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 brick building with a sign reading "The Inn at Depot Hill."

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

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

1. Inn at Depot Hill

1.6 km from Potbelly Beach

₹18,028

₹25,957 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

A two-story building with a covered entrance, arched windows, and a tiled roof.

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

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

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

3.1 km from Potbelly Beach

William

₹12,945

₹14,901 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

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

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

3. Monarch Cove Inn

1.1 km from Potbelly Beach

Matthew

₹18,286

₹20,796 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 hotel room with a large bed, a night sky mural, a wall-mounted heater, and a nightstand with a lamp.

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

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

3 km from Potbelly Beach

Michael

₹11,317

₹13,077 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A cozy seating area with a star decoration, two lanterns, and a wicker table with magazines.

5. Capitola Hotel

1.9 km from Potbelly Beach

Liz

₹20,374

₹23,757 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 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 residential building with a paved pathway, wooden benches, and lush greenery.

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

6. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

2.1 km from Potbelly Beach

Steven

₹9,229

₹10,652 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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

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

An outdoor dining area with tables set for guests, surrounded by a garden with a pond and various plants.

7. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

1.9 km from Potbelly Beach

John

₹10,132

₹11,770 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A large ceramic pot with a rustic finish, placed on a circular stone base surrounded by small pebbles.

A hotel room with a bed, a dresser, a television, a coffee maker, and a view of the outdoors.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a kitchen area with a sink and counter.

A hotel with a tiled roof, a parking lot, and a view of the surrounding area.

8. Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Rio del Mar, 2.6 km from Potbelly Beach

Rich

₹12,327

₹14,232 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A coastal scene with buildings along the shore, a sandy beach, and a sunset.

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

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

9. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

2.1 km from Potbelly Beach

Elyse

₹19,008

₹21,728 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, a TV, and a window.

A balcony with a view of palm trees, a parking lot, and a distant cityscape.

A view from a balcony overlooking a street with palm trees, a parking lot, and a building with a balcony.

10. Seaway Inn

8.5 km from Potbelly Beach

Roxanna

₹11,616

₹13,435 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

A modern reception area with a wooden log wall, a beverage refrigerator, and a view of the sea.

A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.

A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.

11. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

8.3 km from Potbelly Beach

Frank

₹12,945

₹19,217 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.

A balcony with a sofa, armchairs, and a table with drinks, overlooking a pool and umbrellas.

A modern building with multiple dining areas, large windows, and a view of the beach and palm trees.

A balcony with a view of the beach, a sofa with cushions, a glass table with a tray of food and drinks, and a potted plant.

12. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

8.5 km from Potbelly Beach

Jiexin

₹20,603

₹23,518 total

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

A hotel entrance with a 'Welcome' sign, a clear sky, and a parking lot.

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

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

16.4 km from Potbelly Beach

Russell

₹11,703

₹13,532 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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.

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

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

14. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

15 km from Potbelly Beach

Joel

₹11,302

₹13,083 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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

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

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

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine, and a dining area with stacked plates and cups.

15. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

16.7 km from Potbelly Beach

Syria

₹10,503

₹12,079 total

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

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.

16. Seascape Beach Resort

Rio del Mar, 5.8 km from Potbelly Beach

Haleh

₹23,333

₹33,834 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A modern kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, and wooden cabinets. There is a round dining table with two chairs and a potted plant.

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.

17. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

5.6 km from Potbelly Beach

Julia

₹7,543

₹14,674 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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.

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

18. Comfort Inn Watsonville

14.3 km from Potbelly Beach

James

₹8,874

₹10,351 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar seating, and built-in appliances.

A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, surfboards on the wall, and a fireplace.

A bar area with wooden beams, hanging pendant lights, a wine display, and bar stools.

19. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

7.8 km from Potbelly Beach

Grester

₹12,356

₹14,265 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

A red popcorn machine with a large container of popcorn, a pot, and a phone receiver.

A restaurant with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.

A roller coaster at a seaside amusement park with a beach and pier in the background.

20. Carousel Beach Inn

7.7 km from Potbelly Beach

Nova

₹8,021

₹9,457 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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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
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Monarch Cove Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Capitola Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 565 reviews	View

Top Potbelly Beach Hotel Reviews

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

8/10 Good

"Room is very clean with clean towels too. Lot of parking space and very convenient. Only that our room is right next to the entrance door and stairs, so every-time we hear steps and doors. Definitely if there’s a chance of coming back to visit, i would stay again here."

Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

8/10 Good

"The hotel was nice and had beautiful views of the ocean. The room was much bigger than I expected, which was a pleasant surprise! It was within walking distance of local restaurants, and the beach was just a short walk away, making it easy to get down to the sand and enjoy the ocean. Overall, it was a great location!"

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

8/10 Good

"It was nice having the restaurant and bar on site"

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 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."

Other attractions near Potbelly Beach

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. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

3. Monarch Cove Inn

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. Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

9. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

10. Seaway Inn

11. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

12. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

14. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

15. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

16. Seascape Beach Resort

17. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

18. Comfort Inn Watsonville

19. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

20. Carousel Beach Inn

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Top Potbelly Beach Hotel Reviews

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Monarch Cove Inn

Inn at Depot Hill

Capitola Hotel

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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