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Inn at Depot Hill

Inn at Depot Hill
Inn at Depot Hill – Capitola, CA
Inn at Depot Hill – Capitola, CA
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Inn at Depot Hill

*Adults Only* Just 10 minutes’ walk from Capitola Beach and Wharf, this luxurious B&B offers an evening wine reception complete with appetizers. A full breakfast is served daily. All rooms include free Wi-Fi. Spa quality bath salts and bathrobes are provided in each room at Inn at Depot Hill. A featherbed encourages a good night’s rest. Guests can watch a movie on their flat-screen TV complete with satellite. A breakfast featuring a variety of hot dishes such as quiche or pancakes is available daily. Cereal, fruit and baked goods are included. A decadent desert is served every evening. Inn at Depot Hill Capitola is 15 minutes’ drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Guests wanting to experience the sea on an old-world vessel can do so at California Classic Sail 15 minutes’ walk away.

Amenities

  • On-site dining
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Spa / sauna
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Reviews

4.8 / 5
Excellent 768 reviews
  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Beautiful historical property located in a terrific neighborhood. A couple blocks away from the sea cliffs or Capitola Village. Easy on-site parking. Very kind and accommodating owner and staff. Groovy (the dog) will brighten up your day! Will stay again.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Beautiful Inn and great location! Staff was super nice …

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Great little Inn. Perfect for our stay!

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Great place 10 for 10 for sure, very romantic place for couples get away.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Charming, beautiful, wonderful location, historical. Romantic, friendly. The Inn at Depot Hill doesn't have a traditional front desk, and staff leave around 6 or 7 p.m. The staff communicated well once we contacted them, but the limited check-in hours weren't clear when I booked. I only learned by proactively reaching out that, for a late arrival, they would leave our room and side-door keys in a lockbox. We also weren't told that our room was on the second floor. Fortunately, we had no trouble with the stairs, but this could be a serious issue for anyone with mobility limitations. The late check-in process could be much clearer. A short video showing where to find the lockbox, how to enter the property, and how to locate the rooms would be very helpful. We arrived around 11 p.m. and had a difficult time finding our room because the layout isn't straightforward. I also found the breakfast selection very limited. Given the $650 nightly rate, I would expect a better breakfast offering, perhaps a small continental buffet where guests can serve themselves. Even simple additions such as boiled eggs and hash browns would make a meaningful difference and should be relatively easy to provide.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Comfortable quiet close to downtown Some blinds were broken or loose. Light sconces were loose and falling off wall. Shutter blind rod very delicate and broke while operating. Capitola beach room.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Amazing stay!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Breakfast was good, maybe not as much as I would have liked. Staff were very good. Hotel is very picturesque. Good location relative to Capitola beach. Pillows were a bit too hard, room was a bit stuffy. Had some trouble with door locks at first. Should have ceiling fans.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    For the price of the room, we expected to have a few more amenities like a comfortable bed, soft pillows, a lamp for reading on both sides of the bed, a TV manual to figure out how to get different stations, and lastly a nicer breakfast.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Great location We stayed in the main building, downstairs. Our windows faced the courtyard and you could hear conversations going on. We were not able to sleep with our windows open.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The hotel was nice. But I didn't like that breakfast started at 8am. Many hotels start at 6 or 7.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Location, on site parking and amenities Maintenance ancestor eke and plumbing is needed

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Lovely Historical venue

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Excellent. Thanks.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    This was my wife and I 5th year wedding anniversary and I must say that this stay for my wife and I was tantalizing of the senses and made us feel as though we were transferred into another country. We stayed in the Kyoto room and it was amazingly astonishing. I recommend to anyone looking for an oasis ot retreat to. We will definitely be returning (soon).

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    We had a wonderful stay and would definitely return for future weekend getaways!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    I thought the inn was one of the most charming places I have stayed. I stayed in the Paris suite and I loved the stay. My mother stayed in the Delft suite. Both were lively and charming in different ways. I wished I had stayed another night to enjoy the room more. There are some small and easily correctable issues… better attention to cleaning doors and light switches. Rooms could use a little more TLC. Details matter and those have been overlooked. Breakfast was not great. Again, a little more effort and focus on simplicity would go a long way. All of this said, I loved the stay despite the issues. The place is very, very charming.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Inn at Depot Hill is always amazing! We have stayed there many times and the manager/staff, food and rooms are exceptional.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Loved the breakfasts and the design of the room.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The bed is kinda shot. needs to be replaced. lumpy and too firm.

Frequently asked questions about Inn at Depot Hill

Does Inn at Depot Hill have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Inn at Depot Hill offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Inn at Depot Hill offer parking?
Yes, Inn at Depot Hill offers free parking on-site.
Does Inn at Depot Hill have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Inn at Depot Hill does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in Capitola, see business hotels in Capitola.
Does Inn at Depot Hill have a fitness center?
Inn at Depot Hill does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Inn at Depot Hill located, and how walkable is the area?
Inn at Depot Hill is located at 250 Monterey Ave, Capitola, CA 95010. With a Walk Score of 91, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near Inn at Depot Hill
  • 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake 6.0 mi
  • University of California, Santa Cruz 6.2 mi

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