Located near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Capitola Hotel offers a charming escape with continental breakfast, a cozy fireplace in the lobby, and beautiful gardens. Take advantage of motor boating activities or stay connected with in-room WiFi.
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 26 min drive
Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 41 min drive
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 46 min drive
Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 56 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 19 min walk
Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria - 10 min walk
Shadowbrook - 6 min walk
Zelda's On The Beach - 1 min walk
Britannia Arms - 2 min walk
About this property
Capitola Hotel
When you stay at Capitola Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking, and surfing/body boarding, and free perks include WiFi and continental breakfast daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
10 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (8:00 AM - 9:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (8:00 AM - 10:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Onsite parking available only on request
Secured covered onsite self parking (USD 45 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Onsite parking limited (max 1 space per unit)
Free offsite parking within 499 ft
Street parking available
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Snack bar/deli
What to do
Motor boating
Beach nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Surfing/body boarding nearby
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
Concierge services
Facilities
Garden
Picnic area
Fireplace in lobby
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Slippers
Iron/ironing board
Window screens
Sleep well
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Fees & policies
Parking
Covered self parking costs USD 45 per night with in/out privileges
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Capitola Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Capitola Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Capitola Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Capitola Hotel?
Yes. Self parking costs USD 45 per night. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Capitola Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Capitola Hotel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as motor boating. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.
What's the area around Capitola Hotel like?
Capitola Hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Capitola Beach and 3 minutes' walk from Capitola Wharf. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.
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Capitola Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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What guests liked
The property's perfect location allows for easy access to the beach and nearby restaurants. (14 reviews)
Breakfast was great, with a nice spread and fresh coffee available every morning. (5 reviews)
Onsite parking was convenient and available, with some guests also finding metered parking options nearby. (5 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10
Amazing stay! Great location and morning breakfast. Very clean and close to everything. Very friendly host.
Tracey
1-night trip
10/10
Trip was for our 20 yr Anniversary and the staff was amazing Jessica is so awesome arranged for our taxi to Shadowbrook and any questions we had either her or Mark were there to answer
Nancy
3-night trip
10/10
Wonderful boutique hotel in heart of CApitola village!
Liz
1-night trip
10/10
Would love to stay again
Cody
2-night trip
10/10
The workers seemed very friendly always acknowledge us the only thing I didn’t like is the parking but that’s always Capitola parking….. I do think our room was haunted and yet I didn’t mind it too much. He just wanted to be acknowledged. Interested if anyone else had the feeling of that. But I do think maybe a smart tv would make it better for movies but we made due.
Andee
1-night trip
10/10
Perfect place to stay in Capitola. Right in the heart of the downtown restaurants and shopping.
Jennie
2-night trip
10/10
I love this place. For sure I will come back❤️
Ana
2-night trip
10/10
Very cute place to stay, perfect location definatley stay there again
Diane
1-night trip
10/10
Friendly staff great room great location
Cesar
2-night trip
8/10
Very cozy place.
Small town
Eunice
2-night trip
10/10
Absolutely amazing property to stay at! We will definitely be back!
ann marie
1-night trip
10/10
Great place and location.
Terri
2-night trip
10/10
Cute hotel right by the beach and fun restaurants. Walking distance to everything
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10
It's very nice location easy to walk to restaurants and the beach ,we stayed two nights and loved it.
Idalina
2-night trip
10/10
Employees were great!
Elaine
1-night trip
10/10
Our stay was Amazing, Phenomenal and Excellent due to the Staff: Julie, Jessica, Haley and Mark what an exceptional team, just awesome level of Customer Service!! The Hotel was spotless clean and the Grand Caymen Room made such a perfect stay, having our Hot Coffee in the Morning Outside the front door of the room in a Private Patio, Yes, Wow Amazing with the Sun warming you up in the coolness of the Ocean Breeze!!
CHIEF PATRICIO
3-night trip
10/10
This is a special little place!
Shelly
2-night trip
10/10
Friendly staff
Harry
1-night trip
8/10
Although our stay was on the second floor and I have limited mobility we managed to get everything situated and did enjoy our stay. All except for the six-legged invaders who decided to visit us during the evening. Just had to make sure that no food was left out. Biggest detractor was not having a microwave available.
Stay was nice but stairs would be a concern to stay again (no elevator).
Tom
2-night trip
10/10
This was a very nice place centered in downtown. Plenty of food and shops and beach access. The staff were friendly and nice. We will be back
Brent
2-night trip
10/10
Loved the staff and location
Julie
1-night trip
10/10
Very nice and professional staff. Location is excellent.
Robert
2-night trip
10/10
One of the best places
Goitom
2-night trip
10/10
The staff was excellent and made arrangement for my handicap quite quickly. They also made sure we were safe crossing the street when on our way to dinner.
Edward
1-night trip
10/10
The hotel was clean and easy to find. The staff, Jacqueline, Mark at check in and Sasha at check out, were so friendly and great,