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Overview

The Bella Notte Inn is located in Santa Cruz, California and only a five-minute walk to the Pacific Ocean. The hotel is 2.5 miles from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and a 15-minute drive from the University of California in Santa Cruz. This charming hotel has staff who speak English, Spanish, French, and Vietnamese. It is 28 miles from Mineta San Jose International Airport and 27 miles from Monterey Peninsula Airport. It has a total of 10 air-conditioned, non-smoking guest rooms.

The rooms at this hotel have two queen or one king bed and include custom cabinetry, important marble, and private bathrooms. Each of the rooms comes with heated bathroom floors, a walk-in shower, a wet bar, and a mini-refrigerator with free bottled water. The rooms also include a coffee maker, in-room safe, bathrobes, and a flat-screen television with cable channels. There is an iPod compatible alarm clock and free high-speed wireless Internet access.

There are many attractions near the hotel such as Twin Lakes State Beach, Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor, Seymour Marine Discovery Center, and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park is less than seven miles away while Mystery Spot can be reached in only six miles.

All sorts of dining establishments are located in the area including Lago di Como Ristorante & Pizzeria, Star Bene Incorporated, Taqueria Michoacan, and East Cliff Brewing Company. Other options nearby include Harbor Café and the Windmill Café.

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$157
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King room, 1 king bed
$280
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Queen room, 2 queen beds
$357
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Deluxe room, bed type unknown
$160
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Queen room, bed type unknown
$202
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$223
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$201
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$209
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$244
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$241
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$258
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King room, 1 king bed
$260
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$361
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*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.

Amenities at Bella Notte by the Beach

  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Free parking
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Internet
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Hairdryer
  • Express check-out

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Joyce, Jun 2026
Excellent experience staying at Bella Notte. It is beautifully maintained, very well cared for and extremely quiet and comfortable. Staff was very responsive.

Location

21305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Harbor0.5 mi
  • Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History1 mi
  • Santa Cruz Looff Carousel and Roller Coaster1.3 mi
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk1.3 mi
  • Undertow Roller Coaster1.4 mi
  • Santa Cruz Wharf1.5 mi
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach1.5 mi
  • Cocoanut Grove1.5 mi
  • Kuumbwa Jazz Center1.9 mi
  • Museum of Art and History2 mi
  • Branciforte Adobe2 mi
  • Santa Cruz Surfing Museum2.1 mi

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 4:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM

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Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Bella Notte by the Beach

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April
August
$372
$381
Cheapest month to stay with an average 38% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 102% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

Bella Notte by the Beach

What is the cheapest day to book Bella Notte by the Beach?

The cheapest day to book Bella Notte by the Beach is Thursday, with an average nightly rate of $223. The most expensive day is Sunday at $492 per night.

How far in advance should you book Bella Notte by the Beach?

To get the best price at Bella Notte by the Beach, book around 7 weeks in advance. This could save you approximately 24% compared to booking last minute.

KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Bella Notte by the Beach

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Bella Notte by the Beach, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in April and May.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Bella Notte by the Beach, plan to stay on a Thursday or Friday. The most expensive day is usually Sunday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Bella Notte by the Beach was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $223, while the most expensive was $223.
  • How long should you stay at Bella Notte by the Beach? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 2 days.

FAQs when booking at Bella Notte by the Beach

  • Where is Bella Notte by the Beach located?

    Bella Notte by the Beach is located at 21305 East Cliff Drive, 2.2 miles from the center of Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz Harbor is the closest landmark to Bella Notte by the Beach.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Bella Notte by the Beach?

    Check-in time is 4:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM at Bella Notte by the Beach.

  • Does Bella Notte by the Beach offer free parking?

    Yes, Bella Notte by the Beach offers free parking.

  • How far is Bella Notte by the Beach from the airport?

    Bella Notte by the Beach is 27.3 miles from Monterey Regional. Bella Notte by the Beach is 27.7 miles from San Jose.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Bella Notte by the Beach hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Bella Notte by the Beach in Santa Cruz and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Bella Notte by the Beach and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Bella Notte by the Beach.

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2.2 mi
Monterey Regional
27.3 mi