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Low season

January

High season

July

Average price (weeknight)

$179

Average price (weekend night)

$302
Cheapest month to stay with an average 38% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 53% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

Best Capitola hotels

Most recommended Capitola hotels

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Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola - Capitola - Lounge
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea - Capitola - Bedroom
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Capitola Hotel
8.8 Very good
$393+
$393+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Ocean Gate Inn
6.8 Okay
$177+
$177+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Carousel Beach Inn
8.2 Very good
$277+
$277+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Continental Inn
7.4 Good
$193+
$193+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
$312+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
Inn At Pasatiempo
8.4 Very good
$249+
$249+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool

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When to book a hotel in Capitola

Price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
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Top tips for finding Capitola hotel deals

  • If you’re looking for a cheap hotel in Capitola, you should consider visiting during the low season. You'll find cheaper hotels in Capitola in January and February.
  • Hotel room prices vary depending on many factors but you’ll most likely find the best hotel deals in Capitola if you stay on a Sunday. The opposite is true for, Friday, which is usually the most expensive day.
  • Book at least 28 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your Capitola hotel.
  • The cheapest 3-star hotel room in Capitola found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $211, while the most expensive was $400.
  • How long should you stay? KAYAK users usually book their hotel in Capitola for 1 day.
  • If you are interested in vintage accommodation when you visit the Capitola area, look no further than West Cliff Inn, A Four Sisters Inn. Situated in a 19th-century Victorian house, this B&B sits on the bluffs overlooking Monterey Bay. The 10 guest rooms include free Wi-Fi, TV, DVD players, and most have gas fireplaces.
  • If you want to have your wedding at a venue in Capitola, consider the Dream Inn Santa Cruz, which boasts a 3,500-square-foot ballroom that can accommodate 200 people. Guests to your event can also enjoy the Dream Inn’s four restaurants, oceanside views, rustic-style guest rooms, modern amenities, and outdoor activities.
  • If you are going to the Capitola area to relax by the ocean, consider booking into the Sea and Sand Inn. Every room has an ocean view, and many have spas, hot tubs, and private patios that look over the ocean. Guests can also enjoy complimentary cookies in the late afternoon and wine and cheese in the early evening.
  • For those visiting the Capitola area in order to experience and explore its vaunted wineries and breweries, consider staying at the Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA, a new hotel built in 2021. A number of wineries and breweries are within walking distance from this accommodation, including MJA Vineyards, Rexford Winery, Swift Street Courtyard, Stockwell Cellars, Venus Spirits Tasting Room, Humble Sea Brewing Company, West End Tap Kitchen, and Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing.
  • If you want to feel wrapped in nature and simplicity as you enjoy the downtown area of Santa Cruz, check out the Pacific Blue Inn. The slate courtyard with natural wood bench seating, as well as tables and chairs, is surrounded by shrubbery and small trees. The rooms are simply decorated with a streamlined, elegant feel and most have a fireplace.
  • For cheap hotels in Capitola, check out hotels around Cabrillo Hwy like Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea. Amenities at the hotel include kitchenettes in the rooms along with free parking and laundry services.
  • Looking for lodging that suits the whole family? Hilton Santa Cruz is an excellent hotel to keep in mind. It is set on a sprawling estate that includes a golf course. Some of the family-friendly amenities at the hotel include a hot tub and swimming pool. The hotel also offers childcare and babysitting services.
  • If you are wanting a hotel that is close to many local restaurants and shops, then Best Western PLUS Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites on 41st Ave is a great option to consider. Restaurants and shops near the hotel include Betty Burgers and Taqueria Vallarta. Amenities available at the hotel include an outdoor swimming pool plus a fitness center.
  • Travelers wanting to be close to the ocean may want to consider staying at a hotel like Rio Sands Hotel. It offers ocean views and is just 0.6 miles from Seacliff State Beach and 0.2 miles from Rio Del Mar State Beach. Amenities at Rio Sands Hotel range from an outdoor swimming pool and hot tub to access to a local golf course.
  • Capitola Beach is one of the hot spots for the hospitality industry in Capitola with hotels like Capitola Hotel calling the area home. Amenities at the hotel include free coffee throughout the day, complimentary tea and cookies plus free breakfast.

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