Capitola Hotel

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

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Room (Grand Cayman) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

Room (Antigua)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room (Aruba)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 121 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room (Bonaire)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 121 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room (Curacao)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room (Grand Bahama)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 216 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Room (Grand Cayman)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 240 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room (Jamaica)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 121 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room (Martinique)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 176 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room (Nevis)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 165 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room (Paradise Island)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 168 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Capitola

Capitola Hotel places you next to Capitola Beach and Capitola Mercantile. The 10 rooms at this 3.5-star hotel include refrigerators and TVs and guests can enjoy free breakfast.

What's nearby

  • Capitola Mercantile - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Capitola Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Capitola Wharf - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Esplanade Park Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 9 min drive - 6.0 miles

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
Guests of Capitola Hotel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and a garden. If you plan to drive, free offsite parking is available. Helpful staff is there to provide concierge services, as well as offer insight about the area. Additional amenities include a banquet hall, a picnic area, and a fireplace in the lobby.
TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds are dressed in Frette Italian sheets and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Other standard amenities include refrigerators and ironing boards. Housekeeping is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (USD 45 per night)
  • Limited onsite 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 available

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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

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 onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-9:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Capitola Hotel?

Capitola Hotel provides free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Capitola Hotel?

As of Oct 11, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Capitola Hotel on Oct 13, 2025 start from $219.6, excluding 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.

What can I see close to Capitola Hotel?

Guests positively rate the hotel's walkable location in Capitola, just steps from Capitola Beach and Capitola Wharf, and within a short walk of Capitola Mercantile. You'll also find Esplanade Park Beach and Potbelly Beach less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Capitola Hotel?

Yes, secured parking is offered for USD 45 per night with in/out privileges. You'll find a max of 1 space per unit.

Does Capitola Hotel have a casino on the premises?

No, Capitola Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Capitola Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Capitola Hotel a good place to stay for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this hotel, including premium Italian sheets and slippers in each guestroom with some featuring ocean views.

Are there hot tubs at Capitola Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Capitola Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Capitola Hotel serves free continental breakfast each morning from its snack bar.

Does Capitola Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Capitola Hotel.

Does Capitola Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from Capitola Hotel?

The closest major airport to Capitola Hotel is Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal), which is 11.5 mi away (26 minutes by car). Another top airport is Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY), which is around 26.8 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Capitola Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Capitola Hotel.