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Our top choices for Capitola motels

A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.

1. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (473 reviews)
"Clean and staff was very friendly!"
United States
Grant
$80 nightly
The price is $93
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Total with taxes and fees
Hitching Post Studios Inn
A large ceramic pot with a rustic finish, placed on a circular stone base surrounded by small pebbles.

2. Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
2.0 star property
Rio del Mar
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Great little vacation spot away from the big crowds and corporate atmosphere."
United States
Rich
$130 nightly
The price is $150
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Total with taxes and fees
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

3. Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,004 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff, great location."
United States
Michael
$76 nightly
The price is $87
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
Beachview Inn
The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

4. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,549 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
Anthony
$90 nightly
The price is $105
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Ocean Pacific Lodge
A rectangular swimming pool with clear water, marked lanes, and a metal ladder.

5. Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,231 reviews)
"Close proximity to the boardwalk."
United States
Lorena
$68 nightly
The price is $78
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
Surf City Inn and Suites
A room with a television mounted on the wall, a window with blinds, a heater, a wooden dresser, and a door.

6. Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (158 reviews)
"Nice stay."
United States
John
$78 nightly
The price is $87
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Drift Inn
A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.

7. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,017 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
KimLien
$108 nightly
The price is $125
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Total with taxes and fees
Mission Inn
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8. Salt Air Lodge

Salt Air Lodge
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (138 reviews)
"AC didn’t work. Room smelled so bad. Left after 5 minutes. Stayed somewhere else. Still disputing with Expedia to get a refund."
United States
Kyle
$80 nightly
The price is $93
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
Salt Air Lodge
A balcony with rows of beach chairs, a railing, and a view of the beach and ocean.

9. Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Corinne
$135 nightly
The price is $156
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Total with taxes and fees
Beach Street Inn and Suites
A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a desk.

10. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Islander Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,032 reviews)
"Nice staff, clean and close to the beach!"
United States
Irinea
$69 nightly
The price is $80
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
Islander Motel Santa Cruz
A lobby with a brick wall, a reception desk, a black rug, and a framed picture on the wall.

11. National 9 Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (273 reviews)
"Very friendly staff."
United States
James
$70 nightly
The price is $81
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Total with taxes and fees
National 9 Santa Cruz
A hotel room with two beds, a large painting, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

12. Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach

Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Wonderful staff!! Great Location in relation to boardwalk!!"
United States
jennifer
$89 nightly
The price is $103
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Total with taxes and fees
Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach
A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.

13. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Great value clean room Great Price. Friendly staff"
United States
Curtis
$62 nightly
The price is $73
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Total with taxes and fees
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
A poolside area with a lounge chair, a table, and a large umbrella.

14. Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,013 reviews)
"Great location, walking distance to the beach and restaurants. Staff is friendly and helpful."
United States
Zhenzhou
$89 nightly
The price is $104
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Total with taxes and fees
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
A reception area with a framed floral artwork, a bulletin board with various advertisements, a potted orchid, and a sign thanking guests.

15. Capri Motel

Capri Motel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
6.6 out of 10, (648 reviews)
"Very affordable and very awesome location. Super friendly staff."
United States
Daniel
$64 nightly
The price is $75
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Total with taxes and fees
Capri Motel
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

16. Aqua Breeze Inn

Aqua Breeze Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"The room had an awesome view of the Boardwalk!"
United States
Rosa
$99 nightly
The price is $114
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Total with taxes and fees
Aqua Breeze Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, a sliding glass door to a balcony, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

17. Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,006 reviews)
"It was walking distance to Boardwalk and we enjoyed our stay."
United States
MIRIAM
$84 nightly
The price is $98
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
Torch Lite Inn
A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a street with palm trees and buildings.

18. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Super clean and great location! Price is right and would stay again! Easy parking too!"
United States
Giana
$118 nightly
The price is $136
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz
A red train with the number 2600 traveling on a track alongside a beach.

19. Motel Santa Cruz

Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
5.2 out of 10, (1,005 reviews)
"The owner I was really nice and she helped me out with my reservations and we have lovely night there"
United States
Jesus
$77 nightly
The price is $89
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Total with taxes and fees
Motel Santa Cruz
A parking lot with several cars and people walking.

20. Fireside Inn Santa Cruz

Fireside Inn Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,007 reviews)
"Friendly check in staff , had a nice quiet evening."
United States
Tiffiny
$71 nightly
The price is $82
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
Fireside Inn Santa Cruz
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Top Capitola Hotel Reviews

Inn at Depot Hill

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."
matthew 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Inn at Depot Hill

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Capitola Motels information

Number of reviews
10,187
Accommodation
34 Motels
Lowest Price
$73
Highest Price
$156

Frequently asked questions

What is the nightly rate for a motel in Capitola?
You can find a great deal from $73 on Capitola motels with Expedia. Typically, prices are higher during popular times – like weekends and holidays – while staying midweek is often cheaper. To find the best nightly rates on Capitola motels, try to be flexible with travel dates, and sort search results by price from low to high.
Is it better to stay in a Capitola motel or hotel?
Motels and Hotels have different perks. When you stay at a motel, you're likely to find free parking and an outdoor pool. Staying overnight at a motel, can be handy when requiring easy road access. You'll often have access to your room from outside, and directly from the parking lot. Hotels generally have room access from inside the building. Motels are also often less expensive than hotels. The word "motel" was coined in 1925 by the owner of the Milestone Mo-Tel in San Luis Obispo, California.

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