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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Capitola

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Capitola

Visiting Capitola, California for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Capitola, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Capitola based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Capitola for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Capitola before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Capitola for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Capitola for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(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
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Capitola
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool
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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, first time visitors will especially love snorkeling, a bar, breakfast, hiking, and child care at this relaxing hotel. The room service is especially nice after a long day. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $256 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool
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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 convenient hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, a free breakfast, a hot tub, and a spa which visitors 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.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Quality Inn & Suites Capitola

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $156 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool
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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 travelers will love. And this fun 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 first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Monarch Cove Inn

Inn with prices starting at $234 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Capitola
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
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With terrific rooms from $234, Monarch Cove Inn, at 620 El Salto Drive provides room service, breakfast, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes. Its terrific guest rating is 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, a microwave, and a refrigerator. It's located just 0.5 miles from the city center, too. It's always nice to have a kitchenette to cook some basic meals or have an easy breakfast. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Capitola Venetian Hotel

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $304 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Beach
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Capitola Venetian Hotel has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10, and offers rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, free parking, family rooms, and a microwave. The great rooms here start at $304 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 1500 Wharf Road. Furthermore, it also offers a refrigerator, balconies, private parking, and river views, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.2 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Don't forget that there's a kitchen in the room to cook your meals, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Monterey, San Jose, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Santa Cruz, and Palo Alto.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Capitola, make sure you also see Best Beach Hotels in Capitola.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Capitola?

Capitola Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$235

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Capitola, California. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Capitola, California based on data from 5 hotels is an affordable $235. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Capitola.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 3-star hotels: $234
  • 2-star hotels: $235


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