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Capitola Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Capitola Beach

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Room (Grand Cayman) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Capitola Hotel offers a charming coastal retreat minutes from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Guests enjoy continental breakfast, relax by the lobby fireplace, or stroll through beautiful gardens. The hotel provides in-room WiFi and easy access to motor boating activities.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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Room (Antigua)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Bonaire)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
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Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Aruba)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Frette Italian linens
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room (Grand Bahama)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Room (Curacao)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room (Jamaica)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room (Grand Cayman)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room (Martinique)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Refrigerator
TV
Frette Italian linens
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room (Nevis)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room (Paradise Island)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
210 Esplanade, Capitola, CA, 95010

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

Hotel near Capitola Beach
At Capitola Hotel, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a garden, and a fireplace in the lobby. Active travelers can enjoy motor boating at this hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a snack bar/deli.
Additional perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and a banquet hall
  • Concierge services and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Capitola Hotel include comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators and housekeeping

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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

Pets not 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

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Capitola Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Capitola Hotel?

Self parking is available for USD 45 per night. Limited spots are available. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Capitola Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Capitola Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Capitola Hotel located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is steps from Capitola Mercantile and Capitola Beach. Esplanade Park Beach and Capitola Wharf are just steps away.

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Reviews

Capitola Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our 4rth time staying at the Capitola Hotel over the past 10 years and we are never disappointed . Always friendly and clean with many great amenities . Location is perfect !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is right in the heart of the shopping district making it very convenient to walk to the berries shops, beach and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

PATTIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Walking to everything! Beach, shopping and many restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right across from the beach. We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

Kimiyo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. Was loud in the am. Great boutique hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice small room with a comfortable bed. Beach is across the street. Staff was friendly. Older well kept small hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

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

robert

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

4/10 Poor

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Poor WiFi We were in the Grand Bahama and the bed was terrible - needs to be replaced- way too soft and it collapsed in the middle. Great stay other than that.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

Lauren

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

4/10 Poor

joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooom was vey small and their is loud music till 12 and garbage in the morning That keeps u awake It was not pleasant
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful boutique hotel in heart of CApitola village!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would love to stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cute place to stay, perfect location definatley stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff great room great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay in Capitola. Right in the heart of the downtown restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Great place and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Idalina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's very nice location easy to walk to restaurants and the beach ,we stayed two nights and loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

ann marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing property to stay at! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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