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Monarch Cove Inn

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

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Ocean Mist Suite (Pets Not Allowed) | View from room
Ocean Mist Suite (Pets Not Allowed) | View from room
Monarch Grove Room (Pets Not Allowed)
Property grounds

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Business services
The current price is €184
includes taxes & fees
5 Aug - 6 Aug

Room options

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Sunny Gables Suite (Pets Not Allowed)

Sunny Gables Suite (Pets Not Allowed)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Ocean Mist Suite (Pets Not Allowed)

Ocean Mist Suite (Pets Not Allowed)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Microwave
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 65 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Carriage House (Pets Allowed)

Carriage House (Pets Allowed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Rose Garden Suite (Pets Not Allowed)

Rose Garden Suite (Pets Not Allowed)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Holiday House (Pets Allowed)

Holiday House (Pets Allowed)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Ocean View Room (Pets Not Allowed)

Ocean View Room (Pets Not Allowed)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • 33 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Butterfly Room (Pets Not Allowed)

Butterfly Room (Pets Not Allowed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hideaway Suite (Pets Not Allowed)

Hideaway Suite (Pets Not Allowed)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Monarch Grove Room (Pets Not Allowed)

Monarch Grove Room (Pets Not Allowed)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Victorian Room (Pets Not Allowed)

Victorian Room (Pets Not Allowed)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • 33 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Lilac Room (Pets Not Allowed)

Lilac Room (Pets Not Allowed)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • 28 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
620 El Salto Drive, Capitola, CA, 95010

What's nearby

  • Capitola Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Capitola Wharf - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Seacliff State Beach - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Rio Del Mar Beach - 4 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 9 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 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

Bed & breakfast near Capitola Beach
Consider a stay at Monarch Cove Inn and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • 1 meeting room and a lift
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Monarch Cove Inn have comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

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 transport

  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • 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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Is Monarch Cove Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this bed & breakfast allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of 25 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Monarch Cove Inn on 5 Aug 2025 start from €184.36, including 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.

How much is parking at Monarch Cove Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Monarch Cove Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Monarch Cove Inn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Monarch Cove Inn located?

Situated near the beach, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of Potbelly Beach and Capitola Beach. Esplanade Park Beach and Capitola Historical Museum are also within 15 minutes.

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Monarch Cove Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 645 out of 864 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 162 out of 864 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 864 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 864 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 864 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

Prescott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time staying at the Monarch Cove Inn, it was beautiful and Katrina was very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Salvatore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sudip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great views!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely property on the cliffs overlooking the Bay. Nice that the Butterfly room had both a microwave and fridge.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. We stayed in the Lavender room and saw a whale in the bay from the windows. The included breakfast was nice and the staff were even nicer. I would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Amenities
The owner showed us the amazing monarch butterflies catapiller, very special.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

The accommodations were lovely. The view was fantastic. Loved having breakfast served in our room. An excellent stay, all around.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dmitry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming well-manicured grounds. Got a great welcoming tour from Katrina. Loved learning about monarch butterflies!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William.Leo

Unique ocean view and grounds are in park like setting.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roheen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As much as I enjoyed my stay there , it would have been excellent to have a free EV charging station in the property like many other hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Can't wait to go back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful and charming places is!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daisy

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
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Amenities
They upgraded us to a suite. WOW! The concierge was friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love Capitola. Nice place to enjoy the property
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spot in a great quiet area!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Britt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful, peaceful place. Great view of the bay. Excellent staff. Tasty breakfast!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jake

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

10/10 Excellent

Pilimilose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. We had a one night stay but we really enjoyed our stay and walked around the property admiring the beautiful garden and views. Will definitely come back soon and stay longer. Nice little breakfast with fresh fruits I really enjoyed. Thank you Katrina for being so kind and friendly with us. Cant wait to come back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding views and very friendly and welcoming staff. Landscape gardens are beautiful. The building is very old so it was as expected.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

harriet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views and very gracious host.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and very pleasant and helpful staff. Can’t wait to visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025