The Best Hotels Closest to Potbelly Beach in Aptos for 2026

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A library with bookshelves, a chandelier, and a fireplace.

A dining room with a fireplace, wooden chairs, a chandelier, and a view of trees through large windows.

A brick building with a sign reading "The Inn at Depot Hill."

A room with a fireplace, a sofa, a chair, and a table with books.

1. Inn at Depot Hill

1.6 km from Potbelly Beach

Joseph

￥43,776

￥58,505 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, blue armchairs, a beige sofa, and a small table.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a reception desk.

A two-story building with a covered entrance, arched windows, and a tiled roof.

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

3.1 km from Potbelly Beach

William

￥21,274

￥24,487 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A wicker chair with a brown cushion, overlooking a balcony with a white railing, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A room with a window overlooking the sea, a decorative peacock, and a birdcage.

A table with a wine bottle, a glass, and a vase with a flower.

A room with a large bed, a mirror, and a view of the sea.

3. Monarch Cove Inn

1.1 km from Potbelly Beach

Deborah

￥30,051

￥34,177 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.

An outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs, green umbrellas, and potted plants.

A hotel room with a large bed, a night sky mural, a wall-mounted heater, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A spacious living area with wicker furniture, a teal carpet, and large windows with blinds.

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

3 km from Potbelly Beach

Nathan

￥21,006

￥24,188 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A hotel entrance with a gated driveway, a sign indicating parking is only for hotel guests, and a clear blue sky above.

A star-shaped decoration on a windowsill with two lanterns beside it.

A hotel entrance with a wrought iron gate, outdoor seating area with striped cushions, and a sign reading "Capitol Hotel".

A view through a window of a building with a sign for 'Arcade Arcade'.

5. Capitola Hotel

1.9 km from Potbelly Beach

Michelle

￥34,256

￥39,909 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A modern dining area with red chairs and a wooden table, a kitchen with red cabinets, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with a large window, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table, and a decorative branch on the wall.

A residential building with a paved pathway, wooden benches, and lush greenery.

6. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

2.1 km from Potbelly Beach

Steven

￥15,399

￥17,766 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A lakeside hotel with a dining area, a bridge, and a pond.

A pond with rocks, a waterfall, and various plants.

A lobby with a mural of a forest and moon, seating area with sofas and a coffee table, and a stone wall.

A spacious restaurant with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, hanging pendant lights, and a bar area with shelves of bottles.

7. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

1.9 km from Potbelly Beach

Michael

￥16,756

￥19,460 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A balcony with a bench overlooking a waterfront area, featuring buildings and a clear sky.

A coastal scene with buildings along the shore, a sandy beach, and a sunset.

A corner room with two windows overlooking a marina, featuring a chair, a small table, and a view of buildings and water.

A row of terracotta buildings with balconies, each with a small staircase leading to the entrance.

8. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

2.1 km from Potbelly Beach

Cecilia

￥30,105

￥34,437 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

A dining area with a long table set for a meal, large windows offering a view, and a modern ceiling design.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, arched windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including sofas, armchairs, and a bar area.

A modern interior with a view of an outdoor patio area.

9. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

8.1 km from Potbelly Beach

paola

￥41,168

￥54,996 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.

A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.

A modern reception area with a wooden log wall, a beverage refrigerator, and a view of the sea.

10. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

8.3 km from Potbelly Beach

Frank

￥21,274

￥24,529 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

A balcony with a view of palm trees, a parking lot, and a distant cityscape.

A modern cafe with wicker pendant lights, a mural of mountains, and large windows offering a view of palm trees.

A view from a balcony overlooking a street with palm trees, a parking lot, and a building with a balcony.

11. Seaway Inn

8.5 km from Potbelly Beach

Roxanna

￥18,117

￥20,987 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A swimming pool with a capacity of 25 users, surrounded by blue and white walls, with a seating area and changing rooms in the background.

A modern kitchen area with a breakfast bar, waffle station, and coffee machines.

A reception desk with a wooden design, a vase with flowers, and a sign that reads "Hilton."

A snack and treat display area with shelves of various snacks and a chalkboard sign.

12. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

16.4 km from Potbelly Beach

Russell

￥19,232

￥22,239 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with appliances, and large windows providing natural light.

A modern office space with a wooden desk, office chair, and a large abstract painting.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine, and a dining area with stacked plates and cups.

A swimming pool area with a diving board, lounge chairs, and a lifebuoy.

13. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

16.7 km from Potbelly Beach

Syria

￥18,598

￥21,349 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk, and a window.

A breakfast bar with labeled sections for cereal and fruit, a blue oatmeal container, and a variety of condiments and utensils.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites sign with a clear view of the hotel building in the background.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

14. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

15 km from Potbelly Beach

Joel

￥19,834

￥22,914 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A beach setting with a fire pit, two white chairs, and a table with a vase and bottles.

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a staircase, and large windows.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair, a kitchen with a sink, and a fireplace.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a dining table, and a view of a green landscape through large glass doors.

15. Seascape Beach Resort

Rio del Mar, 5.8 km from Potbelly Beach

Haleh

￥38,667

￥55,965 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

A modern kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, and wooden cabinets. There is a round dining table with two chairs and a potted plant.

A modern kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

16. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

5.6 km from Potbelly Beach

Andrea

￥15,741

￥27,862 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A breakfast area with tables and chairs, a waffle maker, coffee machines, and a refrigerator.

A Comfort Inn sign with a clear view of the building's entrance and a parking area.

A Comfort Inn hotel with a clear sign, a covered parking area, and a well-maintained exterior.

17. Comfort Inn Watsonville

14.3 km from Potbelly Beach

James

￥14,718

￥17,161 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a well-lit facade.

A bar area with wooden beams, hanging pendant lights, a wine display, and bar stools.

A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, surfboards on the wall, and a fireplace.

18. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

7.8 km from Potbelly Beach

Grester

￥21,233

￥24,484 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

A red popcorn machine with a large container of popcorn, a pot, and a phone receiver.

A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and large colorful wall art.

A restaurant with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.

19. Carousel Beach Inn

7.7 km from Potbelly Beach

Edwin

￥13,081

￥15,421 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A beach with rocky cliffs and a clear view of the ocean.

A two-story house with a white porch, a red umbrella, and a small garden with various shrubs.

A blue building with a sign reading "Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages."

An outdoor patio with a table set for two, a white fence, and a view of the ocean.

20. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

5.4 km from Potbelly Beach

Donald

￥25,938

￥29,711 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Potbelly Beach

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Inn at Depot Hill	9.6 Exceptional 768 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,005 reviews	View
Monarch Cove Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,012 reviews	View
Capitola Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 565 reviews	View

Top Potbelly Beach Hotel Reviews

Inn at Depot Hill

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful historical property located in a terrific neighborhood. A couple blocks away from the sea cliffs or Capitola Village. Easy on-site parking. Very kind and accommodating owner and staff. Groovy (the dog) will brighten up your day! Will stay again."

Classic Beach House - Walk to Seacliff Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Great place. So much outdoor space. Very clean. They use fragrance free laundry detergent, which is fabulous! Nice location. Quiet neighborhood."

Capitola Village Craftsman Cottage- 4 min to beach

10/10 Excellent

"We really enjoyed our stay. The house is perfect for a family or two and is just one block away from the village in Capitola. Checking in and out was really smooth. The house was clean and well-equipped, and parking was easy."

Capitola Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"A quaint hotel right smack dab in the middle of town…the free taxi to Shadowbrook was a plus! We walked everywhere which we appreciated as we enjoy a cocktail every now and then."

Capitola Village Bungalow - 2 Blocks from the Sand

10/10 Excellent

"Cool and funky place. Well set up with super comfy beds and bedding. Awesome location."

Capitola Village Retreat with Garage!

8/10 Good

"Great location . Parking can be a challenge _ nice backup pass if can’t use garage"

Capitola Sea Spray by the Beach

10/10 Excellent

"This property is fantastic and super clean. The kitchen was well stocked and the appliances were perfect. The bedrooms good size and the kitchen table was able to accommodate our family of 6. The living area was comfortable and relaxing. The property had lots of beach items in the garage. The garage parking is wonderful and larger than you think. I fit my Honda Pilot with a Thule on top into the garage."

Charming, Sunny Home!

10/10 Excellent

"Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed in this home for 7 nights. The living area upstairs was comfortable, plenty of room for the family and guests. With the curtains drawn back the living, dining, and kitchen area was full of light. The open windows let in a breeze. The balcony offered a view and sounds of the ocean. There is a toilet/sink upstairs. The downstairs had all the bedrooms. The sitting are had a pull out couch with a TV. There was no TV upstairs which we really missed. The stairs between the floors were steep and plentiful but didn’t deter one of the visitors who is 95 yrs old. Residence was close to restaurants and the beach."

Peaceful 2-bedroom Cottage in Capitola, Steps to the Beach. Pet Friendly.

10/10 Excellent

"Can I just move in?! The property is in the most ideal location. Very easy to walk to the beach and the beautiful downtown. We walked into the house and immediately felt like we were on vacation. It’s clean with quality furniture & a very comfortable bed. My daughter and her 3 friends enjoyed the downstairs 2 double beds. Claire was extremely responsive, provided snacks and a welcome note / wine. Capitola in general seems to have spotty WiFi. I had planned to work from the location but WiFi was spotty (this is not the home issue it was like this everywhere i went in downtown Capitola). Just wanted to note that in case people are looking to work from Capitola. Check out was so easy - we had the choice to clean up or leave all as is when we left. Claire was so great to work with i wanted to make sure we left the place as clean as possible. I will definitely book this place again. Oh I also brought my small dog and he enjoyed laying on the cool hardwood floor! Love this place!!"

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A beach with tall grasses in the foreground and a calm sea in the background.

New Brighton State Beach

8.8/10 (47 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, New Brighton State Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Aptos. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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A coastal town with colorful buildings, palm trees, and a calm body of water reflecting the architecture.

Capitola Beach

9.2/10 (853 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Capitola Beach during your travels in Capitola? While in this quaint area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Capitola Wharf

9.0/10 (241 reviews)

Explore the waterfront of Capitola Wharf and enjoy activities such as surfing in Capitola. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches, or seek out the biking trails.

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Sante Adairius Rustic Ales

6.0/10 (3 reviews)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Sante Adairius Rustic Ales during your travels to Capitola. You can seek out the surfing spots and biking trails in this walkable area.

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Esplanade Park Beach

8.8/10 (84 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Esplanade Park Beach during your trip to Capitola? Amble around this quaint area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Capitola Mercantile

8.8/10 (140 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Capitola Mercantile during your visit to Capitola. Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area, or seek out the surfing spots.

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Capitola Historical Museum

8.2/10 (38 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Capitola Historical Museum during your trip to Capitola. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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Aptos History Museum

7.0/10 (10 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Aptos History Museum during your travels in Aptos. You can seek out the biking trails and surfing spots in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Potbelly Beach?

Potbelly Beach is located in Aptos. This walkable area is known for its beautiful beaches and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 36 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Potbelly Beach?

Monarch Cove Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this B&B offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Potbelly Beach. Other good options within a few miles include Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton and Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea.

How many hotels are there near Potbelly Beach?

Expedia has 36 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Potbelly Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Potbelly Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Potbelly Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Potbelly Beach?

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What can I see and do near Potbelly Beach?

You'll want to browse the collections at Capitola Historical Museum, Aptos History Museum, and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Pleasure Point Park and Branciforte Dog Park. Dip your toes in the water at New Brighton State Beach, Seacliff State Beach, and Capitola Beach.

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Our top choices for Potbelly Beach hotels

1. Inn at Depot Hill

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

3. Monarch Cove Inn

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

5. Capitola Hotel

6. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

7. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

8. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

9. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

11. Seaway Inn

12. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

13. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

14. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

15. Seascape Beach Resort

16. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

17. Comfort Inn Watsonville

18. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

19. Carousel Beach Inn

20. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

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Top Potbelly Beach Hotel Reviews

Inn at Depot Hill

Classic Beach House - Walk to Seacliff Beach

Capitola Village Craftsman Cottage- 4 min to beach

Capitola Hotel

Capitola Village Bungalow - 2 Blocks from the Sand

Capitola Village Retreat with Garage!

Capitola Sea Spray by the Beach

Charming, Sunny Home!

Peaceful 2-bedroom Cottage in Capitola, Steps to the Beach. Pet Friendly.

Other attractions near Potbelly Beach

New Brighton State Beach

Capitola Beach

Capitola Wharf

Sante Adairius Rustic Ales

Esplanade Park Beach

Capitola Mercantile

Capitola Historical Museum

Aptos History Museum

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