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
San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 46 min drive
Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 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 experience 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 travellers say great things about the helpful staff and location.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
10 rooms
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
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
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
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
On-site parking only available on request
Secured covered on-site self-parking (USD 45 per night; includes in/out privileges)
On-site parking is limited (max. 1 space per unit)
Free off-site parking within 499 ft
Street parking available
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 reception
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
Hairdryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Fridge
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 on-site parking
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that 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.
Also known as
Capitola Hotel Hotel
Capitola Hotel Capitola
Capitola Hotel Hotel Capitola
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 that you 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 spaces 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 such as 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
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
14 February 2025
Will stay again!
Amazing stay! Great location and morning breakfast. Very clean and close to everything. Very friendly host.
Tracey
Tracey, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 February 2025
Capitola Hotel is a hidden little gem for ua.
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
Nancy, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 November 2024
Wonderful boutique hotel in heart of CApitola village!
Liz
Liz, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 November 2024
Would love to stay again
Cody
Cody, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 September 2024
Perfect place to stay in Capitola. Right in the heart of the downtown restaurants and shopping.
Jennie
Jennie, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
2 December 2024
Very cozy place.
Small town
Eunice
Eunice, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
21 February 2025
Cozy stay in the heart of Capitola.
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
Tom, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 June 2024
Very cute place to stay, perfect location definatley stay there again
Diane
Diane, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 January 2025
Ocean Breeze the Grand Caymen Room
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
CHIEF PATRICIO, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 September 2024
Cute hotel right by the beach and fun restaurants. Walking distance to everything
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 January 2024
Friendly staff great room great location
Cesar
Cesar, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 May 2024
Absolutely amazing property to stay at! We will definitely be back!
ann marie
ann marie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 August 2024
Employees were great!
Elaine
Elaine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 September 2024
Friendly staff
Harry
Harry, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 September 2024
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
Brent, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 November 2024
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
Edward, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 November 2023
Great place and location.
Terri
Terri, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 May 2024
This is a special little place!
Shelly
Shelly, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 August 2023
It's very nice location easy to walk to restaurants and the beach ,we stayed two nights and loved it.
Idalina
Idalina, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 May 2024
Very nice and professional staff. Location is excellent.
Robert
Robert, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 April 2024
One of the best places
Goitom
Goitom, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 November 2023
Loved the staff and location
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 June 2024
Everything was great!!
Mimi
Mimi, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 March 2024
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,