Facilities

Free WiFi
Smoke-free property
Parking (limited spaces)
Self parking (surcharge)
Secured parking

Review Highlights

Pros:
Convenient location near the beach
Fast check-in process
Cons:
Uncomfortable beds
Noise from the street and neighboring rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
8.13
Rooms are old with some remodeling, leading to an impression of cleanliness issues.
Service
9.6
Great and fast check-in, but some service issues mentioned regarding room readiness.
Location
10
Perfect location, just a few steps from the beach, very convenient.
Room Quality
7.64
Noise issues and uncomfortable beds reported, though some positive sentiments expressed.
Amenities
7.59
Limited amenities; lack of cooling and small shower space were issues.
Value for Money
8.12
Way overpriced for what it is, largely paying for the location.
Food and Beverage
9.08
No specific food and beverage comments, assumed standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.63
Guests enjoyed the location but expressed frustration with room quality.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 07:24

Property Description

Welcome to Capitola Venetian Hotel, your serene beachfront escape!

Spacious Guestrooms
Our delightful 20 guestrooms feature kitchens equipped with refrigerators and stovetops, making it easy to feel right at home. Enjoy entertaining in comfort with flat-screen televisions and complimentary Wi-Fi, ensuring you stay connected during your getaway.

Convenient Amenities
Take advantage of our thoughtful amenities, including complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine for those late-night cravings. Self-parking is available onsite for a hassle-free arrival.

Prime Location
Nestled just steps from Capitola Beach and mere minutes from attractions like the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, your perfect beach adventure awaits. Explore the sights from the Capitola Wharf to beautiful local parks.

Don’t miss your chance to relax by the beach; book your stay at Capitola Venetian Hotel now!

Important information:

  • Children 5 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

See all policies

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 137 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.13
Service: 9.6
Location: 10
Room Quality: 7.64
Amenities: 7.59
Value for Money: 8.12
Food and Beverage: 9.08
Overall Experience: 8.63
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Vicki
4
Pros:

This room was not clean, had an odor. It was cleaned after our first night. We complained about the noisy fridge twice and missing weather stripping under the door. We were compensated 20.00. We have stayed here before and had no issues. It is a wonderful location, fabulous views, but this room needs repairs. We will not return.

2025-10-11 via Nuitee
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Sam family
10
Pros:

Great place to stay.

2025-10-02 via Nuitee
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Laura family
10
Pros:

It was awesome - the ocean, wildlife & people along with a very nice room with a ocean makes a perfect vacation! Thank you!

2025-09-30 via Nuitee
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Tina family
10
Pros:

Thank you for your consideration while we were dealing with a parking dilemma.
We had a great time

2025-09-28 via Nuitee
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Kenneth family
6
Pros:

For this hotel, you are only there for the convenience to the beach, which is very convenient. You are literally a few steps from the beach. But that's it. There is no cooling at all: no a/c, not even ceiling fans. It gets very hot in the room. The noise is unbelievable from the main street right next to the hotel. And the beds are very small and very uncomfortable. My wife and I barely fit on the bed without any room to move. It has a small kitchen which is nice but the heat is too much. The rooms are old with some remodeling but at least ceiling fans would help alot. and one of the beds is in the living room. The room was ocean view, but barely since there is another hotel right next to it that blocks most of the view. The price you pay is just for the location. I would not stay here again.

2025-09-28 via Nuitee
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Laura
10
Pros:

Absolutely love it there. Reminds me of a little apartment I had back in the 70s with the cute little stove. But of course the best thing about it is the view and being right on the beach. I mean, that is just totally awesome. That’s why it’s the best place to stay if you’re gonna be in the area because otherwise you’re just in a glass box at least here when you open the glass sliding doors in the window You are at the beach and it’s a wonderful feeling

2025-09-28 via Nuitee
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David friends
2
Pros:

It was convenient to park your car for the weekend and never have to get back in it until you go to leave. The shops and places to eat and the beach are right there so that is convenient. The reason I give a one star or terrible is because the beds are so bad that you can’t sleep. I ended up sleeping on the couch two nights. The shower is way too small and you bang your head and elbows off the shampoo and soap dispensers.

2025-09-15 via Nuitee
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Eric partner
10
Pros:

Great and fast check in!

2025-09-08 via Nuitee
M
Michelle friends
10
Pros:

Perfect location. walking distance is excellent !

2025-09-07 via Nuitee
M
Mark Hanes partner
8
Pros:

we liked the location; we were only a 3-minute walk to the beach. Free parking, all the dining & shops were about a 10-min walk. Our favorite restaurant to eat was about a 10-minute walk. The bed in our room was rather difficult for us. (we're seniors). The bed was sitting a bit high & we needed a stool for my wife. The bed was also against the wall on one side, so you were only able to get out of bed on one side. I'm pretty sure there were other rooms that would have been more suitable for someone in our age group. But we Loved the area we were staying. I would recommend staying here.

2025-09-03 via Nuitee
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Swagato family
6
Pros:

Excellent location. Understandably this is not an upscale property and the main value is in its location. But I think there are a couple of easy fixes to improve the customer experience a lot. We stayed in Room 141 - the blinds don’t work fully and being right next to the parking lot and the walkway it is hard to sleep. Some real blackout curtains would be very helpful. Another problem is in hot summer days there is no effective cooling. One of our bedroom had a ceiling fan and that runs extremely slow and is ineffective, the other bedroom had none. We called the office and asked if there are tower fans. There was none - I think adding some modern functioning cooling options to the guest rooms will greatly improve experience.

2025-09-01 via Nuitee
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JOSE
6
Expect more!
Pros:

The best thing is that it’s close to the beach but our room was ready close to six pm instead of 4 pm as there was only one housekeeper working on a Monday holiday weekend which is weird! TV didn’t work for channels or on demand and it’s an old tv model which doesn’t give you access to your Netflix account, other thing is the noise from the upstairs room you can pretty much hear any steps from guests upstairs, I usually don’t complain but for the amount I paid I was expecting more I guess!

2025-09-01 via Nuitee
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Thomas
4
Hotel Staff SUCKS!
Pros:

First they do not answer thier phone! Could not confirm reservation or unit as requested. Then poor attitude from staff in giving customers any time at counter. Room was below sidewalk so every foot step was heard. There was a metal gate attached to the room wall that clanged LOUDLY with every public and resident who walked through ALL NIGHT LONG.

2025-08-26 via Nuitee
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Courtney
4
Pros:

The best part about this hotel is the location and that’s about it. Way over priced for what it is

2025-08-26 via Nuitee
M
Michelle partner
10
Pros:

Really a charming hotel!

2025-08-21 via Nuitee
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Mojgan family_with_children
8
Pros:

It’s a nice area but had a lot of street noise

2025-08-16 via Nuitee
S
Susana
10
Pros:

Awesome

2025-08-11 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
4
Anniversary weekend
Pros:

This is not a hotel, it’s more like a motel 6. Definitely not worth $300+ per night. Arrived and checked in Friday. Went to our room 136, which had not been cleaned yet. We had to return to the office and wait for them to call about 30 minutes later. The way the bed is set up in room 136, my husband to climb over me to get out of the bed. Just a weird set up and cob webs in the ceiling, the toilet rocked when you sat on it. Just gross honestly. Expedited more for the price. Location is great that’s about it.

2025-08-10 via Nuitee
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Deborah
10
Pros:

I liked the spacious rooms and kitchen.

2025-08-07 via Nuitee
A
Arron partner
6
Pros:

A

2025-08-06 via Nuitee