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Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

2.5 star property
Hotel near Capitola Beach in Capitola

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Exterior
Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Lobby
Seasonal outdoor pool

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Business services

Explore the area

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720 Hill Street, Capitola, CA, 95010
  • Capitola Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Capitola Wharf
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(101 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Capitola

Seaside stay .You'll find Capitola Beach and Capitola Historical Museum within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Capitola Mercantile and Esplanade Park Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Capitola Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Capitola Wharf - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Hooper Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 8 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Mystery Spot - 11 min drive - 7.4 miles

Getting around

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza My Heart - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tortilla Flats - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Shadowbrook - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Hotel near Capitola Beach in Capitola
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a business center on site. A seasonal outdoor pool, a vending machine, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby are also featured at the business-friendly Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea. Self parking is free.

This Capitola hotel is smoke free.

  • 55 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea offers 55 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. 32-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Languages

English

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Jul 1 - Jul 2
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. 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. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in October.
  • Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Quality Capitola
Quality Inn Capitola
Quality Inn Capitola Sea
Quality Capitola Sea
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea Hotel
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea Capitola
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea Hotel Capitola

Frequently asked questions

How close is Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea to the airport?

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea is 11.4 mi (13-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 Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea?

As of Jun 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea on Jul 6, 2025 start from $130.58, 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 Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea.

How close is Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea to the beach?

This hotel is 0.9 mi (6-min drive) from Capitola Beach and 0.9 mi (6-min drive) from Esplanade Park Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea offer free breakfast?

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea have a pool?

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea features a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea to downtown Capitola?

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea is 0.5 mi away from Capitola.

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 546 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 304 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1005 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

DAN, WHITE CITY

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to what we wanted in Capitola with out the cramped parking and noise of downtown. We are mobile but elderly and were able to walk down to the beach area for an early dinner and back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The photos on Expedia are outdated. This place had new paint on the outside of building, updated and the rooms and carpet looked like they remodeled it. So it didn’t look as outdated as the photos! Looked better! Parking lot is huge, the area is quiet. Walkable to the beach and loved all the locals and neighborhoods we walked through to get there. Community is safe. The staff was kind!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Karen

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is set back from the busy street, but close enough for us to walk over & enjoy a pizza! We only heard ther guests once - during our 2 night stay. Very pleasant stay - only thing that would have made it better, is if the staff knew the area a bit better - the person I spoke to only knew about restaurants in loop, but there are many other places close by!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

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

Great stay

It was great staying here Check in was fast Room was clean Walking distance to beach I will definitely stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria Leonida

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosanne

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Quiet Stay

Had a quiet stay at this hotel. The person checking us in was awesome, with helpful hints on our stay. Rooms were clean, if not a bit dated. Still, it was a comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
room was spacious, bed was large and comfortable with quality sheets. the room was very quiet, practically no outside noise for my 5 days stay. hotel looked fairly new, or recently updated. wifi was mostly working, with one outage for a few hours. staff are friendly and helpful. included breakfast is pretty basic, i usually skipped it and went to the peets across the road. good stay, i'd recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silent

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeff

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Could use a make over.

Upon arrival the parking lot was completely empty and appeared very outdated/weathered. We were wondering if we were arriving at an abandoned location. Upon check-in the clerk was just business, no warmth at all. The reservation was for two people but as I was leaving the lobby I noticed she'd only given me one key. I returned to the desk and asked for a second. She immediately reached down and handed me a second (was it already programmed for our room?). Upon arrival at the room, only the first key I'd received worked. Back to the desk. The room had an odor. The sliding door (ground floor with patio) was unlocked, which we didn't notice until the next day. The room was just mediocre, outdated, the lighting was poor. The TV was decent with streaming options but while watching movies on Netflicks it would have to stop to buffer about every 10-12 minutes sometimes much shorter. The WiFi was weak so I figure they have a subpar network causing both issues. The microwave was missing its front feet so was at an angle about 1" higher in the rear. The linens and towels were clean. The shower had instant hot water with good pressure. On that topic whenever another room used the toilet or shower the sound of water resonated. This hotel is in a good location and has a nice layout, but is in need of a good refresh.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

steven

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Lana, Menifee

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert or Marcie

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

8/10 Good

Jo Lynn

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

Very comfortable, would stay again.

The room was vey clean and the bed was also very comfortable. Staff was friendly and helpful when asked. The only reason I didn't give the hotel room 5 starts was for two reasons and the cleaning staff may have already put in work orders. I was not able to slide the front mirrored closet door it was stuck, the back one worked fine so still a functioning closet. The toilet paper holder is the type that holds two rolls one on each side. The issue was that it was not secured properly to the wall so when in use the roll would fall off and hit the floor. I would still stay at this hotel again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert or Marcie

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

10/10 Excellent

Diego

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

8/10 Good

Augustina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
It was noisy all night. They kept slamming doors all night
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Have stayed multiple times and will again in a few months.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Very affordable, central to our daily activities, safe parking areas and rooms and grounds were clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

JUDITH, San Jose

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was quiet and peaceful was able to sleep very well
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

Great location

The location is great--walking distance to shops and restaurants, close to beaches on Highway 1.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025