Escape to the charming Monarch Cove Inn, near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Treat yourself to continental breakfast, explore the garden or unwind on the sun-kissed terrace with free in-room WiFi and easy self parking.
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 20 min drive
Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 42 min drive
Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 42 min drive
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 46 min drive
Restaurants
Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria - 13 min walk
Shadowbrook - 17 min walk
Zelda's on the Beach - 12 min walk
Beer Thirty Bottle Shop & Pour House - 3 min drive
Dairy Queen - 18 min walk
About this property
Monarch Cove Inn
Monarch Cove Inn puts you within a 10-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach. Free perks include WiFi, self parking, and continental breakfast available daily. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences at this Victorian bed & breakfast include refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast.
At a glance
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Hotel size
11 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 6 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
Onsite parking includes off-street options
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning
What to do
Beach nearby
Working away
Meeting room
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Facilities
3 buildings/towers
Built in 1895
Garden
Terrace
Victorian architecture
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
Free bottled water
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Daily housekeeping
Here's the breakdown, no surprises
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 20 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
Monarch Cove Inn Capitola
Monarch Cove Inn
Monarch Cove Capitola
Monarch Cove
Monarch Cove Hotel Capitola
Monarch Cove Inn Capitola
Monarch Cove Inn Bed & breakfast
Monarch Cove Inn Bed & breakfast Capitola
Frequently asked questions
Does Monarch Cove Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Monarch Cove Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Monarch Cove Inn?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
Is parking offered on site at Monarch Cove Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Monarch Cove Inn?
You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Monarch Cove Inn and nearby?
Monarch Cove Inn has a garden.
What's the area around Monarch Cove Inn like?
Monarch Cove Inn is a short 14-minute walk from Capitola Beach and 14 minutes' walk from Capitola Wharf. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.
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Monarch Cove Inn Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Room
Breakfast
View
Location
Service staff
Ocean
Bed
Beach
Ocean view
Gardens
What guests liked
Breakfast was delicious and a lovely start to the day, often served in-room with fresh fruit, pastries, and local treats. (60 reviews)
The property is located near the beach, offering a short walk to the shore with stunning views. (6 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 1, 2025
Great stay at this little gem
We took a last-minute trip to Capitola and booked a room at this Inn. The room was spacious and adorable and the beds were really comfortable. The office staff are incredibly sweet and accommodating. The morning breakfast was delicious. Would highly recommend.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 2, 2025
Wonderful place to unwind and relax!
Perfect, comfortable, amazing location on the coastline. Excellent continental breakfast delivered to your door each morning!
Sue
Sue, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 5, 2025
Amazing friendly staff who went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. Family-friendly. Property is beautiful and historic. We were able to learn about the monarchs, too!
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 12, 2025
Absolutely gorgeous property, beautiful ocean view and nice breakfast delivered to your door! Very friendly staff!
Thomas
Thomas, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 20, 2025
Amazing Monarch Cove Inn
The manager is extremely friendly and shows us the Monarch Butterflies and its metamorphosis process. Very interesting! The place is lovely overlooking the ocean and we can actually see the whales. Amazing! We love it and will definitely come back again!
Wilson
Wilson, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 8, 2025
Beautiful setting
Wonderful property! Beautiful grounds, lovely rooms with ocean views. Katrina was very helpful with check in, super comfy bed and breakfast delivered was a special treat!
Sue
Sue, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 16, 2025
Great place to stay. Can't wait to go back!
anthony
anthony, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 4, 2025
The accommodations were lovely. The view was fantastic. Loved having breakfast served in our room. An excellent stay, all around.
James
James, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 17, 2025
What a wonderful and charming places is!
Sandy
Sandy, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 17, 2025
Feel good rejuvenated stay
Perched on a hill with breathtaking views, serene environment, and beautiful accommodations well worth the stay.
Jorge
Jorge, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 19, 2025
Beautiful spot in a great quiet area!
Alina
Alina, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 3, 2025
Beautiful location, I love that you can open the windows in your room and listen to the birds and ocean so relaxing. All of the staff was incredibly friendly, safe location and the light breakfast was great for the price. Such a cute place will definitely be returning
Daisy
Daisy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 5, 2025
Great getaway in a quite part of Capitola
Wonderful location with beautiful nature and available ocean view. Pet friendly and very comfortable stay.
Jonah
Jonah, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 27, 2025
Love Capitola. Nice place to enjoy the property
James
James, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 27, 2025
Great place!! Unique property in the cut of a beautiful residential neighborhood. Centrally located, but private and staff was efficient and amendable to requests. Great place to go with dogs!
Lucia
Lucia, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 9, 2025
This is a great quiet property with an amazing view. We'd stay here again! The bed was very comfortable, and staff was very nice!
Britt
Britt, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 2, 2025
Very friendly staff and very cozy accommodations.
Jake
Jake, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 5, 2025
Very beautiful, peaceful place. Great view of the bay. Excellent staff. Tasty breakfast!!
Jerry
Jerry, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 26, 2025
Great service nice room very unique
Ken
Ken, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 3, 2025
Property is in a great location and is very walkable. The hotel is older but clean nonetheless. If youre looking for a nice room without all the fuss then this is a great place to stay.
Ricardo
Ricardo, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 18, 2025
Awesome view
Beautiful
John
John, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 2, 2025
We love the history of this hotel safe butterflies, Al Capone a gangster stay there , this is bed breakfast place they bring the breakfast to your room in the morning, the breakfast start 8:30 am to 10am and they order from French pastry shops , bagel and coffee and fruit and orange juice and other pastries is nice but we like real breakfast eggs and toast ! I give this breakfast 3 stars even they bring to your room but is not real breakfast!bed is ok is kind of hard I like softer bed so my sleep was very light sleep not deep sleep because bed was too firm ! Overall surrounding was pretty give this hotel 4 stars
Di
Di, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 16, 2025
Beautiful views and very gracious host.
harriet
harriet, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 4, 2025
Beautiful property and very pleasant and helpful staff. Can’t wait to visit again.
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 5, 2025
The front desk was a welcoming experience, with a small tour of property and story behind the owners. If you are looking for an old school seaside getaway, look no further. Our room had a few cracks in the windows, contributing to the nights chill, but the blankets and heater were strong enough to keep us warm.
Breakfast brought to the room was a nice simple touch.