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1. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (496 reviews)
"Easy parking"
United States
Christian
$67 nightly
The price is $78
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Hitching Post Studios Inn

2. Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"This is one of my favorite places to stay at Santa Cruz very clean and quiet in the front desk gal is very kind and friendly"
United States
WILLIAM
$71 nightly
The price is $82
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Beachview Inn

3. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,552 reviews)
"Lovely, spacious , well appointed, clean rooms, professional friendly staff, nice pool and hot tubs, and fantastic location; will definitely be back!"
United States
Tasia
$84 nightly
The price is $97
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Total with taxes and fees
Ocean Pacific Lodge

4. National 9 Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (285 reviews)
"Great budget hotel. Clean and friendly/honest and good parking situation too"
United States
Guenn
$70 nightly
The price is $81
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
National 9 Santa Cruz

5. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location !! , friendly staff clean room"
United States
Christine
$63 nightly
The price is $74
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Total with taxes and fees
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

6. Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"great stay"
United States
Holly
$67 nightly
The price is $79
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Total with taxes and fees
Torch Lite Inn

7. Salt Air Lodge

Salt Air Lodge
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (161 reviews)
"Clean , and close to Santa Cruz boardwalk"
United States
Julio
$70 nightly
The price is $81
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Salt Air Lodge

8. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,008 reviews)
"I will stay there again"
United States
Judy
$106 nightly
The price is $122
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Mission Inn

9. 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, (1,000 reviews)
"Wonderful staff!! Great Location in relation to boardwalk!!"
United States
jennifer
$76 nightly
The price is $88
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Total with taxes and fees
Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach

10. Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,275 reviews)
"Always an incredible stay"
United States
Amra
$64 nightly
The price is $74
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Total with taxes and fees
Surf City Inn and Suites

11. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Islander Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,030 reviews)
"Great place to staying!"
United States
LI
$67 nightly
The price is $78
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
Islander Motel Santa Cruz

12. Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (171 reviews)
"Clean, good location, friendly staff !"
United States
dawn
$80 nightly
The price is $90
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Drift Inn

13. Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA

Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
6.2 out of 10, (724 reviews)
"Good location"
United States
Vicki
$79 nightly
The price is $91
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA

14. Motel Santa Cruz

Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
5.2 out of 10, (1,002 reviews)
"Friendly nice accommodating staff. Convenient parking. Location worked well."
United States
Roxanne
$76 nightly
The price is $88
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Motel Santa Cruz

15. Capri Motel

Capri Motel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
6.6 out of 10, (660 reviews)
"Amazing staff,very helpfull and accommodating! Room was really clean with freshly restored bathroom. Walking distance from boardwalk and convenient stores. Extremely quiet and peacefull We will definitely come back"
United States
Karim
$59 nightly
The price is $69
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Capri Motel

16. 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, (1,001 reviews)
"great ocean view"
United States
Nicholas
$118 nightly
The price is $136
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz

17. Fireside Inn Santa Cruz

Fireside Inn Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"This was a modest, but comfortable stay in Santa Cruz, extremely close to the boardwalk! Staff was very friendly. It seems like their bathrooms were recently remodeled, which was nice"
United States
Ximena
$71 nightly
The price is $81
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Total with taxes and fees
Fireside Inn Santa Cruz

18. Aqua Breeze Inn

Aqua Breeze Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Everything was great from check in to the end of the stay. Location is great, the room was clean and worked out perfect."
United States
John
$89 nightly
The price is $103
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Aqua Breeze Inn

19. Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location, good for the price basic, a bit modest but perfect for beach and boardwalk accessibility"
United States
Margot
$91 nightly
The price is $106
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

20. Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
2.0 star property
Watsonville
6.6 out of 10, (1,002 reviews)
"Room was clean & bed comfortable. Staff was very nice!"
United States
Elva
$78 nightly
The price is $88
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
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Learn more about Capitola

Colorful beach houses line the shore of this charming seaside village, where surfers catch waves at Capitola Beach. Stroll the vibrant Esplanade, browse quirky boutiques, and savor fresh seafood at waterfront restaurants with views of the historic Capitola Wharf.

A waterfront residential area with colorful houses and a bridge at dusk.

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What is the nightly rate for a motel in Capitola?

You can find a great deal from $68 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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