The Best Cheap Hotels in Capitola, CA from ￥15,177 in 2026

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

1. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Capitola

Nhu

￥15,348

￥17,708 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

Carriage House (Pets Allowed) | View from room

Ocean Mist Suite (Pets Not Allowed) | View from room

2. Monarch Cove Inn

Capitola

Deborah

￥29,950

￥34,062 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

3. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

Capitola

Cecilia

￥31,768

￥36,301 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

4. Capitola Hotel

Capitola

Mary

￥36,329

￥42,226 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace (Paris) | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, desk

5. Inn at Depot Hill

Capitola

Jeff

￥43,628

￥58,308 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

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

Santa Cruz

Nathan

￥20,936

￥24,107 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Santa Cruz

Anna Christine

￥21,202

￥24,405 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

8. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Aptos

Michael

￥23,799

￥27,360 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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Top Capitola Hotel Reviews

Hotel Solares

8/10 Good

"Nice big room with two balconies, pool, two hot tubs, and a big outdoor seating area. Very happy with the facility, but the night check in staff needs customer service training. We had a late check-in at 9 pm, but no one was at the front. It took 15 minutes of our looking for someone to get us checked in even though we had already paid full price online for our room."

Ocean Pacific Lodge

8/10 Good

"Location"

Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

10/10 Excellent

"Had a nice visit room was clean"

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great. Place people super nice sergio was great costumer service"

Frequently asked questions

What is Capitola like for travelers on a budget?

Capitola offers cheap accommodation options and a range of things to see and do, making it a budget-friendly vacation choice. You can find ways to save money while getting to know this destination, which is home to attractions like Monterey Bay, Capitola Wharf, and Capitola Beach.

When is the best time for a budget trip to Capitola?

Weather will likely play an important role when you plan your trip to Capitola, and keep in mind that cheaper options are usually available when the weather isn't as good. The hottest months are usually September and August with an average temp of 63°F, while the coldest months are February and March with an average of 52°F. Average annual precipitation for Capitola is 27 inches.

What is there to see and do in Capitola?

Capitola draws tourists with its fantastic dining options and shopping, and offers plenty to see and do without spending a fortune. You can budget for the top local attractions that interest you most, such as Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay, and then look for sights and activities that cost little or nothing at all. Take in the local culture at Capitola Historical Museum and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, or visit other spots like Lighthouse Point Park.

How can I get to Capitola and get around on a budget?

Scoping out the transportation options in Capitola can help keep you on budget. The most convenient airport is 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from the center in Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal). However, if that doesn't suit your budget, you can look into flights to Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY), which is 27 mi (43.5 km) away. Capitola may not have many public transit options so a rental car could be an economical alternative to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Capitola cheap hotels

1. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

2. Monarch Cove Inn

3. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

4. Capitola Hotel

5. Inn at Depot Hill

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

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

8. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

9. Carousel Beach Inn

10. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Top Capitola Hotel Reviews

Hotel Solares

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

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Our top choices for Capitola cheap hotels

1. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

2. Monarch Cove Inn

3. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

4. Capitola Hotel

5. Inn at Depot Hill

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

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

8. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

9. Carousel Beach Inn

10. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Top Capitola Hotel Reviews

Hotel Solares

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Frequently asked questions

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