West Cliff Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

I stayed here in April with my boyfriend for a little get away/​birthday celebration. I would recommend this place to EVERYONE. I absolutely loved it.
Pros: breakfast included
Parking spot
5 minute walk to the boardwalk
In and out ask you please
Provides movies to watch
Little wine and cheese hour
Great view
Cons:
Squeaky beds (I’m glad to know the people upstairs have a healthy relationship, but I didn’t need to here everything that was going on, haha)
There’s no curtains in the bathroom (room #1) so it feels like everyone can see you shower.
No screens on the widow, so if you open it, hope you don’t mind bugs flying in.
Overall I still rate it 5 stars because we had an amazing time and we would definitely stay again.

What a little gem! We heard nice things about the Four Sisters Inns and the West Cliff did not disappoint! It’s perfectly located on West Cliff Drive and just across from the ocean. Upon check-​in, we were generously upgraded to a larger room and the appointments were so cute and nice. Very quaint and intimate but not like the typical victorian/​grandma style bed and breakfasts (which we do not like). Evening wine and cheese and breakfast were fabulous. And the people where were very nice. Would stay again for sure!

Really charming bed-​and-​breakfast, but neither of us slept well — its close proximity to the boardwalk means it’s on a fairly busy street/​location. Our room (#9) was stiflingly warm, even in March; we couldn’t sleep with the window open due to street noise, nor could we sleep with the A/​C on since it was extremely noisy. Even with the windows shut we woke at 6 am to the prolonged sounds of either street cleaning cars or the garbage truck.
That being said, if you have the chance to go during colder winter months, and don’t mind an early start to the day, I would highly recommend it!

I really enjoyed our overnight on St. Patricks Day. Wonderful hospitality, cozy beds and an AMAZING BREAKFAST! I can still taste those freshly baked muffins. Very nice staff! Also, I had my two children with me and they are very «kid friendly» here. Thank you so much for the stay. The only bad part of our trip to Santa Cruz was dining at Restaurante Avanti… (but that can be saved for another review). Long story short the restaurant It is currently on the West Cliff Inn dining list but now that they know what happened to us there, the staff said they would remove it. The West Cliff Inn staff is very accommodating and respectful of its guests and guest feedback. Much appreciated! Will return one day for Marks yummy breakfast!

LOVE THIS PLACE!!! From the moment I called to make a reservation, to the time we checked out, this place and the people who work there… made our stay AMAZING. THANK YOU.
This house is gorgeous, location really can’t be beat, breakfast in bed was so nice… AND delicious!!!
The room with the outside private hot tub (#5) was just what we needed. In fact, we enjoyed it so much, we’re going to get a hot tub of our own. — Word of caution though… watch your first step getting into the hot tub. it’s a bit tricky, and very slippery.
The beds were soft. but comfortable enough. The sheets/​duvet were sooooo comfy.
The shampoo/​conditioner/​body wash smelled so good, I HAD to ask where they got them from… and I’m getting some for myself :)
The fresh cookies they make daily were yummy. The hors d’oeuvres were simple, but just what we needed to tie us over for our dinner res at 8.
The view from the balcony on the second floor… which ANYONE in the place can use, was perfect.
The ONLY down side, was the noise from the outside (WHICH IS NOT THE B&B’s fault). The weather was warm, so we left the windows open… but that meant the noise from the outside… the loud beeping of the garbage trucks early, car alarms going off, etc.
Still, I do believe we will be back. LOVE THIS PLACE!!! :)

BEST PLACE TO STAY IN SANTA CRUZ ! The staff were great the room was amazing and the views could not get any better. Our kids loved having their own space in the room with a tv, fireplace and separate day bed. HUGE tub/​bathroom (more like a hot tub). Breakfast and tea/​wine time were included. We will be back !

Great place to stay. Not sure what I did, I ended up with one of the best rooms, I had my own hot tub on my own Redwood Deck. The price was crazy good, not going to say, because in the off season and still not sure why the great price. The breakfast was amazing, the food is prepared by a real chef. Great variety of breakfast items to eat, the breakfast is at no charge, this is part of the cost of room, just like a B&B. Wine and cheese from around 5 – 8:30pm is a nice touch. The main room is a great room to read, or outside on the chairs on the porch overlooking the ocean. Parking has good spaces even for a truck. Staff and Chef have a attitude, like they want you to be happy and comfortable for your stay.

You can’t go wrong with a 4 sisters property!, and this one is great! Accomodating staff, fantastic food, beautiful well kept property. This is an old mansion, built in 1877. A must to stay at… though beware that because byof the age of the building… sound travels. We awoke early to breakfast being prepared. 6 a m early. Kind of cool, though. Like visiting family!

We stayed here from October 11−12^th for our one year wedding anniversary. The room was clean and so was the entire inn. We had friendly service from the time we checked in to the time we checked out. There was complimentary wine and cheese at 5pm daily, our room had chocolates with a wonderful card presenting the room to us. We accidently left our room keys in the room and it was late in the night. I can not recall the name of the young woman who drove over from her home to open our room. It was walking distance to the boardwalk which was great to avoid paying for parking. We had a wonderful time and would definitely stay again!

Awesome place!!! Very clean, amazing breakfast and wine/​cheese, great location – close to the beach and downtown, staff is super friendly and very accommodating. I cannot wait to go back to Santa Cruz! Faith is awesome, made the stay very pleasant.

Fantastic hotel with super friendly staff. Some really nice touches throughout the hotel making it feel really special. Quality throughout!

This hotel could be great, however, the main house is beautiful. However, when we arrived (after 8pm, with no guests services), we realized our «room» was actually the «little beach bungalow»…which means, the tiny box/​garden shed in the parking lot. So little, no ac, hot and I didn’t feel very safe opening up the windows as its right up to street level. So, the awesome spa rooms in the actual house may be wonderful, but the room we got stuck with is a huge disappointment and way over priced for what we got. Make sure to call and find out which room you’d be getting if you book.
I felt completely tricked and take advantage of considering how much we paid for this super tiny box in the parking lot.
Good luck!

Another great stay this past week! Perfect weather.
Staff was amazing. You can enjoy a walk along the beach and walk downtown with ease! Can’t wait to go back.

This review is a long-​time coming, and our apologies to the staff for not posting it sooner!
Posting any 1-​star review about this place is pure garbage and is most certainly an isolated incident and a personal attack.
With that said, my wife and I chose the West Cliff Inn for our wedding party over the weekend of 10÷4÷14. We had taken a tour months earlier, and after chatting with Matt, the manager, we realized that it had the perfect number of rooms to accommodate all of our bridesmaids and groomsmen.
From the moment we arrived on the Thursday before our wedding, we were treated like royalty. Everything was personalized for us, and the entire staff was dedicated to covering every detail of the stay. The level that Matt and his staff went to for our comfort was incredible, especially considering it was one of the hottest weekends on record in Santa Cruz. Last minute air conditioners were brought in for our friends and family, beverages and snacks were provided at almost all times, and every request we made throughout the 3 days were fulfilled.
These guys didn’t just create a great experience for that weekend, they created life-​long guests. We plan on making the West Cliff stay a yearly event to celebrate our anniversary (provided they aren’t sold out).
Thank you Matt, and thanks to all who helped you make such a memorable experience that all of our closest friends and family will remember for years to come!

Pet lovers rejoice; bring your pets to this pet friendly B&B!
That’s right, bring your pets and enjoy the vibe.
Your pets can freely play or relax in the Communal Room; best yet, during the daily 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm wine tasting with cheese, crackers, etc. you can enjoy wine while feeding your pets. Yep, you can feed your pet with the appetizers provided at 5:00 pm.
You may also sit outside in comfortable chairs with your pets; yep, enjoy the view while your pet is sitting on their own chair.
A gourmet breakfast is included; yep, more treats for your pets. We actually left early in the morning prior to the 8:30 am breakfast buffet because, you see, pets joining me for breakfast was just too much for me. I know! I know!
Not everyone is a pet lover; I am not into the ‘master’ and ‘slave’ vibe that all pet owners enjoy. You may enjoy taking your pets everywhere without any concern that not everyone wants to sit on chairs and couches where pets have just been; but that is me! But then again, feel free to bath your pets or invite them into the shower with you. It’s all part of the goodness of this B&B. Isn’t it nice to take your pets out for walks and then a nice bath or shower at this B&B.
So, bring your pets to this B&B where your pets can roam freely and enjoy human food just like they do at your home! Enjoy this totally pet friendly B&B! It’s the best!
Just knowing that the bed you just slept in here was slept in by pets the night before; that gives me that loving and warm feeling.
I gave only 1 star for non pet lovers staying at this pet friendly vibe.

Superb. Everything was simply amazing! We arrived in time for wine and cheese. Check-​in was simple and painless. Our room (#7) was awesome! The room has a fireplace, private balcony, the bathroom is HUGE and has jets in the tub! Complimentary bath salts were a bonus, since I forgot mine (my tired muscles thanks you, West Cliff) This room is over the kitchen, but it didnt bother us one bit.
I can’t wait to plan my next trip.

We visited during an off peak season and got a great rate for a 3^rd floor room with jacuzzi tub and fireplace. I think it was room 8. Because it was off peak, they were really nice and let us bring our little pug to stay as they typically only let pets stay in the unit not connected to the main inn.
Breakfast was great, hot and cold options — all vegetarian. They have a little fridge with various sodas and cookie jars for you grab a snack throughout the day.
The location is great and my boyfriend and I had a great relaxing experience.
We will definitely be back!

So, we visited West Cliff again for about the fourth time. We have thoroughly enjoyed the inn the prior three times, but not as much this time.
Being our anniversary, I requested a quiet room. We were confirmed through emails that we would be in room 9, which was the quietest of the rooms available. Once we were there, they had us in room 7. Similar rooms, but as it ended up, the room is directly above the kitchen and very loud from 6am on.
We discussed the change with staff and they did comp our bath package, which was nice.
The morning breakfast was excellent this time. An interesting twist on huevos rancheros first morning and frittata second day. Good coffee, juices and awesome fresh fruit. Staff it’s friendly and accommodating. Location it’s great, can walk to wharf and boardwalk.
The beds are super comfortable, spa tubs are very relaxing and spacious. Still overall one of or favorite and most comfortable places to stay!

My husband and I absolutely LOVE coming to the West Cliff Inn! It has quickly become a tradition for us to come here for mini vacations and we have been frequent visitors for 2 years now.
This B&B is absolutely gorgeous, everything is well kept, clean and beautifully decorated. The wine, cheese and hors d’oeuvres are wonderful and the breakfast is outstanding! We have had the breakfast delivered to our room and have also gone downstairs for breakfast and both have been great experiences. The quality of food is fantastic and always consistent.
All of the staff are friendly and a joy to see each visit.
Don’t forget to grab a couple of the fresh baked cookies they put out each day! They are delicious and disappear fast!
Matt the manager has always been so welcoming and helpful, we love to chat with him when we check in. He always makes sure we are well taken care of! Because of Matt, the fabulous service and the attention to detail here, we will be coming back to the West Cliff Inn for years to come!

Stayed here with my husband a couple of weeks ago for our first wedding anniversary. Before I continue my review, I shall say that, we love staying and authentic bed and breakfasts! The whole homey feeling, hot gourmet breakfast, wine and cheese before dinner, home baked cookies and snacks at night… the whole sheebang about bed and breakfasts is why we don’t stay in generic boring hotels.
Anyway, the West Cliff inn had most of all the things I mentioned earlier. This is an old Beautiful Victorian house turned bnb. However, compared to the other bnb’s we had stayed at, I couldn’t help but feel like there was something missing. And i have been trying to point a finger on it, but I just could not figure it out.
We stayed at the superior delux king spa room. We had a beautiful view of the pier and the sunset/​sunrise from our bed. The room, is sufficient for a couple. (Although, it looked a bit tinier from the pic from the web.) the fireplace, and the jaccuzzi for two inside the room made it quite romantic. All in all, the price for what the room was, was okay. I also shall mention the cute cruisers for their guests. My husband and I got to bike around the town for a bit. That was def a big plus! (we used it to explore the pier and the restaurants.) Also, breakfast was great! They only serve vegetarian friendly meals, mind you.
I guess I was expecting a bit more of a bnb because of all the other one’s we had stayed at before. But West Cliff inn gets a decent 4 stars for me.
Also, 5 stars for Matt (the receptionist). He pretty much answered all my questions over the phone when I was planning this trip. He was never short, nor annoyed with my million questions.