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Monarch Cove Inn

3.5 star property
Victorian bed & breakfast in Capitola with free breakfast

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The Monarch Cove Inn offers a peaceful retreat near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Guests enjoy continental breakfast each morning, can wander through the garden or relax on the sunny terrace. Free in-room WiFi and convenient self-parking complete the experience.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Business services

Room options

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Ocean Mist Suite (Pets Not Allowed) | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Ocean Mist Suite (Pets Not Allowed)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 65 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Sunny Gables Suite (Pets Not Allowed) | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Sunny Gables Suite (Pets Not Allowed)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Microwave
  • 56 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Rose Garden Suite (Pets Not Allowed)

Rose Garden Suite (Pets Not Allowed) | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Rose Garden Suite (Pets Not Allowed)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Hideaway Suite (Pets Not Allowed)

Hideaway Suite (Pets Not Allowed) | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Hideaway Suite (Pets Not Allowed)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Butterfly Room (Pets Not Allowed)

Butterfly Room (Pets Not Allowed) | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Butterfly Room (Pets Not Allowed)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Ocean View Room (Pets Not Allowed)

Ocean View Room (Pets Not Allowed) | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Ocean View Room (Pets Not Allowed)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 33 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Lilac Room (Pets Not Allowed)

Lilac Room (Pets Not Allowed) | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Lilac Room (Pets Not Allowed)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 28 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Victorian Room (Pets Not Allowed)

Victorian Room (Pets Not Allowed) | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Victorian Room (Pets Not Allowed)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 33 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Monarch Grove Room (Pets Not Allowed)

Monarch Grove Room (Pets Not Allowed) | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Monarch Grove Room (Pets Not Allowed)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Carriage House (Pets Allowed)

Carriage House (Pets Allowed) | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Carriage House (Pets Allowed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 93 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Holiday House (Pets Allowed)

Holiday House (Pets Allowed) | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Holiday House (Pets Allowed)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
620 El Salto Drive, Capitola, CA, 95010

What's nearby

  • Potbelly Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • New Brighton State Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Esplanade Park Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Capitola Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Capitola Wharf - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shadowbrook - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Zelda's on the Beach - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Britannia Arms - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Monarch Cove Inn

Bed & breakfast near Capitola Beach
Consider a stay at Monarch Cove Inn and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • An elevator and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Monarch Cove Inn include comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1895
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 6 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

Property is also known as

Monarch Cove Inn Capitola
Monarch Cove Inn
Monarch Cove Capitola
Monarch Cove
Monarch Cove Hotel Capitola
Monarch Cove Inn Capitola
Monarch Cove Inn Bed & breakfast
Monarch Cove Inn Bed & breakfast Capitola

Frequently asked questions

Is Monarch Cove Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this bed & breakfast allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Monarch Cove Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Monarch Cove Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Monarch Cove Inn located?

Situated near the beach, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of Potbelly Beach and Capitola Beach. Esplanade Park Beach and Capitola Historical Museum are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Monarch Cove Inn Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 701 out of 941 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 177 out of 941 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 941 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 941 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 941 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Micheline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice. Beautiful natural grounds. Monarch friendly!
Sunrise!
Sunset!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is the most beautiful place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Amenities
The history of this place, the layout of the place, the quietness and the suite decor.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful setting and grounds. Very nice people running the show.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do not be confused when you go to the office. It is a beautiful place with a great view of the ocean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abhishek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the Victorian room, the place has an interesting history and there are a lot of Monarch butterflies around
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ocean views
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelo

Liked: Cleanliness
Great staff and beautiful view. Very comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is absolutely wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Piaw

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fantastic morning views
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic place and interesting story. Beautiful surroundings with ocean right there. Very peaceful. Delightful to receive warm bagels, hot coffee, fruit, pastries, oj, delivered at pre-ordered time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the well kept funkiness. Love the history. The view from the deck is exceptional. A lovely gem and the staff was so friendly, accommodating, and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Unexpectedly charming with a picturesque location and an amazing staff. THANK YOU!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rudolfo

Liked: Amenities
Rooms are all wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill and Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is welcoming and helpful. Room was beautiful and clean. Breakfast was delightful and served elegantly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prescott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time staying at the Monarch Cove Inn, it was beautiful and Katrina was very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marvene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint bed and breakfast in beautiful quiet location. Staff is extremely friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from this property is amazing. It is right on the ocean. We saw whales spouting as we sat on our patio. It is an older property, but kept up well. We even had breakfast served in our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

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

Wonderful place to unwind and relax!

Perfect, comfortable, amazing location on the coastline. Excellent continental breakfast delivered to your door each morning!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Great stay at this little gem

We took a last-minute trip to Capitola and booked a room at this Inn. The room was spacious and adorable and the beds were really comfortable. The office staff are incredibly sweet and accommodating. The morning breakfast was delicious. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely gorgeous property, beautiful ocean view and nice breakfast delivered to your door! Very friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Amenities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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