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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

3.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Reception
Property amenity
40-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV
Lobby lounge

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$161
$140 nightly
$161 total
Total with taxes and fees
Mar 15 - Mar 16

Explore the area

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2956 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Natural Bridges State Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony (Hearing Accessible)

  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

With a stay at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Monterey Bay and University of California, Santa Cruz. .This hotel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from Capitola Beach.

What's nearby

  • Natural Bridges State Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Natural Bridges State Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Wilder Ranch State Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panda Express - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cat & Cloud Coffee - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Wingstop - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA offers 82 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 40-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include designer toiletries and irons/ironing boards. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 82 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 40-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a television in a common area.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Santa Cruz? This hotel has 990 square feet (92 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 990 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar near toilet (42 inches high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (32 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2016
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Fairfield Inn Santa Cruz Hotel
Fairfield Inn Santa Cruz
Fairfield Inn Marriott Santa Cruz CA Hotel
Fairfield Inn Marriott Santa Cruz CA
Fairfield Inn Suites Santa Cruz
Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz CA
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA Hotel
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA Santa Cruz

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 661 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1005 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean and very modern.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

carlos, simi valley

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great location and very quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas-Vuong

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and new condition. However, it is not walkable and not very close to anything other possibly a local beach and trail.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dan

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joo Ock

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was phenomenal!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rolando

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room friendly staff nice view
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Premkumar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a good stay here. The check in was smooth, room was clean and spacious. The amenities, pool and fitness room, was good. The breakfast was decent but not as good as some of the other similar hotels we have stayed before. We felt the cupboard space in the room was bit less.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jorge

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Khin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean. The staff we encountered were very nice. The breakfast was great. And the location was perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

tim

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was very friendly, room was spacious, clean, and updated.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Juan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noe

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria, Modesto

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff. Good location. Free breakfast. Basic but functional gym.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystle

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in a quiet area near Natural Bridges state park. My husband loves the breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet. Very nice breakfast in the morning. Close to UCSC campus.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Wialliam

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice room, but for the price it should of been. Nothing special. We order a rollaway for our son, but if was a terrible bed. Bar running through you back. Nice room, but not great..
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Really nice room. Me and my girlfriend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025