We had a fantastic stay on a Sunday in the Lilac Room. Stunning views, our own balcony, clean and…read morecomfortable room. Bed was great, shower had great water pressure and the continental breakfast was top notch and delivered to your room at your requested time. When we checked in the woman was taking care of caterpillars in the office to help breed the monarch population. She showed us what they're doing to help. It was a really cool thing to see! She even put a butterfly on my finger. She took us to the room while explaining the history of the place as well. Very cool spot. Highly recommend!

It's a Bed & Breakfast with its own character. I think it was built in 1887. Based on the…read moreinformation book in the room, Al Capone has stayed here before! It's a historical building so there is no AC but fans are provided. The Inn has a trail to the ocean with has nice views. It is dog friendly which is the main reason we stay here. The property manger is super friendly and helpful. I think she is the reason the Inn has great reviews.

I needed an inexpensive hotel in the area this one is a good choice. It's not far from the…read moreCapitola downtown beach and close to Santa Cruz. Simple and clean. They have an underground parking garage and a breakfast buffet is included that has scrambled eggs, waffles, oatmeal and more.

I gotta say first impression after checking in I was very disappointed with the staff at the front…read morecounter. I saw there was a lady named Alex who didn't check us in but was behind the desk along with the man who actually checked us in and he gave me ZERO information. I got the impression I interrupted their conversation when I came up the stairs and the whole time checking in was slightly uncomfortable because the lack of information I got. I was expecting breakfast is served from this time to this time. Pool hours are blah blah WiFi info. SOMETHING!! Come on.. All I got was what card do you want to use enter it here, then here's 2 keys and park in garage. I had to ask where the garage was that's how bad this guy did with checking me in. After we checked in and got to the room it was nice my kids got a kick out the small balcony we stayed on the second floor. The staff that served breakfast and room service did amazing. They greeted us every time we crossed paths with a good morning, or enjoy your day. It definitely made up for the lack of customer service at the front desk. We stayed 2 nights and over all the location was PERFECT. Everything you could need in walking distance. We drove to the civic auditorium and the boardwalk both took just a 15 min drive from the hotel. I drive a Nissan armada and the parking was tight getting in and out but doable if you're a good driver, lol. I noticed upon leaving people just left the luggage cart in the garage after loading their car shame on them because traveling with my 4 kids I was thinking people actually returned these when they finished. Nope, they don't so don't wait around for one just look in the garage.

Cute little hotel with very nice staff. We were able to check in early. The bathroom was a bit…read morecramped in the room we had but others are fine. Surprisingly quiet for being on the main road across from Sand Bar. Ear plugs provided in the room came in handy when bar music got obnoxious one night. We got reserved garage parking that worked out well. Capitola just doesn't have parking to support the volume of visitors. Continental breakfast is served a bit later, 8:30am.

Everyone knows that in Real Estate three things matter: Location, Location, Location. This could…read morenot be more true of Capitola Hotel. Is this the nicest hotel you can find around Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos? No. Does this hotel have the best beach views? No. Is this hotel the best overall value for family looking for a beach weekend? No. Instead, if you and your partner are looking for a phenomenal location, super cute rooms, great service, and a location that is unbelievable, then you should stay here. The hotel has a bit of a B&B vibe, but each room has its own bathroom, and there is no need to share space with other guests. The rooms are small, but cozy and clean. There is "OK" WiFi, a mini-fridge, a TV, etc. We booked the "Nevis" room, as it is the only room with an Ocean View. (The View is across the center of the village, but still, you can see and hear the ocean. If you want Ocean View / Ocean Front, this is not your hotel.) The main reason to stay at Capitola Hotel is to come to the Village, park your car, and be done with the car for the duration of your stay. EVERYTHING is within walking distance or a short Uber. You can hit the shops, the restaurants, the beach, the bars, etc. with a short flip-flop walk from the front door. If you book early, they have garage parking, which is EPIC in Capitola Village. They also have beach chairs, umbrellas, etc. that you can use free of charge. There's coffee and lite breakfast in the morning, and happy hour in the evening. My wife's comment after we settled in was literally, "OK, you need to book this room, for this weekend, every year, for the next ten years."

My husband and I recently stayed at your beautiful historic Inn while showing our '71 VW Beetle…read moreconvertible at VDUBs in the Village, and we had a wonderful experience! Everything about our stay was exceptional. We truly appreciated the attentiveness in scheduling our two-night stay, we were impressed by the cleanliness, the historical décor, and the delicious breakfast. The staff was incredibly friendly, and the location was perfect for walking to the show. We enjoyed our visit so much that we have decided to return next month to celebrate our 25th Anniversary. We highly recommend Inn at Depot Hill to anyone looking for a great place to stay.

We booked the Library Room for a quick trip away. It was more than we expected! The room was…read moreamazing! Such detail and very comfortable. "Themed" music playing when we entered was a nice treat! We will absolutely be back here to stay again.

So adorable!!! We had tickets to watch a Hawaiian singer, Anuhea, in Santa Cruz and this was such a…read moregreat deal and so convenient. I've always seen these cute, colorful units and thought it would be too expensive to stay at. To my surprise, mid week was a great deal! The parking situation was close by and we even were able to check in online and I was able to use my phone to open the door keyless!! The decor is beach and relaxing. I wish I was able to take advantage of the kitchenette, but our stay was so short that we were in and out of there. We had a cup of soup, bread and a beverage in Capitola before heading out to our show. We know now that this is definitely going to be an option for future trips. Looking forward to the next time I land in Capitola.

WORST EXPERIENCE EVER. The place is nice but their front desk check in person KERI is rude doesn't…read moreknow what she doing or talking about, discriminating. Arrived there to stay 1 night to celebrated my daughter's birthday even if it's raining she just wanted to be by the beach so we came across this place, we used Expedia and fully paid it on there which when we check in we're only suppose to give a card to hold incident fees and parking, WELL KERI said we never paid and we need to pay when we check in, she doesn't want to see any proof she said we need to pay and Expedia needs to pay, she accused us that we're refusing to pay and we can find somewhere else. I gave my card and she took the WHOLE amount double charge us, I ask for the number of manager she gave me the name EVELYN and gave me the wrong number. She was texting someone which she said she's texting her manager that I'm refusing to pay once again she already took the funds out of my account. She refused to have her manager call me. Then I Stepped out my mom and daughters went to try to talk to her and she accused them of yelling at her which they didn't it's all on camera my daughter filmed it and it was shown to the police. She told them to leave the office and my mom called the police. The police came she could not explain what credentials mean to the police. I would NEVER STAY HERE AGAIN WITH THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AND INCONVENIENCE WE HAD JUST TO STAY HERE FOR 1 NIGHT we needed to get a police involve we stayed there on 4/11-4/12 and called the manager 4/13 and still NEVEr called us back to express any sympathy their employee KERI did. We have everything in video. Just a recommendation don't stay here if you want to have a hard time!

Place is clean, staff freindly and location is conveninent…read more The only con is that it just needs to be updated a bit. The shower curtain has a funky smell. Otherwise, it's a decent place to sleep.

Solid choice for a relaxed, comfortable place to relax in Santa Cruz. This is away the action -…read morethis is on the east side. It works really well when you know you'd like to be close enough to beaches and parks, low-key restaurants and cafes, but not in a noisy place. The rooms are comfortable, a bit quaint, at times they show a bit of age. Still, this unique inn is big enough to be a thoroughly professional clean and cozy venue. I've been here twice now, and would stay again. Helpful, daily housekeeping service is appreciated. At at time when many places offer this a few times a week, or maybe only by request, Bella Notte keeps you well-stocked and ready for your stay. The gentleman behind the desk is friendly and helpful. I recall having to phone the Inn a few times prior to booking, and he was knowledgeable and patient. (I sometimes couldn't fully get their website to work) The small parking lot is big enough so cars have plenty of room to park and to move. The location of the Inn is somewhere between the West Side of Santa Cruz and Capitola to the east. Many things to do -- or not do, if you like. I realized that on Sunday there is a long-standing farmers market just a couple blocks away. Also, there's a couple places to for breakfast and lunch, as well as a small Mexican bakery/store nearby. No pix, sorry! Still, definitely recommend.

This hotel is cool, and it's a decent price compared to others in the area. It's a 15 minute walk…read moreor short drive to the beach/downtown area and there are some awesome restaurants and cafes nearby! There's a pool and a free breakfast but no gym. Free breakfast is pretty standard with the muffins, coffee, fruit and cereal etc. I did love the coffee! Overall pretty good! We would definitely stay here again going forward.

This place feels less like a hotel and more like an archaeological dig…read more The room shouldn't look like it was just uncovered from a site. Dusty curtains, walls so thin you hear everything, and an overall condition that no amount of cleaning can fix. At one point I felt like I should've brought a brush and gloves. To be fair, this isn't on housekeeping. You can tell they're doing what they can. The issue is the room itself. It's like brushing the dust off an artifact and calling it a renovation. What stands out most is the pricing. You're paying modern rates for a space that hasn't been meaningfully updated in years. That disconnect feels less like oversight and more like taking advantage of the location. We left and went to a nearby competitor, and it felt like we time traveled back to the present. Clean, quiet, and aligned with the price. Same area. Completely different experience