Inn At Depot Hill

Birthday weekend has continued for my gorgeous girl! Came in to town and checked into the Kyoto room. This is our second time staying in this particular room and our fourth time on property.
The Kyoto room is a beautiful Japanese themed room w/​oversized soaking tub, zen garden, fireplace, rain shower, breakfast delivered to your room in the morning and only a 7min walk to downtown Capitola.
The evening refreshments are a nice touch with a complimentary sampling of fruits, crackers, cheeses and wine. Later in the evening help yourself to a nice port and chocolate truffles.
The Inn keeper is attentive and readily available. The staff is friendly and efficient. The grounds are nicely maintained and are wonderful for just unwinding and unplugging, although they do have complimentary wifi.
If you’re coming to town and are looking for a romantic bed and breakfast, we highly recommend Inn at Depot Hill. It’s our little getaway spot and we love it!

We have stayed here many times over the last several years and love it. From the fantastic location (walkable to Capitola Village and the beach), to the great food and service it is definitely a top notch B and B, and we fancy ourselves as being pretty picky in that area.

We arrived quite early, knowing check-​in is 3pm, we stopped by at 12:30pm to ask if it would be OK to leave our vehicle here while we walked around and got some lunch before we could check in. They were far more accommodating than expected as they checked on the status of our room and allowed us to check in immediately. I was actually just getting over the worst part of a flu bug (and on Valentine’s Day weekend!), so, I was extremely thankful for the opportunity to go into our room (The Portofino) and rest after the drive. The wine, fruit & cheeses were great — I was in love with the brie. Even more amazing was the extremely well paired port & truffles. We stayed two nights and both breakfasts were filling and delicious. Again, my flu bug was so thankful for the array of options for flavors of tea. Because of this, I now have a new favorite flavor of tea (darjeeling). The first morning was an asparagus and roasted tomato frittata with a croissant and cup of fruit. The second morning was french toast with sausage and a fruit cup. We were able to take some time to enjoy the hot tub in our private patio in the evening.
The only issue was the first morning, when the guests upstairs used water, there was a small drip into our room from the ceiling. When I reported it to the front desk, they were very attentive and thankful for the information so they could tend to the issue.
Incredibly excellent customer service. Lovely room. Perfect location. Wonderful stay — despite my sniffles and coughing.

Gorgeous little gem in Capitola ! Spent one fabulous romantic evening here with my husband. Our room was soo pretty. Super comfy bed and the personal outside patio and hot tub was a plus ! Breakfast was delish! Staff was really sweet and helpful. Free treats were yummy ! Orange Truffles (my fav) !
Will defiantly stay here again

Charming and elegant B&B. The rooms are lovely with all the creature comforts you need. Including free Wifi.
We were greeted by Mandy, who was extremely accommodating.
At checkout, the breakfast was first rate.
I would strongly recommend the Inn.

great place to stay, plush beds, really nice common areas and courtyard, the complementary breakfast is prepared to order an uses really top notch produce. We have stayed here during car week for the past few years and look forwardto our return.

We loved this place! We spent the weekend here for my birthday and it was wonderful. My husband chose this place based on reviews and its proximity to Shadowbrook, where he took me for my birthday dinner. I loved everything about the Inn, it’s a beautiful and quaint place. We stayed in the Valencia room which is in the building behind the main building. Our room was huge and it felt like we had our own private little cottage. My husband wanted where we were staying to be a surprise so I had no idea what the room would be like and I was blown away! It was a rainy day so we were welcomed into our room by a nice warm fire in the fireplace and instrumental music playing on the big flat screen TV. I thought it was a nice touch. We enjoyed our massive deep soaker tub as well. In the evenings they have wine, tea, snacks and a little dessert in the lobby. It was nice to have a late night snack. Overall a lovely and romantic stay. I can’t wait to go back!

We stayed there this weekend for our wedding and I have to say it was a nice experience… but there were a few disappointments.
The hotel itself is very nice. The room we stayed in was the Capitola room and it was huge. The bathroom was huge too! The unfortunate part was that the rooms do not have air conditioning which is fine but with the afternoon heat blaring in the windows, by the time you go to bed, your room is very very warm. Even with the little portable fan they have.
The bathroom is very nice and big but a) the shower temperature was HOT… I could not get it to cool down, and b) the water pressure was weak and even turned off during my shower at one point! Thankfully I didn’t have soap on my face as I waited for it to start up again!
Check in was fine. We were told about breakfast and I was very happy when my dietary preferences were accommodated. It was also tasty! And the fresh fruit was yummy… lots of berries and melons which are my fave.
Parking…parking was fine the first night because it was not a full house that night, but Saturday night we had to park around the side. Thankfully there was a spot because had there not been I am not sure what we would have done!
The biggest disappointment however is that no one even acknowledged that it was our wedding weekend! Not only had we brought a handful of rooms as business to the hotel, but it was our «honeymoon» night and to be honest I don’t even remember hearing a congratulations. I used to be a sales manager in a hotel chain in San Francisco… when a guest is celebrating something not only do you acknowledge it, but you try to make it memorable… and this was totally not done. Not even a card on our bed. I’ve gotten better treatment for a random birthday.
Pros: lots of snacks on hand throughout the day, yummy breakfast, spacious rooms, comfy beds, housekeepers were super nice
cons: little parking, hot rooms, crappy water pressure, not the friendliest management, and lack of attention to detail
Oh! And be very careful what room you select! There is one that is right off the main lobby… literally like you are in a house and your room is off the living room. I would have been MAD had that been my room!
Also, the library room is super cool if you have an additional guest… the upstairs loft area is actually very private for being connected!

Loved our experience. We will definitely stay again. Our host was amazing and made us feel like family. We even got reservations at an amazing restaurant because of her. Our suite was a themed suite in a Japanese style and we loved it in every way. Can’t wait to come back.

We stayed here for our wedding anniversary (29 years) and it was great. Our room (Capitola Beach) was nicely appointed. The staff was friendly and attentive and the breakfast was delicious both mornings. The location is great for walking to Capitola Village. We would definitely stay here again.

My wife and I stayed at «Inn at Depot Hill» for the first time March 26 & 27, 2015. The inn has a charming aesthetic along with staff that are focused on customer service. Where the inn loses its appeal is with the physical upkeep, particularly the rooms. We stayed in the rear two-​story building. Not sure when these were last updated, but they need a lot of TLC, both with regards to wear and tear, and meeting current traveler standards and conveniences. We stayed in the Kyoto room the 1^st night and were allowed to switch to a different room right above it for the second night.
To reach the Kyoto room we stepped down into a small Japanese style courtyard with slate covered steps. The slate had not been swept or deep cleaned in a very long time. To enter the room one steps from the slate onto a wood deck. The wood was filthy and worn requiring refinishing. The courtyard is suppose to be an attribute to the room experience, but it had empty pots from plants that had been removed, plants and scrub area that needs attending, screening along the fence that is warn and drooping, and exposed plastic water pipes wrapping the area. Not appealing to sit and enjoy.
Upon entry to the Kyoto room we encountered a very stuffy, hot room, and discovered that there is no HVAC system: no air conditioning, no air circulation system, and a fireplace for heating. We were told we could open the entry door on one side and a door from the bathroom on the other with the possibility of a cross breeze, but neither were screened. Other than this, there is one small window in the bathroom with no other windows that open. Being early evening we could not keep the doors because of the mosquitoes that showed up in droves. This in addition to the security concern of having open doors. Beyond the key lock there is no other way to secure the doors, so much for security. I looked around for drinking water and found two very tiny complementary water bottles. Two bottles that combined, would not fill one glass. I guess this is what $ 385 a night buys.
The night was rough, but not just from the heat. The mattress had a topper that did little to improve on the lumpy hard mattress below. As I tried to sleep I could hear a humming sound from behind the headboard wall. I later determined that the headboard shares a wall with an electrical utility closet just on the other side. I was also contending with 5 bright lights from the courtyard that I could not control, which shined through the thin paper Shoji screens (no shades or curtains). Consequently, I could only sleep for a few hours during the night.
Adding to our annoyance was the bathroom door which has a loud crashing sound, and the table lamp shades that tend to fall off. The next morning we came to realize there are no hooks for hanging towels/​robes in the bathroom, or in any other location in the unit. The shower floor has a synthetic wood platform that is deformed and wobbly. The slate tile on the walls and floor have soap and dirt scum. The sink area left little to be desired, dirty warn soap dish, other broken warn trays. The old soaking tub is difficult to enter, made of fiberglass that is dingy and not very appealing. The room has no safe, no fridge, and a poor setup for viewing the TV. This place was probably quaint 20 years ago, but upkeep has lagged making this a sub-​standard place to stay.
The next day we changed to a room called the Valencia. A small an improvement over the Kyoto, but still badly in need of updating, particularly the ridiculous shower and bath arrangement that requires climbing up and down 3′ of steps.

My wonderful girlfriend surprised me with a night away for my birthday at this quaint little place and I can say that it was well worth the price.
We stayed in the Costa de Sol room at it has beautiful. The décor was really nice and well kept. The shower in the room has two heads. I got to turn both of them on and just have the water really hit me from both sides.
The bed was, as my girlfriend put it, «a cloud.» The bed is huge and definitely big enough for two people to really spread out and still have a lot of room between one another.
The addition of the fire place adds to the room ambiance and it is definitely nice to turn it on at the end of the day and just watch the flames and make the room nice and cozy.
The location is superb, only a 10 minute walk from the beach and the Capitola Village.
The service was great. Getting breakfast brought to your room is amazing. I still don’t know how the small girl at the front brought up to our upstairs room the cart and the food!
We will definitely be staying there again in a different room

This is a nice b&b. It’s clean & looks like it was once really nice, but is just a tiny bit shabby now. Mandy was sweet & welcoming & the turn down service was nice. Breakfast was presented well but limited without options. They don’t have beach towels to check out, so bring your own. The bed wasn’t bad but wasn’t super comfortable either. We heard they had dessert in the evening but it’s little truffles with port. Capitola is a great beach town & worth the visit. For what it is, it’s on the expensive side. A little updating & a few more details & it would be more in line with the price.

I don’t have anything but good things to say about this Inn. We stayed at the Kyoto room and it was very very nice. It was private with a zen garden, hot tub, and an overhead shower. It was very peaceful and quiet. The innkeeper was very informative and helpful with our stay. Extra stars for getting me some plates so I can take my breakfast on the road!
*For the Kyoto room, I would probably suggest they give us disposable slippers since walking around on the hardwood floor isnt that great if the floor is not cleaned well. OR bring your own slippers.
The inn is located close to the beach which is quite nice and it is only about 6−10min walk. Staying at this inn would give you some discounts at some restaurants located at the beach… another plus!
I would definitely come back again. :)

Service was perfect. Our stay was relaxing and quiet. Beautiful rooms and delicious breakfast. Mandy was very helpful and welcoming!

I can’t comment on the price since my girlfriend paid. Thanks! We did hear the people above us and this made me appreciate the fact that my condo days are over. The «jacuzzi“was basically a soaking tub with jets. Luckily my gal is petite and I’m a small guy so we both fit but certainly not big enough for getting Randy … if you know what I mean. Also … the jacuzzi was under a canopy that had dead vines over it and it had rained so compost tea was dripping onto the wannabe jacuzzi. Oh well … it was better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick! I enjoyed the fireplace, modern TV and the fact that that brought us a DVD player when we asked. I did hear some traffic noise but I’m about deaf so it wasn’t too loud.

Great atmosphere! Delicious food and history!
The innkeepers were accommodating to my gluten free needs which made my stay extra special. Breakfast in our room was a special treat.
You can easily walk to town at any time. We enjoyed sunset at Zeldas patio. We didn’t use our car the two nights we were here.
This is a wonderful venue for an anniversary or a quiet honeymoon.

1 star for being in a nice location near the beach/​restuarants.
1 star for Mandy’s customer service.
Here is why they only deserve 2 stars:
1. This place is dated! The restroom needs better cleaning. Some of the grout between the tiles in the restroom bathtub and sink are grey and i could see some sort of calcium carbonate? deposit from the faucet! Nasty there! There is also cracks in the tub.
2. The toilet has the nasty «ring».
3. This place is one of the most expensive places to stay in capitola and i was disappointed how dated and dirty the inside/​outside looks. For almost $ 300 a night, i expected a clean bathroom and no dust/​spider web around the house. I usually stay in the brand name hotels like Hilton/​Sheraton This place is not luxurious and i am telling you if you are picky on cleanliness, don’t stay here.
4. You get your own parking but Parking has a very tight space in a driveway.
5. Hotel access is not convenient. You get two keys. One for the garage gate and one for the room.

We have stayed twice so far and it is an amazing place to get away and escape to various rooms that are decorated exactly for you to destress. The little touches of hor’dervous served and breakfast brought to your room so you can wake up to a private time by the fireplace in the morning. The innkeeper Mandy is wonderful I love Capitola, baron rooms so far…

Juste parfait. Idéal pour les couple. Une bulle de perfection, apéro, petit déjeune, literie, jaccuzi, chemine

What a great and distinctive B&B. Gigi greeted us warmly and helped us with restaurant ideas. I recommend staying here and dining at Shadowbrook.
Ask the desk to set up the special Shadowbrook cab for you. (It’s sooo cute!)
We stayed in the Capitola Beach room. It was beautifully decorated and the bathroom was a marble wonderland. Large skylights let in lots of air and light. Breakfast was delicious and plentiful. Evening wine and cheese were delicious as well. I love historic inns and this is one of the best!