Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

2.5 star property
Hotel near Capitola Beach in Capitola

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Guests can enjoy a peaceful stay amidst lush greenery and well-maintained lawns.
Welcome to our lobby, featuring a reception desk, comfortable seating area and lush greenery.
Enjoy a restful stay in this cozy room featuring a neatly made bed, flat-screen TV, and convenient bedside telephone.
Relax and socialize in the patio area, surrounded by a decorative rug and comfortable seating.
Stroll through the serene garden pathway to a cozy bench, surrounded by lush greenery and white picket fences.

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
720 Hill Street, Capitola, CA, 95010
  • Capitola Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Capitola Wharf
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(47 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(108 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

About the area

Capitola

Seaside stay .You'll find Capitola Historical Museum and Capitola Mercantile within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Esplanade Park Beach and Capitola Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Capitola Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Capitola Wharf - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Rio Del Mar Beach - 4 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 8 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Mystery Spot - 11 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza My Heart - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tortilla Flats - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Shadowbrook - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Hotel near Capitola Beach in Capitola
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, a vending machine, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby are also featured at the business-friendly Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea. Self parking is free.

This Capitola hotel is smoke free.

  • 55 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea offers 55 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. 32-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

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.

Languages

English

Similar properties

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • 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

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.
  • 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 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
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)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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 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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

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. 560 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 300 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1013 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam, Houston

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for a low price. Clean rooms, helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aida

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable to beach
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAN, WHITE CITY

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to what we wanted in Capitola with out the cramped parking and noise of downtown. We are mobile but elderly and were able to walk down to the beach area for an early dinner and back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

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

10/10 Excellent

Arrow

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

Stayed two nights.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Ronald

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The property is dated and did not meet my expectations. The staff however were wonderful and make the stay bearable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaryd

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

8/10 Good

Heidi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms were nice, however there isn't an elevator to the second floor. If you don't want to take your luggage up a flight of stairs, you should ask for a room on the first floor.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia, San Jose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this spot in Capitola. Love Capitola as well, nice break from work and the city.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Francesco, Milano

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Pearl

Business traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Marilyn

Travelled with family
Staff was very pleasant and helpful. Our unit was on the second floor but no elevator so dragged bags up a flight of stairs
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristine

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just what I needed after attending a 3-day conference: cleanliness, very comfortable bed, comfy lounge chair with ottoman, balcony with views of nature and very quiet. I would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
It was clean but just worn.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Ann

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Basic Hotel

Basic hotel that offers a minimal low quality breakfast. Rooms are reasonably sized but overall the hotel is overpriced for what it offers. Even the coffee is bland and watery.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

John

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

10/10 Excellent

DARIN

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

Great Value!

I've stayed here 3 times now and you cannot beat this hotel. The location is great right off of hwy 1 close to shopping the beach etc.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

brenda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel clean and comfortable. The only thing is if you have luggage and you’re on the second floor you have to carry them put stairs there is no elevator
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
I don't know. When we arrived at 3pm for check-in, the parking lot was completely empty? Our one-night stay was okay, nothing great or terrible. I guess we were comfortable enough and the room rate was reasonable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sierra

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

Could be worse

Bad internet connection and Wi-Fi. Overall clean, nice twenty minute walk to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025