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Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Property class: 4
4-star Mediterranean aparthotel near Monterey Bay

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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 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.
A modern kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a microwave, and a coffee maker.
A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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

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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

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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

Oceanside stay.With a stay at this Eastside Santa Cruz aparthotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Monterey Bay and 3 miles (5 km) of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Twin Lakes State Beach and Lincoln Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).
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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 Maria's Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 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
  • ‪California Wraps - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪People's Coffee - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Cole's BBQ - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

4-star Mediterranean aparthotel near Monterey Bay
Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel was completed in March 2026.

This Mediterranean Santa Cruz aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2007
  • No smoking on site
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.

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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: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Frequently asked questions

How close is Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel to the airport?

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel is 14.5 mi (30-min drive) away from the Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel?

As of Oct 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel on Oct 26, 2026 start from $173, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel.

How close is Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel to the beach?

This aparthotel is a short 3-minute walk from Twin Lakes State Beach and 4-minute walk from Lincoln Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel offer free breakfast?

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this aparthotel.

What time is check-in at Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel?

This aparthotel offers free self parking.

Does Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel have a pool?

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this aparthotel.

How close is Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel to downtown Santa Cruz?

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel is 0.4 mi away from Twin Lakes.

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 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

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