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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

3.0 star property
Santa Cruz hotel with outdoor pool and 24-hour fitness

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Reception
Lobby
Property amenity
Outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
In the heart of Santa Cruz, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA offers a refreshing retreat. Enjoy to-go breakfast, unwind at the spa tub or outdoor pool with sun loungers and umbrellas. With convenient amenities like free self parking and express check-in/out options plus a 24-hour gym you'll feel right at home.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Hot tub
  • 24-hour business center
  • Business center
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Computer station

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is $139
includes taxes & fees
$120 per night
May 4 - May 5

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 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, Balcony (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Designer toiletries, towels

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Hearing Accessible)

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 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 | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 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 drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 366 sq ft
  • 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 | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

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

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

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

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
2956 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • Natural Bridges State Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Cowell's Beach - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 5 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 31 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 46 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 59 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

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA puts you just a 5-minute drive from Monterey Bay and University of California, Santa Cruz. You can get a workout in at the 24-hour fitness center or take a dip in the outdoor pool. A hot tub and a snack bar/deli are offered, and in-room conveniences include sofa beds and refrigerators. Fellow travelers say great things about the convenient parking and helpful staff.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 82 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite parking limited
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Grocery/convenience store

What to do

  • Tennis
  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting room
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (990 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2016
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Banquet hall
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Lowered electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Lowered peephole/view port in door
  • Lowered locks/deadbolt
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lever door handles

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch LCD TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Heating (climate-controlled) and air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sofa bed
  • Alarm clock
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Designer toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling

Fees & policies

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • 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

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

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

Does Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

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

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA and nearby?

Practice your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours and segway rentals. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the outdoor pool. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA also has a 24-hour fitness center.

What's the area around Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA like?

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA is a short 9-minute walk from Natural Bridges State Park and 13 minutes' walk from Wilder Ranch State Park. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for families.

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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast options were plentiful and of high quality with a variety of choices. (53 reviews)
  • The property is conveniently located near the beach with some rooms within walking distance. (9 reviews)
  • Plentiful free parking was a convenient and appreciated amenity. (14 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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
ilan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, close to the santa cruz beach. Friendly staff and very decent free breakfast.
Vijetha, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Overall, great place with a great price.
Angie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good breakfast, clean working pool and hot tub, clean rooms. We would definitely stay there again.
Katherine, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing service, clean! , beautiful rooms delicious continental breakfast, customer service was my best experience
Nansy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Love the hotel

My only complaint was the breakfast. The eggs taste powdered and sausage was just steamed not cooked. Otherwise glorious hotel
Kristen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great spot
Kyle, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fun Weekend Trip

We were able to check in early with out any difficulties.
Bathroom was large
Microwave coffee maker fridge
Big bedroom
Loved the separate sitting area with 2nd TV
Lee, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great property to stay at for the holidays. Within walking distance of Natural Bridges SP.
Debra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location is great nearby to everything
Vicente, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was a very comfortable stay, with decent included breakfast. Enjoyed our stat and will recommend it to others.
Kazim, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place
Prabhubalaji, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stay here. You’ll be happy

Spacious room with a very comfortable bed Very clean and seems new Slept great as it was also very quiet Planning on going back
James, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Pool and jacuzzi, gym, free breakfast, farmers market on Saturday just down the street
Jerold, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location for visiting Natural Bridges. Staff was very welcoming and helpful with local resources. Lots of variety of restaurants and activities close by.
Jessy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice place.
Jim, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Pool and hot tub were very clean and perfect temperatures.
linda, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice hope

Nice hotel, nice breakfast options, close to the beach, etc.,
Andrea, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Michelle at the front was great accommodating our requests. We had a great time staying at this hotel. The peoperty seemed clean and well taken care of.
T, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I would definitely stay here again
Cristina, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good place to stay with friendly staff
Sheshu, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Our experience was great. Nice friendly staff. Would definitely stay there again.
Maria, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel to stay, a bit away from the center but very convenient, quiet and safe. Nice complimentary breakfast.
Larysa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice facility, rooms, and clean.
Daniel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The location was easy to access and quiet. The hotel was clean, offered free parking and breakfast. What we really enjoyed was the layout of the hotel room. The sitting area was spacious, there were TV's in both areas and a coffee area with both a microwave and refrigerator. We will stay here again!
Rebecca, 3-night trip