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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

3.0 star property

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Lobby
Reception
Terrace/patio
Property amenity
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
  • 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

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

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

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 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

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 Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 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
(31 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
  • ‪Upper Crust Pizza & Pasta - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Cat & Cloud Coffee - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬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

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 653 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 208 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1010 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mahesh

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

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

6/10 Okay

Maria

Travelled with family
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

GUL

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noga

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great hotel! So clean, very clean. The continental breakfast was very good!! Highly recommend this hotel if you’re coming to Santa Cruz
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jose

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel for mt biking and exploring westside
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’m a regular. It’s at the end of town but can pedal to work class single track
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very clean and friendly
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Jessica

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
When we checked into the hotel the staff member was on the phone the entire time. She did not take a second to acknowledge that she would be right with us. We were also on the 3rd floor and were woke up early around 6am by feet running on the 4th floor.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Clean and comfortable

Great location. Friendly staff. Will return for future visits.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to UCSC. A mile from the beach… we enjoyed the walk. Close to cat and cloud coffee
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felisa

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

cynthia

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

8/10 Good

Emory

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Little pricey, the room was nice and breakfast not so.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Houry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very attentive
Stayed 1 night in May 2025