Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz CA
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About this property
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz CA is a 3-star property located in the Westside area of Santa Cruz, within a 5-minute drive of Monterey Bay and the University of California, Santa Cruz campus. The hotel sits 3 miles from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 8.3 miles from Capitola Beach, with Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport approximately 50 miles away. Guests consistently rate the location highly, giving it a perfect 5 out of 5 across 1,000 reviews.
The property features 82 air-conditioned rooms, including 37 suites. Each room is equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, and 40-inch LCD television with cable programming. Wireless internet access is complimentary, and rooms include a safe, desk, and phone with free local calls. The hotel earned a 4.5-star guest comfort rating for its accommodations.
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz CA offers an outdoor pool, hot tub, and 24-hour fitness center for recreation and wellness. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM, with vegetarian and vegan options available. A snack bar and deli are available for additional dining. The property also provides complimentary wireless internet throughout, gift shops, a business center, and conference space totaling 990 square feet across one meeting room. Laundry facilities and dry cleaning services are available on-site, and luggage storage is offered. The hotel is a smoke-free property with wheelchair accessibility, including an accessible registration desk, pool, fitness center, and meeting spaces.
Check-in is available from 3:00 PM to 2:00 AM, and check-out is at 12:00 PM. The property does not permit pets, though service animals are welcome. Free self-parking is provided, and 82% of guests would recommend this hotel to others.
Location & nearby attractions
Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Natural Bridges State Park - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Swift Street Courtyard - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Wilder Ranch State Park - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Natural Bridges State Beach - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
De Anza Beach - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Wilder Beach Nature Preserve - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Swift Beach - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Younger Beach - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
University Terrace Dog Park - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
University of California, Santa Cruz - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Neary Lagoon Park - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
The nearest airports are:
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 29.9 km / 18.6 mi
Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 71.2 km / 44.2 mi
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 59 km / 36.7 mi
The preferred airport for Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC).
Rooms
Dining
Complimentary breakfast.
Amenities & features
Getting here
Check-in & check-out
- 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, a fire extinguisher, 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)
Pet policy
- Pets not allowed
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- Service pets only
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Know before you go
- Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
- Contactless check-out is available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).