The 10 Best Hotels Near Potbelly Beach, Aptos from CA $130

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

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.

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

1. Inn at Depot Hill

1.6 km from Potbelly Beach

Joseph

CA $393

CA $526 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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

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

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

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

3.1 km from Potbelly Beach

William

CA $191

CA $220 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

An outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs, green umbrellas, and potted plants.

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.

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

3 km from Potbelly Beach

Nathan

CA $189

CA $217 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

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

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

4. Capitola Hotel

1.9 km from Potbelly Beach

Michelle

CA $337

CA $391 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a small kitchenette.

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.

5. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

2.1 km from Potbelly Beach

Steven

CA $143

CA $165 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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.

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

6. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

1.9 km from Potbelly Beach

Michael

CA $150

CA $174 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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.

7. Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Rio del Mar, 2.6 km from Potbelly Beach

Rich

CA $162

CA $188 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

A row of colorful houses along a waterfront.

A dining area with a long table set for a meal, large windows offering a view, and a modern ceiling design.

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

8. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

8.1 km from Potbelly Beach

paola

CA $370

CA $495 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

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

9. Edgewater Beach Inn

8.3 km from Potbelly Beach

Maggie

CA $112

CA $130 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

A modern cafe with wicker pendant lights, a mural of mountains, and large windows offering a view of palm trees.

10. Seaway Inn

8.5 km from Potbelly Beach

Roxanna

CA $177

CA $204 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

16.4 km from Potbelly Beach

Jose

CA $173

CA $200 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A mini-fridge stocked with beverages and a freezer with frozen desserts.

A gym with various exercise equipment including treadmills, an elliptical, and free weights.

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

12. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

15 km from Potbelly Beach

Joel

CA $178

CA $206 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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.

13. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

16.7 km from Potbelly Beach

Syria

CA $167

CA $192 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 dining table, chairs, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

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

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

14. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

5.6 km from Potbelly Beach

Andrea

CA $150

CA $260 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair, a kitchen with a sink, and a fireplace.

15. Seascape Beach Resort

Rio del Mar, 5.8 km from Potbelly Beach

Haleh

CA $347

CA $503 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.

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

16. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

8.3 km from Potbelly Beach

Frank

CA $214

CA $246 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the ocean.

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.

17. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

8.5 km from Potbelly Beach

Jiexin

CA $381

CA $433 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a well-lit facade.

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

18. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

7.8 km from Potbelly Beach

Grester

CA $191

CA $220 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

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

A breakfast area with tables and chairs, a waffle maker, coffee machines, and a refrigerator.

19. Comfort Inn Watsonville

14.3 km from Potbelly Beach

James

CA $131

CA $153 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

A desk with a telephone and a lamp, a chair, and a window with a view of a bridge and a body of water.

A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a blue ottoman. There is a desk with a chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and pier with palm trees.

20. Marea Sol Hotel

8.1 km from Potbelly Beach

Donna

CA $155

CA $180 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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Compare popular hotels close to Potbelly Beach

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Inn at Depot Hill	9.6 Exceptional 766 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,009 reviews	View
Capitola Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 565 reviews	View
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea	8.8 Excellent 1,006 reviews	View

Top Potbelly Beach Hotel Reviews

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice stay staff was excellent"

Classic Beach House - Walk to Seacliff Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Great place. So much outdoor space. Very clean. They use fragrance free laundry detergent, which is fabulous! Nice location. Quiet neighborhood."

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 Venetian Vacation Rentals

10/10 Excellent

"The pots and pans are not included in the property but can be rented if needed. We were surprised to see they had paper towels, dish soap, sponge and salt and pepper for use. The place was spacious enough for us and the location cannot be beat! Literally a few steps to the beach, made it easy to go out as many times as we wanted. We will definitely be back!"

Inn at Depot Hill

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful Inn and great location! Staff was super nice …"

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 Retreat with Garage!

8/10 Good

"Great location . Parking can be a challenge _ nice backup pass if can’t use garage"

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 vacation is part of your travel plans, New Brighton State Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Aptos. While in this walkable area, you can savor 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 carefree afternoon at Capitola Beach during your travels in Capitola? While in this quaint area, you can savor 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 biking 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 biking 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 find the perfect gifts to bring home at Capitola Mercantile during your visit 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 exploring the galleries in Capitola Historical Museum during your trip to 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 travels in Aptos. You can seek out the biking 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, check out the 36 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

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

Monarch Cove Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler 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 are there near Potbelly Beach?

Expedia has 36 hotels and other accommodations 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 that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to 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. Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

4. Capitola Hotel

5. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

6. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

7. Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

8. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

9. Edgewater Beach Inn

10. Seaway Inn

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

12. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

13. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

14. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

15. Seascape Beach Resort

16. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

17. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

18. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

19. Comfort Inn Watsonville

20. Marea Sol Hotel

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Top Potbelly Beach Hotel Reviews

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Classic Beach House - Walk to Seacliff Beach

Capitola Village Craftsman Cottage- 4 min to beach

Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

Inn at Depot Hill

Capitola Hotel

Capitola Village Bungalow - 2 Blocks from the Sand

Capitola Village Retreat with Garage!

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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