A California boutique hotel collection
Boutique hotels,
with a calmer pulse.
Design-forward hotels in the places worth slowing down for, run on warm, tech-enabled hospitality. The comfort of a boutique hotel, without the front-desk friction.
The ZenStay Standard
Rarely seen,
always felt.
Seamless self-check-in and on-demand customer service from real people, not bots.
Seamless self check-in
Skip the line. Your room, your phone, your schedule.
On-demand guest support
Real people, not bots. Our team is on 24/7, by phone or text.
Kitchenettes in every room
Fresh starts, your way. Every room has a fully-equipped kitchen or kitchenette.
Fast Wi-Fi & smart TVs
Stay connected or switch off. High-speed streaming, every time.
Walkable locations
We place our hotels in the town center, close to restaurants, shops, and the reason you came.
Boutique design
No two rooms look the same. Each hotel reflects its neighborhood and history.
The boutique difference
The warmth of a boutique hotel. The ease of modern tech.
Big-box hotels feel the same in every city. Vacation rentals leave you on your own. ZenStay sits in between: curated properties, real support, and seamless tech so the logistics disappear, and the stay stands out.
Each hotel is designed and maintained to The ZenStay Standard. Each stay includes the same attentive remote support. Familiar reliability, in an unfamiliar place.
See how we run hotels →Where to next
Places in California
worth checking into.
From our guests
4.9★ across California.
What people say after a stay, about the spaces, and the team behind them.
★★★★★
“We loved our stay! Did a girls trip and staying here was the best decision we made. The bed and pillows were soo comfortable I slept 9.5hrs the first night. The location was perfect as well, we were 10mins from downtown Santa Cruz and Capitola, mins away from a beach. The kitchenette provided all the necessities including coffee and tea. Would highly recommend. Id definitely stay here again the next time im in town!”
★★★★★
“Communication was exceptional! They went above and beyond in accommodating all of our needs. The extras like reverse osmosis, water, and the bidet in the bathroom was awesome! Music playing in the hallways and just the looking feel of the facility made it feel like a very classy five star hotel! We look forward to returning.”
★★★★★
“10/10 The bed is so comfortable, the view is perfect, and the whole place is extremely clean!”
★★★★★
“Cleanliness, communication, the rooms themselves were all 10/10. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting the SB area.”
★★★★★
“Thanks to the friendly staff ☺️”
★★★★★
“This is my third time staying at Casa Iglesia and it is always clean, quiet and comfortable. Great communication and the property is lovely. I will be back!”
★★★★★
“Went above and beyond my expectations. Was new to the idea of no reception or people on site, but the fast responses of the online staff were helpful. Would stay here again”
★★★★★
“Stood here for October”
★★★★★
“I want to surprise my spouse with an overnight stay in Santa Cruz. Everything was super easy, from the self check-in to our departure. The room was very clean, with lots of amenities. A very short walk to a couple of options for local tacos was great after a long drive.Loved it!”
★★★★★
“Loved everything about this place!”
For hotel owners
Own a hotel? We run it better.
ZenStay operates boutique hotels end-to-end on a flat 10% fee: technology, staffing, and support included. No hidden stacks. Just results.