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Capitola Hotel

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

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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

Room options

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Room (Antigua) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room (Antigua)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Room (Aruba) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room (Aruba)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Room (Bonaire) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room (Bonaire)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Frette Italian linens
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Ceiling fan
Frette Italian sheets
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Curacao)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Room (Grand Bahama) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room (Grand Bahama)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Room (Grand Cayman)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Room (Jamaica)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Room (Martinique)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Refrigerator
TV
Frette Italian linens
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Frette Italian sheets
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
  • 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
Frette Italian linens
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Ceiling fan
Frette Italian sheets
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
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
Frette Italian linens
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Ceiling fan
Frette Italian sheets
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 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 - 10 min drive - 6.5 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
  • ‪Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Britannia Arms - ‬2 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
  • Meeting rooms and concierge services
  • 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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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Frette Italian sheets

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

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

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. 305 out of 505 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 135 out of 505 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 505 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 505 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 505 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I decided to spend our 39th anniversary in Capitola and wanted to stay right in town. We chose the Capitola Hotel and we were not disappointed. It is truly a wonderful boutique hotel. The building and rooms are beautiful and the staff were absolutely the best. It will be our go to hotel whenever we visit the Capitola/Santa Cruz area.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location
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

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

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

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

David

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

Capitola Hotel is a ten.

In addition to the perfect location, this hotel was immaculate. Comfy sheets and towels, very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

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

Corina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was the perfect location to walk around our entire trip. The service was good and over a really nice stay. I will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruben

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

Oceanfront fun

Very nice clean little hotel in the center of town was a little noisy but that's expected when you stay directly across from the restaurants and bars that are Oceanfront
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Capitola

Great location. Seconds away from the beach. Can be a little noisy at times being so close to the action, but still worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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

8/10 Good

Deana

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Walking distance from everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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

Jeanette

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

Wonderful anniversary stay

We had a wonderful time staying here for our 11 year anniversary. The staff reached out to ask if we wanted something extra for our anniversary. Thank you to the staff for the beautiful flowers and chocolates. Everything was in walking distance. The bed was super comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Hotel is right across the street from Margaritaville in the Village. Close to the beach and restaurants. No fighting traffic and finding parking. Public bathrooms are few and far between. So, it is nice to go to your room instead of waiting in line.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lost a star because the air conditioner didn’t work. That made our overall experience less than stellar because a grunge band began around 10pm across the street until about midnight. I was forced to open all our windows and run the fans because of the lack of AC. I feel we wouldn’t have been bothered had we had the window closed. I had trouble hearing the television whenever the bar opened their doors. That being said I loved the outdoor seating area, the convenience of location and how clean it was and how sweet the staff was. They let us check in much earlier than 4pm and we parked in their garage for just $35. I’d come back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Winston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was awesome. Could not be better, near the beach and beach shopping. Room had high quality furnishings, but a bit small, although the location made up for all of that. Beds could have been a better quality.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
fantastic location. great staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Cyrus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is limited
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

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

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

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

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