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
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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
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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 cots (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
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
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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 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
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
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
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, with many guests praising the short walking distance to the shore. (15 reviews)
Breakfast was great, with a nice spread and fresh coffee available every morning. (5 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
30 Jun 2025
Great location
Nadia
Nadia, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
8 Aug 2025
Right across from the beach. We loved it!
Michelle
Michelle, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
22 Jul 2025
Perfect location. Was loud in the am. Great boutique hotel
Kimiyo
Kimiyo, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
18 Jun 2025
We have stayed at the Capitola Hotel multiple times and have enjoyed it each time!
Nicole
Nicole, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
9 Aug 2025
The location of the hotel is great, lots of dining and shopping very close.. easy walk to the beach.
The hotel is small and very nice. The staff was helpful and friendly.
The only issue was the pull out sofa bed was very small and uncomfortable for an adult.
Stephanie
Stephanie, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
21 Jul 2025
Nice small room with a comfortable bed. Beach is across the street. Staff was friendly. Older well kept small hotel.
Lynn
Lynn, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
12 Jun 2025
Right in center of town, walking distance to eat and beach
deirdre
deirdre, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
30 Jun 2025
Great location. Room was small and very noisy.
Johanna
Johanna, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
9 May 2025
Had a great time.
robert
robert, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
31 Jul 2025
We visited Capitola for our 20th anniversary and this hotel is the perfect place. It is in the center of Capitola. Everything is walking distance. It’s a beautiful piece of property in the heart of Capitola.
One of my favorite parts of this was in the evening, there’s a side patio garden with fire pits and comfortable chairs and we were able to sit out there and drink tea, drinks and hang out. It was a wonderful experience.
The staff was everything though, the night and the day concierge were wonderful. Such friendly ladies, such kind ladies, so helpful they made our stay so extremely flawless.
I will definitely stay at this property again
Lauren
Lauren, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
14 Feb 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 Excellent
20 Nov 2024
Wonderful boutique hotel in heart of CApitola village!
Liz
Liz, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
11 Nov 2024
Would love to stay again
Cody
Cody, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
19 Jun 2024
Very cute place to stay, perfect location definatley stay there again
Diane
Diane, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
16 Sept 2024
Perfect place to stay in Capitola. Right in the heart of the downtown restaurants and shopping.
Jennie
Jennie, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
14 Jan 2024
Friendly staff great room great location
Cesar
Cesar, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
3 Jan 2025
I love this place. For sure I will come back❤️
Ana
Ana, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
27 Nov 2023
Great place and location.
Terri
Terri, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
31 Aug 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 Excellent
25 May 2024
Absolutely amazing property to stay at! We will definitely be back!
ann marie
ann marie, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
13 Sept 2024
Cute hotel right by the beach and fun restaurants. Walking distance to everything