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Capitola Venetian Hotel

2.5 star property

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Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen, Ocean View | Balcony view
Studio | View from room
Suite, Fireplace | Beach/ocean view
Suite, Fireplace | Private kitchen
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

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1500 Wharf Road, Capitola, CA, 95010
  • Place, Capitola Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Capitola Wharf
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Esplanade Park Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

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Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen, Ocean View

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen, Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, Ocean View | Private kitchen

Room, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Ocean View Two Beds Fireplace Kitchen (stairs) #123 | Living room

Ocean View Two Beds Fireplace Kitchen (stairs) #123

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room 2 Beds Fireplace Kitchen #133 | Living area

Standard Room 2 Beds Fireplace Kitchen #133

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room 2 Bedrooms Kitchen #134 | Living area

Standard Room 2 Bedrooms Kitchen #134

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Murphy Bed

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Studio | Living area

Studio

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio

Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, Multiple Beds, Beach View

Room, Multiple Beds, Beach View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Room | Living area

Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room Queen, Twin, sofa bed, Kitchen #139 | Living room

Standard Room Queen, Twin, sofa bed, Kitchen #139

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room 2 Bedrooms Kitchen #140

Standard Room 2 Bedrooms Kitchen #140

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 53 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Standard Room 2 Bedroom, Kitchen #141

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 51 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Ocean View 2 Bedroom Queen, bunks #129 | Living area

Ocean View 2 Bedroom Queen, bunks #129

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 53 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Riverfront Ground Floor 8 person Unit #113

Riverfront Ground Floor 8 person Unit #113

  • 62 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, Fireplace

Suite, Fireplace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 62 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Queen Beds

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Capitola Hotel
  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Business services
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, 507 reviews
The price is AU$313
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Capitola Hotel

About the area

Capitola

When you stay at Capitola Venetian Hotel in Capitola, you'll be on the beach, a 1-minute drive from Capitola Beach and 9 minutes from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. .This beach hotel is 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Monterey Bay and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Capitola Wharf.

What's nearby

  • Capitola Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Capitola Wharf - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Capitola Mercantile - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hooper Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Esplanade Park Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shadowbrook - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Zelda's on the Beach - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Britannia Arms - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Capitola Venetian Hotel

Beachfront hotel for sun and fun
Capitola Venetian Hotel offers 18 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Kitchenettes offer refrigerators, stovetops, and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Make yourself at home in one of the 18 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as microwaves and coffee/tea makers.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Secured parking on site (USD 22.44 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces per unit
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • On the beach

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 33.66

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 33.66

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
Guests are recommended to download the property's DirectKey mobile app before check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

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 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Secured self parking fee: USD 22.44 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in fee: USD 33.66 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 33.66 (subject to availability)
  • Kitchen/kitchenette fee: USD 56 per stay

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 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Capitola Venetian Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 437 out of 784 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 198 out of 784 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 784 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 784 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 784 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely love it there. Reminds me of a little apartment I had back in the 70s with the cute little stove. But of course the best thing about it is the view and being right on the beach. I mean, that is just totally awesome. That’s why it’s the best place to stay if you’re gonna be in the area because otherwise you’re just in a glass box at least here when you open the glass sliding doors in the window You are at the beach and it’s a wonderful feeling
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina, Menlo Park

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for your consideration while we were dealing with a parking dilemma. We had a great time
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
For this hotel, you are only there for the convenience to the beach, which is very convenient. You are literally a few steps from the beach. But that's it. There is no cooling at all: no a/c, not even ceiling fans. It gets very hot in the room. The noise is unbelievable from the main street right next to the hotel. And the beds are very small and very uncomfortable. My wife and I barely fit on the bed without any room to move. It has a small kitchen which is nice but the heat is too much. The rooms are old with some remodeling but at least ceiling fans would help alot. and one of the beds is in the living room. The room was ocean view, but barely since there is another hotel right next to it that blocks most of the view. The price you pay is just for the location. I would not stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Star

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was convenient to park your car for the weekend and never have to get back in it until you go to leave. The shops and places to eat and the beach are right there so that is convenient. The reason I give a one star or terrible is because the beds are so bad that you can’t sleep. I ended up sleeping on the couch two nights. The shower is way too small and you bang your head and elbows off the shampoo and soap dispensers.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and fast check in!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. walking distance is excellent !
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mark Hanes

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
we liked the location; we were only a 3-minute walk to the beach. Free parking, all the dining & shops were about a 10-min walk. Our favorite restaurant to eat was about a 10-minute walk. The bed in our room was rather difficult for us. (we're seniors). The bed was sitting a bit high & we needed a stool for my wife. The bed was also against the wall on one side, so you were only able to get out of bed on one side. I'm pretty sure there were other rooms that would have been more suitable for someone in our age group. But we Loved the area we were staying. I would recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Araia

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

JOSE

Travelled with family

Expect more!

The best thing is that it’s close to the beach but our room was ready close to six pm instead of 4 pm as there was only one housekeeper working on a Monday holiday weekend which is weird! TV didn’t work for channels or on demand and it’s an old tv model which doesn’t give you access to your Netflix account, other thing is the noise from the upstairs room you can pretty much hear any steps from guests upstairs, I usually don’t complain but for the amount I paid I was expecting more I guess!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Swagato

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Excellent location. Understandably this is not an upscale property and the main value is in its location. But I think there are a couple of easy fixes to improve the customer experience a lot. We stayed in Room 141 - the blinds don’t work fully and being right next to the parking lot and the walkway it is hard to sleep. Some real blackout curtains would be very helpful. Another problem is in hot summer days there is no effective cooling. One of our bedroom had a ceiling fan and that runs extremely slow and is ineffective, the other bedroom had none. We called the office and asked if there are tower fans. There was none - I think adding some modern functioning cooling options to the guest rooms will greatly improve experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Courtney

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The best part about this hotel is the location and that’s about it. Way over priced for what it is
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Hotel Staff SUCKS!

First they do not answer thier phone! Could not confirm reservation or unit as requested. Then poor attitude from staff in giving customers any time at counter. Room was below sidewalk so every foot step was heard. There was a metal gate attached to the room wall that clanged LOUDLY with every public and resident who walked through ALL NIGHT LONG.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really a charming hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mojgan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
It’s a nice area but had a lot of street noise
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susana

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

Anniversary weekend

This is not a hotel, it’s more like a motel 6. Definitely not worth $300+ per night. Arrived and checked in Friday. Went to our room 136, which had not been cleaned yet. We had to return to the office and wait for them to call about 30 minutes later. The way the bed is set up in room 136, my husband to climb over me to get out of the bed. Just a weird set up and cob webs in the ceiling, the toilet rocked when you sat on it. Just gross honestly. Expedited more for the price. Location is great that’s about it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I liked the spacious rooms and kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Arron

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Jillian

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loud neighbors. After hours staff was quick to address it after complaining. Walls are thin so noise is unavoidable. Bugs flying around in bathroom. Outdated appliances and rundown furniture.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

TWYLA M

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Property is well maintained. Staff was very difficult to reach, surrounding area is amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025