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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near University of California, Santa Cruz

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Free daily continental breakfast
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
40-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV
Property amenity
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Laundry
  • Gym
The current price is SAR 615
SAR 706 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul

Room options

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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)

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)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

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 (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

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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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 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 (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 30 sq m
  • 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
  • 34 sq m
  • 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)

Highlights

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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

About the neighborhood

Map
2956 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • Natural Bridges State Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Ocean Street - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 6 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 46 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

Hotel near Monterey Bay
Free continental breakfast, a grocery/convenience store, and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a 24-hour gym.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Tennis courts, express check-out, and express check-in
  • A 24-hour front desk, a water dispenser, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, convenient parking, and helpful staff
Room features
All 82 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries
  • 40-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and free infant beds

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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SAR 632 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
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Property amenities

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
  • Tennis
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • 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 center
  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • 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

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 crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • 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 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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)

We should mention

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
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

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

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA?

Self parking is free at this property.

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. After-hours check-in is not available.

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

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve and within 3 mi (5 km) of Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve and Natural Bridges State Park are also within 10 minutes.

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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 655 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1000 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

Clean, comfortable and conveniently located near downtown and the beach . Definitely will be coming back , staff was friendly and the breakfast was delightful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Beautiful property great guest service
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Nice hotel- clean, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Very friendly staff. Room is clean and quiet. Bed is comfortable. We walked to the beach within 15 minutes. Happy with our stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Very clean and friendly
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10

Staff was very attentive
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Great service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Great sized room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Little pricey, the room was nice and breakfast not so.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

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

Love the friendly staff and the closeness to natural Bridge.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

It was located in a great place. Staff was friendly and welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

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

2/10

It was very quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

I love this hotel. I always stay there when in Santa Cruz
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

Great location and ocean views!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

nice place
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Very comfortable the staff was wonderful had very cool amenities - definitely staying here again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Clean. Easy short driving distances to places of interest, Municiple Whard, Capitola.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

The bathroom in rm 431 had a musty smell caused by poor ventilation.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Staff was super friendly and the room very clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Property is in a very quiet area, and the staff at front desk were extremely pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Very clean and the person working at the desk was super helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Room is spacious and clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025