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

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Capitola Beach

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Property amenity
1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing
Exterior
Outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$232
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct

Explore the area

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

Room options

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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2019
  • 40 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
  • 63 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2019
  • 32 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2019
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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
(80 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
  • 32 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2019
  • 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)

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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2019
  • 36 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2019
  • 63 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2019
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Santa Cruz

At Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Capitola Beach and Capitola Wharf. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .Enjoy the gym, Hot tub and pool loungers. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Santa Cruz hotel include Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Mystery Spot.

What's nearby

  • Capitola Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Capitola Wharf - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Mystery Spot - 12 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Shadowbrook - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Vallarta - ‬9 min walk

About this property

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

Hotel with free breakfast, near Capitola Beach
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites offers its guests an outdoor pool, Access to hot tub, and a fitness centre. 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 members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites offers 58 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 36-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 cot
  • 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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Low-height electrical sockets 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 bathroom
  • 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 cot

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

  • 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 cots (infant beds)!

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) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Children aged 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

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Best Western Plus Capitola Sea
Best Western Plus Capitola Sea Inn
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Capitola Best Western
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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites?

Yep, Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites?

As of 11 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites on 2 Oct 2025 start from AU$231.88, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites?

Yep, Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites is a short 15-minute walk from Capitola Beach. Fun beach activities include body boarding.

Does Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites have a pool?

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Is Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and an outdoor pool, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites is a hit with families.

Does Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites serve breakfast?

Yeah, visitors love the free continental brekkie here! It's the ideal place to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites?

No, Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites?

No, only service animals are allowed.