We have created a list with the best castle hotels near Santa Clara, USA. We have also included hotels in resorts, historic properties, palaces, mansions and historic villas. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Anna Pinto & Ted Valentin. Updated February 2024.
Historic. Lovely surroundings. Set on several acres of beautiful landscape in San Jose, California, this historic hotel offers luxurious accommodations and is just 15 minutes’ drive from downtown San Jose. An outdoor pool and hot tub are located on site at this eco-friendly hotel. Guests at the Curio Collection by Hilton Hayes Mansion, CA can also enjoy a variety of on-site dining options, including Silver Creek Dining Room which offers a casual atmosphere for breakfast and lunch. Only a short distance from the Hayes Mansion, guests can discover top-rated golf courses, local wineries and an exciting nightlife. Free WiFi and free guest parking are provided. The air-conditioned rooms at this hotel are furnished with a satellite TV, a work desk and a refrigerator. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 20 minutes’ drive away from the property. Shopping and dining at opportunities at the popular Santana Row shopping centre are 16 km away.Show full description
Hayes Mansion is a unique and historic Spanish Colonial-style mansion in San Jose, California. Built in 1903, it features beautiful architecture, luxurious furnishings, and exquisite details like exotic woods, marble, and stained glass windows.
Charming. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Dio Deka, a top-rated restaurant, is located on-site at Hotel Los Gatos. A Mediterranean-inspired outdoor swimming pool and hot tub are available. San Jose International Airport is 15 miles from the hotel. This hotel is a part of Oxford Hotels & Resorts LLC. Plush bathrobes, slippers, premium linens and a gourmet minibar are also provided. Select suites feature a seating area with a fireplace and a balcony or patio. Dio Deka offers fine dining Greek and Mediterranean cuisine with an emphasis on healthy and seasonal fare. The menu features fish, cheeses, olive oil, oregano and thyme-scented honey sourced from Greece as well as an extensive wine list. Downtown San Jose is 19 km from the Hotel Los Gatos. There are many Santa Cruz Mountain wineries, restaurants and bars and the town square within walking distance of the hotel.Show full description
Hotel Los Gatos is a charming Mediterranean-style hotel in downtown Los Gatos. It has a delightful ambiance and a beachfront location. The hotel includes a renowned Greek restaurant, Dio Deka, and an outdoor pool and hot tub with a Mediterranean-inspired design.
Relaxing atmosphere. Superb breakfast. Offering an outdoor pool and a spa and wellness centre, the adults’ only Purple Orchid Resort & Spa is located in Livermore. Free WiFi access is available at this tranquil resort. The air-conditioned accommodations at this resort include a satellite TV and a seating area with an inviting fireplace. Some private bathrooms come with a relaxing bath, all private bathrooms come with a walk in shower, guest robes, a hairdryer and free toiletries. Select suites offer pool or garden views. At Purple Orchid Resort & Spa guests can unwind in the outdoor pool and hot tubs or relax in the gardens. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including golfing, cycling and hiking. The property offers free parking. Poppy Ridge Golf Course is 1 km away. The resort is 63 km from San Francisco International Airport.Show full description
This resort has lovely pool facilities and a great SPA!
Close to beach front. Great views. Located in Aptos, Seascape Beach Resort is a luxurious oceanfront resort featuring three outdoor swimming pools with hot tubs and 2 restaurants on site. All accommodation includes free WiFi. Featuring a patio or balcony, all rooms are equipped with a kitchen or kitchenette, a TV with cable channels, and a fireplace. Guests can chose from a spacious villa, a studio or a suite complete with a microwave, a refrigerator and a dining area. Accommodation at this resort features ocean or garden views. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, Sanderlings Restaurant & Lounge offers casual fine-dining with ocean views. Offering 2 decks with ocean views, Palapas restaurant features authentic traditional dishes of Mexico and a full bar stocked with fine wines and an extensive tequila list. Guests can also take advantage of the room service. Guests can visit the spa and wellness centre or work out in the fitness centre at Seascape Beach Resort. Tennis courts and a children’s playground are provided and guest can hire bicycles to explore the surrounding area. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is 21 km away. This resort is 87 km from San Francisco Airport. The property offers free parking.Show full description
Seascape Beach Resort is a beautiful and elegant upscale resort. It is the only all-suite option in the area, providing spacious accommodations. The resort is located on a secluded 17-mile beachfront, ensuring a private and relaxing atmosphere.
Great breakfast. This Danville hotel is minutes from downtown San Ramon and 2 miles from the Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site. This hotel offers daily continental breakfast and an outdoor pool. Each guest room at Best Western Plus Danville features free Wi-Fi, a refrigerator, and cable TV. Rooms also provide a work desk and a seating area. Danville Sycamore Best Western Plus offers guests free passes to a nearby gym and free on-site parking. The freeway is also very easy to access from this hotel. Historic downtown Danville offers guests antique shops, art galleries, and boutiques. The Bridges Golf Club and Mt Diablo State Park are within driving distance of the hotel.Show full description
Highly elegant. Comfortable beds. Famed bars, an awe-inspiring crystal chandelier restaurant, a fitness area and a glass dome indoor pool are featured at this landmark Financial District Palace. San Francisco’s vibrant Union Square is 5 minutes’ walk from Palace Hotel. Leather tufted headboards, 11-foot ceilings, bedside lighting, high thread count linens and pillow-top bedding set the stage for a luxurious night’s sleep in each room at the Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco. High-end luggage inspired desk, tables and the bathroom vanity transport guests to the Palace origins with modern finishes. A 48-inch flat-screen satellite and streaming enabled TV, marble bath, rain shower and back-lit bathroom mirror completes the design. Inspired by west-coast impressionism, layered deep plum, midnight blue and shades of grey textiles create a rich coastal atmosphere. Restored architectural elements like a solid oak door from 1909 and brass monogrammed door knobs are featured. Custom sofas in a separate seating area and Market Street views are featured in select suites. Austrian crystal chandeliers hang from a light-filled glass rotunda surrounding The Garden Court restaurant. Breakfast, lunch and signature tea is featured during the day. Savory bites, handcrafted cocktails, curated wines and decadent desserts are served in the evening at the GC Lounge. Guests can enjoy innovative cocktails, craft beers, bold wines and sharable artisan cuisine at the Pied Piper, home of the Maxfield Parrish mural The Pied Piper of Hamelin, which was commissioned as gift to San Francisco to honor the hotel’s reopening in 1909. Boasting sexy, contemporary décor, the Pied Piper is a San Francisco legend and the perfect place for an intimate individual dining experience or a social celebration. Under a glass dome with city views, an indoor pool surrounded by chaise lounges and spas is featured. Tucked away on a high floor, this key card access oasis also features spa services and a 24-hour fitness centre that overlooks the pool area through floor to ceiling windows. Marble baths and spa showers are featured in the changing rooms. Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco is 20 minutes’ cable car ride from shopping and dining at Fisherman’s Wharf. Offering a 24-hour concierge service, the concierge can connect guests’ to restaurants, designer boutiques, cable cars rides, the Embarcadero, Ferry Building, Chinatown, Oracle Park, cultural museums and theaters.Show full description
Beach front location. Charming. Friendly staff. The Claremont Club & Spa, A Fairmont Hotel boasts 3 on-site dining options including the signature Limewood restaurant, 2 heated pools, a children's pool and 10 tennis courts. Offering free WiFi, guest rooms at this completely non-smoking hotel are uniquely designed and vary in size and décor. Each luxurious air-conditioned guest room features a flat-screen TV, telephones with voice mail, Claremont Club & Spa bathroom amenities, a mini-bar refrigerator and terry cloth robes. Claremont Club & Spa, A Fairmont Hotel offers a state-of-the-art fitness centre. Guests also have access to a 24-hour business centre. Conference rooms are available on site. The Limewood Bar & Restaurant offers regionally-sourced cuisine. A kitchen inspired by Bay Area artisans is complimented by a spirited bar offering house-crafted cocktails, a well-balanced wine list that highlights labels true to their varietal and sense of place, and an enviable wines-by-the-glass selection. Berkeley Marina is 8 km away from this boutique hotel. San Francisco is 20 km away. Oakland’s Jack London Square is 13 minutes’ drive away.Show full description
Delightful property. Superb interior design. Boasting a grand courtyard complete with fountains and waterfalls, this picturesque Santa Nella hotel offers an outdoor pool and hot tub. A gym is located on site. Each room includes free Wi-Fi. Cable TV is featured in all rooms at Hotel Mission De Oro. Comfortably furnished, each room is equipped with tea and coffee-making facilities. A fridge is included. Guests can stroll though the manicured grounds complete with a 9-story bell tower. A gazebo is available. San Luis State Reservoir is 4 miles from this motel. Forebay Golf is 5 minutes’ walk away.Show full description
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