Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Hotels
Fairfield Inn
9 (621 reviews)
1255 41st Avenue , Capitola , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Good amenities
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Heavy footed guests above

Categories

Cleanliness
8.33
Some complaints about cleanliness in the bathroom and under the bed.
Service
9.3
The staff was friendly and accommodating.
Location
9.34
Great location, conveniently located near downtown and attractions.
Room Quality
8.79
Rooms were comfortable, but some mentioned issues with mattresses.
Amenities
9.32
Amenities such as the pool and breakfast received positive feedback.
Value for Money
8.78
Value for money was decent, especially with included breakfast.
Food and Beverage
8.83
Breakfast was liked, but some small complaints about food options.
Overall Experience
9.3
Overall satisfaction was high, with many guests expressing they would return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 08:32

Property Description

Luxurious Suites with Modern Amenities
Experience comfort and style at our Capitola hotel, just minutes away from Santa Cruz and the beach. Our spacious suites are equipped with top-notch features including flat-screen TVs, iPod docking stations, and cozy seating areas.

Delicious Buffet Breakfast and Relaxing Facilities
Start your day right with our daily buffet breakfast offering a variety of hot and cold items, along with fresh coffee, tea, and juice. After a day of exploring, unwind in our outdoor pool, hot tub, or hit the gym - all complimentary for our guests.

Convenient Location and Complimentary Services
Conveniently located near top attractions like the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum and Long Maine Aquarium, our hotel offers free Wi-Fi, parking, and access to essential amenities. Book your stay with us for a memorable and hassle-free experience.

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SJC

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 621 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.33
Service: 9.3
Location: 9.34
Room Quality: 8.79
Amenities: 9.32
Value for Money: 8.78
Food and Beverage: 8.83
Overall Experience: 9.3
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Mulholland couple us
10
Nice place will stay there again
Pros:

The room, shower, people

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Joel family_with_children us
5
Cons:

Bedding was dirty.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Saldana solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Cleanliness and friendliness of staff the location

Cons:

The complimentary breakfast could've had a little more variation

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Gary solo_traveller us
9
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Sabrina solo_traveller us
9
Pros:

The room was clean and the staff was friendly.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Jackie couple us
7
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Dominique solo_traveller pt
9
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Frejo solo_traveller us
10
Great Beach Capitola location☆☆☆
Pros:

Great customer service, cleanliness, close to beach & restaurants. Would stay again!

Cons:

No complaints

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Denys family_with_children um
9
2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Danielle solo_traveller us
10
2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Chelsie extended_group us
10
2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Ortega couple us
10
Amazing stay with great amenities
Pros:

My room was perfectly clean and comfy. Housekeeping is on it even stopped by to see if I needed anything cleaned during my stay. My bed was comfortable. The breakfast had many great options. The parking was underground which felt very safe as only guests could enter the garage. I was able to check in early!

Cons:

There was not anything I didn’t like about my stay

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller us
9
2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Sally solo_traveller us
9
Pros:

The hotel looks very elegant and nicely design, the rooms are exceptionally clean, beds are comfy. Jet tub is wonderful. One of the best stay I had recently.

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Ashleigh family_with_children us
8
Pros:

Nice breakfast and rooms. Nothing to brag about but comfortable.

Cons:

NA

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Rob solo_traveller us
8
Nice hotel
Pros:

Hotel was clean and seemed to be newer. Was nicer more up to date and seemed overall cleaner and fresh than 2 other hotels I stayed at in the area. Bonus parking is gated.

Cons:

Night staff wasn't as warm but still helpfull.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Amanda couple us
10
2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Tony extended_group us
10
I would definitely stay there again.
Pros:

Very nice place to stay. The rooms were very nice, clean and comfortable. The breakfast was excellent, with a great variety of food and drinks. The staff were very friendly and helpful!

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Henderson couple us
8
2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Judy family_with_children ch
9
Beautiful hotel, convenient location, big rooms, free parking
Pros:

Room 314 was big, clean, quiet & had nice view into a good neighborhood. Fridge & shower worked well. Beds were comfortable though a tad soft. Alex at the front desk was super nice & helpful. Her recommendations for dinner were very good. Parking was free & easy. Breakfast (6-10AM) was good. Housekeeping staff were very nice. I had no problem going directly to them in the mornings to get whatever I needed: exchange towels, more toilet paper or soap, Kleenex, etc.

Location is good if you have a car, otherwise Capitola Beach & Village is a 25-minute walk away. It’s not far, but I was under the impression that this was a “beach hotel.” No matter. We had a car. And to tell the truth, after you spend a half-day in Capitola Beach, drive to the other nearby beaches. They are beautiful, have more & cheaper parking (Some are free.), and are less than 30-minute drive away. Our favorite beach this stay was Natural Bridges State Beach, though Lighthouse Beach was also cool for watching surfers.
Lots of shopping & places to eat nearby. Whole Foods grocery store also nearby.

Cons:

FYI: Sofa-bed can fit only 1 adult or 2 smaller children. Since we were only 5 adults, we were fine.
Also, room cleaning is only on request. Since we were only there 3 nights, we didn’t need any cleaning.

2026-06-19 via Nuitee