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Capitola Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Capitola Beach

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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210 Esplanade, Capitola, CA, 95010
  • Place, Capitola Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Capitola Wharf
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

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10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
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  • 121 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
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  • 121 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
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  • 216 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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  • Sleeps 2
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  • 121 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • 240 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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  • 176 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • 165 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Exceptional
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  • 168 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Capitola

Close to the beach.Steps from the hotel, you'll find Capitola Beach and Capitola Mercantile. Esplanade Park Beach and Capitola Wharf are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Capitola Mercantile - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Capitola Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Capitola Wharf - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Esplanade Park Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 9 min drive - 6.0 miles

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Shadowbrook - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Zelda's on the Beach - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Britannia Arms - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pizza My Heart - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Capitola Hotel

3.5-star hotel near Capitola Beach
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Capitola Hotel also features a garden, a picnic area, and concierge services. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Capitola hotel is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Capitola Hotel offers 10 accommodations with slippers and designer toiletries. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Capitola hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (USD 45 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Motor boating

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Frette Italian sheets

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 45 per night (in/out privileges)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Capitola Hotel to the airport?

Capitola Hotel is 11.5 mi (26-min drive) away from the Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Capitola Hotel?

As of Sep 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Capitola Hotel on Oct 8, 2025 start from $252.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Capitola Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Capitola Hotel.

How close is Capitola Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Capitola Beach and 2-minute walk from Esplanade Park Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Capitola Hotel offer free breakfast?

Capitola Hotel offers free continental breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Capitola Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Capitola Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Capitola Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 45 per night.

Does Capitola Hotel have a pool?

Capitola Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Capitola Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Capitola Hotel to downtown Capitola?

Capitola Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Capitola.

Reviews

Capitola Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 298 out of 496 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 134 out of 496 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 496 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 496 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 496 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location. Room was small and very noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadia, albuquerque

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Grand Cayman room was amazing

Loved the room!!! We got the Grand Cayman, it’s all by itself, and was all around a great experience!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at the Capitola Hotel multiple times and have enjoyed it each time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

deirdre

Right in center of town, walking distance to eat and beach
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked the bed was super nice slept really well even though our window faced the busy street. The shower body wash, shampoo and conditioner smells really nice too. The continental breakfast actually was not too bad Bagels, different little cake like pastries, fruit, oatmeal, OJ, Coffee. This is for the people that complain about the price while a agree a little over priced to me too however we are paying for location your right on the main strip we came early so we were able to park right on the curb in front so that was really nice and convenient. Staff was super nice and helped us to light the fire pit outside. No for the downside of things I do not like the bird poop all over everything outside and the turquoise table out back just really needs to be re painted with some rust oleum paint, could even be sanded a little and just hit with some spray paint bam new table. The rooms are super small so if you do not like small places this boutique hotel is not for you. But if you like have the location and being right where everything is you will love this place. We had a nice time and slept well probably one of the nicest beds we have slept in. We would definitely come back again so thank you Capitola Hotel and staff!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eliazar

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hey Casper and hellos

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

rediet

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert, Visalia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Griselda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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).
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will stay again!

Amazing stay! Great location and morning breakfast. Very clean and close to everything. Very friendly host.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Carlos

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHIEF PATRICIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love this place. For sure I will come back❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

LARRY, MORGAN HILL

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024