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

Hotel with free breakfast, near Capitola Beach

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Dates

August 2025

September 2025

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Popular amenities

Gym
Laundry

Explore the area

1435 41st Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95010

Capitola Beach
‪13 min walk‬
Capitola Wharf
‪15 min walk‬
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
‪7 min drive‬
San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
‪51 min drive‬

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Room options

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Exceptional

435 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

Good

340 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

Exceptional

680 sq ft
Sleeps 6
1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Exceptional

340 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Fireplace (Sofabed is a double bed)

Exceptional

390 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Exceptional

340 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Exceptional

340 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

Exceptional

340 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Business Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Sofabed is a double bed)

Exceptional

390 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub (with Sofabed)

680 sq ft
Sleeps 7
1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (with Sofabed)

Exceptional

435 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

Within a short walk of Hooper Beach, Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites is within a mile (2 km) of Capitola Beach. This 58-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

Capitola Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
Capitola Wharf - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles
Santa Cruz Wharf - 9 min drive - 4.1 miles
Mystery Spot - 12 min drive - 6.9 miles

Getting around

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬11 min walk
‪Burger King - ‬13 min walk
‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬8 min walk
‪Verve Coffee Roasters - ‬10 min walk

About this property

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

Hotel with free breakfast, near Capitola Beach

Guests staying at Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites enjoy an outdoor pool, a gym, and free WiFi in public areas. If you drive, put free parking to good use. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with luggage storage and securing valuables. Additional amenities include a hot tub, laundry facilities, and a vending machine.

36-inch LED TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers are also available. Housekeeping is available on request.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English

Similar properties

Pool
Hot Tub
Pet friendly
Free WiFi

$143 nightly

Aug 24 - Aug 25

Total includes taxes and fees

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

Free continental breakfast

Things to do

Gym
Hot tub
Outdoor pool

Family friendly

Fenced pool
In-room crib
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Pool gate
Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine

Guest services

Housekeeping (on request)
Multilingual staff

Outdoors

Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Area rugs in room
Assistive listening devices
Elevator
Handrails in stairways
Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
Phone accessibility kit
Pool hoist on site
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking

3 floors
Built in 1999
Renovated entire property - January 2019
Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Free crib

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided

Entertainment

36-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Desk chair
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
LED lighting
Phone
Recycling
Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

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

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: noon
Minimum check-in age: 18

The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

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.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
Some facilities may be restricted. For more details, contact the property. Contact information can be found on your booking confirmation.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Best Western Capitola

Best Western Plus Capitola Sea

Best Western Plus Capitola Sea Inn

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn

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Best Western Plus Capitola By-The-Sea Hotel Capitola

Best Western Plus Capitola By-The-Sea Inn And Suites

Capitola Best Western

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Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites Hotel

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites?

Guests enjoy the hotel's location in Santa Cruz based on their ratings, and it's a short 15-minute walk from Capitola Beach and also 17 minutes on foot from Capitola Wharf. You'll also find Capitola Mercantile and Hooper Beach less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites include a casino on the premises?

No, Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Guests have pool access between 10:00 AM and 10:00 PM.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like free Internet access as well as an outdoor pool and free breakfast.

Does Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites have a hot tub?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites offers free continental breakfast though there is no restaurant.

Will Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites though service animals are welcome.

Does Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites have connecting rooms?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

How far is the airport from Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites?

The closest major airport to Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites is Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal), which is 12.4 mi away (20 minutes by car). Another top airport is Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY), which is around 26.9 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites.

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

6/10 Okay

Isreah

May 28, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keira

Apr 22, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Traveled with family

Apr 21, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Traveled with family

Apr 20, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay

It was nice beside the kids next door being loud at 6 am in morning. And parents doing nothing about it.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family

Apr 16, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stains on couch cushions and food scraps (including chicken wing bone) under roll-away couch. Felt tired and somewhat rundown...overpriced.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Shantanu

Apr 16, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amparo

Apr 14, 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

JOHN

Apr 13, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great, clean hotel with excellent staff. I would have given it 5 stars, but $271 per night for a Best Western room is far too much IMO.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Business traveler

Apr 13, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with family and small children

Apr 7, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Was in a nice area close to shopping and everything youd need or want to do while in town.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Traveled with partner

Apr 5, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The staff and manager are courteous, polite, accomodating and very pleasant. I am a frequent flier here. The breakfast makes a difference in the stay. Waking up, eating something, then step out into the town. The prices are reasonable as well if you come at the right time.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fatima

Apr 5, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Mar 28, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Hanna

Mar 25, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosalie

Traveled with family

Mar 25, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The hotel is excellent! Very clean and updated. The breakfast is delicious and something different everyday. Plenty of parking in the back. Walking distance to restaurants and a healthy grocery store next door with various ready to eat meals. Pillows and bed are comfy with a nice couch to lounge on. Nice big pool. Overall I’d love to give them 6 stars if I can. I will stay here again when I’m in town.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Traveled with partner

Mar 17, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Everything was perfect, the bed, the amount of pillows, the room , the water temperature and pressure, the food was always great with everything you need to get your morning started. Only con was that once the sun came up your whole room lit up as the sun rose, not blacked out . Will return again

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Mar 16, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great place. By far the nicest hotel I've been to in the county.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Mar 10, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love Capitola BW

We had a great stay. Breakfast was even better this time than last. Loved the new coffee machine in the reception too

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ragini

Mar 7, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Mar 5, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I always stay here on my way up to Santa Cruz

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Traveled with family and small children

Mar 2, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

After a long, action packed day at Santa Cruz boardwalk, it was so nice to check into this clean, lovely, quiet hotel. We felt welcome from the moment we walked in....and the complimentary cookie is such a sweet touch.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Feb 28, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Conveniently located, well-maintained, friendly staff, free coffee, nice pool, good breakfast -- all you want for a short getaway trip to Capitola / Santa Cruz area.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Feb 28, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANNE MARIE

Feb 25, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great attention to detail

I think this hotel had a recent facelift/refresh and they did a great job! The ambiance is really nice. The rooms are better than average. The bed was great and the breakfast was really well done. We don't usually eat hotel breakfast but we did today!

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025