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

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

Santa Cruz California
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 12:00 PM
This hotel has renovations that may affect your stay read more

Renovations

The property will be renovating from January 7 2026 to January 17 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:

  • Hot tub
  • Swimming pool
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Step into a world of family fun and comfort at Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites, where every moment is designed to delight both kids and parents, you'll be near the beach, a 5-minute drive from Capitola Beach and 8 minutes from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. This hotel is 25 minutes drive to Monterey Bay and 20 minutes walk to Hooper Beach.

Kids stay happy thanks to cable & satellite channels, air conditioning, a 36-inch flat-screen TV, jetted bathtub, in-room coffee & tea facilities, mini-refrigerator, complimentary high-speed WiFi and a private bathroom with premium toiletries, kid-friendly amenities and movie nights. Conveniences include an iron and ironing board, a phone, an alam clock, a desk and wheelchair-accessibility.

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Property Details

Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.

  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Vending machine
  • Ziplining nearby
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Free wired internet
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Number of hot tubs - 1
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Internet access in public areas - high speed
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Free continental breakfast
  • Recycling
  • LED light bulbs
  • Luggage storage
  • Free breakfast
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Free self parking
  • Elevator
  • Fitness facilities
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Fence around pool
  • Year Built - 1999
  • Total number of rooms - 58
  • Number of floors - 3

Check-in

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until anytime. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

  • 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)

Other details

A complimentary continental breakfast is included.

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Hooper Beach - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Capitola Beach - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
The Hook - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Capitola Wharf - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Capitola Mercantile - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
38th Avenue Beach Access - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Esplanade Park Beach - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Capitola Historical Museum - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Potbelly Beach - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Pleasure Point Park - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Twin Lakes State Beach - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Santa Maria's Beach - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Moran Lake Beach - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Sunny Cove Beach - 3.2 km / 2 mi
Santa Cruz Harbor - 3.3 km / 2 mi
The nearest airports are:
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 20 km / 12.4 mi
Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 61.3 km / 38.1 mi
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 59.9 km / 37.2 mi
Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 57.3 km / 35.6 mi
The preferred airport for Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC).

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
  • For details on Best Western's privacy policy, visit www.bestwestern.com/privacy.

Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines We Care Clean (Best Western)
  • LGBTQIA+ friendly
  • Beach nearby
  • Essential workers only - NO

Pets

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets not allowed

Location

1435 41st Ave, Santa Cruz, California 95010, United States
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