Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages - Capitola

$$$$||View on mapCapitola, United States of America401 Johans Beach Drive, Capitola, California, United States of America, 95062|
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Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages - Capitola
401 Johans Beach Drive, Capitola, California, United States of America, 95062·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.4Great
Highest Rated
Location9.0
Cleanliness8.9
Staff8.9
Comfort8.7
Lowest Rated
Value for money7.6
Free WiFi7.5
Who stays here
Couples41%
Families40%
Solo10%
Groups7%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.4Great
Highest Rated
Location9.0
Cleanliness8.9
Staff8.9
Comfort8.7
Lowest Rated
Value for money7.6
Free WiFi7.5
Who stays here
Couples41%
Families40%
Solo10%
Groups7%

Historic beachfront inn with cottages 100 feet from Sunny Cove Beach

Rooms & Accommodations

Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages offers individually designed cottages and rooms, many with fully equipped kitchens including gas stoves, refrigerators, and microwaves. The property accommodates groups from two to six guests in spaces like the Gull Cottage, Driftwood Cottage, and Captain's Quarters. Each unit features unique decor and private outdoor spaces, with select cottages providing gated patios and BBQ grills.

Amenities & Services

The hotel provides a complimentary continental breakfast with fresh fruit, yogurt, bagels, and hard-boiled eggs each morning. Guests can use the outdoor BBQ facilities, picnic area, and table tennis equipment on the property. Free parking is available for all guests, and the front desk offers concierge service and luggage storage.

Location & Nearby Attractions

Ocean Echo Inn sits at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, 100 feet from Sunny Cove Beach on Monterey Bay. The hotel is a 20-minute drive from Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park and close to the Capitola Wharf and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Guests can walk to local coffee shops, markets, and restaurants including the Point Market and Lago Di Como.

Pet-Friendly Policies

Ocean Echo Cottages welcome well-behaved dogs with designated pet-friendly units like the Gull Cottage and Sea Otter Room. The hotel provides pet bowls, beach towels for dogs, and treats at check-in. A non-refundable pet fee of $50 per night applies, and the nearby Sunny Cove Beach allows dogs.

Family-Friendly Offerings

The property offers family rooms including the two-bedroom Beachcomber Cottage and Pelican Cottage with a private bedroom and sofa bed. Kids can use the outdoor play equipment, board games, and the ping-pong table. The hotel provides a kitchen in most units, making it easy to prepare meals for the family.

  • Location: Steps from Sunny Cove Beach, 20 min to redwoods
  • Rooms: Individually designed cottages with full kitchens
  • Dining: Complimentary continental breakfast with fresh fruit & yogurt
  • Pet Policy: Dog-friendly units with treats and bowls ($50/night)
  • Family: Kids' outdoor play equipment, board games, ping-pong
  • Amenities: BBQ facilities, picnic area, table tennis, free parking
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 16:00-21:00
until 11:00
Amenities
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Wireless internet is available in public areas for free.
Other information
Children & extra beds
There are no cribs provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Building
Year renovated:2009
Number of rooms:13
Former name
ocean echo inn and beach cottages
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Rooms and availability

Standard Queen Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed1 Queen Size Bed
Deluxe Queen Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Family Cottage
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds1 King Size Bed
  • Ocean view
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services
Food/Drinks

Outdoor dining area

Welcome drink

Picnic area/Tables

TV

Flat-screen TV

Kitchen facilities

Cookware/Kitchen utensils

Sports activities

Table tennis

Hiking

Cycling

Golf course

Sports & Fitness

  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Golf course
  • Table tennis

Services

  • Pet amenities available
  • Housekeeping
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Outdoor dining area
  • Picnic area/Tables

Business

  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Board games
  • Children's play area

Spa & Leisure

  • Beach access
  • Sun loungers
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities

Room view

  • Courtyard view
  • Ocean view
  • Beach view
  • Partial View

Room features

  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Cookware/Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages

💵 Lowest room price 249 US$
📏 Distance to center 2.2 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 36.0 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Mineta San Jose International, SJC

Location

401 Johans Beach Drive, Capitola, California, United States of America, 95062
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401 Johans Beach Drive, Capitola, California, United States of America, 95062
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401 Johans Beach Drive, Capitola, California, United States of America, 95062
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Mall
East Cliff Village Shopping Center
100 yd
Sunny Cove Dr
Sunny Cove
100 yd
Restaurant
Lago di Como Ristorante & Pizzeria
100 yd
Restaurant
Lago di Como
100 yd
Restaurant
East Cliff Brewing Company
100 yd
Restaurant
Taqueria Michoacan
100 yd
Restaurant
Star Bene Incorporated
100 yd
Restaurant
Star Bene
100 yd
Restaurant
Windmill
100 yd
Restaurant
L & L Hawaiian Barbecue
1.1 mi

Reviews of Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages

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