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Our top choices for Capitola Beach hotels

A library with bookshelves, a chandelier, and a fireplace.
A brick building with a sign reading "The Inn at Depot Hill."
A dining room with a fireplace, wooden chairs, a chandelier, and a view of trees through large windows.
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, wooden beams, a traditional Japanese sliding door, and a small table with chairs.

1. Inn at Depot Hill

Inn at Depot Hill
0.4 km from Capitola Beach
United States
Jeff
RM902
RM1,253 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Inn at Depot Hill
A wicker chair with a brown cushion, overlooking a balcony with a white railing, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
A landscaped pathway with a view of the sea, surrounded by trees and a lamp post.
A room with a window overlooking the sea, a decorative peacock, and a birdcage.
A table with a wine bottle, a glass, and a vase with a flower.

2. Monarch Cove Inn

Monarch Cove Inn
0.8 km from Capitola Beach
United States
Cheryl
RM655
RM747 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Monarch Cove Inn
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.
A hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a reception desk.
A two-story building with a covered entrance, arched windows, and a tiled roof.
A modern lounge area with a fireplace, blue armchairs, a beige sofa, and a small table.

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
1.3 km from Capitola Beach
United States
Milton
RM578
RM665 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.
A hotel room with a large bed, a night sky mural, a wall-mounted heater, and a nightstand with a lamp.
A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a mural of tropical plants on the wall, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A spacious living area with wicker furniture, a teal carpet, and large windows with blinds.

4. Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
1.2 km from Capitola Beach
United States
Nathan
RM601
RM690 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
A hotel entrance with a gated driveway, a sign indicating parking is only for hotel guests, and a clear blue sky above.
A view through a window of a building with a sign for 'Arcade Arcade'.
A cozy seating area with a star decoration, two lanterns, and a wicker table with magazines.
A star-shaped decoration on a windowsill with two lanterns beside it.

5. Capitola Hotel

Capitola Hotel
0.1 km from Capitola Beach
United States
Mary
RM1,029
RM1,192 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Capitola Hotel
A hotel room with a large window, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table, and a decorative branch on the wall.
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a small kitchenette.
A residential building with a paved pathway, wooden benches, and lush greenery.

6. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
1.2 km from Capitola Beach
United States
Loretta
RM443
RM509 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
A balcony with a bench overlooking a waterfront area, featuring buildings and a clear sky.
A modern interior with a living area, kitchen, and large windows overlooking the sea.
A coastal scene with buildings along the shore, a sandy beach, and a sunset.
A corner room with two windows overlooking a marina, featuring a chair, a small table, and a view of buildings and water.

7. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals
0.2 km from Capitola Beach
United States
Richard
RM848
RM969 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals
A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.
A modern interior with a view of an outdoor patio area.
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, arched windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including sofas, armchairs, and a bar area.
A row of colorful houses along a waterfront.

8. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
6.3 km from Capitola Beach
United States
Elizabeth
RM1,187
RM1,558 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
A balcony with rows of beach chairs, a railing, and a view of the beach and ocean.
A kitchen with a blue counter, wooden cabinets, and a large window with blinds.
A living room with wicker furniture, a grey sofa, and a wooden coffee table.
A pool area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a wooden fence.

9. Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites
6.5 km from Capitola Beach
United States
Marci
RM590
RM679 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Beach Street Inn and Suites
A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.
A balcony with a sofa, armchairs, and a table with drinks, overlooking a pool and umbrellas.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the ocean.
A balcony with a view of the beach, a sofa with cushions, a glass table with a tray of food and drinks, and a potted plant.

10. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
6.6 km from Capitola Beach
United States
Henry
RM1,369
RM1,553 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
A swimming pool with a capacity of 25 users, surrounded by blue and white walls, with a seating area and changing rooms in the background.
A modern kitchen area with a breakfast bar, waffle station, and coffee machines.
A hotel entrance with a 'Welcome' sign, a clear sky, and a parking lot.
A snack and treat display area with shelves of various snacks and a chalkboard sign.

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
17.5 km from Capitola Beach
United States
Leonel
RM536
RM619 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with appliances, and large windows providing natural light.
A swimming pool area with a diving board, lounge chairs, and a lifebuoy.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine, and a dining area with stacked plates and cups.
A hotel with a central entrance, a covered driveway, and a parking area.

12. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

Best Western Rose Garden Inn
18 km from Capitola Beach
United States
Syria
RM566
RM648 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Best Western Rose Garden Inn
A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk, and a window.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a dining area.
An indoor swimming pool with a blue water feature, a blue staircase, and green lounge chairs.

13. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG
16.3 km from Capitola Beach
United States
Joel
RM529
RM611 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG
A beach setting with a fire pit, two white chairs, and a table with a vase and bottles.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair, a kitchen with a sink, and a fireplace.
A resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a building with multiple balconies.
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a dining table, and a view of a green landscape through large glass doors.

14. Seascape Beach Resort

Seascape Beach Resort
7 km from Capitola Beach
United States
Emma
RM1,150
RM1,613 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Seascape Beach Resort
A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.
A kitchen counter with a stainless steel container, a white appliance, and wicker baskets.
A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and outdoor seating areas.
A modern kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

15. Bella Notte

Bella Notte
3.7 km from Capitola Beach
United States
Andrea
RM505
RM828 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Bella Notte
A lakeside hotel with a dining area, a bridge, and a pond.
A lobby with a mural of a forest and moon, seating area with sofas and a coffee table, and a stone wall.
A pond with rocks, a waterfall, and various plants.
A spacious restaurant with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, hanging pendant lights, and a bar area with shelves of bottles.

16. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3.7 km from Capitola Beach
United States
Lee
RM493
RM570 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A breakfast area with tables and chairs, a waffle maker, coffee machines, and a refrigerator.
A reception area with two counters, a sign reading "Comfort Inn", and a welcome mat.
A Comfort Inn sign with a clear view of the building's entrance and a parking area.

17. Comfort Inn Watsonville

Comfort Inn Watsonville
15.8 km from Capitola Beach
United States
Delbert
RM434
RM504 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Comfort Inn Watsonville
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.
A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.
A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.
A modern reception area with a wooden log wall, a beverage refrigerator, and a view of the sea.

18. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
6.5 km from Capitola Beach
United States
Bethany
RM561
RM647 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.
A restaurant with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.
A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and large colorful wall art.
A red popcorn machine with a large container of popcorn, a pot, and a phone receiver.

19. Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
5.9 km from Capitola Beach
United States
daphanie
RM315
RM373 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Carousel Beach Inn
A beach with rocky cliffs and a clear view of the ocean.
A two-story house with a white porch, a red umbrella, and a small garden with various shrubs.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a sink, and a stove. There is a dining table with chairs and a clock on the wall.
A blue building with a sign reading "Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages."

20. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
3.5 km from Capitola Beach
United States
Donald
RM651
RM746 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
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Compare popular hotels close to Capitola Beach

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A library with bookshelves, a chandelier, and a fireplace.
Inn at Depot Hill
9.6
Exceptional
761 reviews
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A wicker chair with a brown cushion, overlooking a balcony with a white railing, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
Monarch Cove Inn
9.4
Exceptional
1,001 reviews
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A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
9.4
Exceptional
1,005 reviews
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A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
9.2
Wonderful
1,003 reviews
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A hotel entrance with a gated driveway, a sign indicating parking is only for hotel guests, and a clear blue sky above.
Capitola Hotel
9.0
Wonderful
561 reviews
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Top Capitola Beach Hotel Reviews

Monarch Cove Inn

Monarch Cove Inn

10/10 Excellent
"The proprietors were friendly and so knowledgeable (about the Monarchs); breakfast was delivered and just right. The room was clean except for the ants that visited too much."
Donald 2-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Monarch Cove Inn
Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room. A bit small but that’s ok. Attentive staff easy check in and out. Only issue was A/C did not work. Room was at 73-75 during our stay"
Brad 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

10/10 Excellent
"Well maintained, well appointed room, very quiet, comfortable beds, easy parking, lots of choices at breakfast, short drive to the beach, GREAT burger place about 2 blocks away (Betty’s). I would definitely stay here again."
Colleen 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Capitola Hotel

Capitola Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"It's cozy and comfortable. I wish the parking is marked for the hotel so we didn't have to park at the paid parking."
Ruoyu 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Capitola Hotel

Other attractions near Capitola Beach

A pier with a sign reading "Capitola Wharf" and a view of the water.

Capitola Wharf

9.0/10 (241 reviews)
Explore the waterfront of Capitola Wharf and enjoy activities such as surfing in Capitola. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or seek out the cycling trails.
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A vehicle with a large teddy bear on top, parked on a road.
Photo by Trevor Cleveland

Hooper Beach

8.2/10 (49 reviews)
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Hooper Beach during your trip to Capitola? Amble around this quaint area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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A beach with tall grasses in the foreground and a calm sea in the background.
Photo by Shelby Finch

New Brighton State Beach

8.8/10 (47 reviews)
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, New Brighton State Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Aptos. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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Esplanade Park Beach

8.8/10 (84 reviews)
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Esplanade Park Beach during your trip to Capitola? Amble around this quaint area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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Capitola Mercantile

8.8/10 (140 reviews)
You can enjoy retail therapy at Capitola Mercantile during your trip to Capitola. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or seek out the surfing spots.
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Capitola Historical Museum

8.2/10 (38 reviews)
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Capitola Historical Museum during your travels in Capitola. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
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Sante Adairius Rustic Ales

6.0/10 (3 reviews)
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Sante Adairius Rustic Ales during your travels to Capitola. You can seek out the surfing spots and cycling trails in this walkable area.
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The Hook

10.0/10 (1 review)
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, The Hook might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Santa Cruz.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Capitola Beach?
Capitola Beach is located in Capitola. This walkable area is known for its beautiful beaches and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 112 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay near Capitola Beach?
Adjacent to Capitola Beach, Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers in-room kitchenettes and free WiFi. Other good choices within a short distance include Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea and Capitola Hotel.
How many hotels will I be able to find close to Capitola Beach?
Expedia has 112 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Capitola Beach.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Capitola Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near Capitola Beach.
What can I see and do near Capitola Beach?
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Capitola Historical Museum and Lighthouse Point Park feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park, Williams-Reynolds House and Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. Spend some time wandering around Pleasure Point Park, Branciforte Dog Park and Mimi De Marta Dog Park.