Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz

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Fairfield Inn
8.4 (437 reviews)
2956 Mission Street , Santa Cruz , us

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Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Great staff
Cons:
Dirty pillows
Small gym

Categories

Cleanliness
6.9
Las almohadas estaban sucias con manchas que no han limpiado de otros huéspedes.
Service
8.9
Staff was wonderful, accommodating and helpful.
Location
8.9
Location was perfect visiting family nearby.
Room Quality
8.9
Room spacious and clean.
Amenities
7.4
Gym is small & lacking some mats.
Value for Money
8.9
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.4
The packaged food may fill you up but it is NOT yummy.
Overall Experience
8.9
Overall positive experience despite a few issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 01:12

Property Description

Convenient Location and Modern Comforts

Nestled along California Highway 1, Fairfield Inn & Suites is a mere stone's throw away from the University of California Santa Cruz. Enjoy complimentary high-speed Internet and a delicious daily breakfast buffet during your stay.

Cozy Rooms and Relaxing Amenities

Unwind in rooms equipped with a flat-screen TV, free movie channels, refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker. Take advantage of the heated pool, hot tub, fitness center, and business center. Laundry facilities are also available for your convenience.

Explore the Best of Santa Cruz

Just a short drive from various attractions, indulge in waterfront dining, visit wineries, explore redwoods, or soak up the sun at Beach Boardwalk. With upscale boutiques and art galleries nearby, Fairfield Inn & Suites is your gateway to the best of Santa Cruz.

Ready to experience Santa Cruz in comfort and style? Book your stay at Fairfield Inn & Suites today!

Important information:

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.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

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

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Internet

    Wired internet is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 437 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.9
Service: 8.9
Location: 8.9
Room Quality: 8.9
Amenities: 7.4
Value for Money: 8.9
Food and Beverage: 8.4
Overall Experience: 8.9
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Andrew • family_with_children • us
8
Comfortable, clean stay
Pros:

The staff was friendly and helpful. I also enjoyed the professionalism. They were helpful when we needed anything but they also didn’t hover or bother us. It’s always a fear traveling with 2 kids under 5. I loved the breakfast choices, the pool & sauna and the gym hour convenience.

Cons:

We got a king suite, although it was nice to be right by the pool for the kids. For security reasons I don’t like being on the ground floor. I booked the hotel a month in advance, they said the only king room left was ground floor, next time I’ll call and request a higher floor in advance.

2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Miriam • family_with_children • us
10
2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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HUBER • family_with_children • us
10
2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Brown • solo_traveller • us
7
Overall it was good, but wanted to use the pool and jacuzzi.
Pros:

Breakfast, rooms were great.

Cons:

Both the pool and Jacuzzi were closed all week.

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Michael • family_with_children • us
10
This place has it all!
Pros:

We will always return here to visit my son in college.

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Tara • solo_traveller • us
10
Staff are very friendly and accommodating
Pros:

Clean and organized

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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PATRICIA • couple • us
10
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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brand • family_with_children • us
8
I had a good stay with my 11year old grandson...forgot a good shirt in the closet there
Pros:

I liked the sofa bed

Cons:

I wish the suites were bigger

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Joel • solo_traveller • us
8
Overall nice hotel covering all the basics
Pros:

The location is excellent near Natural Bridges in a quiet area not far from the center of town. The staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast has a nice variety of tasty and healthful snack items. The parking is free.

Cons:

The breakfast could be more substantial considering the cost of the hotel, and breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Gary • couple • us
5
Too expensive!
Cons:

The price paid for the room was exceptionally high for that type of hotel.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Tracy • family_with_children • us
9
2026-01-11 • via Nuitee
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Isabelle • extended_group • us
10
2026-01-06 • via Nuitee
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LISA • couple • us
8
Clean, comfortable, great staff
Pros:

Staff was wonderful, room spacious & clean. Location was perfect visiting family nearby. Appreciated oat milk at the breakfast as well!

Cons:

Gym is small & lacking some mats. Floor too hard to lie or kneel on. A few mats (& maybe even bands!) & a water refill station would be a great upgrade for little investment.

2025-12-28 • via Nuitee
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239darrellc • Family • Salt Lake City, Utah
8
Good hotel with views
Pros:

We enjoyed staying for one night at the Fairfield in Santa Cruz. Miles helped us check-in and was very accommodating and helpful. Miles recommended Special Noodle for dinner and it did NOT disappoint, it was delicious but we ordered one too many dishes as the portions are huge. We didn't get to use the pool or spa because they limit access so that nearby guests are not disturbed by the pool equipment noise. The packaged food may fill you up but it is NOT yummy and we just waited to eat after our next destination. I would stay here again.

2025-12-18 • via Tripadvisor
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Janis • solo_traveller • us
10
2025-12-17 • via Nuitee
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Monique • family_with_children • us
9
2025-12-10 • via Nuitee
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Ruben • family_with_children • us
7
Manchas sucias en la almohada
Cons:

Las almohadas estaban sucias con manchas que no han limpiado de otros huéspedes

2025-11-15 • via Nuitee
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Andreas • solo_traveller • at
2
Cons:

Although the hotel was prepaid over Booking they forced me to pay an additional fee so that I could check out.

2025-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Maureen • couple • us
9
Nice!
Pros:

Location

2025-11-04 • via Nuitee
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Diona • extended_group • de
9
2025-10-20 • via Nuitee