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Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

2.5 star property

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a small kitchenette.
A modern dining area with red chairs and a wooden table, a kitchen with red cabinets, and a fireplace.
A residential building with a paved pathway, wooden benches, and lush greenery.
A hotel room with a large window, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table, and a decorative branch on the wall.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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720 Hill Street, Capitola, CA, 95010
  • Place, Capitola Mercantile
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Capitola Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Capitola Wharf
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a mirror.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(143 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a door leading to a bathroom.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(66 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a mirror.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a desk, and a patterned carpet.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Queen Beds, Nonsmoking

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 King Bed Nonsmoking Accessible

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Along with a seasonal outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a business center and a 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a computer station and a vending machine are onsite. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea offers 55 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. 32-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Monterey Bay. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a business center.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a business center, a computer, and a vending machine
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Monterey Bay and 8 minutes from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a business center on site. A seasonal outdoor pool and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea. Self parking is free.

This Capitola hotel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a security system
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in October.
  • Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Quality Capitola
Quality Inn Capitola
Quality Inn Capitola Sea
Quality Capitola Sea
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea Hotel
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea Capitola
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea Hotel Capitola

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 611 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 246 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1021 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay while I worked in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was great room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel location is prime, clean room and fresh linens made my stay comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking easy and convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer service was excellent; rooms were very clean. Easy access to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff is very nice and helpful! very easy to check in and out, breakfast is delicious, would absolutely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent parking options. Friendly staff. Clean and comfortable rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ample parking, friendly staff and spacious rooms. Most importantly, the mattress was nice and firm.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You know what, for the money this place Is fantastic. It's clean, quiet and has a good location near Starbucks and Peets. I have recommended it to my friends.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel room is was amazing - clean and comfortable. Had a nice patio. Water pressure was great for the showers. Lots of parking. Quiet area - very peaceful. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was exceptionally clean and fresh. Rooms were good size.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

DaVonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
One night stay. A bit run down but adequate for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laurel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room...very clean...quite...staff very pleasant...also had a nice continental breakfast ..close to shopping and the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean room. Bathroom fine but shower outdated. Good parking. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Amenities
Great place with comfy beds. balcony rooms and free breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

joe

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Homeless people stay here , old hotel , nothing special Lo6s of parking
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

sean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Nice and clean and good service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bare bones but very clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Yanjun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
easy and safe
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean spacious room. The staff was helpful and friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was clean, it was easy to access from CA-1 and the rate was great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rodrigo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Air conditioning was top tier, would come again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026