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Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Property class: 2.5

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Lobby
Business center
Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Breakfast area
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • 24/7 front desk
$139
$122 nightly
$139 total
Total with taxes and fees
Apr 26 - Apr 27

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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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

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

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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

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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

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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 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz.

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
  • New Brighton State Beach - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza My Heart - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Shadowbrook - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria - ‬7 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. 600 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 256 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1003 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

2/10 Terrible

Susan

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
There was no airflow in the room even though the fan was on. It was very stuffy. My room key stopped working before check out time. Also the Internet stopped working. The desk clerk was not helpful at all. Regarding the Internet, she said I should call technical support. I was getting ready to leave. I did not have the time nor the desire to troubleshoot the hotel's computer system.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable room. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was excellent Very clean It took the water in the shower way too long to heat up.. Otherwise perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

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

4/10 Poor

Rick

No elevator,
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Mari-Lynne

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk agent was very nice. The room was amazing! I felt like royalty when I entered the room. It was beautiful. Very clean! We weren't able to stay for breakfast because we had to leave very early. The next time I'm in town, I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Michelle, Elk Grove

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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

6/10 Okay

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were super friendly, helpful, but in the room was clean and well stacked Wi-Fi was a little shady, and there weren’t any bath towels in my bathroom, which I didn’t realize until I’ve already taken a shower. I think it’s in the midst of a little bit of a redo since there was carpet and fresh paint in my room area, but overall great value I wish they had a little bit of protein at breakfast, even if it was hard boiled eggs, but it’s a pleasant little hotel and great value
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

6/10 Okay

Lynne

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
What’s the issue with the internet? Did I understand that this is not part of the hotel rental? That you want to charge for internet? Tv was the same issue! No that is unacceptable
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Estuardo, fresno

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanne

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

D B

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
clean & courtious. Room coffee stale
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025