Monarch Cove Inn

3.5 star property

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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620 El Salto Drive, Capitola, CA, 95010
  • Place, New Brighton State Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Capitola Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Capitola Wharf
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

Ocean Mist Suite (Pets Not Allowed)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Ocean view

Sunny Gables Suite (Pets Not Allowed)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Garden view

Rose Garden Suite (Pets Not Allowed)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Ocean view

Hideaway Suite (Pets Not Allowed)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Butterfly Room (Pets Not Allowed)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Garden view

Ocean View Room (Pets Not Allowed)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Ocean view

Lilac Room (Pets Not Allowed)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Ocean view

Victorian Room (Pets Not Allowed)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Ocean view

Monarch Grove Room (Pets Not Allowed)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Carriage House (Pets Allowed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 93 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Ocean view

Holiday House (Pets Allowed)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Garden view

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About this property

Monarch Cove Inn

Victorian bed & breakfast with free parking, near Capitola Beach
A meeting room, a garden and free breakfast are available at this bed & breakfast. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided.
Monarch Cove Inn offers 11 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

The free breakfast at Monarch Cove Inn gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Potbelly Beach. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a meeting room.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include a meeting room, a lift and a terrace
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • 12 minutes by car from Monterey Bay and 8 minutes from Capitola Beach
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Monarch Cove Inn also features a terrace, a garden, and a lift. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Victorian Capitola bed & breakfast.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

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

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

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

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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9 AM - 6 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 6 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

Monarch Cove Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 710 out of 954 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 180 out of 954 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 954 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 954 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 954 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The history of this place, the layout of the place, the quietness and the suite decor.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic place and interesting story. Beautiful surroundings with ocean right there. Very peaceful. Delightful to receive warm bagels, hot coffee, fruit, pastries, oj, delivered at pre-ordered time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

camille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast had nice variety but the pastries were a bit hard. Bagel and fruit were good. We're not coffee drinkers but did make tea with the coffee machine (wasnt sure how it worked but figured it out). Room was clean, pretty, quiet and very private we could hear ppl walking above us but it wasn't too bad. Staff was great. Katrina gave us a little lesson on monarchs when we were checking in. She was kind to wait for our late arrival (accident on freeway). Cleaning staff were sweet and respectful of privacy. A nice getaway and would definitely come back, if opportunity arises Thank you!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best Ever

Breakfast in bed. Perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

kathryne

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
The property is in desperate need of a facelift. Don’t understand how the reviews were so high
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Tina

Travelled with family
First room was not as advertised and noisy. I asked to move and the management was accommodating. We did get a much better room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ocean views
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful setting and grounds. Very nice people running the show.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is the most beautiful place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

View, Hospitality, and Cute Place

The staff was great first of all. Katrina was just wonderful. Very helpful, friendly,informative, and really detailed. The place was beautiful. With an amazing view. Even got some dolphin and whale watching done. Just a very cute place different that’s the big hotel chains. Made the experience a very memorable one.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Unexpectedly charming with a picturesque location and an amazing staff. THANK YOU!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the well kept funkiness. Love the history. The view from the deck is exceptional. A lovely gem and the staff was so friendly, accommodating, and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

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

10/10 Excellent

Abhishek

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the Victorian room, the place has an interesting history and there are a lot of Monarch butterflies around
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice hotel, mattress was very soft, pillows cheap. Otherwise, fine. Staff is very nice and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Piaw

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fantastic morning views
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Magical Paradise Experiences from the Lilac Room

Our stay was beautiful and relaxing. It was an experience like no other. Being surrounded by nature , the ocean, and the lush trees and flowers, made for a memorable, peaceful, and rejuvenating paradise experience. We were taken aback by the beauty of this jewel, but most importantly, we felt welcomed and at-home b/c of the friendly , courteous, and kindness of our hostesses. It was a magical experience and we will never forget it. We will definitely be returning. Thank you for sharing the beauty with us and especially for having a sanctuary for its rare wildlife, plant life, and the preservation of our oceans.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelo

Liked: Cleanliness
Great staff and beautiful view. Very comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sneaky good Inn on the Cliff.

Unique Inn with wonderful location. Friendly staff Continental Breakfast delivered to your room was delightful. Close to Capitola village and beach very walkable. Views from the large patio deck are impressive.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pretty, quaint little house walk to Cap Esplanade

This is a pretty, quaint, very clean, property. We were in the Holiday House, which is a separate little house with full kitchen and deck. Easy, close, walk to the Esplanade. The drawbacks in the house is that the pillows are like a flat sponge. There is no cushion or fluff to them. The linens are washed with a fragrance detergent or maybe fabric softener, so if you are sensitive to that, be aware. The many windows are covered with wood blinds and shear curtains, but you will wake up at dawn with all the light coming in, so bring an eye cover, lol.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from this property is amazing. It is right on the ocean. We saw whales spouting as we sat on our patio. It is an older property, but kept up well. We even had breakfast served in our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rudolfo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Rooms are all wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill and Joanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is welcoming and helpful. Room was beautiful and clean. Breakfast was delightful and served elegantly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025