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4.7 out of 5

"Nice and clean place to be. " More

By a verified traveler on Sun 10 Mar 2024

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Hotel Description

3-star hotel near Monterey Bay

Oceanside stay

Your stay at this Westside Santa Cruz hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve and Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve are also within half a mile (1 km).

Free perks

This hotel features an outdoor pool and a 24-hour gym. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. Enjoy the spa tub and free perks like on-the-go breakfast and free self parking.

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

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$132* Per night/room Apr 8 - Apr 9

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

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

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

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA ratings based on 13 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.7 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 1.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Everyone (9) Couples (3) Family (1)
5 out of 5
Nice and clean place to be.

Posted by on Mar 10, 2024

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5 out of 5

Posted by , from Brandon on Dec 12, 2023

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4 out of 5
Good property for the cost.

Posted by , from Carlsbad on Nov 16, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Nov 18, 2023 by Charlie

It is always encouraging to hear positive feedback, particularly when it comes from those who matter the most – you! Your feedback has been shared with our management team as a way of celebrating the great guest experiences we delivered. Once again, I appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback.

5 out of 5

Posted by on Jul 16, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Aug 5, 2023 by Morgan P.

Hi there, Thank you for your kind review. I do appreciate all of my guests. Thank you for choosing to stay with us. As always, safe travels.

5 out of 5

Posted by , from EL MONTE on Jul 5, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jul 27, 2023 by Morgan P.

Hi there, Thank you for your kind review. We pride ourselves having a very fast in and out experience without any issues. Simplicity is best. I hope you enjoyed your time here in Santa Cruz and hope to see you in the future. Safe travels.

5 out of 5

Posted by on Jun 7, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jun 10, 2023 by Morgan P.

Hi there, Thank you for your kind review. I highly appreciate all of my guests. I hope you enjoyed your time in Santa Cruz and we would love to host you again. Safe travels.

5 out of 5
Everything was very comfortable and the staff were super pleasant.

Posted by on Jan 12, 2022

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5 out of 5
Breakfast

Posted by on Nov 14, 2021

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5 out of 5

Posted by on Sep 26, 2021

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5 out of 5
Short stay but was happy with accommodations.

Posted by on Apr 24, 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

May 20, 2021 by Michael

Thank you for the review!

About the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Location 2956 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Property Features

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA offers its guests an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. 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 center and a meeting room are available. Event space at this hotel measures 990 square feet (92 square meters) 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.

  • 1 building
  • 82 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 990 sq ft of conference space
  • 92 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2016
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Sofa bed
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Internet access in public areas - high speed

Parking

Self parking (surcharge) , Parking (limited spaces)

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

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. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

  • Pull-out sofa bed
  • LCD television
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Coffee maker
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Cribs (free)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Weekday newspapers (free)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Safe
  • Designer toiletries
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Climate control (heating)
  • Ensuite bathroom

Food & Drink

Guests are served free on-the-go breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Nearby Activities

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.

  • Water skiing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Ziplining nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Segway rental/tour nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 2:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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 affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted.

For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • UnionPay
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • No gap period between guest stays

Hotel Names

  • 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

You should know

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.