Bella Notte

Fantastic Inn. Very clean and updated with serious attention to décor. Spacious room with wet bar and largest mini fridge I’ve ever seen, includes complimentary water bottles. Beautiful updated bathroom with large shower and heated floor. Friendly, personable staff that are very accommodating. Best complimentary breakfast I’ve ever had in a motel, hotel or inn. Convenient location. We are sad to be leaving today.

My girlfriend and I celebrated my birthday here. The Inn is ran by a Drew and Nice, a friendly couple who makes you feel at home and goes of their way to make your stay great.
The room we stayed in had a mini-​fridge, two sinks (two!), and heated floors which automatically turn on a light when you step off the bed. So comfortable.
The beach is only a stone’s throw away. Stay here, you won’t regret it!

A girls trip to Santa Cruz for a couple of days. Very nice boutique-​type hotel. Large room with two comfortable queen beds was great. Big closet and wonderful bathroom with heated floors and fluffy towels. The room was clean and surprisingly quiet since it sits on Cliff Dr and close to the beach. Kudos to Nice’ and Drew that run this hotel. They were welcoming and helpful. They put out a great breakfast each morning. We were expecting regular hotel breakfast fare… but they had real eggs, sausage, bacon, yogurt, great coffee, fresh fruit and a delicious Swedish breakfast cake. They made us feel so comfortable. We would certainly come back again.

Great service. Small friendly hotel. Breakfast is served every morning and is fresh with hot and cold dishes. Heated tile in the bathroom was amazing!

Nice Inn close to the beach. We stayed in room 8 which is a larger room and the furnishings were beautiful, not typical hotel furniture. At times the street is busy but quiets down nicely at night. Complimentary breakfast is nice. The managers Drew and Neese are there to greet you like family whether your checking in or returning from an afternoon out. They honestly love knowing the guests and want to make sure you have a great experience. Can’t say I have encountered managers like them before. What a breath of fresh air! We would stay here again and want to thank Drew and Neese for making our stay so enjoyable!

The room was so clean I actually felt comfortable laying on top of the comforter AND walking around barefoot! Loved the heated floor, a perk I’ve never actually been privy to before! The room is so spacious! The clerk up front was very helpful and kind. A little pricey, but a very nice room. Might not return again due it being so expensive and I shared the room with friends. But I feel we got our money’s worth!

Fabulous find away from the Boardwalk seediness. Small inn with just 10 rooms. Rooms are very large and nicely appointed with new furnishings. About a 2 minute walk to Twin Pine Beach. Only downside for me was the traffic on the street was a little noisy. No breakfast served in April mid-​week but you have a fridge in the room. Pricy but worth it and comparable to staying at the Hilton in Scott’s Valley but in a better location.

We chose the Bella Notte in room #10 for a quick getaway from the kids for three days in late July. I have to say that overall it was a very pleasant experience and we’d choose to go back again if we find ourselves in the same situation. Normally we like to rent a house on the beach for a week with the family but this was just a quick three days for the two of us. I guess technically the place is a motel as all rooms are entered from the outside, but it didn’t feel like a motel. The staff was very friendly and the complimentary hot breakfast was tasty enough with eggs, bacon, fruit and the assorted cereals and teas.
Our room was located on the second floor and at one end of the property. I’d say it was awesome. There were double sets of windows to cancel out the roadway noise that seems a bit excessive for the amount of traffic going by– but that’s in all of the Santa Cruz area (something to do with the way the streets are paved we thought). We had vaulted ceilings and a comfortable bed. The bathroom was also large and nicely decorated. I appreciated the make-​up remover towelettes, plush robes, and the complimentary water bottles.
The location was pretty perfect for us as it seemed to be right in the middle of Santa Cruz and Capitola. My husband and I prefer to walk or bike and we were able to walk nearly everywhere we wanted to go. The beach was just a couple blocks away down a residential street and I actually like how much less crowed it was than both Santa Cruz and Capitola. It was truly lovely and so close.
The only complaint we had– which we communicated to staff upon checking out and the reason for the 4 star review– was with the mini-​fridge or beverage cooler that was in the room. Upon check-​in we were warned that sometimes the units would hum and to turn the knob until the humming sound stopped. It was even a bullet point on the little info sheet we were given with our room keys. I’m not exaggerating when I say that at 3:30 in the morning on the second night we were jolted out of bed by this ridiculously loud noise I can only describe as being akin to the use of a weed whacker! So there we were in the dead of night turning the knob and it wouldn’t turn off! We ended up just unplugging it from the wall because we couldn’t get the noise to stop at any setting.
But like I said above, we really only had the one complaint and it won’t stop us from returning. Next time though, I think we will just unplug it from the start (unless they tell us all the fridges have been replaced)! In my humble opinion, I think it would be a small investment for the owners and make the Bella Notte a real find.

Sorry in advance for this being a tad bit long.
This isn’t a very cheap hotel so with that being said I was hoping for a little more. The room was OK. It was pretty spacious– kind bed, lounge chairs and regular chairs, large counter top area, decent sized tv, lots of lighting (see below), fireplace (doesnt actually create warmth), and walk in closet. Older looking décor. I feel like they tried putting more furniture to fill the space and it was a little unnecessary. The lights drove me nuts there were table lamps and ceiling lights everywhere but even turning all the lights on it was still pretty dim in the room. The lights in the bathroom and closet looked like automatic sensor lights but the closet light would flicker on and off and wouldn’t shut off (Room 7). I ended up shutting the door because it got so annoying. The room had a fridge with complementary water (which was very nice) and a sink with a large counter top area but no microwave? Odd! I really wish it had a microwave! It would have come in handy. The cool thing about the bathroom was the heated floors in the bathroom. I mean who likes walking on cold tile? Not me! I enjoyed coming out of the shower and stepping on warm tile. The thing that disappointed me the most was the bath tub. When booking this hotel i was hoping for a jacuzzi style bath tub but they were sold out for the weekend. The receptionist from the hotel told me that my room I was booking had a pretty big tub that was big enough to fit two people. Lies. It was a tiny normal sized tub. Definitely does not fit two people. It doesnt even fit one comfortably. I was specifically looking for a hotel with a bigger tub. That’s why I was willing to pay so much for this hotel based on the details I was given. In my opinion I was given a very mediocre room and paid $ 330 a night. Ridiculous. I’ve stayed in better for way less. I’m wondering if they just raised their prices because all the other nice hotels were booked. This hotel honestly didnt have a spectacular view and really wasn’t in walking distance of anything fun.
The first morning of staying there we went to try out the continental breakfast. We arrived around 10:30am (breakfast is served from 8am-​11am) and when we walked in we said good morning to the receptionist who didnt really greet us back. We went to the breakfast bar and there was barely any coffee left and not much eggs and potatoes left. I took the last of the coffee which didnt even give me half a cup and my bf and I made small plates of food to eat there. Two couples came in and out and the guy at the reception desk finally got up to help another younger guy that was delivering bananas out. Thats when he checked the coffee and realized there wasnt any more left and got mad. Whoops. I didnt know he would refill it so I didnt say anything plus breakfast time was almost over. He said out loud purposefully «well the last person to get coffee should have let me know there was no more coffee». In a way I totally felt bad about it but at the same time he should continuously check the food supply to see if it needs to be refilled or restocked. So whatever, I shrugged it off. It was rude for him to even try to call me out in front of other people for that. The next morning we came down for breakfast again this time there was more food but I’m assuming less people came in and it was earlier in the morning. All I really wanted was coffee so I went straight for the coffee and got a cup. There was still a lot left over of the coffee. I waited for my bf to finish getting his food together and as we were getting ready to walk out the same older receptionist guy from the morning before got up and went straight for the coffee maker after I used it (like i’m the only one that drinks all coffee!). He seriously got me really annoyed. Like good for you! You are doing your job but dont treat me like im a young idiot. I honestly felt like I was being judged because of my age but thats just me. But like always my bf left both times saying thank you. even though that guy obviously doesnt make the food. I just felt like the receptionist (possibly owner?) could have been friendlier and more welcoming. I definitely would not recommend this place or come back. There are plenty of other hotels that are worth the money but this is not one of them.

My husband and I have stayed in some of the nicest hotels in the world and some of the «Dew Drop Inns» of the world as well. This is just one of our favorite places for the most reasonable prices. The rooms are really large and very beautifully decorated in an understated style. The breakfast was superb and the owners were accommodating and fantastic. We would not hesitate to recommend this Inn or to stay there again. LOVED IT!

This place is beautiful. Very clean and comfortable. The staff is wonderful and quite helpful. I highly recommend staying here. Every vacationing experience should be like this.
There are also some fantastic restaurants near by. The Windmill Café and Lago Di Como are must dine places. Thank you for the recommendation.

I had the good fortune to stay here for 2 nights during a period when I was invited to speak at UCSC. Guest services/​customer service is warm, friendly and efficient. My room was spacious and relaxing. Breakfast was yummy with many options.
Just a walk to the beach and good restaurants in the area. Check out the Windmill for gluten-​free desserts and more.
I look forward to returning here!

What a great overall experience. My wife and I were looking for a quick getaway and we decided to head over the hill to Santa Cruz. We found a great little gem in Bella Notte. The outside décor is really nice and there are trees and plants well placed around the property that give it great curb appeal.
The staff was helpful, the rooms were well done and the cost wasn’t too bad. They provided a breakfast in the morning as well.
The location is right on the street at East Cliff but you don’t hear a lot noise from the hotel rooms. There are refrigerators, coffee makers, blow dryers, irons and nice flat panel tv’s in the rooms. The bathrooms feature jetted tub which are quite large and a nice way to end your night. The tile floors also feature radiant heat so your toes aren’t cold when you walk in the do your business.
If you’re in Santa Cruz and you want to get away from the busy Boardwalk area stay at Bella Notte, you won’t be disappointed.

Okay 3.5 stars.
Positives: Room was not tiny, good size, fireplace, walk in closet, free bottled water, free WiFi, sink outside the bathroom. Bet was not to bad. People were great. Free breakfast. Housekeeping did good as well,
Neutrals: I didn’t do good due diligence. Since you pick your own room and the one I picked was upstairs, I didn’t look that there was no elevator. My fault. And I don’t do stairs well anymore.
No place close buy to eat with much choices.
Not much parking.
Negatives: And this is a HUGE one. The ‘desk’ area is a lowered area in the counter by the sink and chest of drawers, and TV. Like most, it’s too tall for me. I’ve learned to make due. However, the chair was built for the jolly green giant. When I sat in it, not only did my feet not hit the floor, but it would take 2 pillows to even come close to having any back support. I felt like Lily Tomlin in the old laugh in shows. At one point, my back was spasaming so bad that I was almost in. Tears and had to go lay down. Felt like a knife was being jabbed in it. (Like most people I often have business to do online when I travel or at least email to check).
I could not stay here again and risk real damage to my body.

Absolutely beautiful place. We booked a room, last minute mind you, for two nights, Carol was very helpful. Because we waited until the last minute, we were only able to stay one night instead because our dogsitting plans fell through and we did not want to leave my pet alone, especially on the fourth of July (loud fireworks). Anyway, they changed our reservations to one night and did not charge us for the extra night, which they did not have to do. Luckily it was the fourth of July and they were able to book our room.
It is a quaint place and very clean. Our room had, heated bathroom floors, fridge, wet bar, IPod dock, flat screen with Directv, and a walk in closet w/​a safe. They provided breakfast which included, bacon, sausage, potatoes, eggs, toast, english muffins, yogurt, fresh fruit and granola and more. Twin Lakes beach is within walking distance. This will definitely be our go to place in Santa Cruz.

Rating 4.5 stars.
Wife (8 months pregnant) and I wanted a two night quick getaway before the baby is due and decided to stay here based on reviews. Overall this is a great place and it’s a great value.
Unfortunately we only stayed one night b/​c the wife hurt her back and also got sick so the next morning at 8 am we packed up the car and went into the office to explain our situation. The guy was really nice about it and said no problem they won’t charge the second night, which they definitely didn’t have to do since it was technically our fault/​responsibility.
It’s really not that far from the boardwalk and honestly I preferred that it was slightly off the beaten path. Not to mention, a really nice beach is within walking distance and less than 5 minutes away. If an 8 month pregnant woman can do it, then almost anyone can.
Room was nice and updated and for the price point it’s as good as it gets for Santa Cruz. The fridge was huge. They gave us a microwave for free upon request. It’s well lit at night and it’s easy to get in/​out of the parking lot (especially compared to other parts of the city).
There isn’t any area for .5 star deduction, but the reason for it was noise. Specifically the a/​c heater unit was making a clicking sound for more than an hour, even after it was unplugged. You’re fairly close to the road but unless you have the window open, the road/​traffic noise isn’t a big deal. I use earplugs and didn’t hear any noise whatsoever (clicking sound drove the wife nuts for 1 – 2 hours).
If the clicking issue is the biggest/​only gripe, then I definitely would say this was a good overall visit. If we come back to Santa Cruz, this is most likely where we’ll be staying again.

I very much enjoyed my stay here.
The highlights:
I accidently booked the wrong month and, in response to the «you didn’t show up but we have to charge you anyway» email they sent me, I admitted my mistake and asked for a refund and a rebooking. they gave me both. Such awesome customer service, especially as my mistake had the potential to cost them money.
The bed was huge! The tub was huge! The wet bar, a nice touch.
Breakfast was awesome. A step above your typical hotel continental spread. There were fresh berries and fat free yogurt, which is what I had. I brought my own soy milk for my coffee.
The one thing I wish was different is that the bedding smelled as if it was washed in scented detergent, which added to a headache I already had and meant I woke up with my eyes all swollen.
There are several restaurants in walking distance, which is very convenient.

The photos on their web site do not do it justice!
It all started when I made our reservation, they only had one room available which was an ADA complaint room and had 2 beds with a shower and I was ok with that, a friend had recommended this place to me so I thought it would be worth it.
But then about a week before they sent me an email saying they had a cancellation and moved us to a room with a jacuzzi tub and one king size bed so I was pretty excited for the jacuzzi tub!
When we arrived and checked in the man was very nice, like he was expecting us and knew our names and already had our paperwork, room keys and parking pass ready for us when we got there. I know I know we had a reservation he was expecting us, but the way he had everything laid out was nice.
He told us about the complementary breakfast between 8 – 10, gave us the wifi password, told us where the beach was in relation to the hotel (about 2 blocks away) asked if we had any questions about what to do around town then showed us to our room.
The room is soooo amazingly cute, very modern contemporary.
You walk in and (for our room at least) the large closest is on your left with mirrors as doors and a nice piece of artwork on the left.
Then as you proceed into the room there is a wet bar along with a coffee machine and information about restaurants around the hotel and the hotel itself.
The bathroom has heated floors and a jacuzzi tub.
The bed was a sealy perfect sleeper and I slept like a baby.
Breakfast the next morning was so good!
Eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, cereal, milk, juice, english muffins, coffee, fresh fruit, yogurt…, everything!!!
They have 2 cute little tables set up, and I don’t know if people weren’t awake yet but it wasn’t overcrowded or super busy.
I am thinking the man and the woman are the owners but I can’t be sure, they are very nice and put a lot of hard work into pleasing their guests along with taking care of the hotel.
It’s worth the price and ties in with the romantic little get away.

My boyfriend and I had a little getaway and I booked a room 2 weeks ago. I was very impressed. The room is huge! They supply you with two robes, extra pillows and a walk in closet! It had a huge bathroom and shower as well! This is by far the best hotel I stayed in in Santa Cruz and at an affordable decent price. Oh it had a fireplace and a wet bar as well. The service was great and the older gentlemen at the front desk was very helpful with restaurants and site seeing. I would totally recommend this place to anyone.
It was very close to everything and it had Free Wi-​Fi too haha.

I AM IN LOVE WITH THIS PLACE!
I stayed here for one night, saturday of memorial day weekend.
As I arrived, I was greeted in a friendly matter. I asked the front desk person, for reccommandations on where to eat and what’s the must see in santa cruz. He was super helpful.
As I entered my room, I loved everything abt it especially the heated floors in the restroom! The bed was comfy. The room was pretty huge. Good closet space! There are tons of storage compartments to put ur stuff in! A refridgerator with 2 FREE bottle waters! and free wi-​fi!
I’m most def staying here again!