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

2.5 star property

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Lobby
Outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing
Exterior
Property amenity

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry

Explore the area

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1435 41st Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95010
  • Place, Capitola Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Capitola Wharf
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(86 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (with Sofabed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

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

  • 63 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(54 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 63 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Santa Cruz

When you stay at Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites in Santa Cruz, you'll be near the beach, a 5-minute drive from Capitola Beach and 8 minutes from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. .This hotel is 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Monterey Bay and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Hooper Beach.

What's nearby

  • Capitola Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Capitola Wharf - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 10 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Mystery Spot - 10 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 11 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Asian Express - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Tacos Moreno - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬8 min walk

About this property

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

Hotel with free breakfast, near Capitola Beach
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 transport

  • 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 cot
  • 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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Low-height electrical sockets 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 bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1999
  • Renovated entire property - January 2019
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

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
  • LED lighting
  • 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

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

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, 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
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. 724 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 194 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1004 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Nice hotel, clean great customer service nice swimming pool Jacuzzi good breakfast close to liquor store shopping center supermarket about 20 minutes from the beach walking
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

neptali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terrel

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

Best Western Plus Capitola stay

Had a large handicap accessible room with fridge and microwave. Handicap parking spaces and electric car charging stations. helpful staff. internet available and included. Breakfast included.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Athenea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Worked well

I would stay here again. The hotel is in town (not near the water), the rooms were spacious, plenty of parking and breakfast in the morning is helpful to get something in the stomach before heading out for the day. They had homemade chocolate chip cookies at the front desk! All in all, it worked out well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly. The pool was great and the breakfast was very good with lots of options. Location was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kelli

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I did not stay but was still charged.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would have given 5 stars, but was a little disappointed that during our 2 night stay the room was not cleaned, bed made, trash taken out, dirty towels replaced. Otherwise, everything was excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoila

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and safe
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a beautiful hotel. Our room was amazing! Super clean and quite large. We appreciated the full breakfast offered at extended times. The staff is the best! John, at the front desk was wonderful. He went above and beyond to accommodate our requests. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Debra, Valencia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
To be honest, I was disappointed with this hotel. With all the 9 & 10 point reviews and for the price, I really expected more The hotel as clean the bed was comfortable, but it wasn’t quiet. People coming in after 10 you could hear their entire conversations, doors slam, and you literally feel them. There’s a noise in the bathroom, perhaps the air conditioner, that runs 24/7 and sounds like a quiet jet engine. You have to specifically request housekeeping, and although it was clean, and quite large, the whole room had no warmth to it. The reviews also raved about the breakfast…. I’m not sure why. I stayed three nights, and while there was nothing wrong, the cost was a lot for what I got,
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Frank

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stanley

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The lobby was clean and staffed with friendly personnel. The breakfast items were adequate but nothing to wow about.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anastasiya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best features- hot tub, location, size of rooms, and breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nina

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was great and overall experience was good. The only thing that was an inconvenience was the room not being ready by 3 when check in time starts, had we not had 5 kids in the car it wouldn't have been a huge deal but keeping 5 kids while waiting for the room wasn't fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay with a family. Affordable, clean, and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie, Santa Rsoa

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very clean, close to the beach. Quiet and safe. Good coffee, breakfast was ok.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025