Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

2.5 star property
Hotel near Capitola Beach in Capitola

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Exterior
Exterior
Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Lobby
Seasonal outdoor pool

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(118 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

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 Mercantile - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Capitola Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Capitola Wharf - 16 min walk - 1.4 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

  • ‪Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Shadowbrook - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pizza My Heart - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pretty Good Advice - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Beer Thirty Bottle Shop & Pour House - ‬7 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.

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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. 573 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 274 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Phil, Linden

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had a musty smell to it and it was dark (ground floor room). Our patio only had one plastic chair. We asked the front desk if it would be possible to get another chair so two of us could sit outside on the patio, but we were told "no" there were no other chairs. However, the room was clean, and the staff was friendly. It served its purpose, but it was pretty no thrills.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Heidi

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Don’t expect maid service

I stayed for two nights the second day after coming back from working hard I expected clean sheets on my bed and clean towels in the bathroom, but that did not happen. I had to go get towels from the front office and coffee for my room for the next morning, which would’ve been my last day there. I was informed that I would have to stay at least three full nights in order to get any kind of made service whatsoever so if you’re going for two nights, you better make sure you have enough towels and enough coffee in your room because you will not get made service. Very disappointed with that. If I would’ve had made service, the scores would’ve been a lot better.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Neil

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Needs updating in the rooms, hallways, floors and painting. Building 2
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Star

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a perfect fit for the stay and very conveniently located!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall a really nice place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Earl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

LISA

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. I would book again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Tight squeeze

The bed was so close to the desk making it nearly impossible to squeeze by at the end.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Halsey

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Eric

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

kaylee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeanette

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Talisyn

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