Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

3.0 star property

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Lobby
Property amenity
Reception
Terrace/patio
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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

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 this property

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Hotel with free breakfast, near University of California, Santa Cruz
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour fitness centre and a snack bar/deli. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour business centre, Access to hot tub and coffee/tea in a common area. Housekeeping is available on request.
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA offers 82 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. 40-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include designer toiletries and an iron/ironing board. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

An outdoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness centre.

Children aged 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.

The free breakfast at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a 24-hour business centre
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the location
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Monterey Bay and a few minutes from University of California, Santa Cruz
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA offers its guests an outdoor pool, Access to hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness centre. 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 centre and a meeting room are available. Event space at this hotel measures 990 square feet (92 square metres) 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.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 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
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 cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 650 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 203 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very impressed with this hotel. Very clean. Lots of great options at breakfast - oatmeal bar, sausage, eggs, waffles, fruit and pastries.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerod

Liked: Cleanliness
Great sized room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

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

2/10 Terrible

Linda

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel- clean, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property great guest service
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sally

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
It was very quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Average hotel

The bed was too hard, the bathroom was good. It has a great shower. The room was spacious. The balcony felt like it was falling. Not many channels to choose from on the t.v. Overall, it was an okay place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

rosa, hayward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in person was super nice The food was good I love that the pool closes at 10 good time
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025