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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, sun loungers
Exterior
Lobby
Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry

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Map
1435 41st Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95010
  • Capitola Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Capitola Wharf
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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

Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

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

  • 435 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

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

  • 340 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

  • 680 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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

Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

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

  • 340 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

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

  • 390 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 340 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

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

  • 340 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

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

  • 340 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

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

  • 390 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

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

  • 680 sq ft
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (with Sofabed)

Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

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

  • 435 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

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

Santa Cruz hotel close to Capitola Beach
This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and a hot tub. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

In addition to an outdoor pool, Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites provides a hot tub and a fitness center. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast. This business-friendly hotel also offers a vending machine, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. Onsite self parking is complimentary. A total renovation of this property was completed in January 2019.

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites is a smoke-free property.

Guests are offered a complimentary continental breakfast.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 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 crib
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Low-height electrical outlets 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 washroom
  • 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 crib

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

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

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Best Western Plus Capitola Sea
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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. 720 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 201 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

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

PATRICIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
WE HAVE STAYED THERE SEVERAL TIMES IN THE PAST-ALWAYS VERY CLEAN & QUIET.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

trevor

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

Capitola get away

Great value. Excellent breakfast choices and hotel was extremely clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

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

Very nice place

This hotel is clean and very friendly staff. The free breakfast is great. They even have keurig coffee machines. It is very easy to get to and to go to Capitola and Santa Cruz. They have lots of parking and don’t charge to park!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent location, good hospitality, clean, quiet stay. Helpful staff. The only thing was that one of our sinks clogged at the beginning of our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheree

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and very accommodating.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doreen

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

Holiday

Wonderful A little noisy though
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lora

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Breanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice accommodations and family friendly. Nice breakfast that kids enjoy as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Iryna

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Amenities
Quiet clean and perfect
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

zhaoyang

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, Eugene

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace

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

Very nice overnight stay

Overall great place to stay !
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and a very spacious room
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location beds comfortable breakfast really good. Shower temp didn’t get really hot.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tommie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the on line pre check in and the breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maryam

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully situated, nice folks working here. Good breakfast. Quick walk to great surf spots. Clean and safe. 5 stars
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024