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Capitola Hotel

Capitola Hotel
Capitola Hotel – Capitola, CA
Capitola Hotel – Capitola, CA
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Capitola Hotel

Located in Capitola and with Capitola Beach reachable within a few steps, Capitola Hotel has concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. The property is around 5.9 miles from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 6 miles from Pasatiempo Golf Club and 6.6 miles from Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar. At the hotel, rooms are equipped with a closet. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, some rooms at Capitola Hotel also have a sea view. At the accommodation, all rooms include a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Capitola Hotel offers a buffet or continental breakfast. Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is 6.9 miles from the hotel, while University of California Santa Cruz is 7.4 miles from the property. Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 34 miles away.

Amenities

  • Meeting space
  • On-site dining
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Smoke-free property

Reviews

4.5 / 5
Excellent 546 reviews
  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Very nice place with clean comfortable rooms. Great location because it is across the street from the restaurants and the beach. The staff were very helpful and kind.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    It was a very nice little located spot if you want to be right on the Esplanade of Capitola near the beach and decent restaurants.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Wonderful helpful staff, clean room, great smelling toiletries. I think there should be a little warning that they are located across from a bar with loud live music and next to an arcade. We had never been to Capitola so it was a little surprising. Other than that we enjoyed our stay.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The room was very clean and the AC is very cold. Love it. Prime location, only thing we didn’t like was we had to lug all of our things upstairs (no elevator) and the parking situation was AWFUL. We did not pay for the parking pass, and we figured we could get a spot on the strip but there was no parking available through the countless times I drove the circle around the strip until about 9pm. We arrived at 3:30. Ended up having to pay for parking a in a lot that was fortunately close by.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Great location, clean, great breakfast, friendly staff, its a perfect little place and steps to the beach

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    If you’re a light sleeper, use the ear plugs, early mornings are very noisy with deliveries across the street and the street cleaning.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Located in the center of the village, close to shops and restaurants. Staff were very helpful and let us check in early. They offered to arrange a free shuttle to the Shadowbrook. Secured garage parking worked well as parking in town is a challenge.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    How can you have a Loading/Unloading zone for 3 minutes? It took me 15 minutes to get a parking permit from the hotel, and I already had a ticket on the windshield.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Very good

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The staff was very nice and at first we thought the room was up to par for our taste. Upon waking the next day we found dirty underwear in the bathroom and left over beer cans on and behind the dresser. We had a talk with staff and they apologized with a bottle of Champagne.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Amazing staff

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Very good

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Location Bathroom small, our room was noisy facing the street. I’d stay here again if we got a room in the back.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Everything

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Location

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Location good and bad. Close to everything but that includes bars that have live music unit late in the night. The ear plugs on the nightstand should have been a big clue If you’re looking for a relaxing getaway, this is not your hotel. Amenities were motel 6 quality.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Looking forward to visiting again

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Fantastic location and very friendly, helpful staff. Room was comfortable and bed was super comfortable

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Perfect!

Frequently asked questions about Capitola Hotel

Does Capitola Hotel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Capitola Hotel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Capitola Hotel offer parking?
Yes, Capitola Hotel offers free parking on-site.
Does Capitola Hotel have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Capitola Hotel offers meeting spaces for business and group use. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does Capitola Hotel have a fitness center?
Capitola Hotel does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Capitola Hotel located, and how walkable is the area?
Capitola Hotel is located at 210 Esplanade, Capitola, CA 95010. With a Walk Score of 89, the area is rated Very Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with public transit and rideshare easily accessible.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near Capitola Hotel
  • University of California, Santa Cruz 6.2 mi
  • 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake 6.2 mi

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