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The 10 Best Beach Hotels in Capitola, USA

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*Adults Only* Just 10 minutes’ walk from Capitola Beach and Wharf, this luxurious B&B offers an evening wine reception complete with appetizers. A full breakfast is served daily. All rooms include free Wi-Fi.

Room was lovely. Sagar, the host, was exceptionally gracious and welcoming. Location was ideal for walking the town

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9.2
Superb
173 reviews
Price from
£299
per night

Set in Capitola and with Capitola Beach reachable within 80 metres, Capitola Hotel offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. The property is around 300 metres from Hooper's Beach, 1.6 km from New Brighton State Beach and 10 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Some units at the property feature a patio with a sea view.

Excellent restaurant recommendations from Julie on Reception. Super location in the middle of everything.

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8.7
Fabulous
146 reviews
Price from
£240
per night

Located in Capitola and within 100 metres of Hooper's Beach, Capitola Beach Suites features a terrace, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is set 100 metres from Capitola Beach, 1.7 km from New Brighton State Beach and 10 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Certain rooms at the property include a balcony with a sea view.

I made it in the kitchenette, Exceptional!

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8.3
Very good
168 reviews
Price from
£153
per night

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Capitola Venetian Hotel is located in Santa Cruz, 6 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Free private parking is available on site.

Every room is fitted with a flat-screen TV. Certain rooms include a seating area to relax in after a busy day. A balcony or patio are featured in certain rooms. The rooms include a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer.

Location, location, LOCATION! And the room size was amazing!

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8
Very good
188 reviews
Price from
£157
per night

Nestled in California just 1.5 km from Capitola Beach & Wharf, Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites offers an outdoor swimming pool and hot tub. A fitness centre is located on site. Each room includes free WiFi and a continental breakfast.

Very clean, friendly staff, secure, breakfast as awesome. Close to restaurants.

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8.7
Fabulous
471 reviews
Price from
£120
per night

This Capitola hotel is 10 minutes’ drive from central Santa Cruz and New Brighton State Beach. It features an outdoor pool, and spacious suites with 32-inch flat-screen TVs and an iPod docking station.

Everything was wonderful. Staff very friendly, rooms,facilities, parking.... Not one thing was wrong. Made our trip!

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8.9
Fabulous
403 reviews
Price from
£132
per night

This motel, just 10 minutes' walk from Capitola beach and village, offers free Wi-Fi. A seasonal outdoor swimming pool and guest launderette are available for guest use.

The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and University of California at Santa Cruz are within 7 miles away of Capitola Quality Inn & Suites. Cabrillo College is 2 miles away.

Comfortable room in a good location.

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7.9
Good
557 reviews
Price from
£93
per night

Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse is 8.6 km from the holiday home, while Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is 8.6 km away. The nearest airport is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, 56 km from Beach Haven.

Excellent! Quiet and friendly neighborhood very close to surfing beach. Kitchen was perfect, house nicely decorated, beds and bedding impeccable, good lighting in all rooms, very clean, fantastic attention to comfort and details.

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9.5
Exceptional
16 reviews
Price from
£321
per night

Situated in Santa Cruz in the California region, Pleasure Point Retreat has a balcony. This holiday home features accommodation with a patio. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Pleasure Point Beach is 500 metres away.

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9.5
Exceptional
2 reviews
Price from
£1,163
per night

Featuring garden views, Fantastic 2 bedroom Cottage, 5min to beach provides accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around less than 1 km from Sunny Cove Beach. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.2 km from Moran Lake Park Beach.

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9.8
Exceptional
4 reviews
Price from
£293
per night

Looking for a beach hotel?

There’s nothing quite like waking up to the sound of swirling waves and the smell of sea air through your bedroom window. Beachfront accommodation comes in a variety of forms, from well decked-out resorts to secluded homestays and villas. Beach hotel amenities can include air-conditioned rooms, private terraces overlooking the sea and outdoor pools with adjacent bars.
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Beach hotels that guests love in Capitola

  • Avg. price/night: £202.04
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 188 reviews
    Love the easy beach access and the shopping.
    K
    KATHERINE
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £202.04
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 188 reviews
    Pros: Very close proximity to beach and local stores - walking distance Rooms had a heater
    Monique
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £202.04
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 188 reviews
    Love the location! Very clean and comfortable! Includes a place to park one car! Walking distance to beach, restaurants, and shopping!
    Debra
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £357.77
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 173 reviews
    The breakfast was great. The location was just perfect. Close to beach and shops.
    Julie
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £202.04
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 188 reviews
    Great location steps from the beach! Protected parking if you can find it. Bathroom very well stocked with towels and soap. Beds had 4 pillows each.
    lilly
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £154.84
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 404 reviews
    Very clean and big enough room for a family of 5, friendly staff, delicious breakfast and beach within walking distance. I will definitely stay again.
    Novack
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £153.27
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 169 reviews
    Ideally close to beach and restaurants
    AnnMarie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £202.04
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 188 reviews
    The location in Capitola Village on the beach is excellent!
    Ian
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £153.27
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 169 reviews
    Poor access to room - squeeze between cars to hidden staircase. Elevator didn't work, room on 2nd floor difficult parking Clean room, close beach access
    Thomas
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £141.98
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 362 reviews
    Great location, nice neighborhood, lovely garden with beautiful views of the ocean and 10 minutes walk from Capitola seaside and restaurants. Very good bed and nice breakfast provided by friendly staff.
    Vincent
    Young couple
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