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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Laundry
  • Gym

Explore the area

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2956 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Natural Bridges State Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

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

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

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

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Hearing Accessible)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony (Hearing Accessible)

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

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

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

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

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

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

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 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 6 mi (9.6 km) from Mystery Spot.

What's nearby

  • Natural Bridges State Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Ocean Street - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 7 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panda Express - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Parish Publick House - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Cat & Cloud Coffee - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Wingstop - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Hotel with free breakfast, near University of California, Santa Cruz
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 transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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 cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Grab bar near toilet (107 centimetre high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lift (107 centimetre wide door)
  • Low-height electrical sockets 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (81 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-width doorways (91 centimetre wide)

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
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • 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

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

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 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

Reviews

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 653 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 201 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bremond

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hospitality was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JANNELI, CERES

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

10/10 Excellent

Adina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room, friendly front staff, great breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel! Breakfast is great with good coffee, fruit, eggs, oatmeal, etc. Beautiful and spacious room. Nice staff. Very clean, neat and comfortable facilities. Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

shakir

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room we stayed in was a little on the smaller side but very comfortable. Most of the breakfast options were quite tasty
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Srinivasa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was big enough. When we entered the room it smelled wierd. Breakfast was good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast and staff were my favorites
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tugrul, Oakley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is in quiet area of Santa Cruz away from tourist crowds. Walking distance to Natural Bridges state park and west cliff walk. Boardwalk and wharf are minutes drive by car. Spacious rooms and great breakfast.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Scott

Disliked: Room comfort

Problem at Check-in

The hotel wanted to give me a Queen bed even though I had paid for a King plus a sofa bed because it was a “busy” weekend. We wouldn’t take it and after a half hour at check in and a lot of drama by the hotel we finally got the room we paid for.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and safe location. Staff were nice and very clean place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sakcham

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love Fairfield. Always a nice experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carly

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing. They were very welcoming and happy to help. The breakfast was pretty good, something different every day we stayed. The pool was kept clean and the kids enjoyed it! Overall a good experience
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

Great spot

Great staff. Clean and bright rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

Such a wonderful time!

I had the pleasure of staying in the Fairfield last week. My trip was to only last 4 days, but I was enjoying myself so much I extended my stay. Bright and clean room Quiet. Lovely breakfast daily and coffee all day. The entire staff were excellent and worked so well together. You could tell that they were having fun. The hotel guests included families ( they have a pool and hot tub) people on business trips, high schoolers who were playing in local sport event. All were having a good time. Thanks.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marnie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

marilou

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodman, Hinesburg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay! Quiet, clean, comfortable rooms and bed. Helpful staff, great breakfast. Small fitness center and pool, though we didn't use the latter due to the timing of events we attended. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family loved the rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here many times over the years since it opened. Walking distance to Natural Bridges and a short walk to dining options. Farmer's Market nearby on Saturdays. For UCSC parents it's convenient as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025