Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

3.0 star property
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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Reception
Lobby lounge
Property amenity
Outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Laundry
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
2956 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Natural Bridges State Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • University of California, Santa Cruz
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 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)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

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

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

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About the area

Santa Cruz

With a stay at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Monterey Bay and 5 minutes from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. .This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Natural Bridges State Park.

What's nearby

  • Natural Bridges State Park - 9 min walk
  • University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum - 4 min drive
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 5 min drive
  • Ocean Street - 5 min drive
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 5 min drive

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

Santa Cruz hotel in Westside Santa Cruz with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center
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.

An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or spa tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 82 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 40-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a television in a common area.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Santa Cruz? This hotel has 990 square feet (92 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public 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–10:00 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Outdoor pool
  • A hot tub
  • Tennis

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Corner/local shop
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fridge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Sofa bed

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Corner/local shop
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (990 square feet)
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height plug sockets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV
  • TV channels
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers (weekdays)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED light bulbs
  • 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
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

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
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 spa 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 Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 661 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 210 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1003 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

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast with fresh fruit and oatmeal!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guinevere

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Place to Stay!
Mr. Garcia in the evenings was very, very helpful and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

beniam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
LOUD
My room was on the side of the hotel that faces Mission, so all night I would hear cars taking off from the stoplight like they were drag racing. It was loud and I certainly didn't get a good nights sleep. If you want quiet, best to ask for a room on the opposite side of the building.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kemaal

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Barney

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Satisfied
I have stayed at this hotel close to 10 times as a remote worker for UCSC when in town. It meets my needs for a comfortable and clean room with convenience to both its coastal and main campuses. Easy parking, quiet, decent breakfast, complimentary internet. My needs are met.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sheshu

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay with friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

DeNeen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My kids are living in Cali now. I have stayed at this property twice now and it will be my home away from home. Convenient to highway, dowtown Santa Cruz, the Boardwalk, Capitola and more.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Raymond, Walnut Creek

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Kacy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was kind and welcoming. The room was clean and up to date.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Cristeta, RANCHO PALOS VERDES

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The website listed that pets were welcome but did not state it was only for service animals. It was very disappointing and unexpected and we had to change plans.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anjuli

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is always kind and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Sarah, Brooklyn

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lorena

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The smoke alarm went off at 5:00 am woke everyone up due to employee burning the toast!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

robert

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024