The Best Hotels Closest to Potbelly Beach in Aptos - 2026 Updated Prices

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A library with bookshelves, a chandelier, and a fireplace.

A room with a fireplace, a sofa, a chair, and a table with books.

A dining room with a fireplace, wooden chairs, a chandelier, and a view of trees through large windows.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, wooden beams, a traditional Japanese sliding door, and a small table with chairs.

1. Inn at Depot Hill

1 mi from Potbelly Beach

Joseph

£281

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A wicker chair with a brown cushion, overlooking a balcony with a white railing, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A room with a large bed, a mirror, and a view of the sea.

A landscaped pathway with a view of the sea, surrounded by trees and a lamp post.

A table with a wine bottle, a glass, and a vase with a flower.

2. Monarch Cove Inn

0.7 mi from Potbelly Beach

Matthew

£164

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, blue armchairs, a beige sofa, and a small table.

A pool area with a clear sky, a building with a tiled roof, and outdoor furniture.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a reception desk.

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

1.9 mi from Potbelly Beach

William

£118

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a mural of tropical plants on the wall, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A spacious living area with wicker furniture, a teal carpet, and large windows with blinds.

A hotel room with a large bed, a night sky mural, a wall-mounted heater, and a nightstand with a lamp.

4. Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

1.9 mi from Potbelly Beach

Nathan

£100

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel entrance with a gated driveway, a sign indicating parking is only for hotel guests, and a clear blue sky above.

A hotel entrance with a wrought iron gate, outdoor seating area with striped cushions, and a sign reading "Capitol Hotel".

A view through a window of a building with a sign for 'Arcade Arcade'.

A star-shaped decoration on a windowsill with two lanterns beside it.

5. Capitola Hotel

1.2 mi from Potbelly Beach

Liz

£194

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A hotel room with a large window, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table, and a decorative branch on the wall.

A modern dining area with red chairs and a wooden table, a kitchen with red cabinets, and a fireplace.

A residential building with a paved pathway, wooden benches, and lush greenery.

6. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

1.3 mi from Potbelly Beach

Steven

£85

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A lakeside hotel with a dining area, a bridge, and a pond.

A lobby with a mural of a forest and moon, seating area with sofas and a coffee table, and a stone wall.

A pond with rocks, a waterfall, and various plants.

A spacious restaurant with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, hanging pendant lights, and a bar area with shelves of bottles.

7. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

1.2 mi from Potbelly Beach

Michael

£93

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A balcony with a bench overlooking a waterfront area, featuring buildings and a clear sky.

A modern interior with a living area, kitchen, and large windows overlooking the sea.

A corner room with two windows overlooking a marina, featuring a chair, a small table, and a view of buildings and water.

A row of terracotta buildings with balconies, each with a small staircase leading to the entrance.

8. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

1.3 mi from Potbelly Beach

Elyse

£152

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

A row of colorful houses along a waterfront.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, arched windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including sofas, armchairs, and a bar area.

A modern interior with a view of an outdoor patio area.

9. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

5.1 mi from Potbelly Beach

Josh

£309

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A garden with hydrangea flowers, a wooden bench, and a view of the ocean.

A house with a wooden front door, a mailbox, and a driveway leading to a street.

A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom, a dining area, and a TV.

A blue house with a deck, a fenced area, and a garden with pink flowers.

10. Edgewater Beach Inn

5.2 mi from Potbelly Beach

Elizabeth

£75

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A swimming pool with a capacity of 25 users, surrounded by blue and white walls, with a seating area and changing rooms in the background.

A modern kitchen area with a breakfast bar, waffle station, and coffee machines.

A reception desk with a wooden design, a vase with flowers, and a sign that reads "Hilton."

A snack and treat display area with shelves of various snacks and a chalkboard sign.

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

10.2 mi from Potbelly Beach

Russell

£107

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with appliances, and large windows providing natural light.

A modern office space with a wooden desk, office chair, and a large abstract painting.

A swimming pool area with a diving board, lounge chairs, and a lifebuoy.

A hotel with a central entrance, a covered driveway, and a parking area.

12. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

10.4 mi from Potbelly Beach

Syria

£95

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk, and a window.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

An indoor swimming pool with a blue water feature, a blue staircase, and green lounge chairs.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and framed artwork on the walls.

13. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

9.3 mi from Potbelly Beach

Joel

£101

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A beach setting with a fire pit, two white chairs, and a table with a vase and bottles.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a dining table, and a view of a green landscape through large glass doors.

A resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a building with multiple balconies.

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a staircase, and large windows.

14. Seascape Beach Resort

Rio del Mar, 3.6 mi from Potbelly Beach

Haleh

£267

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A reception area with two counters, a sign reading "Comfort Inn", and a welcome mat.

A Comfort Inn sign with a clear view of the building's entrance and a parking area.

A Comfort Inn hotel with a clear sign, a covered parking area, and a well-maintained exterior.

15. Comfort Inn Watsonville

8.9 mi from Potbelly Beach

James

£82

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

A kitchen counter with a stainless steel container, a white appliance, and wicker baskets.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

A modern kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

16. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

3.5 mi from Potbelly Beach

Julia

£127

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a fence and a parking lot.

A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard, parking area, and a building with a 'Welcome' sign.

A hotel reception desk with a digital display, a number '6' sign, and a motivational quote.

17. Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

9.1 mi from Potbelly Beach

Ramesh

£61

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted air conditioning unit.

A parking lot with a sign for Valley Inn.

A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard, a parking lot, and a fenced area.

A reception desk with a clock, framed certificates, and a gold statue.

18. Valley Inn

10.1 mi from Potbelly Beach

Daniel

£67

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A beach with rocky cliffs and a clear view of the ocean.

An outdoor patio with a table set for two, a white fence, and a view of the ocean.

A two-story house with a white porch, a red umbrella, and a small garden with various shrubs.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a sink, and a stove. There is a dining table with chairs and a clock on the wall.

19. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

3.3 mi from Potbelly Beach

Donald

£123

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A spacious living area with leather sofas, a central coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

A living room with leather sofas, a central coffee table, a fireplace, and two flat-screen TVs mounted on the walls.

An outdoor lounge area with wicker furniture, large umbrellas, and a tiled floor.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and a sign reading "FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON".

20. Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

6.9 mi from Potbelly Beach

Fabian

£95

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Potbelly Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Inn at Depot Hill	9.6 Exceptional 769 reviews	View
Monarch Cove Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Capitola Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 565 reviews	View

Top Potbelly Beach Hotel Reviews

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

8/10 Good

"Nice hotel grounds. Did not have a chance to use pool or try restaurant. Internet not satisfactory. Parking fee seems unnecessary for location."

Monarch Cove Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Everybody traveling through Santa Cruz should stay at the Monarch Cove Inn. Come to see the Monarch butterflies. Or watch for whales and otters from the deck! The rooms are pretty and comfortable. The staff are very helpful."

Inn at Depot Hill

10/10 Excellent

"It is a really lovely property, in a historic building, with very kind staff, a wine hour, fresh breakfast and cookies. It's less than a 5 minute walk to the beach shops too."

Capitola Village Retreat with Garage!

10/10 Excellent

"What was advertised is accurate. It was a perfect stay for us. The host provided me with all I needed and kept me posted. I was so pleased that the main room is all windows and we had small views of the beach"

Classic Beach House - Walk to Seacliff Beach

10/10 Excellent

"We absolutely loved our time in Aptos! Perfect for our family of 4 (the kids loved the outdoor area with the bocce ball court and hammock) and within walking distance to the beach.Location was perfect for our day trips to Santa Cruz and Monterey!Great communication…we’d definitely stay here again!"

Capitola Village Craftsman Cottage- 4 min to beach

10/10 Excellent

"We really enjoyed our stay. The house is perfect for a family or two and is just one block away from the village in Capitola. Checking in and out was really smooth. The house was clean and well-equipped, and parking was easy."

Capitola Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"A quaint hotel right smack dab in the middle of town…the free taxi to Shadowbrook was a plus! We walked everywhere which we appreciated as we enjoy a cocktail every now and then."

Capitola Village Bungalow - 2 Blocks from the Sand

10/10 Excellent

"Cool and funky place. Well set up with super comfy beds and bedding. Awesome location."

Capitola Village Work-Live Loft - Pet Friendly

8/10 Good

"The pictures accurately reflect the property. The location was great. What we had problems with was the two set of stairs to the unit. Both my wife and I are in our mid-seventies and I have arthritic knees and Achilles tendonitis which made the stairs a minor challenge. Our dog is 12 and is small (14 pounds) and could not climb the stairs. This meant that we had to carry the dog while climbing the stairs. We had a good time but the unit did present some challenges."

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A beach with tall grasses in the foreground and a calm sea in the background.

New Brighton State Beach

8.8/10 (47 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, New Brighton State Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Aptos. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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A coastal town with colorful buildings, palm trees, and a calm body of water reflecting the architecture.

Capitola Beach

9.2/10 (853 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Capitola Beach during your travels in Capitola? While in this quaint area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Capitola Wharf

9.0/10 (241 reviews)

Explore the waterfront of Capitola Wharf and enjoy activities such as surfing in Capitola. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or seek out the cycling trails.

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Sante Adairius Rustic Ales

6.0/10 (3 reviews)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Sante Adairius Rustic Ales during your travels to Capitola. You can seek out the surfing spots and cycling trails in this walkable area.

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Esplanade Park Beach

8.8/10 (84 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Esplanade Park Beach during your trip to Capitola? Amble around this quaint area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Capitola Mercantile

8.8/10 (140 reviews)

You can enjoy retail therapy at Capitola Mercantile during your trip to Capitola. Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area or seek out the surfing spots.

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Capitola Historical Museum

8.2/10 (38 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Capitola Historical Museum during your travels in Capitola. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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Aptos History Museum

7.0/10 (10 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Aptos History Museum during your trip to Aptos. You can seek out the cycling trails and surfing spots in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Potbelly Beach?

Potbelly Beach is located in Aptos. This walkable area is known for its beautiful beaches and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 35 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Potbelly Beach?

Monarch Cove Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this B&B offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Potbelly Beach. Other good options within a few miles include Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton and Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea.

How many hotels will I find near Potbelly Beach?

Expedia has 35 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Potbelly Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Potbelly Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near Potbelly Beach.

What can I see and do near Potbelly Beach?

You'll want to browse the collections at Capitola Historical Museum, Aptos History Museum and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Pleasure Point Park and Branciforte Dog Park. Dip your toes in the water at New Brighton State Beach, Seacliff State Beach and Capitola Beach.

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Our top choices for Potbelly Beach hotels

1. Inn at Depot Hill

2. Monarch Cove Inn

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

4. Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

5. Capitola Hotel

6. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

7. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

8. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

9. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10. Edgewater Beach Inn

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

12. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

13. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

14. Seascape Beach Resort

15. Comfort Inn Watsonville

16. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

17. Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

18. Valley Inn

19. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

20. Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

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Top Potbelly Beach Hotel Reviews

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Monarch Cove Inn

Inn at Depot Hill

Capitola Village Retreat with Garage!

Classic Beach House - Walk to Seacliff Beach

Capitola Village Craftsman Cottage- 4 min to beach

Capitola Hotel

Capitola Village Bungalow - 2 Blocks from the Sand

Capitola Village Work-Live Loft - Pet Friendly

Other attractions near Potbelly Beach

New Brighton State Beach

Capitola Beach

Capitola Wharf

Sante Adairius Rustic Ales

Esplanade Park Beach

Capitola Mercantile

Capitola Historical Museum

Aptos History Museum

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