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Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

2.5 star property

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Breakfast area
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $154
$135 nightly
$154 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8

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720 Hill Street, Capitola, CA, 95010
  • Place, Capitola Historical Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Capitola Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Capitola Wharf
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

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

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(136 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(62 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Capitola

When you stay at Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea in Capitola, you'll be by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach. .This hotel is 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Monterey Bay and 5.4 mi (8.6 km) from Santa Cruz Wharf.

What's nearby

  • Capitola Historical Museum - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Capitola Mercantile - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Capitola Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Capitola Wharf - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Potbelly Beach - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Pizza My Heart - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Shadowbrook - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Cruz - ‬1 min drive

About this property

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea offers 55 accommodations with espresso makers and complimentary newspapers. Rooms open to balconies. 32-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 55 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. 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

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
2 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

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 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 smoke detector and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to October

Property is also known as

Quality Capitola
Quality Inn Capitola
Quality Inn Capitola Sea
Quality Capitola Sea
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea Hotel
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea Capitola
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea Hotel Capitola

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 608 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 253 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1012 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Laurel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room...very clean...quite...staff very pleasant...also had a nice continental breakfast ..close to shopping and the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

sean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Nice and clean and good service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Amenities
Great place with comfy beds. balcony rooms and free breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Air conditioning was top tier, would come again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was clean, it was easy to access from CA-1 and the rate was great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms. Great staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

sean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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This was amazing. Great and clean and affordable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rosanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stay here every time we come to town. Very comfortable. Very clean. Very safe
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

SHANNON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean Friendly staff Reasonably priced
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

carlota

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was very clean and comfortable. Plenty of parking
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rodrigo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean comfy and good location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Kindra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Raul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleased with the room, staff very nice and courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable room. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had friendly staff and easy check in and out. The room was clean and comfy, very quiet even with the highway just outside.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was cozy, clean, comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Micah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice spot worth the rate. Arrived late one night so can’t speak to all amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was as advertised...clean, comfotable, and welcoming!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless and staff is friendly but the internet was not the best.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet, clean and comfortable hotel

Clean, comfortable room, nice breakfast available and nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025