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Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

3.0 star property

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Lobby
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Exterior
Lobby
Lounge

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is $232
$203 nightly
$232 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 17 - Jun 18

Explore the area

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1255 41st Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95010
  • Place, Hooper Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Capitola Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Capitola Wharf
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Room options

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32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV, iPod dock

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV, iPod dock

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Bathtub

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV, iPod dock

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Bathtub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV, iPod dock

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV, iPod dock

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV, iPod dock

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Hearing Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV, iPod dock

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Hearing Accessible, Balcony

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV, iPod dock

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Hearing Accessible (Accessible Bathtub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV, iPod dock

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Hearing Accessible, Bathtub (Roll-in Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV, iPod dock

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Hearing Accessible, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV, iPod dock

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Hearing Accessible (Accessible Bathtub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

When you stay at Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola in Santa Cruz, you'll be in a shopping district, a 5-minute drive from Capitola Beach and 8 minutes from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. .This hotel is 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Monterey Bay and 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz.

What's nearby

  • Hooper Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Capitola Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Capitola Wharf - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Capitola Mercantile - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Pleasure Point Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola offers 84 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

This Santa Cruz hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 84 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 32-inch LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, as well as phones with free local calls.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-out. Planning an event in Santa Cruz? This hotel has 1711 square feet (159 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 1,711 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Visual fire alarm
  • 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

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 2011
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Fairfield Inn Santa Cruz
Fairfield Inn Santa Cruz Capitola
Fairfield Inn Santa Cruz Hotel
Fairfield Inn Santa Cruz Hotel Capitola
Santa Cruz Fairfield Inn
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz-Capitola Hotel Capitola
Fairfield Inn And Suites Santa Cruz-Capitola
Fairfield Inn Santa Cruz Capitola Hotel
Fairfield Inn Suites Santa Cruz Capitola
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola Hotel
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola Santa Cruz
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola Hotel Santa Cruz

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 753 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1015 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zhiwei

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great staff, very nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pepito

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

alana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was great. Rooms were spacious and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tunde

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful time at the hotel. The staff was warm and friendly and went above and beyond for us. The place was super clean. We have stayed here before and we would come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, the staff was great and the bed was comfortable. Will book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Devron

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Room was clean and close to Capitola Village
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Khristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Randy

Clean. Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hot tub temp was good, clean room and good wifi. Very pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great- would stay again👍
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location - not as busy/crowded as Santa Cruz but still close enough to the beach and other attractions. Staff is friendly and the rooms are clean and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was easy; check-out even easier. Loved the breakfast setup. The room was nice and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice sized rooms! Extra seating room. Clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exactly what we needed for a night in SC
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerome

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Easy check in and parking which is a major plus for this area. Room was clean, spacious and comfortable. Very quiet. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room was clean. staff was courteous. underground parking secure. close to Shadowbrook Restaurant and beaches.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chaulette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and food is great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Farrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely house and a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aubrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice rooms and the breakfast staff are so friendly!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024