests were huddled in hallways or in the hotel lobby. My wedding guests had to turn on the outdoor heaters themselves during cocktails when the sun went down and the breeze kicked up.
Reviewed on 27-04-2020
Wedding Date 28-09-2019
The venue was beautiful, a great place for my guests to stay and relax. We had stayed at the hotel a couple years before and loved the vibe, quiet and secluded but you can still see the ocean. To be honest, it's the only venue we toured, we were sold. All our guests raved about what a great time it was and our friends and family from all over enjoyed all being in one place so they could meet everyone and enjoy each others' company throughout the wedding weekend. Our rehearsal dinner was on the terrace, which was a low-key taco bar affair with a great view and a wonderful welcome to our guests. The venue was very accommodating to our (moderately) raucous group, who busted out our musical instruments when the catering ended. Our wedding was on the courtyard patio and our reception was in the ballroom. Overall, the staff was incredibly accommodating and wonderful, but it just felt like there weren't enough staff present.What I wish I had known ahead of time: 1. We were only allowed to check into our bridal suite 2 hours before our rehearsal started, if I had known this I would have booked us for Thursday night as well. Some of our bridal party did not get a room until after the rehearsal. There was another wedding the same day as mine at the hotel, plus a 3rd wedding staying at the hotel. There was also a conference checking out on Friday as all the weddingS guests were trying to check in. 2. In addition to the coordinator that the venue provided, I would have hired my own day-of coordinator because two weddings in one day proved to be too much for the staff. My maid of honor had to track down the venue coordinator once during set-up (when someone moved our flowers to a different staging room and put out the wrong number of tables) and for quite some time during the reception cocktail hour (when we didn't know where they had put our bag with the marriage license, and the venue coordinator did not do any crowd control as had been discussed at the rehearsal). The venue gave the impression that there would be a room for the bride to put some things, but they ended up moving our things to the same room used as a Green Room for the band (i.e. no privacy). 3. 7:30 end time for cocktails was too late for late September, we should have gone inside by 7:00. Many of my guests were huddled in hallways or in the hotel lobby. My wedding guests had to turn on the outdoor heaters themselves during cocktails when the sun went down and the breeze kicked up.
Reviewed on 27-04-2020
Kristel Blanchard (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-07-2019
My husband and I got married here last July and everything was wonderful. The wedding coordinator Angela was wonderful to work with from beginning to end, clearly very knowledgeable and very patient with every little thing. The venue was beautiful and it was so nice to have an outdoor ceremony and then just walk upstairs for the indoor reception. It was also great to have all the tables, chairs, linens, tableware, etc. taken care of and not have to worry about all the set-up and take-down! The food was delicious and the service was great. There was a even a lovely woman named Shannon who kept checking in with my husband and I to make sure we had food! Overall, we were extremely happy with our choice to get married here.
Reviewed on 02-08-2019
Wedding Date 19-07-2019
My husband and I got married here last July and everything was wonderful. The wedding coordinator Angela was wonderful to work with from beginning to end, clearly very knowledgeable and very patient with every little thing. The venue was beautiful and it was so nice to have an outdoor ceremony and then just walk upstairs for the indoor reception. It was also great to have all the tables, chairs, linens, tableware, etc. taken care of and not have to worry about all the set-up and take-down! The food was delicious and the service was great. There was a even a lovely woman named Shannon who kept checking in with my husband and I to make sure we had food! Overall, we were extremely happy with our choice to get married here.
Reviewed on 02-08-2019
Nicole Hughett (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 31-05-2019
We had a great wedding at Chaminade!! Our coordinator Angela was wonderful and made our wedding perfect, but overall Chaminade definitely seemed behind and unorganized when it came to communication in the beginning. The resort worked for our needs to have everyone stay together and host a weekend of events, including our rehearsal dinner for 55, wedding ceremony and reception for 85, and goodbye breakfast for 40 so we had a full weekend celebration there and everyone stayed at the hotel. With the amount of investment we were putting in to it we had hoped that the cost of the hotel rooms for our guests would have been lower, but they were still pretty pricey. It wasn’t as smooth leading up to the wedding (I'm a Type A bride so I appreciate lots of communication and organization) and I had to be very proactive in checking in to see where things stood. We were sold on the renovations to the main building and that’s what we signed on for so it was disappointing that 5 months before the wedding no one told us that the renovations wouldn’t be happening anymore. Our Chaminade wedding planner also changed half way through and no one told us, she didn’t even intro us to another event planner to take over, we just got an auto reply that she had left and I had to call and track down a new coordinator which was unsettling for us and leading up to the wedding we had a lot of concerns. Thankfully we landed with Angela and she was our main point of contact and great to work with. When we arrived for the wedding weekend the grounds looked beautiful and well taken care of, the food at our rehearsal dinner, wedding reception and breakfast were all wonderful and we ended up having an amazing wedding! There were some hiccups day of, like the ceremony power outside wasn't delivered to the DJ on time, dinner issues where a couple of folks didn’t get the steak they ordered, food allergies were overlooked from our final headcount sheet, and heating lamps were in a shortage, but my husband and I didn't notice any of it and only learned of it after. There were some nice extras that Angela and her team added, like saving appetizers for us to enjoy during photos, getting a van for us to drive around the lot for photos, having a club sandwich, extra cake and bottle of champagne that was back in our room at the end of the night was an excellent touch and so appreciated! We really loved working with Angela and she bent over backwards to accommodate our requests and needs.Pros to Having your Wedding at Chaminade:- Location is convenient to the Bay Area and everyone can stay at the same place- Beautiful scenery and backdrop - Pricing is reasonable and all included which makes it so much easier on Brides- They worked with us on really any request we had (like eating dinner outside or specialty drinks) and were the most accommodating venue we met withCons: - They do a lot of weddings so that might be why there was a lack of organization and disconnect - Prices for Guest Rooms are still high with the room block and the food onsite is expensive - The main lobby is pretty outdated, we were so excited for the new look and layout, but that didn't happen - Some parts of the planning process felt rushed and impersonal, again this may be because they have so many weddings but I just had to really stay on top of all of the planning and details
Reviewed on 22-06-2019
Wedding Date 31-05-2019
We had a great wedding at Chaminade!! Our coordinator Angela was wonderful and made our wedding perfect, but overall Chaminade definitely seemed behind and unorganized when it came to communication in the beginning. The resort worked for our needs to have everyone stay together and host a weekend of events, including our rehearsal dinner for 55, wedding ceremony and reception for 85, and goodbye breakfast for 40 so we had a full weekend celebration there and everyone stayed at the hotel. With the amount of investment we were putting in to it we had hoped that the cost of the hotel rooms for our guests would have been lower, but they were still pretty pricey. It wasn’t as smooth leading up to the wedding (I'm a Type A bride so I appreciate lots of communication and organization) and I had to be very proactive in checking in to see where things stood. We were sold on the renovations to the main building and that’s what we signed on for so it was disappointing that 5 months before the wedding no one told us that the renovations wouldn’t be happening anymore. Our Chaminade wedding planner also changed half way through and no one told us, she didn’t even intro us to another event planner to take over, we just got an auto reply that she had left and I had to call and track down a new coordinator which was unsettling for us and leading up to the wedding we had a lot of concerns. Thankfully we landed with Angela and she was our main point of contact and great to work with. When we arrived for the wedding weekend the grounds looked beautiful and well taken care of, the food at our rehearsal dinner, wedding reception and breakfast were all wonderful and we ended up having an amazing wedding! There were some hiccups day of, like the ceremony power outside wasn't delivered to the DJ on time, dinner issues where a couple of folks didn’t get the steak they ordered, food allergies were overlooked from our final headcount sheet, and heating lamps were in a shortage, but my husband and I didn't notice any of it and only learned of it after. There were some nice extras that Angela and her team added, like saving appetizers for us to enjoy during photos, getting a van for us to drive around the lot for photos, having a club sandwich, extra cake and bottle of champagne that was back in our room at the end of the night was an excellent touch and so appreciated! We really loved working with Angela and she bent over backwards to accommodate our requests and needs.Pros to Having your Wedding at Chaminade:- Location is convenient to the Bay Area and everyone can stay at the same place- Beautiful scenery and backdrop - Pricing is reasonable and all included which makes it so much easier on Brides- They worked with us on really any request we had (like eating dinner outside or specialty drinks) and were the most accommodating venue we met withCons: - They do a lot of weddings so that might be why there was a lack of organization and disconnect - Prices for Guest Rooms are still high with the room block and the food onsite is expensive - The main lobby is pretty outdated, we were so excited for the new look and layout, but that didn't happen - Some parts of the planning process felt rushed and impersonal, again this may be because they have so many weddings but I just had to really stay on top of all of the planning and details
Reviewed on 22-06-2019
Annemarie Maldonado (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-10-2018
Amazing Venue! Jules is the best! She answered every question I had, and always found a solution! Great communication. They coordinated every detail. Things we didn't even think of! We could not have been happier with them. I wish I had something else to plan with them!
Reviewed on 04-11-2018
Wedding Date 06-10-2018
Amazing Venue! Jules is the best! She answered every question I had, and always found a solution! Great communication. They coordinated every detail. Things we didn't even think of! We could not have been happier with them. I wish I had something else to plan with them!
Reviewed on 04-11-2018
Melissa McMillan (bride) 1 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-09-2017
Let me start out by saying that I did not host my wedding or reception at Chaminade, but I did have a guest booking package for all of my wedding guests to stay there for our nearby wedding last month. 5 stars for the beautiful rooms - the suite they had us as the bride and groom in was modern, super clean, and exceptional. All the hotel staff were kind and graceful, but some major ball drops impacted my review in a big way.First, as the bride and groom we were instructed to book a standard room via a provided link, and their reps would cancel that reservation in order to re-book us at a free upgrade to a suite. This is a nice thing they do when you're booking a room block.However, the sales rep who performed this task made a big mistake - they cancelled our two night reservation in a standard room and replaced it with a one night reservation in the suite. This meant chaos, stress, and a million phone calls the morning they thought I was supposed to check out, during the time allotted for my ceremony rehearsal. So, a small disaster. Next was a bigger problem. They kindly agreed to store a small 1/5 size kombucha keg and our groom's cake in their walk-in refrigerator, which was really helpful and great because our venue didn't have the ability to store those items. However, when the time came for us to collect the groom's cake and kombucha keg, the keg was apparently in a locked walk-in and only one manager had the key. The staff could not locate said manager, and my poor mother and brother in law who were going to bring it to the venue were left freaking out and almost didn't make it to the ceremony on time. Chaminade offered no resolution or plan of action, and my relatives had to leave to make the ceremony. Luckily we were running behind and they didn't miss anything, but it's super disappointing that it took my dad calling Chaminade and getting very firm for them to even offer to bring the keg to us when they could locate the manger. By the time they finally found this missing manager and got the keg to our venue 5 minutes away the ceremony and cocktail hour were over. And hello, cocktail hour is obviously a big part of why I paid for this keg and drove multiple hours out of the city to collect it.So, in closing, 5 stars for the location and the rooms, -5 stars if you need anything additional from these people at all. Ball drops all over the place, no apologies or interest in doing anything to help you out when they create issues and chaos, and overall a super mis-managed operations.
Reviewed on 18-10-2017
Wedding Date 17-09-2017
Let me start out by saying that I did not host my wedding or reception at Chaminade, but I did have a guest booking package for all of my wedding guests to stay there for our nearby wedding last month. 5 stars for the beautiful rooms - the suite they had us as the bride and groom in was modern, super clean, and exceptional. All the hotel staff were kind and graceful, but some major ball drops impacted my review in a big way.First, as the bride and groom we were instructed to book a standard room via a provided link, and their reps would cancel that reservation in order to re-book us at a free upgrade to a suite. This is a nice thing they do when you're booking a room block.However, the sales rep who performed this task made a big mistake - they cancelled our two night reservation in a standard room and replaced it with a one night reservation in the suite. This meant chaos, stress, and a million phone calls the morning they thought I was supposed to check out, during the time allotted for my ceremony rehearsal. So, a small disaster. Next was a bigger problem. They kindly agreed to store a small 1/5 size kombucha keg and our groom's cake in their walk-in refrigerator, which was really helpful and great because our venue didn't have the ability to store those items. However, when the time came for us to collect the groom's cake and kombucha keg, the keg was apparently in a locked walk-in and only one manager had the key. The staff could not locate said manager, and my poor mother and brother in law who were going to bring it to the venue were left freaking out and almost didn't make it to the ceremony on time. Chaminade offered no resolution or plan of action, and my relatives had to leave to make the ceremony. Luckily we were running behind and they didn't miss anything, but it's super disappointing that it took my dad calling Chaminade and getting very firm for them to even offer to bring the keg to us when they could locate the manger. By the time they finally found this missing manager and got the keg to our venue 5 minutes away the ceremony and cocktail hour were over. And hello, cocktail hour is obviously a big part of why I paid for this keg and drove multiple hours out of the city to collect it.So, in closing, 5 stars for the location and the rooms, -5 stars if you need anything additional from these people at all. Ball drops all over the place, no apologies or interest in doing anything to help you out when they create issues and chaos, and overall a super mis-managed operations.
Reviewed on 18-10-2017
Danielle M (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-04-2017
I wish I could give them more than 5 stars! As soon as I saw the view I was in love. We toured several different venues and while I really liked most of them, they just didn't feel perfect. With us both being Santa Cruz locals, I was really looking for something that had a Santa Cruz vibe and this place really fit the bill. Rebecca was our coordinator and I absolutely adored her! If the view hadn't sold me, she would have sealed the deal. (Almost) everything went off without a hitch from start to finish and the day was so perfect! In mid April, the arbor was in full bloom and it couldn't have been more beautiful. The food was beyond incredible. And to top it off, when I woke up in the middle of the night (already a bit hung over and STARVING) they had delivered a bottle of champagne, my favorite sandwich and a couple slices of the cake (plus a sweet congrats card) to our room. This place was a dream come true!
Reviewed on 01-07-2017
Wedding Date 21-04-2017
I wish I could give them more than 5 stars! As soon as I saw the view I was in love. We toured several different venues and while I really liked most of them, they just didn't feel perfect. With us both being Santa Cruz locals, I was really looking for something that had a Santa Cruz vibe and this place really fit the bill. Rebecca was our coordinator and I absolutely adored her! If the view hadn't sold me, she would have sealed the deal. (Almost) everything went off without a hitch from start to finish and the day was so perfect! In mid April, the arbor was in full bloom and it couldn't have been more beautiful. The food was beyond incredible. And to top it off, when I woke up in the middle of the night (already a bit hung over and STARVING) they had delivered a bottle of champagne, my favorite sandwich and a couple slices of the cake (plus a sweet congrats card) to our room. This place was a dream come true!
Reviewed on 01-07-2017
Dana Gabriel (bride) 3 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-08-2015
Very disappointed in the lack of professionalism from Chaminade. My fake large white wisteria flowers were stolen from the ceremony site fountain right after my guests were moved into the reception room. Chaminade suggested one of MY guests may have taken them. I was very bothered by this. How would my elegantly dressed guests have time to steal 100+ wet flowers, get them out of the site unseen and store them? All within minutes of the ending of cocktail hour and start of the reception? Not to mention, these are my closest friends and family who have no need to steal these flowers.We never received a genuine feeling of concern, remorse, frustration or disappointment from Chaminade. We were only continuously told to think of how beautiful everything else was. Yes, it was beautiful, but left a very sour taste in our mouths! To go from an amazing day/night, to feeling like no one at the hotel really cared my decor was stolen, is a horrible feeling. It felt as if the money was paid, so the hospitable, genuine and caring attitudes were gone. After returning from my honeymoon, I was updated by my family about the status of our missing flowers and the lack of resolution. They had not bothered to call, send a letter or email my husband or I letting us know anything, that they were truly sorry or had any concern this happened at Chaminade. After sending an email expressing my disappointment in the whole situation and lack of communication provided to my husband and I, we were THEN offered a free night and breakfast; oh yes, but only Sunday thru Thursday.There was no emotional support to the situation again.Chaminade is a beautiful venue, the day of coordination help was appreciated, but the professionalism and feeling of being cared about came and went just as quickly as the day did.
Reviewed on 18-10-2015
Wedding Date 14-08-2015
Very disappointed in the lack of professionalism from Chaminade. My fake large white wisteria flowers were stolen from the ceremony site fountain right after my guests were moved into the reception room. Chaminade suggested one of MY guests may have taken them. I was very bothered by this. How would my elegantly dressed guests have time to steal 100+ wet flowers, get them out of the site unseen and store them? All within minutes of the ending of cocktail hour and start of the reception? Not to mention, these are my closest friends and family who have no need to steal these flowers.We never received a genuine feeling of concern, remorse, frustration or disappointment from Chaminade. We were only continuously told to think of how beautiful everything else was. Yes, it was beautiful, but left a very sour taste in our mouths! To go from an amazing day/night, to feeling like no one at the hotel really cared my decor was stolen, is a horrible feeling. It felt as if the money was paid, so the hospitable, genuine and caring attitudes were gone. After returning from my honeymoon, I was updated by my family about the status of our missing flowers and the lack of resolution. They had not bothered to call, send a letter or email my husband or I letting us know anything, that they were truly sorry or had any concern this happened at Chaminade. After sending an email expressing my disappointment in the whole situation and lack of communication provided to my husband and I, we were THEN offered a free night and breakfast; oh yes, but only Sunday thru Thursday.There was no emotional support to the situation again.Chaminade is a beautiful venue, the day of coordination help was appreciated, but the professionalism and feeling of being cared about came and went just as quickly as the day did.
Reviewed on 18-10-2015
Lisa LeCoump (guest) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-07-2014
We had the pleasure of photographing two weddings at the Chaminade last year. The location is so gorgeous. The arbor was covered with roses and framed the couple as they said there vows, and behind them was a breathtaking view of Santa Cruz and the ocean beyond. There are also a number of other secluded spots for beautiful sunlit photos. The other reason we were impressed with the Chaminade was the impeccable service. The wedding coordinator seemed to be everywhere at once, and thought of every detail. It was truly a pleasure working with their team. (Tony Fitzgerald photography)
Reviewed on 12-02-2014
Wedding Date 30-07-2014
We had the pleasure of photographing two weddings at the Chaminade last year. The location is so gorgeous. The arbor was covered with roses and framed the couple as they said there vows, and behind them was a breathtaking view of Santa Cruz and the ocean beyond. There are also a number of other secluded spots for beautiful sunlit photos. The other reason we were impressed with the Chaminade was the impeccable service. The wedding coordinator seemed to be everywhere at once, and thought of every detail. It was truly a pleasure working with their team. (Tony Fitzgerald photography)
Reviewed on 12-02-2014
Samantha Dueñas (bride) 1 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-10-2013
I wish the knot provided negatives for the ratings.\r\rI am honestly so sad to say this but I am so disappointed with the Chaminade. I had my wedding here and the Chaminade ruined it. Don't get me wrong, the ceremony came out beautiful. I married my husband and that was the most important thing.\r\rLet me tell you a little about what went on....\rThe Chaminade broke my unity sand container that was performed during the ceremony. I had to pay the Chaminade more than 10,000 and they could not even take care of my items. I was suppose to cherish my unity sand for the rest of my life and now I cant. I put all of my trust in this venue and they completely broke it. Our wedding coordinator Angela Edmound was anything but helpful. She basically told me its broken and there is nothing she can do about it. The food and beverage manager told me all of this comes down to business. And now the general manager.....Kevin Herbst. He did not follow through with anything that he said. None of the employees that I worked with came through with what they said. Kevin said he would call me to treat my husband and I to a spa service in Hawaii but that never came through. He claimed it was because he didn't want to harass me yet I told him on multiple voicemails to call me back if he would still like to give us the spa treatment. We argued over the phone mulitple times and sure enough it came down to business. Kevin, Angela, and all the others we worked with are horrible. I cannot even begin to tell you everything else that went on. Just stay away from this venue and get married somewhere else.\r\rI pray no other bride and groom has to experience what we went through. You will have to remember what they did to you for the rest of your life. Please rethink getting married here. Your wedding is supposed to be something that is amazing and something so beautiful. My cermeony was beautiful because I married my husband but unfortunately my memories of everything else was ruined because of the carelessness and the horrible disrespect we got from the \"general manager\" Kevin Herbst and the wedding cordinator Angela Edmound. This is so sad. You would think a wedding venue with views as beautiful as it has, has such a horrible staff and way of managing a wedding. All they care about is the money not about your special day.\r\rThank you Chaminade for the ruined memories I have of my wedding. Please change the way you operate so other bride and grooms can actually have beautiful memories.
Reviewed on 25-11-2013
Wedding Date 12-10-2013
I wish the knot provided negatives for the ratings.\r\rI am honestly so sad to say this but I am so disappointed with the Chaminade. I had my wedding here and the Chaminade ruined it. Don't get me wrong, the ceremony came out beautiful. I married my husband and that was the most important thing.\r\rLet me tell you a little about what went on....\rThe Chaminade broke my unity sand container that was performed during the ceremony. I had to pay the Chaminade more than 10,000 and they could not even take care of my items. I was suppose to cherish my unity sand for the rest of my life and now I cant. I put all of my trust in this venue and they completely broke it. Our wedding coordinator Angela Edmound was anything but helpful. She basically told me its broken and there is nothing she can do about it. The food and beverage manager told me all of this comes down to business. And now the general manager.....Kevin Herbst. He did not follow through with anything that he said. None of the employees that I worked with came through with what they said. Kevin said he would call me to treat my husband and I to a spa service in Hawaii but that never came through. He claimed it was because he didn't want to harass me yet I told him on multiple voicemails to call me back if he would still like to give us the spa treatment. We argued over the phone mulitple times and sure enough it came down to business. Kevin, Angela, and all the others we worked with are horrible. I cannot even begin to tell you everything else that went on. Just stay away from this venue and get married somewhere else.\r\rI pray no other bride and groom has to experience what we went through. You will have to remember what they did to you for the rest of your life. Please rethink getting married here. Your wedding is supposed to be something that is amazing and something so beautiful. My cermeony was beautiful because I married my husband but unfortunately my memories of everything else was ruined because of the carelessness and the horrible disrespect we got from the \"general manager\" Kevin Herbst and the wedding cordinator Angela Edmound. This is so sad. You would think a wedding venue with views as beautiful as it has, has such a horrible staff and way of managing a wedding. All they care about is the money not about your special day.\r\rThank you Chaminade for the ruined memories I have of my wedding. Please change the way you operate so other bride and grooms can actually have beautiful memories.
Reviewed on 25-11-2013
shayla cousens (bride) 3 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-07-2012
The place is beautiful and it is a one stop shop, service was great until the final payment. They promise your event to be the only scheduled however there was a wedding party rehearsing the hour before my wedding, the guys had to use our room to get ready beause there was nowhere else for them to do so, during the reception random hotel guests kept poking their heads in and yelling comments, the event coordinator didn't keep anything on schedule, you're supposed to have the inside and out to your party and guests from the hotel kept sitting in our section with their kids running around, the food was under cooked, we mentioned the beef still being cold and over bloody, they took the whole thing back and only brought back a few slices, the bread was hard as a rock. The hotel itself over charged our room for a bar tab of a guest in a different room and charged my husband and brother for the same tab at the bar the night of the wedding. If you are having a huge wedding and plan on spending a ton im sure they're more responsive but I wouldn't recommend having a smaller wedding here.
Reviewed on 29-10-2012
Wedding Date 26-07-2012
The place is beautiful and it is a one stop shop, service was great until the final payment. They promise your event to be the only scheduled however there was a wedding party rehearsing the hour before my wedding, the guys had to use our room to get ready beause there was nowhere else for them to do so, during the reception random hotel guests kept poking their heads in and yelling comments, the event coordinator didn't keep anything on schedule, you're supposed to have the inside and out to your party and guests from the hotel kept sitting in our section with their kids running around, the food was under cooked, we mentioned the beef still being cold and over bloody, they took the whole thing back and only brought back a few slices, the bread was hard as a rock. The hotel itself over charged our room for a bar tab of a guest in a different room and charged my husband and brother for the same tab at the bar the night of the wedding. If you are having a huge wedding and plan on spending a ton im sure they're more responsive but I wouldn't recommend having a smaller wedding here.
Reviewed on 29-10-2012
Marilu Morales (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-05-2012
Perfect venue! Simply beautiful inside and out. The view is gorgeous, the prices are great! We had them cater our wedding and it was wonderful! The food was Great and the Cake....OMG to die for! It's been a month since the wedding and people are still asking what kind of cake it was! Amazing!! The service was wonderful, more than I could have asked for and it made our day perfect!! LOVE this Place! Will prob come back for our anniversary!
Reviewed on 07-06-2012
Wedding Date 12-05-2012
Perfect venue! Simply beautiful inside and out. The view is gorgeous, the prices are great! We had them cater our wedding and it was wonderful! The food was Great and the Cake....OMG to die for! It's been a month since the wedding and people are still asking what kind of cake it was! Amazing!! The service was wonderful, more than I could have asked for and it made our day perfect!! LOVE this Place! Will prob come back for our anniversary!
Reviewed on 07-06-2012
Amanda Poulsen (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-09-2011
The wedding coordinator was so helpful and seemed to anticipate my every need. The ceremony spot and reception hall were gorgeous! My husband and I were VERY happy with Chaminade and highly recommend it to anyone who wants a beachy feel without dealing with that Santa Cruz fog.
Reviewed on 16-11-2011
Wedding Date 03-09-2011
The wedding coordinator was so helpful and seemed to anticipate my every need. The ceremony spot and reception hall were gorgeous! My husband and I were VERY happy with Chaminade and highly recommend it to anyone who wants a beachy feel without dealing with that Santa Cruz fog.
Reviewed on 16-11-2011
Bria Mazzei (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-07-2011
Angela, our wedding planner through Chaminade was amazing! Chaminade was beautiful and very accomodating!
Reviewed on 20-07-2011
Wedding Date 03-07-2011
Angela, our wedding planner through Chaminade was amazing! Chaminade was beautiful and very accomodating!
Reviewed on 20-07-2011
Akalina Bertos (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-06-2011
The Chaminade was the PERFECT wedding venue. Everything from the ceremony to the reception was flawless thanks to the wonderful staff there. Angela was our wedding coordinator and she made sure that things were taken care of the day of and she was so responsive whenever I had any questions. There was also a \"banquet manager\" that on top of all the events that occured during the reception. I didn't have to think about what was next or worry about things not being taken care of. My family and all the guests were pleasantly surprised with the wonderful service.
Reviewed on 11-07-2011
Wedding Date 24-06-2011
The Chaminade was the PERFECT wedding venue. Everything from the ceremony to the reception was flawless thanks to the wonderful staff there. Angela was our wedding coordinator and she made sure that things were taken care of the day of and she was so responsive whenever I had any questions. There was also a \"banquet manager\" that on top of all the events that occured during the reception. I didn't have to think about what was next or worry about things not being taken care of. My family and all the guests were pleasantly surprised with the wonderful service.
Reviewed on 11-07-2011
Tiffany Hernandez (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-08-2010
Chaminade spa and Resort did everything that we needed. They were our caterers, our cake makers, our resort for guests, our wedding coordinators, and my wedding day savers. They were so great at helping us make everything easy. From the local vendor help, to the on the day service. They did everything and were our everything to our day. Thank you Chaminade.
Reviewed on 03-10-2010
Wedding Date 28-08-2010
Chaminade spa and Resort did everything that we needed. They were our caterers, our cake makers, our resort for guests, our wedding coordinators, and my wedding day savers. They were so great at helping us make everything easy. From the local vendor help, to the on the day service. They did everything and were our everything to our day. Thank you Chaminade.
Reviewed on 03-10-2010
Gina Merolla (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-09-2009
I couldn't have asked for a more beautiful place to get married, the staff is amazing. Angela my Coordinator was super woman, I could e-mail her my questions and it made things very easy for me. I really didn't have to worry about telling my vendors much she took care of everything =). If you are a busy person and want to get married in one of the most beautiful places, I would recomend Chaminade, its poeaceful, has an ocean view and tucked away in the trees.
Reviewed on 27-05-2010
Wedding Date 12-09-2009
I couldn't have asked for a more beautiful place to get married, the staff is amazing. Angela my Coordinator was super woman, I could e-mail her my questions and it made things very easy for me. I really didn't have to worry about telling my vendors much she took care of everything =). If you are a busy person and want to get married in one of the most beautiful places, I would recomend Chaminade, its poeaceful, has an ocean view and tucked away in the trees.
Reviewed on 27-05-2010
Kara McClymont (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-04-2007
it was a beautiful place, everything went very smoothly and the person in charge of the day had everything set the way that we wanted.;If it is not an open bar...we purchased a beverage package, make sure the bartenders do not place top shelf booze out on the counter like it is available for free. We had several embarrassing moments during cocktail hour.
Reviewed on 10-05-2010
Wedding Date 28-04-2007
it was a beautiful place, everything went very smoothly and the person in charge of the day had everything set the way that we wanted.;If it is not an open bar...we purchased a beverage package, make sure the bartenders do not place top shelf booze out on the counter like it is available for free. We had several embarrassing moments during cocktail hour.
Reviewed on 10-05-2010
Jeannette Phillips (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-05-2004
;The hotel staff could have been more attentive
Reviewed on 10-05-2010
Wedding Date 23-05-2004
;The hotel staff could have been more attentive
Reviewed on 10-05-2010
Heather Goodwin (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-08-2008
Full service venue with exceptional service by wedding coordinators hotel staff and banquet managers.;Expensive.
Reviewed on 10-05-2010
Wedding Date 08-08-2008
Full service venue with exceptional service by wedding coordinators hotel staff and banquet managers.;Expensive.
Reviewed on 10-05-2010
Jill Rodinsky (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-04-2008
The site was not only beautiful the service was FLAWLESS. Everything went exactly as we planned it and any concerns were handled immediately and to our absolute satisfaction.;The place can be expensive but WELL WORTH IT.
Reviewed on 10-05-2010
Wedding Date 06-04-2008
The site was not only beautiful the service was FLAWLESS. Everything went exactly as we planned it and any concerns were handled immediately and to our absolute satisfaction.;The place can be expensive but WELL WORTH IT.
Reviewed on 10-05-2010
Annie O'Donnell (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-04-2004
Wonderful ambiance, food, outdoor area, and space for reception. Wedding coordinator is very nice and very helpful.;Was not happy when hotel moved wedding party to another hotel for the Thursday night before the wedding on Saturday. They did however cover the cost of the new hotel. Staff could have taken more initiative re: serving each course. Also, staff did not remember to move wedding presents to hotel room and family member noticed and had to take care of that.
Reviewed on 10-05-2010
22 Reviews, with a Rating of 4.23 out of 5.0Wedding Date 24-04-2004
Wonderful ambiance, food, outdoor area, and space for reception. Wedding coordinator is very nice and very helpful.;Was not happy when hotel moved wedding party to another hotel for the Thursday night before the wedding on Saturday. They did however cover the cost of the new hotel. Staff could have taken more initiative re: serving each course. Also, staff did not remember to move wedding presents to hotel room and family member noticed and had to take care of that.
Reviewed on 10-05-2010
Contact Info for Chaminade Resort & Spa
| Contact | Value |
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| https://www.facebook.com/chaminaderesort | |
| X (Twitter) | www.twitter.com/chaminaderesort |
| chaminaderesort | |
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| Website | www.chaminade.com |
| Phone | (831) 465-3421 |
| Address | 1 CHAMINADE LN, Santa Cruz, CA, 95065 |
| sales@chaminade.com |
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