Monarch Cove Inn

3.5 star property
Victorian bed & breakfast in Capitola with free breakfast

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Front of property
Carriage House (Pets Allowed) | View from room
Ocean Mist Suite (Pets Not Allowed) | View from room
Property grounds
Ocean Mist Suite (Pets Not Allowed) | View from room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
620 El Salto Drive, Capitola, CA, 95010
  • Capitola Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Capitola Wharf
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

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Room options

Sunny Gables Suite (Pets Not Allowed)

  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Ocean Mist Suite (Pets Not Allowed)

  • 700 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Carriage House (Pets Allowed)

  • 996.3 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Rose Garden Suite (Pets Not Allowed)

  • 400 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Holiday House (Pets Allowed)

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Ocean View Room (Pets Not Allowed)

  • 350 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Butterfly Room (Pets Not Allowed)

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Hideaway Suite (Pets Not Allowed)

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Monarch Grove Room (Pets Not Allowed)

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Victorian Room (Pets Not Allowed)

  • 350 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Lilac Room (Pets Not Allowed)

  • 300 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Capitola

Located within a 5-minute walk of Potbelly Beach, Monarch Cove Inn is within a 15-minute stroll of Capitola Beach. This 11-room, 3.5-star bed & breakfast has free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Capitola Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Capitola Wharf - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Hooper Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 10 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Rio Del Mar Beach - 17 min drive - 5.0 miles

Getting around

  • 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
  • ‪Britannia Arms - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Monarch Cove Inn

Victorian bed & breakfast in Capitola with free breakfast
Guests of Monarch Cove Inn enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a meeting room, and a terrace. Free parking is available if you drive. Staff members can help with accommodation requests, and provide front-desk service during limited hours. This bed & breakfast also has a garden.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers are other standard amenities.

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1895
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is 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

Are free cancellation options available at Monarch Cove Inn?

Monarch Cove Inn provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Monarch Cove Inn?

As of Apr 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Monarch Cove Inn on Apr 13, 2025 start from $190.91, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see within easy reach of Monarch Cove Inn?

Guests enjoy the bed & breakfast's walkable location in Capitola based on their ratings, and it's a short 14-minute walk from Capitola Beach and also 14 minutes on foot from Capitola Wharf. You'll also find Esplanade Park Beach and Hooper Beach less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Monarch Cove Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the bed & breakfast.

Does Monarch Cove Inn feature a casino on the premises?

No, Monarch Cove Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Monarch Cove Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

Is Monarch Cove Inn a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this bed u0026 breakfast will appreciate amenities like free breakfast plus some guestrooms include fireplaces and soaking tubs.

Are there hot tubs at Monarch Cove Inn?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this bed & breakfast.

Does Monarch Cove Inn have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Monarch Cove Inn offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does Monarch Cove Inn allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Monarch Cove Inn for a fee of USD 20 per pet, per night.

Does Monarch Cove Inn have connecting rooms?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Monarch Cove Inn?

The closest major airport to Monarch Cove Inn is Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal), which is 11.6 mi away (20 minutes by car). Another top airport is Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY), which is around 27 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Monarch Cove Inn?

Yes, some guestrooms at this bed u0026 breakfast offer a patio where guests can enjoy ocean or garden views.

Monarch Cove Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 588 out of 799 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 156 out of 799 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 799 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 799 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 799 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and very cozy accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marina, San Jose

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful ocean view and a very nice outdoor area and landscaping.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

qinggang

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The grounds were lovely and the breakfast served to your room was especially welcomed
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
lovely location. Classic property
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charmed! We will be back.
Beautiful location and charming accommodations. Very kind and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Livia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view was wonderful from our room, Ocean View. The ground were peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely grounds, very nice staff, spacious cottage!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Beautiful grounds and views of the ocean. Walk to downtown was easy and quick.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We love this place ! This is our second visit and you guys always make us feel special. Love celebrating our 25 wedding anniversary here .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Won't go back
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The views are increíble and so peaceful place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reginald

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Danette

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property photos are very misleading. Other than a partial view, there’s zero beach access and no comfortable areas to relax and enjoy the view. The bed was extremely soft and only two pillows so we both slept terribly. The worst part was the grungy bathroom. The 60-70s remodel wasn’t just dated but actually disintegrating, distressed in an unintentional way. The shower was about 7’ high over a tub with a too short curtain so the floor flooded - not to mention that it was disgustingly dirty. We both have gray/white hair and there was a long black hair in the soap holder, and a moldy mat that should’ve been replaced a decade ago. I’d never let my guests see something like that let alone expect them to use it. Lastly the fake “fireplace” didn’t heat - but the room had to space heaters?! I’ll never go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yuliya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana Maria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay and the staff was very welcoming. Quiet retreat, easy walk into town. Good location and breakfast. Small changes - longer shower curtain and have working bathroom fan. Would definitely visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
dog friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nelia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was just very nice. It was quiet and that is what we were looking for.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aida

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024