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Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

2.5 star property

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Lobby
Lobby
Free daily continental breakfast
Free daily continental breakfast
Outdoor pool

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1255 41st Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95010
  • Place, Capitola Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Capitola Wharf
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

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Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking | Living room

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(63 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking | Living room

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(82 reviews)
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom (Hearing Accessible)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Courtyard View

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

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Courtyard View (Hearing Accessible)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom (Hearing Accessible)

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom (Hearing Accessible)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the area

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 6 mi (9.6 km) from Mystery Spot.

What's nearby

  • Capitola Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Capitola Wharf - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 8 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 9 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Mystery Spot - 12 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tacos Moreno - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Erik's DeliCafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Verve Coffee Roasters - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Hotel with free breakfast, near Capitola Beach
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola offers 84 accommodations with iPod docking stations and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

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 blackout drapes/curtains. 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 transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10 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 cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • 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

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

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

Reviews

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 739 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 199 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice room with 2 smart TV’s and great air conditioners. Hot breakfast and close to beaches.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mawuko, Concord

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Briana

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful quiet great hotel!

Fantastic hotel. Everything exceeded expectations. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did an over-Nite stay with the grandkids they enjoyed the pool. Everything was great, Service, staff and the variety at breakfast was very good. The coffee was VERY GOOD.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

JG

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable and spacious with a good breakfast. Took a while to evict folks next to us who were arguing and threatening to each other. They were extremely loud!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

amber

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Security of parking garage. Your card key is needed to enter parking garage, elevator lobby from garage and use of card key once you get on elevator. Made us feel safe knowing only those staying at property had access to enter
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Best hotel in Santa Cruzarea

From front desk to breakfast. This hotel was a 10
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vienna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family had a wonderful stay at this hotel. We booked two rooms and both were clean and very comfortable for our group of 7. The breakfast was great with a variety of options. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel

It was nice as usual. My family and I come once every year.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Krishan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff had excellent customer service. The hotel offers a great breakfast. Only two bad things were parking and the second (something I could have requested) was extra bathroom mats.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

steven, menlo park

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When checking out gal wasn’t very friendly, cold. Check in great. All else excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret-Mary

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katharine, Santa Cruz

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Vanessa

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025