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Monarch Cove Inn

3.5 star property
3.5-star Victorian B&B near Capitola Beach

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Ocean Mist Suite (Pets Not Allowed)
Monarch Grove Room (Pets Not Allowed)
Porch
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Ocean Mist Suite (Pets Not Allowed)

Ocean Mist Suite (Pets Not Allowed)

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

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Sunny Gables Suite (Pets Not Allowed)

Sunny Gables Suite (Pets Not Allowed)

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

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Rose Garden Suite (Pets Not Allowed)

Rose Garden Suite (Pets Not Allowed)

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

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Hideaway Suite (Pets Not Allowed)

Hideaway Suite (Pets Not Allowed)

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

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Butterfly Room (Pets Not Allowed)

Butterfly Room (Pets Not Allowed)

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

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Ocean View Room (Pets Not Allowed)

Ocean View Room (Pets Not Allowed)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Lilac Room (Pets Not Allowed)

Lilac Room (Pets Not Allowed)

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

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Victorian Room (Pets Not Allowed)

Victorian Room (Pets Not Allowed)

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

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Monarch Grove Room (Pets Not Allowed)

Monarch Grove Room (Pets Not Allowed)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Carriage House (Pets Allowed)

Carriage House (Pets Allowed)

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

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Holiday House (Pets Allowed)

Holiday House (Pets Allowed)

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

About the area

Capitola

Close to the beach.Within a 15-minute walk of the B&B, you'll find Capitola Beach and Potbelly Beach. Esplanade Park Beach and Capitola Historical Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).
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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 Historical Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Capitola Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Capitola Wharf - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Shadowbrook - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Zelda's on the Beach - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Peet's Coffee - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Monarch Cove Inn

3.5-star Victorian B&B near Capitola Beach
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Monarch Cove Inn also features a terrace, a garden, and an elevator. 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
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • 1 conference room
Monarch Cove Inn offers 11 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

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 available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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 each 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

How close is Monarch Cove Inn to the airport?

Monarch Cove Inn is 11.6 mi (20-min drive) away from the Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of May 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Monarch Cove Inn on Jun 3, 2026 start from CA $263, excluding 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.

Does Monarch Cove Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Monarch Cove Inn.

How close is Monarch Cove Inn to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is a short 14-minute walk from Capitola Beach and 5-minute walk from Potbelly Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Monarch Cove Inn offer free breakfast?

Monarch Cove Inn offers free continental breakfast every day.

Is there a casino at Monarch Cove Inn?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at Monarch Cove Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Monarch Cove Inn?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does Monarch Cove Inn have a pool?

Monarch Cove Inn does not have a pool.

Does Monarch Cove Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is Monarch Cove Inn to downtown Capitola?

Monarch Cove Inn is 0.5 mi away from Capitola.

Monarch Cove Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 737 out of 991 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 186 out of 991 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 991 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 991 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 991 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and welcoming. The grounds are nicely maintained and clean. We were here during some pretty severe weather and did not get a chance to “hangout” on the deck. The room was clean and comfortable, I appreciated the coffee maker and refrigerator in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Norm

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Staff was very friendly. Toiletries need improving. Bath soap was very small to handle. continental bkf food served cold and very skimpy with the jam, etc. pastry seamed stale and again served cold. grout in shower needs cleaning. Overall the inn needs upgrading to keep up with the price being charged.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Malina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff (Katrina) was very professional and responsive to our requests , love the nature walk around the property
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Derek

We made a l
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Tom

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Staff are fabulous. No complaints at all from me. A three day stay with the same exact continental breakfast brought to us was a bit much. They need to have a better selection. The room was old and not very accommodating. It had a great view of the ocean though. It was windy, cold and rainy. We had to stuff paper into the bottom of the windows to keep the cold draft out. I wouldn’t select the Monarch room again. Not sure others are any better.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about monarch cove is just magical... the views, the rooms, the grounds, the staff, the butterflies and hummingbirds ... just beautiful. I've stayed at monarch several times and it is the only place i want to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Sandra, Redwood City

We had a dog so were given the
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

james

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The grounds are beautiful, with a view of the ocean. The room was large and spotless. Furthermore, the host could not have been nicer and welcoming. This was a business trip for me, and I have found a new place to stay each month.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas, Manteca

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Blake

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pet friendly escape in a cute neighborhood of Capitola. Lots of stuff walkable, and the Holiday House had a fenced in patio and small back yard that was absolutely perfect for the pups. Breakfast in bed was a nice touch too. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location was close to downtown Capitola but a bit too far to walk comfortably. Incredible views from the property. The staff was very nice and attentive and we loved the monarchs. The room was nice and private but in need of some minor repairs, especially with the windows. Twice we come in and one of the windows was wide open. The heating was via an electric fireplace and with time this provided plenty of heat. The continental breakfast was much better than expected (or experienced at other hotels). We really enjoyed our stay and would return.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Sacramento

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very quaint property. No modern upgrades but very comfortable and enjoyable. The staff was amazing! We were upgraded and felt so special. The property has the best views and is so close to downtown Capitola. We were able to walk there and admire a spectacular sunset. The breakfast was perfect. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a cozy older place to enjoy Capitola.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

ajeet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic stay at this place. A perfect place to rejuvenate. Marvelous views of ocean, sun rise. Staff were friendly and courteous. Loved the rooms and their coziness. Can’t wait to go there again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ajeet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the staff, amenities, and rooms were absolutely charming. it was a wonderful treat staying here, and the gorgeous ocean views were an added bonus. highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Live butterflies just hatched on the check in counter. Staff was super friendly. Continental breakfast delivered to room featuring local pastries. Wonderful experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay. Thank you all at Monarch Cove Inn✨
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was very kind about room changes and accommodating about breakfast preferences. One of the bedside lamps had a broken switch. Checkout was dismissive.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Shauna

Staff was good, learned alot about monarch butterflies.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything where nice, clean. The views are great, and the butterfly lady was the nicest part of this stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Micheline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice. Beautiful natural grounds. Monarch friendly!
Sunrise!
Sunset!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff,beauty of room, scenic grounds
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do not be confused when you go to the office. It is a beautiful place with a great view of the ocean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025