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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and a railing.
A self-service beverage and snack vending area with various brands and types of products.
A hotel reception area with two reception desks, a digital check-in kiosk, a wall with a 'Less Monday More Summer' sign, and a blue decorative wall.
A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, a sofa, a round table, and a reception desk.
A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, bar seating, and artwork on the walls.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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2956 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Natural Bridges State Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Natural Bridges State Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Wilder Ranch State Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

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

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A hotel room with a beige sofa, a small round table, two bedside lamps, and a large window with a view of the outdoors.

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Hearing Accessible

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Hearing Accessible, Balcony

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

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A hotel room with a beige sofa, a small round table, two bedside lamps, and a large window with a view of the outdoors.

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Hearing Accessible (Accessible Bathtub)

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

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A hotel room with a beige sofa, a small round table, two bedside lamps, and a large window with a view of the outdoors.

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Hearing Accessible (Roll-in Shower)

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a lamp, and a view of trees through the window.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a lamp, and a view of trees through the window.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a lamp, and a view of trees through the window.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible, Balcony (Accessible Bathtub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

Oceanside stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Westside Santa Cruz hotel, you'll find Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve and Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve. Also, Natural Bridges State Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Swift Street Courtyard is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Natural Bridges State Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Natural Bridges State Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Swift Street Courtyard - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Wilder Ranch State Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Humble Sea Brewing Co. - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Cat & Cloud Coffee - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Wingstop - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

3-star hotel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business center and a meeting room are available. Event space at this hotel measures 990 square feet (92 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Santa Cruz hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 82 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 990 sq ft of conference space
  • 92 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2016
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
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.

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Aug 23 - Aug 24
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self 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

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
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar near toilet (42 inches high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Low-height electrical outlets 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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (32 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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, a fire extinguisher, 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)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation. 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.
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA to the airport?

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA is 18.6 mi (36-min drive) away from the Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA?

As of Jul 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA on Aug 23, 2026 start from $165, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA.

How close is Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA to the beach?

This hotel is a short 14-minute walk from Natural Bridges State Beach and 8.3 mi (27-min drive) from Capitola Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA offer free breakfast?

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA offers free continental breakfast every day from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA have a pool?

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA to downtown Santa Cruz?

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA is 2.3 mi away from Santa Cruz.

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 666 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 192 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1002 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this spot, and stay here on quick trips along the coast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and staff where excellent!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location, staff was amazing, breakfast was good too. The bed was very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Customer service, wonderful breakfast and free parking.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, quiet, beautiful location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
enjoyed
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jiehone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The guest rooms are clean and tidy. The front desk staff are warm and attentive. I had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good overall selection, well stocked.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the staff was great, verry nice a wonderful stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Wilson

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are nice and hot breakfast is good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was immaculate, and the staff were very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was fantastic! The rooms were clean and the staff was very attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great location and very quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was sandwiches wrapped in plastic in a heated container. My only complaint.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Jeralyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room friendly staff nice view
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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4/10 Poor

Seraphia

Everyone was super bummed the hot tub and pool were closed, paid extra for a hotel with a pool
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Byron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Adina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room, friendly front staff, great breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joo Ock

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was phenomenal!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was very friendly, room was spacious, clean, and updated.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

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