Captain's Inn at Moss Landing - Moss Landing, California

Hannah N.

We’re so lucky that we found the Captain’s Inn!!! Our room was quite big, had everything we needed and offered a stunning view. Even out of the bathtub. The common areas offer everything else you might need like a fridge, wine glasses and a coffee/tea station.

The bed was super comfortable and we enjoyed waking up overlooking the area with all its wildlife. We checked in one day earlier and great service was offered via phone.

We thought even the price was absolutely fine, comparing it to chain motels right next to the highway. Every extra dollar was worth it!!

Lucky us that we have another night here!! We’ll definitely be back! THANKS!

Seony

Booking review

Watch out for this place and their secret charges. Especially if you’re booking through booking. They charge an instant $100 deposit to your card that they claim goes toward the final booking fee which is fine, but here’s where it gets dicey. Watch out for False pretenses and no response from the company. The booking states 100% refundable up until a certain date, then I cancel because my pet is very sick WELL before the cancellation date (booking stated free 100% cancellation before 2/6 on their website. I cancelled in January) I myself had to reach out to them to receive the deposit back (did not go about refunding it on their own like most hotels) and then when they do refund it it is 85% and they claim they keep the rest for credit card processing fee. Wild! We have stayed here multiple times and very disappointed in the company pulling a fast one which is likely due to the fire right across the street that was burning toxic chemicals for 3+ days. Very shady, sad that a company values money like that more than returning customers who live down the street and used to love to come here for a little getaway. This has completely changed my mind and I will sadly not return to a place that they value their money over customers and it shows. I understand needing money these days, but try and put customer service first if you value your returning customers who are your Santa Cruz neighbors. More importantly if you’re advertising something like “free cancellation, 100%” then you need to back that up or it discredits you guys big time. Very disappointing. I’ve also reached out to the company again with no response so I will be calling my bank this morning to dispute the charges that have been left without any previous statement that they charge credit card processing fees.

Rugma R.

Our small cozy room was a perfect getaway, far from the city bustle! We were treated to a stunning sunset and vibrant evening skies. Early morning brought a surprise, a huge variety of birds and even an otter! Check-in was so easy, and the room had everything we needed including binoculars for bird watching.

Mark C.

The place is great but the new check in sucks. I stood outside my room yelling my credit card number into my phone and my address. They had it already. Just text me the code to get in. The place is quiet and you can walk to Elkhon Safaris. Bring a bottle of wine.

Mark J.

The location on the Salinas River is fantastic. If you are in one of the river view rooms, you awaken to a view of egrets, pelicans, harbor seals, sea otters and the sounds of nearby sea lions. The High Seas room was charming with decor cut from an old fishing boat. The room, though, had two broken towel racks and the electrical outlet on one side of the bed was dead. The proprietor made late arrival easy by sending the entry codes. The common area for eating is nice and has a refrigerator that you can use. However, when the coffee maker didn't work and I texted the proprietor, they said housekeeping would take care of it. It was still inoperable the next morning, so I figured out for myself that the culprit was yet another electrical outlet with no juice. Still recommend it, but there are some loose ends, given the price.

Cindy H.

What a find!! We were passing through &just needed something for the night (a Best Western would do), but this place is adorable, clean & charming! Contactless check-in was super easy, though I do love to talk to people. I was nervous booking it but I called with questions 2 times &staff was very helpful.

Kelly M.

The Captain's Inn was perfect for our last minute anniversary getaway. This quaint inn was a destination in itself, with antique marine pieces throughout the lobby and outside. We were in the main building and had access to the shared deck, which was a beautiful location for a sunset evening overlooking the Elkhorn slough. ||The breakfast available was enough to get a morning started, and I appreciated access to the coffee and tea throughout the day. ||The bed and pillows were very comfortable, and although it is an old building, we did not hear a lot of noise from the other guests. ||We would love to return here for a longer stay in one of the annex buildings. They would be great for a family reunion or other multiroom party.

Joe Q.

Despite the curious fact that there were no human beings to check in with, my stay was pleasant. I was in the Harbor Master room. It was comfortable and nicely furnished. The room was mostly quiet. The steps and landing outside the door were pretty loud and creaky whenever someone walked to their room. There was just a thin blanket on the bed and it was cold and foggy outside so I looked around and found a fleece blanket in the wardrobe. There was also an electric heater which helped heat the room in the morning. The room coffee was decent. The Svenhard's pastries in the breakfast room were definitely not decent. Had there been a real continental breakfast, I would happily have given 5 stars. But they don't promise a breakfast of any kind so I guess what was there was a bonus.||Overall it was a good experience and I'll definitely book here again the next time I go whale-watching out of Moss Landing.