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

Property class: 2.5

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A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.
A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a mural of tropical plants on the wall, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A hotel room with a large bed, a night sky mural, a wall-mounted heater, and a nightstand with a lamp.
A spacious living area with wicker furniture, a teal carpet, and large windows with blinds.
An outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs, green umbrellas, and potted plants.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
The current price is $152
$132 nightly
$152 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2

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1435 41st Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95010
  • Place, Capitola Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Capitola Wharf
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Pleasure Point Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for 1 King Bed, Mini Suite Double Sofabed Non-Smoking

A hotel room with a large bed, a headboard with a wave painting, bedside lamps, a window with blinds, and a small table with a lamp.

1 King Bed, Mini Suite Double Sofabed Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

Suite-1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub, Sofabed, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for 1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Whirlpool

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a large painting, and a window with blinds.

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Whirlpool

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(94 reviews)
  • 340 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

A hotel room with a large bed, a night sky mural, wooden headboard, bedside lamps, and a window with blinds.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 340 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a night sky mural, wooden headboard, bedside lamps, and a window with blinds.

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 390 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub (with Sofabed)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a painting of a wave on the wall.

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

  • 680 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a painting of a wave on the wall.

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 435 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 340 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

A hotel room with a large bed, a night sky mural, wooden headboard, bedside lamps, and a window with blinds.

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(70 reviews)
  • 340 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Fireplace (Sofabed is a double bed)

A hotel room with a large bed, a night sky mural, wooden headboard, bedside lamps, and a window with blinds.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 390 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a large bed, a night sky mural, wooden headboard, bedside lamps, and a window with blinds.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 340 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

When you stay at Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites in Santa Cruz, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. .This hotel is 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Hooper Beach.

What's nearby

  • Hooper Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Capitola Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Capitola Wharf - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • 38th Avenue Beach Access - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Pleasure Point Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Shadowbrook - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk

About this property

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

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites offers 58 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 36-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Housekeeping is provided 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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 58 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and microwaves.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
A complimentary continental breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary continental breakfast.

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

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1999
  • 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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from September 2 2026 to October 31 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Lobby
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility
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
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea
Best Western Plus Capitola By-The-Sea Hotel Capitola
Best Western Plus Capitola By-The-Sea Inn And Suites
Capitola Best Western
Best Western Plus Capitola By-The-Sea Hotel
Best Western Plus Capitola By the sea Inn Suites
Best Western Plus Capitola By the sea Inn Suites
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites Hotel
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

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

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 731 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 185 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1001 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent in all aspects, including the best breakfast we have experienced in any hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Decent breakfast and a good cup of coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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A good place to stay in Santa Cruz. Nice location close to Pleasure Point.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was very nice! Hotels was clean and well kept. Loved the breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent breakfast and jacuzzi rooms were amaaing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean and staff great, good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I really like the yogurt of breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very clean, staff was great, breakfast was good and parking was easy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room, coffee, breakfast & location was great!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Happy decor — free breakfast /
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean property, nice pool, good Continental breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel great staff clean rooms great selection of breakfast and location to Santa Cruz boardwalk and the mystery spot and other great locations also capitola is a great surf spot and for the hotel I would definitely book again
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Room had lots of space, staff was very nice, pool and spa the kids loved.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Rooms were in excellent condition. Staff was nice and friendly and ready to help ! My 4th year coming back .
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Nice staff, comfortable bed and good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful room, comfortable bed, nice sitting area, fireplace kept the room very warm and nice atmosphere, ac worked great, friendly staff, great breakfast selection
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Room and location were perfect for our trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was awesome and clean!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Always a great stay! Spa was broken last few trips
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful property, staff and amnesties. Lovely full breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, nice breakfast, courteous staff, great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Property was nice and centrally located to just about everything one would need. Staff was friendly and room was spacious and clean. Huge perk of this property was the breakfast. It wasn’t just pastries and yogurt but had hot items as well and it was all very tasty. Would for sure stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was clean, breakfast had good variety and was very good, pool and hot tub were clean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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My favorite hotel to book 3 times a year when i visit my home in santa cruz. Flew in from seattle! This hotel is 5 stars for sure
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026