Monarch Cove Inn

3.5 star property

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Front of property
Ocean Mist Suite (Pets Not Allowed) | View from room
Property grounds
Monarch Grove Room (Pets Not Allowed) | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Ocean Mist Suite (Pets Not Allowed) | View from room

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
620 El Salto Drive, Capitola, CA, 95010
  • Capitola Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Capitola Wharf
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

Sunny Gables Suite (Pets Not Allowed)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Ocean Mist Suite (Pets Not Allowed)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 700 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Carriage House (Pets Allowed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Rose Garden Suite (Pets Not Allowed)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Holiday House (Pets Allowed)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Ocean View Room (Pets Not Allowed)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Butterfly Room (Pets Not Allowed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Hideaway Suite (Pets Not Allowed)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Monarch Grove Room (Pets Not Allowed)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Victorian Room (Pets Not Allowed)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Lilac Room (Pets Not Allowed)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Monarch Cove Inn

3.5-star Capitola B&B close to Capitola Beach
A meeting room, a garden, and free breakfast are available at this bed & breakfast. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided.
Monarch Cove Inn offers 11 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Victorian bed & breakfast also offers a terrace, a garden, and an elevator. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Monarch Cove Inn has designated areas for smoking.

Guests are offered a complimentary continental breakfast each morning.

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1895
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 6 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 per night

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, 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

Property is also known as

Monarch Cove Inn Capitola
Monarch Cove Inn
Monarch Cove Capitola
Monarch Cove
Monarch Cove Hotel Capitola
Monarch Cove Inn Capitola
Monarch Cove Inn Bed & breakfast
Monarch Cove Inn Bed & breakfast Capitola

Monarch Cove Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 644 out of 863 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 162 out of 863 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 863 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 863 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 863 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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

Hidden Gem

The company offered a delicious breakfast! The grounds were beautiful, and we hiked and spent time outdoors. I wish we had gone during the fall to see the Monarch Butterflies. The staff was super friendly. We would stay there again. We stayed in the mansion with a view of the ocean. We walked to Capitola and back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our Ocean Mist room was awesome. We did have to lug our baggage up a flight of stairs. Breakfast is continental so don't think you are getting the regular bed and breakfast type meal. But the views from the room and it's spaciousness were so worth staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Really nice French pastries and friendly service. Front office staff was very sweet. The carpet needs replacing and the insulation wasn’t very good so there was a cool draft. No security on site and place didn’t feel very secure, although general area is safe and pretty affluent
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spot in a great quiet area!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Can't wait to go back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Britt

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a great quiet property with an amazing view. We'd stay here again! The bed was very comfortable, and staff was very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

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

10/10 Excellent

patricia

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

10/10 Excellent

CANDACE

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I had a wonderful stay at the Monarch Cove Inn! The room was cozy, clean, and comfortable! We even had our own private patio! The grounds are beautiful (probably even more so when it’s not cloudy and raining!). It is close to downtown Capitola, just a 1/2mile walk or so. They also have such friendly and welcoming staff! Katrina was so sweet and accommodating, it was like staying with family! Also, we have never been served breakfast in our room before! That was so cool. Fresh fruit, coffee, juice, and pastries from a local bakery!! It was delicious. We would recommend this bed and breakfast to anyone looking to get away for a perfect weekend (or longer!)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michel

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the Monarch Cove inn and have stayed here when we visit Santa Cruz for several years. We were sad to learn Summer had left her position at the Monarch Cove inn. She will be missed. Her replacement Katrina was very welcoming and provided us with great customer service upon our arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I loved our stay at The Monarch Cove Inn. Now this is an almost 100 year old victorian house on the coast. You don't stay in a place like this and compare it to the 4 Seasons. It has the antique, worn in quality you would want in a place like this. The beds were comfortable, the staff was just wonderful, the views and grounds were lovely and inviting. We can't wait for our next visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edie

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa

We had an unobstructed view of the ocean and the service was excellent. The continental breakfast was delicious and timely! Our room was beautifully decorated. The property is in need of repair, but the staff lovingly took care of any needs we had due to a couple of facility issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

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

10/10 Excellent

Oziel Ivan

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

Capitola gem!

This little gem was great for our anniversary. Very quiet neighborhood and area. Just far enough away from Capitola Center crowds but close enough to walk to it for dinner and drinks. Staff was awesome...Continental breakfast brought to your room, straightened up your room daily, and grounds were nice and tidy. My wife and I would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sherry

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property but rooms outdated. Bathroom in poor condition.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025