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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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Showing 11 of 11 rooms

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

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
Heating
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Microwave
Refrigerator
Coffee/tea maker
  • 65 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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
Fireplace
Heating
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Microwave
Refrigerator
  • 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
Patio
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Private bathroom
Kitchen
  • 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)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Patio
Fireplace
Heating
Private bathroom
Microwave
Refrigerator
  • 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)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Map
620 El Salto Drive, Capitola, CA, 95010

What's nearby

  • Capitola Mercantile - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Capitola Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Capitola Wharf - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Rio Del Mar Beach - 4 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 10 min drive - 7.2 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
  • ‪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 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

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

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 at Monarch Cove Inn?

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. 698 out of 934 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 175 out of 934 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 934 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 934 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 934 reviews

Reviews

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

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

Tory

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

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

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

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing friendly staff who went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. Family-friendly. Property is beautiful and historic. We were able to learn about the monarchs, too!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Can't wait to go back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

The accommodations were lovely. The view was fantastic. Loved having breakfast served in our room. An excellent stay, all around.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is our second year to stay at the inn. It is an older property. It is quiet and scenic. You see the ocean from your window or most places on the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spot in a great quiet area!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

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

Feel good rejuvenated stay

Perched on a hill with breathtaking views, serene environment, and beautiful accommodations well worth the stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely property on the cliffs overlooking the Bay. Nice that the Butterfly room had both a microwave and fridge.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonah

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

Great getaway in a quite part of Capitola

Wonderful location with beautiful nature and available ocean view. Pet friendly and very comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love Capitola. Nice place to enjoy the property
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was great and accommodating. Great location, quiet and secure. All plugs in the room, needed replacing, plugs would not stay plugged in. Fan in Bathroom didn't work. Passed this on when we departed and they thanked us for the info as most guests depart and leave no comments.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Great service nice room very unique
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and the very nice continental breakfast. Catrina from the front office was a pleasure and her recommendations were a hit. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Being raised as a local girl, my husband and I have been trying out all the different places to stay when we visit. Monarch Cove Inn did not disappoint, we will for sure recommend and stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

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

Charmed! We will be back.

Beautiful location and charming accommodations. Very kind and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The customer service is amazing and it is such a convenient hotel for a visit to capitola. I loved my stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was the best B&B place! breathless sights around the place made it real special for me and my wife!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, charming property, awesome views and walkable to the village, can’t wait to return!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

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