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West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn – Santa Cruz, CA
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn – Santa Cruz, CA
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

Nestled on a bluff across from Cowell's Beach, this 3-story Victorian home is a restful bed and breakfast that offers unique guestrooms and thoughtful amenities just steps from the Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk. West Cliff Inn features luxurious rooms with fireplaces and marble-tile bathrooms. Guests will also appreciate technological amenities such as free high-speed internet access, MP3 players and a flat-panel, wall-mounted TVs. Wake up with West Cliff Inn's delicious breakfast buffet. In the afternoon, enjoy wine and hors d'oeuvres, then rent a bicycle to explore Santa Cruz.

Amenities

  • Meeting space
  • On-site dining
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Luggage storage
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Reviews

4.4 / 5
Excellent 1002 reviews
  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The location is great, the happy hour food was excellent The room was extremely disappointing, especially compared to other hotels in the same chain. There was no air conditioning, which made the room very uncomfortable on a very hot day. The room itself was also very small, and the windows opened directly onto a shared public balcony that runs around the rooms, meaning there was virtually no privacy. The room also faced a very busy street, making it quite noisy. Overall, the lack of air conditioning, privacy, space, and quiet made the stay very unpleasant, and the experience fell well below the standard I have come to expect from this hotel chain.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Breakfast was excellent, wonderful staff, very clean and excellent location. Should have a grab bar for getting in and out of deep tub.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    This place is an absolute gem. Terrific location, charming and with so much attention to the guest’s experience. If I could rate higher than 10 I would.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Disappointing

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Very good

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The room was very clean and comfortable and we were able to walk to dinner and down to the wharf. The wine and cheese reception was not what I expected. A liter of Woodbridge wine seemed a bit on the blah side. After all, we traveled to wine country. Not at all like we experienced at another place in CA. The breakfast was good, and a water dispenser was great along with hot water and tea available all day/night.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    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. The property did not have air-conditioning which at the time I was there was borderline getting warm

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Will visit it again.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Beautiful Historic Setting Quality Breakfast

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Broken shade. Ackward electrical retrofit. Sticky remote controls. Doors that were difficult to close and open.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    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

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Location was great and convenient to west cliff drive walk. The room was very warm and stuffy.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The breakfast was delicious and healthy! They offer a lot of extras like wine and cheese, bikes and beach supplies. The rooms were comfortable and smelled fresh. I only wish there was a chair in my room. Otherwise still a 5-star experience! Fantastic location to getting to a popular beach as well.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    This is a great place to stay. It's walking distance to the Warf as well as the Boardwalk. You can also walk to the shops down town on Pacific Ave. I will 100% be staying here again. it's an older building so there is no AC. It wasn't hot when we were there, but I could see it being a problem on a hot day.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Room 12 was amazing

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Absolutely gorgeous location. Friendly staff. The room was spacious and comfortable. The wine and cheese was a perfect snack and breakfast was delightful. Do yourself a favor and stay here.

  • Engine customer Feb 2026

    Great staff, clean/beautiful room, loved the view. Happy hour and breakfast a big plus

  • Engine customer Jan 2026

    very nice room, comfortable bed, big tub for soaking, great view of beach, good breakfast and nice wine hour with snacks.

Frequently asked questions about West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

Does West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn offers free Wi-Fi for all guests. Free wired internet is also available in select rooms.
Does West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn offer parking?
Yes, West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn offers free parking on-site.
Does West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn offers meeting spaces for business and group use.
Does West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn have a fitness center?
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn located, and how walkable is the area?
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn is located at 174 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. With a Walk Score of 84, the area is rated Very Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with public transit and rideshare easily accessible.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
  • University of California, Santa Cruz 2.8 mi
  • 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake 9.8 mi

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