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Monarch Cove Inn

3.5 star property
Victorian bed & breakfast in Capitola with free breakfast

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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620 El Salto Drive, Capitola, CA, 95010
  • Place, New Brighton State Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Capitola Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Capitola Wharf
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

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Ocean Mist Suite (Pets Not Allowed) | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Ocean Mist Suite (Pets Not Allowed)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 700 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Sunny Gables Suite (Pets Not Allowed) | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Sunny Gables Suite (Pets Not Allowed)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 600 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Rose Garden Suite (Pets Not Allowed) | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Rose Garden Suite (Pets Not Allowed)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hideaway Suite (Pets Not Allowed) | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Hideaway Suite (Pets Not Allowed)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Butterfly Room (Pets Not Allowed) | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Butterfly Room (Pets Not Allowed)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Ocean View Room (Pets Not Allowed) | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Ocean View Room (Pets Not Allowed)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Lilac Room (Pets Not Allowed) | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Lilac Room (Pets Not Allowed)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Victorian Room (Pets Not Allowed) | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Victorian Room (Pets Not Allowed)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Monarch Grove Room (Pets Not Allowed) | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Monarch Grove Room (Pets Not Allowed)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Carriage House (Pets Allowed) | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Carriage House (Pets Allowed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 996 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Holiday House (Pets Allowed) | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Holiday House (Pets Allowed)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Capitola

Located within a 5-minute walk of Potbelly Beach, Monarch Cove Inn is within a 15-minute stroll of Capitola Beach. This 11-room, 3.5-star bed & breakfast has free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Potbelly Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • New Brighton State Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Esplanade Park Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Capitola Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Capitola Wharf - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shadowbrook - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Zelda's on the Beach - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Britannia Arms - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Monarch Cove Inn

Victorian bed & breakfast in Capitola with free breakfast
Guests of Monarch Cove Inn enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a meeting room, and a terrace. Free parking is available if you drive. Staff members can help with accommodation requests, and provide front-desk service during limited hours. This bed & breakfast also has a garden.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers are other standard amenities.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1895
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 6 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
The front desk is available during limited hours. 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. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Monarch Cove Inn?

Monarch Cove Inn provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see within easy reach of Monarch Cove Inn?

Guests enjoy the bed & breakfast's walkable location in Capitola based on their ratings, and it's a short 14-minute walk from Capitola Beach and also 14 minutes on foot from Capitola Wharf. You'll also find Potbelly Beach and Esplanade Park Beach less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Monarch Cove Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the bed & breakfast.

Does Monarch Cove Inn feature a casino on the premises?

No, Monarch Cove Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Monarch Cove Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

Is Monarch Cove Inn a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this bed u0026 breakfast will appreciate amenities like free breakfast plus some guestrooms include fireplaces and soaking tubs.

Are there hot tubs at Monarch Cove Inn?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this bed & breakfast.

Does Monarch Cove Inn have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Monarch Cove Inn offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does Monarch Cove Inn allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Monarch Cove Inn for a fee of USD 20 per pet, per night.

Does Monarch Cove Inn have connecting rooms?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Monarch Cove Inn?

The closest major airport to Monarch Cove Inn is Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal), which is 11.6 mi away (20 minutes by car). Another top airport is Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY), which is around 27 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Monarch Cove Inn?

Yes, some guestrooms at this bed u0026 breakfast offer a patio where guests can enjoy ocean or garden views.

Monarch Cove Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 702 out of 944 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 179 out of 944 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 944 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 944 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 944 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Piaw

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fantastic morning views
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joana

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

Magical Paradise Experiences from the Lilac Room

Our stay was beautiful and relaxing. It was an experience like no other. Being surrounded by nature , the ocean, and the lush trees and flowers, made for a memorable, peaceful, and rejuvenating paradise experience. We were taken aback by the beauty of this jewel, but most importantly, we felt welcomed and at-home b/c of the friendly , courteous, and kindness of our hostesses. It was a magical experience and we will never forget it. We will definitely be returning. Thank you for sharing the beauty with us and especially for having a sanctuary for its rare wildlife, plant life, and the preservation of our oceans.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelo

Liked: Cleanliness
Great staff and beautiful view. Very comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Sneaky good Inn on the Cliff.

Unique Inn with wonderful location. Friendly staff Continental Breakfast delivered to your room was delightful. Close to Capitola village and beach very walkable. Views from the large patio deck are impressive.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pretty, quaint little house walk to Cap Esplanade

This is a pretty, quaint, very clean, property. We were in the Holiday House, which is a separate little house with full kitchen and deck. Easy, close, walk to the Esplanade. The drawbacks in the house is that the pillows are like a flat sponge. There is no cushion or fluff to them. The linens are washed with a fragrance detergent or maybe fabric softener, so if you are sensitive to that, be aware. The many windows are covered with wood blinds and shear curtains, but you will wake up at dawn with all the light coming in, so bring an eye cover, lol.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candi

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from this property is amazing. It is right on the ocean. We saw whales spouting as we sat on our patio. It is an older property, but kept up well. We even had breakfast served in our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rudolfo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Rooms are all wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill and Joanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is welcoming and helpful. Room was beautiful and clean. Breakfast was delightful and served elegantly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a lovely place with beautiful gardens and very nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

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

Wonderful and Welcoming!

Wonderful and more inviting than I expected. Welcoming and serene setting with a beautiful butterfly garden, views of the ocean, and excellent service all around. Will definitely stay again with family.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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

Beautiful space with personal touch

We spent one night and it was incredibly pleasant. The personal touches are what put it above and beyond. Lovely room, lovely people, beautiful space. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Monarch Cove Inn room accommodations are very nice but could use a larger bar of soap in the bath. So comfortable with separate spaces for relaxing and kitchen for cooking... My husband and I could sit right outside the front door and have a bite to eat . So peaceful. The view of the bay was perfect. We also had the opportunity to see the Monarch butterflies on the property, assist with finding the little caterpillars and observing their habitat. The continental breakfast was an unexpected treat as it was an abundance of fruit and diverse pastry, bagel and cream cheese, coffee and juice served on a platter that looked like it was given much thought and prep time. So appreciated. Loved it! Exceptional staff! A charming spot to enjoy some peace and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Very nice bed and breakfast spot! Clean and safe!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

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

Beautiful setting

LOVE this Inn! Beaitiful grounds, views and rooms!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay for our special anniversary!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gerald

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was great and accommodating. Great location, quiet and secure. All plugs in the room, needed replacing, plugs would not stay plugged in. Fan in Bathroom didn't work. Passed this on when we departed and they thanked us for the info as most guests depart and leave no comments.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible breakfast and wonderful staff. No longer easy access to ocean as storms took path away. Older property with creaks and uneven floors. Quiet setting.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Great stay at this little gem

We took a last-minute trip to Capitola and booked a room at this Inn. The room was spacious and adorable and the beds were really comfortable. The office staff are incredibly sweet and accommodating. The morning breakfast was delicious. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Alexander

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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