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Santa Cruz · California

West Cliff Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

174 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, California, 95060

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Nov 24, 2026
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Nov 26, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Luxurious Accommodations

    Experience the charm of a 3-story Victorian home at West Cliff Inn, offering cozy guestrooms with fireplaces and elegant marble-tile bathrooms for a truly luxurious stay.

  • Modern Amenities

    Stay connected with free high-speed internet access, unwind with an in-room MP3 player, and enjoy entertainment on a flat-panel TV in every room, ensuring a comfortable and convenient stay.

  • Delightful Dining and Activities

    Indulge in a delicious breakfast buffet each morning, savor wine and hors d'oeuvres in the afternoon, and explore Santa Cruz with ease by renting a bicycle - all just steps away from the vibrant Beach and Boardwalk.

Book your memorable stay at West Cliff Inn today for a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Friendly staff

  • Great location

  • Beautiful building

At the hotel

Popular amenities

53 listed
  • Allergy-free room
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Canoeing
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Concierge service
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
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Dining & drinks

  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Cycling
  • Golf course
  • Hiking
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace

Rooms & comfort

  • Heating
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Parking
  • Parking
  • Private parking
  • Wheelchair accessible

Guest services

  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Invoice provided
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk

Services & essentials

  • Diving
  • Fishing
  • Free WiFi
  • Happy hour
  • Higher level toilet
  • Key card access
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Snorkelling
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Visual aids: Braille
  • WiFi available
  • Windsurfing

Review in focus

415 reviews
9/ 10
Room was clean and lovely. Excellent breakfast. Location is close to Santa Cruz Wharf and Surfer Museum for observing surfing.
Michael · couple · 2026-10-15

The guest experience

9.2out of 10
415 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Friendly staff
  • Great location
  • Beautiful building

Worth knowing — Noise from traffic · Cleanliness issues noted

How guests scored the stay

  • Location10.0

    Location was very good with great views and close to attractions.

  • Overall Experience9.7

    Overall a very pleasant stay with high satisfaction.

  • Service9.7

    Staff service was excellent, very friendly and helpful.

  • Food and Beverage9.3

    Breakfast was good with nice touches, though not preferred by all.

  • Amenities9.2

    Good amenities with thoughtful touches like chocolate chip cookies.

  • Room Quality8.7

    Rooms were comfortable, but some were small with functional issues.

  • Value for Money8.7

    Some guests felt it did not live up to expectations of a Four Sisters property.

  • Cleanliness8.3

    Mention of blood marks on bedsheets indicates issues.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Consistent

92% of 12 recent stays rated 8+

9.2415 reviews
  • A wonderful retreat.

    9/10

    Michael · couple · 2026-10-15

    “Room was clean and lovely. Excellent breakfast. Location is close to Santa Cruz Wharf and Surfer Museum for observing surfing.”

  • Excellent facility with delicious breakfast.

    8/10

    Jane · couple · 2026-08-27

    “The breakfast room and breakfast were wonderful. Having a roomy, comfortable place to visit for our group of 7 was a highlight of our trip.”

  • Guest review

    7/10

    Galia · couple · 2026-08-22

    “The location is great, the happy hour food was excellent”

  • Loved our stay. Very comfortable.

    10/10

    Nancy · couple · 2026-08-21

    “Breakfast was excellent, wonderful staff, very clean and excellent location.”

  • Superbe

    8/10

    Clémence · couple · 2026-08-20

    “Emplacement et vue superbe, super petit déjeuner, wine hour et goûter très sympa je recommande”

  • Super emplacement à Santa Cruz

    10/10

    Laurent · couple · 2026-08-14

    “Très bel hôtel à 1min de la plage à pied ! Très confortable et agréable. Le petit déjeuner était bien fourni”

  • A pleasure to see a beautiful building lovingly restored.

    8/10

    Michelle · couple · 2026-08-07

    “The room was very clean and comfortable and we were able to walk to dinner and down to the wharf.”

  • Amazing stay!

    10/10

    Sofia · couple · 2026-08-04

    “Amazing location, in the rooms you feel like home. The breakfast is a 10. The ocean view is breathtaking, ++they provide you with all amenities and beach stuff.”

  • Will visit it again.

    10/10

    Perri · couple · 2026-07-25

  • Great location wonderful staff

    9/10

    Olga · couple · 2026-07-25

    “I really enjoyed the location of the property as well as a delicious breakfast that was served in the morning. The staff was very friendly and accommodating.”

  • A visit from Alaska

    10/10

    Tammy · solo traveller · 2026-07-20

    “Beautiful Historic Setting”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Gretchen · couple · 2026-07-17

    “The place was very clean. The location was fantastic. The breakfast, wine hour, all day coffee, tea and filtered water were very nice. Plus a home baked chocolate chip cookie in the evening and free parking for one car. Exceptional”

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