Monarch Cove Inn

3.5 star property

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A wicker chair with a brown cushion, overlooking a balcony with a white railing, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
A room with a window overlooking the sea, a decorative peacock, and a birdcage.
A landscaped pathway with a view of the sea, surrounded by trees and a lamp post.
A table with a wine bottle, a glass, and a vase with a flower.
A room with a large bed, a mirror, and a view of the sea.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $217
$191 nightly
$217 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10

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.)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Room options

Ocean Mist Suite (Pets Not Allowed)

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

Sunny Gables Suite (Pets Not Allowed)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Rose Garden Suite (Pets Not Allowed)

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

Hideaway Suite (Pets Not Allowed)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Butterfly Room (Pets Not Allowed)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Ocean View Room (Pets Not Allowed)

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

Lilac Room (Pets Not Allowed)

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

Victorian Room (Pets Not Allowed)

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

Monarch Grove Room (Pets Not Allowed)

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

Carriage House (Pets Allowed)

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

Holiday House (Pets Allowed)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Capitola

When you stay at Monarch Cove Inn in Capitola, you'll be near the beach, just steps from Monterey Bay and 14 minutes by foot from Capitola Beach. .This bed & breakfast is 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 6.2 mi (10 km) from Santa Cruz Wharf.

What's nearby

  • Potbelly Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • New Brighton State Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Capitola Mercantile - 11 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

  • ‪Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Shadowbrook - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Zelda's on the Beach - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pizza My Heart - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Peet's Coffee - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Monarch Cove Inn

Monarch Cove Inn offers 11 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Make yourself at home in one of the 11 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary continental breakfast each morning.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 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

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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
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

Property is also known as

Monarch Cove Inn Capitola
Monarch Cove Inn
Monarch Cove Capitola
Monarch Cove
Monarch Cove Hotel Capitola
Monarch Cove Inn Capitola
Monarch Cove Inn Bed & breakfast
Monarch Cove Inn Bed & breakfast Capitola

Monarch Cove Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 747 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 185 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location! Nice staff, clean room, lovely peak at the ocean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

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Excellent staff and excellent rooms with an unforgettable view!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Inn was charming, quiet and clean. The staff outstanding. Breakfast was along the lines of a continental breakfast, which was delicious and was brought to our room. We cannot wait to go back there.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very accommodating and the setting and views were amazing. It was a very enjoyable experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an amazing experience! Loved all of it!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was beautiful! Comfortable, cozy and Romantic. Continental breakfast was delish and prepared so cute. Was there to celebrate my girlfriend’s birthday and she Loved it ! Beautiful views as well with a short walk to Capitola shopping center.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike

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We had a great stay. Thank you all at Monarch Cove Inn✨
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Malina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff (Katrina) was very professional and responsive to our requests , love the nature walk around the property
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes, plenty of spots.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Zarmina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay! Beautiful and clean room and just as described. The staff are lovely and friendly. It’s a little oasis in Capitola.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, relaxing place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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4/10 Poor

Karen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception and staff are lovely. Beautiful property overlooking a cliff in the ocean. I know they are starting to think about renovation and remodeling and updating and upgrading. This will be a Lovely place to stay once they make the upgrades necessary to be safe and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

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Everything about monarch cove is just magical... the views, the rooms, the grounds, the staff, the butterflies and hummingbirds ... just beautiful. I've stayed at monarch several times and it is the only place i want to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was such an enjoyable stay! We brought our three kids and the staff was so attentive and thoughtful. They even had a scavenger hunt ready for them. It’s a beautiful property located in an a peaceful neighborhood with beautiful views of the ocean. The breakfast was also very good! Fresh fruit and pastries along with coffee and juice made our mornings that much easier. Overall, a great stay and would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Hakan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unlike many other hotels, this is place where you can get peace of mind. The old small houses contribute to this feeling. The place was clean, but I would consider changing the worn carpet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ajeet

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the staff, amenities, and rooms were absolutely charming. it was a wonderful treat staying here, and the gorgeous ocean views were an added bonus. highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

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
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10/10 Excellent

Marla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating! We had our choice of a couple of rooms and picked a room with a great view of the cove and a nice outdoor patio. The manager is passionate about the property and the monarch butterflies. We got a great tour of her butterfly “nursery”. We would definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff,beauty of room, scenic grounds
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

ajeet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic stay at this place. A perfect place to rejuvenate. Marvelous views of ocean, sun rise. Staff were friendly and courteous. Loved the rooms and their coziness. Can’t wait to go there again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything where nice, clean. The views are great, and the butterfly lady was the nicest part of this stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025