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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

3.0 star property

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Free daily continental breakfast
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
40-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV
Property amenity
Reception

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Laundry
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
2956 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Natural Bridges State Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

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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 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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Designer toiletries, towels

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Designer toiletries, towels

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

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

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

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 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 Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

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

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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 (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

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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 - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Ocean Street - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 6 min drive - 4.3 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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Humble Sea Brewing Co. - ‬11 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.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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

  • Free cot
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • 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

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 661 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 204 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1009 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martha Alejandra

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was located in a great place. Staff was friendly and welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benedicte

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the friendly staff and the closeness to natural Bridge.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rashmi

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ilan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place all the marriot but we are used to breakfast at all the hotels fron 630-100 and this one was 930 so there wasnt a lot to eat But beside of this great hotel and company
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Nothing more

Asked for bed to be made up for daughter - told I had to do it myself - asked after first night for a comforter for her as her bedding was just a blanket and she had been cold (no extra pillow for sofa bed so had to give her mine) … was told they would put comforter in our room - we went out for the day - came back not in room, no maid service so bins were full - went to reception was told they didn’t have one extra duvet in the hotel - we were given a couple of blankets - lady clearing at breakfast wiped the top and the cereal flung at my husband and daughter - no apology - the school opposite was blasting music in the car lot at 7.45 in the morning for 20 mins - right opposite our room - balcony appeared rusty - did t feel safe standing in it - wouldn’t stay again - … it was basically “ok” and I’m normally very easily pleased!!! Microwave was useful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juliana

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

4/10 Poor

Wendy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Microwave didn’t work. Mechanism on door broke. Generally run down and poorly outfitted particularly as compared to similarly priced marriotts in other locations.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Kelly

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would not stay here again- room was not ready at check-in time, customer service was lacking, car impound right next door.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tusi, Gilroy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was bright, clean and very comfortable. Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

chau

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this hotel. I always stay there when in Santa Cruz
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room is spacious and clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I don’t know what is happening at the hotel, but it’s in a sketchy spot with signs warning people to park at their own risk.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay here. Walking distance to the beach, close to all the shopping. Main bed was very comfortable. Kids had pull out sofa, not the most comfortable but worked. Breakfast has very good selection. Spa and pool was heated. Will definitely stay here again. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

DEAN

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

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

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

2/10 Terrible

Ryan

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ed

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Collin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Tall guy with a buzz cut in his 20s deserves a pay raise. The door to the pool wouldn’t open when we used our key cards nor when we slammed our bodies into the door, he took us outside and hopped the fence to open the outside door so we could enjoy the hot tub on our anniversary night. Love that guy, he’s awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo, Humacao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice place
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicente

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and comfy bed, all good!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025