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

2.5 star property
Hotel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz

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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

Explore the area

Map
1435 41st Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95010
  • Capitola Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Capitola Wharf
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Pleasure Point Park
    ‪3 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)

  • 40 sq m
  • 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

  • 32 sq m
  • 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

  • 63 sq m
  • 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

  • 32 sq m
  • 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)

  • 36 sq m
  • 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

  • 32 sq m
  • 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

  • 32 sq m
  • 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

  • 32 sq m
  • 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)

  • 36 sq m
  • 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)

  • 63 sq m
  • 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)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior

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About the area

Santa Cruz

Close to the beach.You'll find Hooper Beach and Capitola Beach within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. The Hook and Capitola Wharf are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Capitola Beach - 15 min walk
  • Capitola Wharf - 17 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 8 min drive
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 8 min drive
  • Mystery Spot - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Verve Coffee Roasters - ‬10 min walk

About this property

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

Hotel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites offers its guests an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness center. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Free breakfast is served. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities are also featured at the business-friendly Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites was completed in January 2019.

This Santa Cruz hotel is smoke free.

  • 58 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1999
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Fence around the pool
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

  • Fitness center
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

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 available
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 36-inch LED TV
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofing

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, 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.
  • Children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • 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
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Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites Hotel
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. 717 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 203 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1002 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

8/10 Good

Bonnie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overnight stay
It was a nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, San Mateo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great visit at each place!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenae

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our 2nd stay here. We like how quiet and clean it is. We feel at home
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Room is fine, place is nice. But after giving us the room, our keys didn't work, had to get them reprogrammed. Then later, someone else tried to enter our room -- that person had been assigned the same room somehow! Then that evening, the keys stopped working again. A bit of incompetence in an otherwise decent place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

jami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worth it !
We loved the spaciousness of our room . It had a cute little fireplace and sofa area. It made our stay feel more homey. We enjoyed the breakfast and the pool area too . It was great to have parking and central to where we wanted to be . Only small feedback I could give is I would have preferred blackout curtains instead of the plantation shutters . These looked very cute but I like my room pitch black.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was good. Location was close to the beach. Staff was pleasant. A great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would definitely stay again
The front desk staff was very friendly. The room itself was large, clean and very comfortable. Great value! I would definitely stay again and take time to enjoy the amenities like the pool and fitness center.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel
My husband and I stayed at this hotel to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary and we really enjoyed our stay at this wonderful hotel. The room was very spacious and clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Shanell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stay was great however they charged my CC on top of what I paid through Expedia an extra almost $200. Had to call to try and get them to fix it. Waiting for a refund.

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shanell

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay, very quiet and super friendly staff. The breakfast each morning was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff the front desk lady was so nice and we were able to check in earlier
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberlyn, Jefferson

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very nice inside and outside, staff was very welcoming and they had parking that was nicely lit up great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Clean, quiet and good customer service especially the front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice and the room was nice and big.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Part of the hotel is newly renovated and looks really nice. It has its own parking lot, and that’s very helpful. There’s a nice courtyard with outdoor seating and the pool. The fitness center is easily accessible from that courtyard too.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Dina

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Room was clean. Breakfast area was very clean and had good food options.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Roxana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emilyily

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024