A stay at Capri Motel places you in the heart of Santa Cruz, within a 5-minute walk of Ocean Street and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. .This motel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Santa Cruz Wharf and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Monterey Bay.
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Pacific Avenue - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Santa Cruz Main Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Santa Cruz Wharf - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
Getting around
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 43 min drive
Restaurants
Boardwalk Bowl - 7 min walk
Marea Sol - 7 min walk
Firefly Coffee House - 6 min walk
Coaster's Lounge - 7 min walk
Los Primos Taqueria - 7 min walk
About this property
Capri Motel
Capri Motel offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.
This Santa Cruz motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 17 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a safe deposit box at the front desk and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
Free self parking on site
Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit)
Things to do
Mini golf
Family friendly
Mini golf
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (limited availability)
Outdoors
On a river
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
More
1 building
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Free local calls
Iron/ironing board on request
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 25.00 for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit: USD 200.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service fee: USD 5 per accommodation, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Early check-in fee: USD 25.00 (subject to availability)
Late check-in fee: USD 25.00 for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property
Parking height restrictions apply
Property is also known as
Capri Motel Santa Cruz
Capri Santa Cruz
Capri Motel - Santa Cruz Hotel Santa Cruz
Capri Motel Motel
Capri Motel Santa Cruz
Capri Motel Motel Santa Cruz
Capri Motel Reviews
Reviews
6.6
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 580 reviews
10 - Excellent
128
Rating 8 - Good. 139 out of 580 reviews
8 - Good
139
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 580 reviews
6 - Okay
128
Rating 4 - Poor. 98 out of 580 reviews
4 - Poor
98
Rating 2 - Terrible. 87 out of 580 reviews
2 - Terrible
87
6.6/10
Cleanliness
7.2/10
Staff & service
6.2/10
Amenities
6.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Joseph
Dec 5, 2025
Joseph
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
Damien
Nov 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Smoking rooms qould be nice, and a functioning microwave
Check in person was rude especially after I called about a late check in and they said I could just call and I can get one then I called and they told me I had to be there by 10 no late check was rude door was locked when u got there before 10 he was closing early
Allyson
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
Farid
Nov 10, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room was in good condition, and the staff were kind
I’ve been traveling since I was a kid, so I know what to expect when it comes to motels- honestly this one was really great! Super clean, beds were made neatly and very clean, room was fresh and smelled nice, the bathroom was clean and towels for showering were provided. There was both a microwave and fridge in our room. The host was very kind and easy to communicate with. The area itself is all walkable, you can get to the boardwalk easily. The parking was easy and accessible. Checkout was prompt and easy. Thanks again!
There was no hot water in the morning that we left so we could not take showers. The windows were not very thick/airtight because the road/people noise during the night was extremely loud. Very difficult to sleep.
Cheapest hotel with a really short walking distance to the boardwalk. Not the cleanest or nicest hotel but if you are on a budget its definitely an option.
Stayed off season and got a good rate...you can walk to the beach & boardwalk...mattress was very comfy...staff very friendly & helpful...room had microwave & refrigerator...some traffic noise until 10p so bring a sound machine just in case you need it.
Near board walk with small shops close to the board walk. Parking is free. Staff are just ok. The room smells and paint in the bathroom are dirty and old. Ref is not getting cold, AC is not working well.
I got there 2 hours early they wouldn't let me check in even tho the place was completely empty so i waited in my car in the parking lot. 4 am got up for work no hot water no answer at the front desk. Waited for 30 minutes and took a cold shower with no wash clothes. Place is a dump
Used condom wrapper under the bed, toilet seat was dirty/cracked, and could have been a little more updated. Area was very quiet, though! Parking was tight, not ideal for larger vehicles.