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Monarch Cove Inn

Property class: 3.5

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A wicker chair with a brown cushion, overlooking a balcony with a white railing, palm trees, and a view of the ocean. - Monarch Cove Inn (Capitola)
A room with a window overlooking the sea, a decorative peacock, and a birdcage. - Monarch Cove Inn (Capitola)
A table with a wine bottle, a glass, and a vase with a flower. - Monarch Cove Inn (Capitola)
A room with a large bed, a mirror, and a view of the sea. - Monarch Cove Inn (Capitola)
A landscaped pathway with a view of the sea, surrounded by trees and a lamp post. - Monarch Cove Inn (Capitola)
Capitola Beach is located near Monarch Cove Inn, which provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

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View all photos for Ocean Mist Suite (Pets Not Allowed)

A bed with a metal frame, two bedside lamps, a clock, and a floral-patterned pillow.

Ocean Mist Suite (Pets Not Allowed)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Sunny Gables Suite (Pets Not Allowed)

A bedroom with a bed, a fireplace, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Sunny Gables Suite (Pets Not Allowed)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

A neatly made bed with floral bedding and a decorative headboard.

Rose Garden Suite (Pets Not Allowed)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Hideaway Suite (Pets Not Allowed)

A neatly made bed with a floral-patterned bedspread, two pillows with different designs, and a green throw blanket.

Hideaway Suite (Pets Not Allowed)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Butterfly Room (Pets Not Allowed)

A bed with a decorative headboard, two bedside lamps, and floral-patterned bedding.

Butterfly Room (Pets Not Allowed)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a teal sofa, a wooden chair, and a desk with a lamp.

Ocean View Room (Pets Not Allowed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Lilac Room (Pets Not Allowed)

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a mirror, a door, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Lilac Room (Pets Not Allowed)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Victorian Room (Pets Not Allowed)

A bed with a red and brown bedspread, a wooden headboard, and multiple pillows.

Victorian Room (Pets Not Allowed)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a chair.

Monarch Grove Room (Pets Not Allowed)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Carriage House (Pets Allowed)

A bed with blue bedding and patterned pillows, a black metal headboard, and a view of a room with a lamp and another bed in the background.

Carriage House (Pets Allowed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 93 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Holiday House (Pets Allowed)

A neatly made bed with a headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a bench at the foot of the bed.

Holiday House (Pets Allowed)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Capitola, Monarch Cove Inn is near the beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl are also worth visiting. Visit our Capitola travel guide
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620 El Salto Drive, Capitola, CA, 95010

What's nearby

  • A couple walking on a rocky beach with waves crashing nearby.
    Potbelly Beach
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A beach with tall grasses in the foreground and a calm sea in the background.
    New Brighton State Beach
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A coastal town with colorful buildings, palm trees, and a calm body of water reflecting the architecture.
    Capitola Beach
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A pier with a sign reading "Capitola Wharf" and a view of the water.
    Capitola Wharf
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Capitola Mercantile
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria
    13 min walk
  • Shadowbrook
    17 min walk
  • Zelda's on the Beach
    12 min walk
  • Pizza My Heart
    12 min walk
  • Little Tampico
    3 min drive

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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

Policies

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

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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

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 Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Potbelly Beach and Esplanade Park Beach 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

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 747 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 183 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location love the staffI'm
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was awesome great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Linder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a cute and charming place to stay. The property has a breathtaking view and the staff was nice and courteous.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

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It’s a beautiful property well worth a visit. I loved our room it had the most amazing views! Staff is awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, peaceful location. Amazing monarch butterfly preservation work demonstrated on site. Nice breakfast delivered to room. The suite was clean but shabby chic, historic furnishing. And like many historic inns, sound traveled from next door and upstairs rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

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This is such an amazing place! You drive through a neighborhood to get there, so the first time I was thinking where am I even going but then you walk into a garden pathway that opens up to butterflies and breathtaking views. If you’re going to Capitola to relax or vacation or zen, this is the place for you!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maria Isabel

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The staff and the entire cottage is just beautiful and pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

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Excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint and adorable. Ocean view room was great. We will definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and quiet place for couples, secluded from all the traffic because its located in the residential area. The property was not too far from the beach and stores. Staff was very nice and accomodating. The estate had Beautiful Scenery, nested right next to the Ocean. Would highly recommend as a place for a couples retreat.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Wendell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dont expect to see things like the photos from website, but if you want quiet, rustic and a great location to Capitolas main street THIS IS YOUR PLACE. Clean room, friendly staff to help with questions. Breakfast was charming and tasted great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location! Nice staff, clean room, lovely peak at the ocean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and excellent rooms with an unforgettable view!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, relaxing place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was beautiful! Comfortable, cozy and Romantic. Continental breakfast was delish and prepared so cute. Was there to celebrate my girlfriend’s birthday and she Loved it ! Beautiful views as well with a short walk to Capitola shopping center.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shirley

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Everything about monarch cove is just magical... the views, the rooms, the grounds, the staff, the butterflies and hummingbirds ... just beautiful. I've stayed at monarch several times and it is the only place i want to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ajeet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the staff, amenities, and rooms were absolutely charming. it was a wonderful treat staying here, and the gorgeous ocean views were an added bonus. highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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4/10 Poor

Karen

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Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception and staff are lovely. Beautiful property overlooking a cliff in the ocean. I know they are starting to think about renovation and remodeling and updating and upgrading. This will be a Lovely place to stay once they make the upgrades necessary to be safe and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff & houskeeping were very friendly & accommodating, upgraded our cottage with out asking, taught me about the grounds, beautiful succulant plants, the Eagle that comes to their Eucalyptus trees & about the Monarch Butterflies they save their eggs inside until they hatch & have released over 4000. I actually got to see one coming out of its cocoon. Exciting! Very nice continental breakfast that they delivered to our cottage. The views of the ocean are the best & even if it was cool & foggy, it was warn & sheltered on their grounds. We truly enjoyed our stay!!! We do recommend staying here & even though it's close to Capitola village, it's hilly & you'd want to take your car & find parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff,beauty of room, scenic grounds
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was such an enjoyable stay! We brought our three kids and the staff was so attentive and thoughtful. They even had a scavenger hunt ready for them. It’s a beautiful property located in an a peaceful neighborhood with beautiful views of the ocean. The breakfast was also very good! Fresh fruit and pastries along with coffee and juice made our mornings that much easier. Overall, a great stay and would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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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
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8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything where nice, clean. The views are great, and the butterfly lady was the nicest part of this stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a lovely place with beautiful gardens and very nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

ajeet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic stay at this place. A perfect place to rejuvenate. Marvelous views of ocean, sun rise. Staff were friendly and courteous. Loved the rooms and their coziness. Can’t wait to go there again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025