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Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Property class: 4

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A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.
A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and outdoor seating areas.
A modern kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a microwave, and a coffee maker.
A kitchen counter with a stainless steel container, a white appliance, and wicker baskets.
A modern kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, and wooden cabinets. There is a round dining table with two chairs and a potted plant.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $153
$144 nightly
$153 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5

Explore the area

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21305 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062
  • Place, Twin Lakes State Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Sunny Cove Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Harbor
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Family Studio

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a glass door.

Family Studio

  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Premium Apartment, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

A hotel with a central entrance, multiple balconies, and a sign reading 'Bella Notte'.

Premium Apartment, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

  • 302 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

A hotel room with a bed, a small kitchenette, a dining area, and a bathroom.

Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

  • 309 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Studio, 1 King Bed, Microwave, Corner

A hotel room with a bed, a dining table with chairs, a kitchenette, and a large window with curtains.

Classic Studio, 1 King Bed, Microwave, Corner

  • 265 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

  • 283 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a microwave, a sink, and a large window with curtains.

Luxury Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

  • 362 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Pets Allowed

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a wardrobe.

Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Pets Allowed

  • 363 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Exclusive Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a kitchenette, and a window with a view.

Exclusive Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

  • 317 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Elite Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a dresser, and a painting of a beach.

Elite Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

  • 395 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Studio, Pets Allowed

A bedroom with a large bed, a small table with chairs, a painting of a beach, and a door leading to another room.

Deluxe Studio, Pets Allowed

  • 289 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Exclusive Studio, Roll-in Shower, Pets Allowed

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, a microwave, and a painting on the wall.

Exclusive Studio, Roll-in Shower, Pets Allowed

  • 363 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Exclusive Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Pets Allowed

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a sink, a large beach view painting, and a sliding door leading to the bathroom.

Exclusive Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Pets Allowed

  • 363 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

With a stay at Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel in Santa Cruz (Eastside Santa Cruz), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Monterey Bay and 5 minutes from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. .This aparthotel is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Capitola Beach and 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Roaring Camp Railroads.
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What's nearby

  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sunny Cove Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Harbor Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Seabright Beach - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪People's Coffee - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪California Wraps - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Spot - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature laptop-compatible safes and slippers. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Accommodations at this 4-star aparthotel have kitchenettes with microwaves. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, hair dryers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste.

This Santa Cruz aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). 65-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains.

Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes. Your memory foam bed comes with premium bedding. 65-inch Smart televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and microwaves.
This smoke-free aparthotel was built in 2007.
Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Family friendly

  • High chair

Kitchenette

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Paper towels

Bedrooms

  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Window screens

Entertainment

  • 65-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Fee: USD 75 per pet per stay
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Food and water bowls

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Virtual front desk

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Outdoor lighting

General

  • 1 building
  • 12 units
  • 2 floors
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Built in 2007
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Renovated - March 2026

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 11:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

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 and cats only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great spot. Love the keyless, personless checkin!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
The room was updated from what I saw on yelp but in a very good way. The room was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
I thought the room was really excellent and the details, from the kettle to the shower were really top of the line. My only complaint was that the super inviting walk in shower, with the giant shower head, had very weak water pressure - it was a real disappointment.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
our stay was superior..well located to beaches....and harbor, room was large and high ceilings,,(second floor room) large and high end tv (even my wife was impressed..had a bit of a problem getting the wifi going(my fault) after contacting the management issue was cleared up immediately! ie. the password...would definitely stay at this property again if in Santa Cruz....tx so much pc
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Shower temp could be a bit hotter. Water was like warm. Other than that place was clean, and exactly as pictured! Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026