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Monarch Cove Inn

Property class: 3.5

Photo gallery for Monarch Cove Inn

A wicker chair with a brown cushion, overlooking a balcony with a white railing, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
A table with a wine bottle, a glass, and a vase with a flower.
A landscaped pathway with a view of the sea, surrounded by trees and a lamp post.
A room with a window overlooking the sea, a decorative peacock, and a birdcage.
A room with a large bed, a mirror, and a view of the sea.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$310
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov

Explore the area

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620 El Salto Drive, Capitola, CA, 95010
  • Place, Capitola Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Capitola Wharf
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Monterey Bay
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Ocean Mist Suite (Pets Not Allowed)

A bed with a metal frame, two bedside lamps, a clock, and a floral-patterned pillow.

Ocean Mist Suite (Pets Not Allowed)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Sunny Gables Suite (Pets Not Allowed)

A bedroom with a bed, a fireplace, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Sunny Gables Suite (Pets Not Allowed)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Rose Garden Suite (Pets Not Allowed)

A neatly made bed with floral bedding and a decorative headboard.

Rose Garden Suite (Pets Not Allowed)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Hideaway Suite (Pets Not Allowed)

A neatly made bed with a floral-patterned bedspread, two pillows with different designs, and a green throw blanket.

Hideaway Suite (Pets Not Allowed)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Butterfly Room (Pets Not Allowed)

A bed with a decorative headboard, two bedside lamps, and floral-patterned bedding.

Butterfly Room (Pets Not Allowed)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Ocean View Room (Pets Not Allowed)

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a teal sofa, a wooden chair, and a desk with a lamp.

Ocean View Room (Pets Not Allowed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Lilac Room (Pets Not Allowed)

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a mirror, a door, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Lilac Room (Pets Not Allowed)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Victorian Room (Pets Not Allowed)

A bed with a red and brown bedspread, a wooden headboard, and multiple pillows.

Victorian Room (Pets Not Allowed)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Monarch Grove Room (Pets Not Allowed)

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a chair.

Monarch Grove Room (Pets Not Allowed)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Carriage House (Pets Allowed)

A bed with blue bedding and patterned pillows, a black metal headboard, and a view of a room with a lamp and another bed in the background.

Carriage House (Pets Allowed)

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

View all photos for Holiday House (Pets Allowed)

A neatly made bed with a headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a bench at the foot of the bed.

Holiday House (Pets Allowed)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Capitola

Monarch Cove Inn places you steps from Monterey Bay and within a 15-minute stroll of Capitola Beach. Highlights at this Victorian B&B include free continental breakfast and free self-parking. .This pet-friendly bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Added amenities include a lift. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Capitola B&B include Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Mystery Spot.
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What's nearby

  • Potbelly Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • New Brighton State Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Capitola Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Capitola Wharf - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Monterey Bay - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Shadowbrook - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Zelda's on the Beach - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pizza My Heart - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Little Tampico - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Monarch Cove Inn

Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Monarch Cove Inn also features a terrace, a garden, and a lift. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Victorian Capitola bed & breakfast.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1895
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • 1 conference room
Monarch Cove Inn offers 11 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

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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
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • 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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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 and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Monarch Cove Inn?

Yep, Monarch Cove Inn has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Monarch Cove Inn?

As of 5 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Monarch Cove Inn on 11 Nov 2026 start from AU$310, 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 Monarch Cove Inn?

Yep, Monarch Cove Inn is a short 14-minute walk from Capitola Beach.

Does Monarch Cove Inn serve breakfast?

Yeah, guests give top marks to the free continental brekkie here! Served daily, this is the place to fuel up for a day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Monarch Cove Inn?

No, Monarch Cove Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Monarch Cove Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Monarch Cove Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 750 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 181 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Breakfast was amazing… Location was amazing… The check-in was amazing… We got to learn learn about monarch butterfly stuff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful stay here! Staff was wonderful and accommodations were delightful. Sitting on the deck watching whales - pure bliss.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The venue is so unique with great common areas outside. The views of the Monterey Bay are fabulous.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very charming old house on a beautiful point overlooking the bay covered in trees absolutely one of the most scenic places i have ever stayed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff and the entire cottage is just beautiful and pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great propett, quiet with fantadtic views. No problem with parking. Eady walk to.down town Capitola for the beach and dining. Best of all was the house dog Doogie.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Charming location with very friendly team. The Monarchs are real, not only a name!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Beautiful location but our room had a lot of spiderwebs and the carpet appeared worn and dirty. Breakfast was beautifully presented and staff were very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Very quaint and adorable. Ocean view room was great. We will definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had an amazing stay! Love this place, location, staff, breakfast, and their passion to tend to butterflies. We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice and quiet place for couples, secluded from all the traffic because its located in the residential area. The property was not too far from the beach and stores. Staff was very nice and accomodating. The estate had Beautiful Scenery, nested right next to the Ocean. Would highly recommend as a place for a couples retreat.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It's "Santa Cruz Funky"... great location, but definitely dated.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent staff and excellent rooms with an unforgettable view!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful location! Nice staff, clean room, lovely peak at the ocean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

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Dont expect to see things like the photos from website, but if you want quiet, rustic and a great location to Capitolas main street THIS IS YOUR PLACE. Clean room, friendly staff to help with questions. Breakfast was charming and tasted great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely setting.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The property is gorgeous. Butterflies gathered in the morning and the view of the ocean from the outdoor patio was beautiful. The room itself was very clean and had antique furniture. The stairway up, bathroom tile & fixtures were quite worn down. Our particular room also did not have window screens. Breakfast was great and convenient for our family. Check in/check out was efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful, relaxing place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a great stay. Thank you all at Monarch Cove Inn✨
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff were very accommodating and the setting and views were amazing. It was a very enjoyable experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The Inn was charming, quiet and clean. The staff outstanding. Breakfast was along the lines of a continental breakfast, which was delicious and was brought to our room. We cannot wait to go back there.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026