The Best Beach Hotels in Capitola

Where to Stay for an Oceanfront Vacation in Capitola

Capitola, California can be a terrific beach vacation destination, so if you're wondering where to stay near the beach in Capitola, we've got you covered. Here's our list of the best beach hotels in Capitola for your next vacation based on amenities, location, price, activities, and traveler ratings. Many of these hotels offer terrific features such as pools, beachfront access, fitness centers, a spa, hot tubs, great views, safe areas, and more. With our analysis covering so many of Capitola's beach resorts and hotels, you'll surely find the perfect hotel near the water or oceanfront for you. Whether you're looking for something family-friendly, romantic, or for a large group, below is our list of the top hotels near the beach in Capitola for your next trip. So, here's our list of where to stay at the beach in Capitola.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $223 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for a Beach Vacation to Capitola
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

Located at 1255 41st Avenue, Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola has great rooms from $223 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a water park, a fitness center, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 8.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.7 miles from the city center, visitors will especially love snorkeling, a bar, breakfast, hiking, and child care at this beach hotel. The room service is especially nice after a long day. The price of this hotel is less than average for beach hotels, which makes it a great value.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $256 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel at the Beach in Capitola
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for beach hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites which has nice rooms starting at $256. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and breakfast, it also has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 1435 41st Avenue. This terrific hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, a free breakfast, a hot tub, and a spa which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.7 miles from the city center. You'll love relaxing in the heated pool after a busy day exploring. It's also less than the average price for beach hotels, so it's a great value.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Quality Inn & Suites Capitola

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $156 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Oceanfront Hotel in Capitola
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

We found Quality Inn & Suites Capitola to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $156. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, free parking, and laundry facilities, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 720 Hill Street. You'll also find a heated pool, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a microwave, and a refrigerator which beach-goers will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 0.5 miles from the center of town. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Inn at Depot Hill

Inn with prices starting at $422 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels Near the Water
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

With terrific rooms from $422, Inn at Depot Hill, at 250 Monterey Avenue provides breakfast, golf, a free breakfast, a hot tub, and free parking. Its terrific guest rating is 9.30 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Visitors will really like this comfortable hotel which also offers an adult-only atmosphere, balconies, and breakfast in the room. It's located just 0.2 miles from the city center, too. You'll love relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day, too.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Free breakfast
  • Adults only


Capitola Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $309 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Location in Capitola
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Capitola Hotel has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10, and offers rooms with kitchenettes, a free breakfast, free parking, air-conditioning, and a microwave. The great rooms here start at $309 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 210 Esplanade Capitola. Furthermore, it also offers a refrigerator, an adult-only atmosphere, wheelchair-accessible units, picnic areas, and meeting facilities, which is nice for visitors. Just 0.2 miles from the city center, this convenient hotel is a terrific choice. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Free breakfast
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Adults only
  • Picnic area


Monarch Cove Inn

Inn with prices starting at $234 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Beach Trip Hotel in Capitola
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The great guest rating of Monarch Cove Inn is 8.90 out of 10. This place has room service, breakfast, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $234, and it's located at 620 El Salto Drive. We also love the a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, a microwave, and a refrigerator which are great for travelers. And since it's just 0.5 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. And with the ability to cook your own meals in the kitchen, you can save money and time. The price of this hotel is less than average for beach hotels, which makes it a great value.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Free breakfast
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Capitola Venetian Hotel

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $304 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Getaway Hotel

A cool place is Capitola Venetian Hotel because it has great rooms that start at $304. It has rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, free parking, family rooms, and a microwave, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 1500 Wharf Road. Only 0.2 miles from the city center, beach-goers will especially love a refrigerator, balconies, private parking, and river views at this fun hotel.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the Beach hotels in nearby destinations: Monterey, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Santa Cruz, Pacific Grove, and Half Moon Bay.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Capitola, make sure you also see Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Capitola.


How much do beach hotels and resorts cost in Capitola?

Capitola Average Beach Hotel Price
$272

Visitors will find a large range of terrific beach hotel choices when planning a visit to Capitola, California. The price of these beach hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average beach hotel price in Capitola, California based on data from 7 hotels is an affordable $272. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Capitola.

The average prices of our suggested beach hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $422
  • 3-star hotels: $272
  • 2-star hotels: $235


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