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

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 drapes

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 drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 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, 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

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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)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 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)

  • 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)

  • 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 drapes

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 drapes

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 drapes

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 drapes

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

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 Wildlife Preserve and Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve are also within half a mile (1 km).

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

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 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 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

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. 651 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yinan, Renton

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No comments
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kelli

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

Nice place

Check in was great, John was super friendly..room was nice and spacious.. the breakfast was disappointing and we would have stayed a second night however the price jumped $100 for the same room which is mind boggling wanted to spend more time in the area but due to that price increase that wasn’t gonna happen
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alyssa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was no key cards and the pool was dirty
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chandra Sivaranjan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jeralyn

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

8/10 Good

Elsa

Travelled with family
It was great, just the person above us made a lot of noise walking loud
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sapna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The sewer smell in the room was not pleasant it was coming from the sink every time you turned the faucet on or flushed the toilet it stunk very bad
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gursavik

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Easy clean hotel

Very friendly staff and great place to say near the beach. Close enough to walk to dinner nearby along a bike path and not far from boardwalk and other attractions. Great option for a quiet hotel still close to fun things in Santa Cruz
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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