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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
Property amenity
Exterior
1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
$123
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3

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
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪51 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
(84 reviews)
  • 340 sq ft
  • 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
(6 reviews)
  • 340 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 435 sq ft
  • 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
(4 reviews)
  • 390 sq ft
  • 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)

  • 680 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 435 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 340 sq ft
  • 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
(53 reviews)
  • 340 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 390 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 680 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 340 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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.

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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

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

Reviews

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

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 730 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1012 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great stay. It is a very nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were a group of five and they upgraded a room so we could rooms side by side
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Doskie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my second time here (both short stays) and I've been happy both times. It's clean, the staff is friendly and helpful, and it just seems like a solid, well-run place. I appreciated that the internet was stable enough for me to take some work video calls. I liked having the water bottle refilling station downstairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hao

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wish I could remember the man’s name that checked us in last night, he was a super nice man. We didn't get there until after midnight and he was so nice and welcoming after a long day. He was friendly and efficient. He offered us water and made sure we knew that if we forgot toothbrushes or anything to let him know. He was super nice and a great person to run the front desk as he was very welcoming and sweet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garrett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean hotel that's walking distant to food & activities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Adriana

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The staff was very friendly. Overall the hotel is clean and kept up. We were happy to know breakfast was included each day however the area was always messy, the food mildly warm or they were out of most items. The so called gym was a disappointment, they had an only one working machine (an old treadmill) because the other machines had no cord to plug in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was in the front near the lobby so it was quite loud at all hours of the day/night. I also had kids stomping across the floor late at night on July 4th. Other than that - it was a great room, comfortable bed and the kids loved the pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

SCE energy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanna

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

10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay for a last minute birthday trip!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

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

A Yearly Stay

I've stayed here numerous times for a yearly family trip. The facility is quiet, clean and comfortable. I definitely plan to stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amenities such as the pool/jacuzzi and free breakfast were amazing. Breakfast was great, opened early at 6am with lots of options. The staff is very friendly and welcoming, they even gave us freshly baked cookies upon arrival! Nice little treat (especially for our kids).
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

TERRY

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mollie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

Noisy

The description on this site ways "Sound proof" rooms. (on Hotels.com - not the hotel's site) We had the noisiest room. The concierge said it was the best room they had to offer. It was at the end of a busy hallway. We could hear everyone coming down the hall. The parking lot was right by our window. We could hear the people in the room above us walking around. We had to leave in the middle of the night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025