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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Monterey Bay

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • 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, Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

Oceanside stay.Your stay at this Westside Santa Cruz hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve and Natural Bridges State Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Natural Bridges State Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Natural Bridges State Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Wilder Ranch State Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Panda Express - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cat & Cloud Coffee - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Wingstop - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

3-star hotel near Monterey Bay
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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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
  • 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
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 Mar 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA on Mar 15, 2026 start from $161, 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. 662 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1006 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great with a great view staff was amazing and friendly the hotel is quiet even tho they have a school next door the Saturday market was a block away ine great amenities to have near by
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean and very modern.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

carlos, simi valley

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great location and very quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas-Vuong

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and new condition. However, it is not walkable and not very close to anything other possibly a local beach and trail.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dan

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joo Ock

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

2/10 Terrible

Rolando

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Premkumar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a good stay here. The check in was smooth, room was clean and spacious. The amenities, pool and fitness room, was good. The breakfast was decent but not as good as some of the other similar hotels we have stayed before. We felt the cupboard space in the room was bit less.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seiko

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

8/10 Good

Jorge

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Khin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean. The staff we encountered were very nice. The breakfast was great. And the location was perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

tim

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Noe

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria, Modesto

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff. Good location. Free breakfast. Basic but functional gym.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystle

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in a quiet area near Natural Bridges state park. My husband loves the breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet. Very nice breakfast in the morning. Close to UCSC campus.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Wialliam

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice room, but for the price it should of been. Nothing special. We order a rollaway for our son, but if was a terrible bed. Bar running through you back. Nice room, but not great..
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Really nice room. Me and my girlfriend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025