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Street: Chaminade Ln
City: Santa Cruz
Federal State: CA
Postal Code: 95065
Country: USA
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After $5 million dollars of renovations, new contemporary Spanish furnishings reflect the resorts history, while granite bathrooms, rich fabrics and innovative color palettes intertwine with the natural beauty of the California coast. This resort features a complete spa, three restaurants with outdoor dining and panoramic views of the Monterey Bay, wine tours, an outdoor heated swimming pool and hot tubs, steam rooms, saunas, and access to world-class golf!


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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

Chaminade

Wednesday, 19 March 2008
Written by SandyBiback  - Top 100 Reviewer

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5.0
Overall, I was satisfied with my recent meeting experience at this hotel.
5.0
If the hotel was suitable for a future program, I would use this hotel again.
5.0
I would recommend this hotel to other meeting professionals or colleagues.
5.0
Chaminade, I've now been 3 times for the same event and the people, the place just get better and better. From the airport pickup in San Jose to the front desk to all the meetings all the f&b to the bedrooms to the trip back to San Jose--I feel pampered. I feel that the Chaminade staff really care about me. The variety of food, the beautiful location, the spa, the gym, the walking paths, the meeting rooms with lots of windows and doors to the outside! And the fireside in the evening, complete with s'mores.

I'll be back

Sandy Biback
Duration: 1-3 Days
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

Over the top customer service

Tuesday, 18 March 2008
Written by bhilt  - Top 50 Reviewer

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5.0
Overall, I was satisfied with my recent meeting experience at this hotel.
5.0
If the hotel was suitable for a future program, I would use this hotel again.
5.0
I would recommend this hotel to other meeting professionals or colleagues.
5.0
I have attended three meetings at Chaminade Conference Center, and they have all been wonderful experiences. It is in a beautiful area, and the decor matches the surroundings. But the customer service is what will bring me back.

During my most recent stay, our group was invited to the patio after dinner for s'mores. It was the classiest s'mores display I have ever seen! On the bottom tier of a three-tied serving display, was a lovely arrangement of pink roses. Because of the season, the top two tiers were filled with yellow Peeps, for roasting or just to snack on. There were also traditional marshmallows, Hershey bars and graham crackers, as well as hot chocolate and hot cider. When some in the group mentioned they were chilly, even around the fire, staff disappeared for a few moments and returned with enough blankets for everyone. It was a lovely, memorable evening, thanks to the efforts of Chaminade's staff, and typical of the service found throughout the facility.
Duration: 1-3 Days
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

Chaminade - simply fantabulous!

Monday, 17 March 2008
Written by Dianne Davis  - Top 100 Reviewer

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5.0
Overall, I was satisfied with my recent meeting experience at this hotel.
5.0
If the hotel was suitable for a future program, I would use this hotel again.
5.0
I would recommend this hotel to other meeting professionals or colleagues.
5.0
This is the fifth year I have attended this group's annual conference at Chaminade. It is an AMAZING property. I could go on and on. To try and effuse in an organized fashion!

Location - Chaminade is a lovely 45-minute drive from San Jose. As you climb the rolling, green hills the air gets more fresh and clean - just beautiful.

The property is located on a cliff in Santa Cruz with a spectacular view of the bay. There is gorgeous fauna and several trails through heavily wooded eucalyptus and red wood groves. The air is heavenly.

Site - the layout is great. All buildings are within a short walk to the main resort. There is an amazing fitness center and spa on site. The spa menu has plenty to delight and sooth.

Service - honestly - I have never seen people like those at Chaminade. Unlike most properties, each year we return we see many of the same, friendly faces. From the DOSM, Sherri Hueneke to our CSM, Jennifer Cope, to the Chef and line staff - familiar faces abound. They are the height of professionalism always going the extra mile to attend to our every need.

Perfect site for - meetings - the property has the creativity and flexibility to make your meeting a success. The CMP is perfect as the meals are fresh, plentiful and delicious. Plus, the inclusive cost really is a value for price paid. Plus, the setting has meeting rooms with windows plus a fantastic view for times between breaks. It also is a great site for a quite getaway. The trails, pool, fitness center, spa and food really add to the overall rejuvinating effect of Chaminade.

Treat yourself - go to Chaminade for any meeting, event or just a chance to refresh and regroup!

Dianne Davis, Meeting and Event Consultant
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Duration: 1-3 Days
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

Chaminade is one of THE best conf. centers on eart

Monday, 17 March 2008
Written by JoanEisenstodt  - Top 10 Reviewer

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5.0
Overall, I was satisfied with my recent meeting experience at this hotel.
5.0
If the hotel was suitable for a future program, I would use this hotel again.
5.0
I would recommend this hotel to other meeting professionals or colleagues.
5.0
I've used Chaminade as a meeting planner for groups up to 225 people and have participated in the event just held for the past 5 years. Each year, Chaminade's staff exceeds our expectations. They listen - even comments overheard, like one participants saying it would be great to have chips and salsa at a break found them at the afternoon break.

For those unfamiliar with Chaminade's pricing, it is a conference center (www.iacconline.org) managed by Benchmark and uses what most conference centers call a CMP (Complete Meeting Package) and renamed the BMP: Benchmark Meeting Package. The BMP (like a CMP) includes a guestroom (stunning at Chaminade, many with patios or decks), 3 meals/day (in the conference dining area - all served conference style which allows participants to eat what they like and want to eat v. a plated meal tho' plated meals are an option), continuous morning and afternoon breaks (that include items like hardboiled eggs or breakfast sandwiches and fruit in the a.m., popcorn and other fab snacks in the afternoon), audio visual support,and great staffing PLUS 24 hour hold on most meeting rooms.

Food is superb. Attention to details is always there - like ensuring that those w/ food allergies are accommodated, or an evening around a fire w/ the makings for S'mores is available.

Meeting space is wonderful - and even more so now that they've undergone this amazing renovation. Just to sit in the great ergonomic chairs for a long meeting is worth going!

And then there's the renovated LOBBY - with a fireplace and comfortable stunning furniture - a great place for reading quietly or going with a small group to discuss the business of the meeting.

The Spa is magnificent and makes for a smart thing for anyone to do while there, esp. on business or meeting travel.

The grounds are gorgeous and on many days while there this month (March 2008) we were able to see Monterey Bay and the ocean from the bluff.

It is a highly recommended property with a GM and staff who ROCK!
Duration: 1-3 Days
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