Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 45 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 9 min walk
Chipotle Mexican Grill - 13 min walk
Burger King - 15 min walk
Chili's Grill & Bar - 10 min walk
Verve Coffee Roasters - 8 min walk
About this property
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Hotel near Capitola Beach
Consider a stay at Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola and take advantage of free continental breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a 24-hour gym and a 24-hour business center.
You'll also find perks like:
An outdoor pool
An electric car charging station, express check-out, and water sports equipment
An elevator, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
A banquet hall, a gift shop, and laundry services
Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 84 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Free toiletries and hair dryers
32-inch HDTVs with premium channels
Separate sitting areas, recycling, and refrigerators
Languages
English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transportation
Electric car charging station on site
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
24-hour gym
Outdoor pool
Water sports equipment
Family friendly
In-room crib
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Pool gate
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Gift shop/newsstand
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (on request)
Multilingual staff
Business services
24-hour business center
Conference space
Meeting rooms
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
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 fire alarm
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
3 floors
Banquet hall
Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
Built in 2011
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Fireplace in lobby
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
Smoke-free property
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Free crib
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels
iPod dock
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Desk chair
Free local calls
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Mobile key entry
Phone
Recycling
Separate sitting area
Water-efficient showers
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless 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
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
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 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
Fairfield Inn Santa Cruz
Fairfield Inn Santa Cruz Capitola
Fairfield Inn Santa Cruz Hotel
Fairfield Inn Santa Cruz Hotel Capitola
Santa Cruz Fairfield Inn
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz-Capitola Hotel Capitola
Fairfield Inn And Suites Santa Cruz-Capitola
Fairfield Inn Santa Cruz Capitola Hotel
Fairfield Inn Suites Santa Cruz Capitola
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola Hotel
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola Santa Cruz
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola Hotel Santa Cruz
Frequently asked questions
Does Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–10:00 PM.
Is Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola?
Check-out is at noon.
Where is Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola located?
Situated in a shopping district, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Hooper Beach and Capitola Beach. The Hook and Capitola Wharf are also within 1 mi (2 km).
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 738 out of 1003 reviews
10 - Excellent
738
Rating 8 - Good. 201 out of 1003 reviews
8 - Good
201
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 1003 reviews
6 - Okay
40
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 1003 reviews
4 - Poor
7
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1003 reviews
2 - Terrible
17
9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10
Clean, friendly staff, safe gated parking was a huge plus!
George
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10
Lovely house and a great stay!
Farrell
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10
Great clean room, with a step out balcony, good morning breakfast as far as hotel breakfasts go, great overall location.
Volodymyr
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10
Amazing Jacuzzi Great staff/housekeeping, room's top notch experience I love it here
Tamika
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10
Good place to stay
Nancy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
8/10
everything was just right
John
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10
Excellent !
Lyubov
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10
Conveniently near shops, coffee and restaurants in Capitola.
Justin
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10
It was a great stay
Anita
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
8/10
I've stayed here several times and find the hotel to be quite dependable. Rooms are clean and comfortable. Breakfast is OK. There's a small mini mart in the lobby but th
Charles W
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
10/10
Great location and breakfast
Jerome
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10
Check in was fast and easy, the staff was friendly and great. Great parking garage to safely park my harley.
Jonah
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10
Very good stay. Good location, walkable to a few restaurants. the AM breakfast was good, and the hotel itself feels spacious and clean. Very good experience with Fairfield.
William
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10
Nice place to stay. I’ll stay here again
Connie
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10
Very nice rooms and the breakfast staff are so friendly!!
Aubrey
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10
Nice. Clean, quite. Rooms are big. Friendly staff. No water bottle given in room, but at front desk there is free coffee and water.
Overall nice place to stay. I will stay there again.
Devinder
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10
Was very good experience definitely would stay there again!
Stephanie
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10
It was a pleasure staying at this place.
Juan
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10
Stay was wonderful. Breakfast very good and hotel was comfortable. Easy to get around and safe. Special kudos for the basement parking of the street. Easy and convenient.
David
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10
Friendly, clean, quiet
Joe
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10
We love staying here and have preferred this property for the last 2 years. Staff is always pleasant and facilities clean. See ya next year 💜
Lakesia
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10
Very nice, enjoyed our stay:)
ally
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10
It is a great location
Lucia
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10
Always a nice stay...and perfectly situated near all the fun and