Capitola Hotel

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

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Lobby
Fountain
Room (Grand Cayman)
Exterior detail
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$394
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov

Explore the area

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210 Esplanade, Capitola, CA, 95010
  • Place, Capitola Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Capitola Wharf
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

Room (Antigua)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Fridge
TV
Frette Italian bed sheets
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room (Aruba)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Frette Italian bed sheets
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room (Bonaire)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Fridge
TV
Frette Italian bed sheets
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room (Curacao)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Frette Italian bed sheets
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room (Grand Bahama)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Fridge
TV
Frette Italian bed sheets
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Room (Grand Cayman)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Fridge
TV
Frette Italian bed sheets
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room (Jamaica)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Fridge
TV
Frette Italian bed sheets
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room (Martinique)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Fridge
TV
Frette Italian bed sheets
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room (Nevis)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Fridge
TV
Frette Italian bed sheets
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room (Paradise Island)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Fridge
TV
Frette Italian bed sheets
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Capitola

At Capitola Hotel you'll be within steps of Capitola Beach and Capitola Mercantile. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a garden. Added amenities include a snack bar/deli, a picnic area and a fireplace in the lobby. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Capitola hotel include Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay.

What's nearby

  • Capitola Mercantile - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Capitola Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Capitola Wharf - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Esplanade Park Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 10 min drive - 10.4 km

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
  • ‪Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Capitola Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Capitola Beach
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Capitola Hotel also features a garden, a picnic area, and concierge services. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Capitola hotel is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Capitola Hotel offers 10 accommodations with complimentary slippers and designer toiletries. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. Cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Capitola hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 152 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured, covered parking on site (USD 45 per night)
  • Limited on-site 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
  • Smoke-free property

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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Capitola Hotel?

Capitola Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Capitola Hotel?

As of 2 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Capitola Hotel on 3 Nov 2025 start from NZ$393.89, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Capitola Hotel?

Yep, Capitola Hotel has a secured covered self car park with in/out privileges for USD 45 per night. Onsite parking is limited (max 1 space per unit).

Are there any beaches close to Capitola Hotel?

Yep, Capitola Hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Capitola Beach. Fun beach activities include body boarding, kayaking and sailing. You can also find motor boats.

Does Capitola Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, free continental breakfast is available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Capitola Hotel?

No, Capitola Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Capitola Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Capitola Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Capitola Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 304 out of 504 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 135 out of 504 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 504 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 504 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 504 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimiyo

Travelled with family
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

Tyler

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn, Napa

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

Karina

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carmen

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Annmarie

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

Cute little inn

Amazing location, staff was super helpful. Breakfast was a little lacking but restaurants in the area are great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 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

Nadia, albuquerque

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

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with partner
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

deirdre

Right in center of town, walking distance to eat and beach
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked the bed was super nice slept really well even though our window faced the busy street. The shower body wash, shampoo and conditioner smells really nice too. The continental breakfast actually was not too bad Bagels, different little cake like pastries, fruit, oatmeal, OJ, Coffee. This is for the people that complain about the price while a agree a little over priced to me too however we are paying for location your right on the main strip we came early so we were able to park right on the curb in front so that was really nice and convenient. Staff was super nice and helped us to light the fire pit outside. No for the downside of things I do not like the bird poop all over everything outside and the turquoise table out back just really needs to be re painted with some rust oleum paint, could even be sanded a little and just hit with some spray paint bam new table. The rooms are super small so if you do not like small places this boutique hotel is not for you. But if you like have the location and being right where everything is you will love this place. We had a nice time and slept well probably one of the nicest beds we have slept in. We would definitely come back again so thank you Capitola Hotel and staff!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eliazar

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

rediet

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert, Visalia

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

10/10 Excellent

Griselda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

John

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