Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

3-star hotel Excellent 2956 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

About Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Located off scenic California Highway 1, Fairfield Inn & Suites is less than 2 miles away from the University of California Santa Cruz. Free high-speed Internet and a free daily breakfast buffet is provided. Offering a flat-screen TV with free movie channels, rooms and suites are furnished with a refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker. Amenities at Fairfield Inn & Suites include a heated pool and hot tub. Guests also have access to the fitness center and business center. Laundry facilities are conveniently available onsite. This property is just a minute’s drive from waterfront dining, wineries, redwoods, surfing, Beach Boardwalk, upscale boutiques, art galleries & the area’s premier shopping district.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Pool
  • Spa / sauna
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transit access
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator
  • In-room safe

Reviews

4.4 / 5
Excellent 1002 reviews

Guests generally appreciate the cleanliness and comfort of the hotel, as well as its proximity to local attractions such as the beach and UCSC. However, many guests were disappointed with the pool and spa facilities being out of order during their stay. The staff received mixed reviews, with some guests praising their helpfulness and others finding them unaccommodating.

What guests liked
  • Clean and comfortable rooms
  • Convenient location
What could be better
  • Pool and spa facilities often out of order
  • Inconsistent quality of service from staff
  • Nick Jun 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    Superb

  • marco Jun 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great friendly and professional staff. Very clean hotel and very clean rooms. Great location and large parking area

  • Angela Jun 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Facilities very nice and have a nice pool and jacuzzi a very good breakfast and a very good location, and staff management is really nice, and helpful!!

  • Geraldine Jun 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Breakfast was good. We were expecting continental breakfast only but had more than we expected

  • Cristina Jun 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Everyone who works there is very helpful very relaxed very quiet will be back again Nothing

  • Tamara Jun 2026 · via booking
    4/5

    Very good

  • Aracely Jun 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The stay was great, i wasn’t sure if room service was done after staying. We didn’t receive room cleaning.

  • Navaneeth May 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    Overall the stay was good. The pool was not functioning throughout my 9 days stay.

  • heather May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    It was easy to access.

  • Hsiao May 2026 · via booking
    4/5

    Very good

  • YUN May 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    The hotel is wonderful, great location. However, the hotel has four floors in total, and we stayed on the third floor. The floor above us was very noisy — we could hear people walking around, and there were also people running up and down the hallway in the middle of the night. The soundproofing was very poor.

  • Carl May 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    King bed mattress was uncomfortable and the a/c was noisy.

  • Lorraine May 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Everything about this hotel was perfect! We had an amazing stay :)

  • Rebecca May 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great place to stay! It was so close to the redwoods and not too far to the boardwalk. It was clean and well maintained. We would definitely stay here again.

  • Eric May 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Staff and location

  • Eric May 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    Staff and location

  • Camila May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Hotel was clean, smell was good, room was comfortable and the breakfast was AMAZING. John gave us a warm welcome and shared some local tips.

  • Robert May 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great stay with a balcony. But pricey but worth it

  • Callahan Apr 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    Superb

  • Callahan Apr 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    Everything was great. Nothing to Not like.

  • Callahan Apr 2026 · via priceline
    4.5/5

    Nothing to Not like.

  • Kyle Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Breakfast was sandwiches wrapped in plastic in a heated container. My only complaint.

  • Andrew Apr 2026 · via booking
    4/5

    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. 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.

  • Andrew Apr 2026 · via priceline
    4/5

    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. 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.

  • Julio Apr 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

  • Glenda Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    John was very friendly and helpful. There was a problem printing keys the night we checked in, so he had to assist everyone by taking them to their rooms to let them in. The hot tub was out of order. I would like to know why i have a $100 charge pending on my card after i checked out.

  • Paul Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Clean room.

  • Matthew Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    enjoyed

  • Huber Apr 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Miriam Apr 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Julia Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean room, friendly staff

  • Michael Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Love this spot, and stay here on quick trips along the coast.

  • Victoria Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very nice!

  • Geoffrey Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Good overall selection, well stocked.

  • Brown Mar 2026 · via priceline
    3.5/5

    Breakfast, rooms were great. Both the pool and Jacuzzi were closed all week.

  • Brown Mar 2026 · via booking
    3.5/5

    Breakfast, rooms were great. Both the pool and Jacuzzi were closed all week.

  • Seraphia Mar 2026 · via expedia
    2/5

    Everyone was super bummed the hot tub and pool were closed, paid extra for a hotel with a pool

  • Karen Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Loved the location, staff was amazing, breakfast was good too. The bed was very comfortable

  • Michael Mar 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

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

  • Michael Mar 2026 · via booking
    5/5

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

  • Gary Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Don't know

  • Bert Mar 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Front desk knew stuff depending on shift. Room very clean. Stayed on second floor - a bit noisy from hallway and floor above. Sufficient parking. Prices reasonable. Would stay there again.

  • Michael Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Room was clean and staff where excellent!

  • Todd Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Customer service, wonderful breakfast and free parking.

  • Tara Feb 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    Clean and organized

  • Timothy Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Room was very clean. Bed was good. We had some loud neighbors, but it wasn't too bad. The breakfast was extremely minimal, but there is a range of options. It was enough to take the edge off but we chose other options for the rest of our stay. Lobby was very clean and staff was always very friendly.

  • melissa Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Clean room, quiet, beautiful location

  • Mark Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    thank u very much

  • LAUREN Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    We liked the size and comfort of the room but we had some issues. Our King suite had two televisions but neither worked. We ended up having to move rooms after we had unpacked, which was a hassle, and into a noisy part of the hotel with a ton of activity. It was not ideal and I don’t know if we would stay here again. The front desk attendant in the morning was much more helpful, and we certainly wish he’d been on duty the night before.

  • Bianca Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The room was immaculate, and the staff were very accommodating.

  • Frederick Jan 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Staff was really helpful, especially when we left an electronic item after checkout. They walked us up to the room, and that was really great. The room itself was not bad, just sparse. Not enough pillows originally, but we were able to order some more. Again, staff delivered in a timely manner. Breakfast was pretty good.

  • Wilson Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff are nice and hot breakfast is good.

  • David Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Yes

  • Laura Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    It was great!

  • Bill Dec 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    the staff was great, verry nice a wonderful stay

  • lisa Dec 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    They overbooked the hotel and made us move to another hotel

  • tina Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Our family enjoyed a pleasant one-night stay. John made us feel at home and seemed like a part of our family.

  • Greg Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The breakfast was fantastic! The rooms were clean and the staff was very attentive.

  • Byron Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff is very friendly

  • Maria Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The room was great with a great view staff was amazing and friendly the hotel is quiet even tho they have a school next door the Saturday market was a block away ine great amenities to have near by

  • George Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The room was very clean and very modern.

  • carlos Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    It was a great location and very quiet

  • Nicholas-Vuong Dec 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Clean and new condition. However, it is not walkable and not very close to anything other possibly a local beach and trail.

  • Joo Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Everything was phenomenal!

  • Sabrina Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Clean room friendly staff nice view

  • Premkumar Nov 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    We had a good stay here. The check in was smooth, room was clean and spacious. The amenities, pool and fitness room, was good. The breakfast was decent but not as good as some of the other similar hotels we have stayed before. We felt the cupboard space in the room was bit less.

  • Khin Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Location

  • Rita Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Room was very clean. The staff we encountered were very nice. The breakfast was great. And the location was perfect

  • Michelle Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Staff was very friendly, room was spacious, clean, and updated.

  • Maria Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Friendly and helpful staff. Good location. Free breakfast. Basic but functional gym.

  • Jenny Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The hotel was in a quiet area near Natural Bridges state park. My husband loves the breakfast.

  • Gerald Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very clean and quiet. Very nice breakfast in the morning. Close to UCSC campus.

  • Wialliam Nov 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    It was a nice room, but for the price it should of been. Nothing special. We order a rollaway for our son, but if was a terrible bed. Bar running through you back. Nice room, but not great..

  • Andrew Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Really nice room. Me and my girlfriend

  • Dominique Oct 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Ok but small room for a queen bed. This is not adequate for two people.

  • Melissa Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    I loved how quiet and clean this place is and how helpful the staff are. I had some reservation changes and they had no problem accomodating me. My room had a great view of the ocean from the balcony, plus it was super clean and I could control the heat. Definitely the best pick for a getaway to Santa Cruz--only 2 minutes from Wilder State Park, Natural bridges and great coffee shops. Will stay here again!

  • Yinan Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    No comments

  • Justin Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Didn’t get to have breakfast but my entire stay was very enjoyable and comfortable. Front desk was efficient and welcoming.

  • Mick Oct 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    The hotel staff were good & the place was very clean but the breakfast was not as good as other marriots i have stayed at but would not stay again due to paper thin walls & noise issues from that.

  • matt Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Front desk staff were so friendly and helpful!

  • Vaneza Oct 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Yes there was a price difference between the two room types.

  • VICTORIA Sep 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    The hotel smelled great, had high ceilings, and updated tech. I have a love/hate relationship with the bed. Love, because I experienced an important milestone within its sheets (a full night of sleep -- get your minds out of the gutter, perverts). Hate, because the bed frame was cursed and out to get me. Within 15 seconds of entering the room, I stubbed my toe. Okay -- not my first encounter with clumsiness. But within 30 minutes, both shins had been rammed. Not once, but twice. By the time I checked out, my legs looked like I'd seen frontline combat... and lost. This wasn't clumsiness-- this was premeditated. The corners waited. They calculated. Then they struck: out of nowhere. Would I return? Yes. I'm a sucker for character development and light emotional abuse.

  • Alberto Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Room is large, bathroom is also roomy, a refrigerator and a microwave. Comfy bed. Quiet area. We stayed only one night and no problems but some notes; thin walls. I could hear every word next room guest said. They were very quiet by 10pm the night we stayed, so no issues. Amenities such as tiny hand soap and moisturizer was a bit looked cheap, despite of everything else was good. Would be nice to have complimentary bottles of water in a room but you can buy them easy at snack kiosk by the front desk. We didn’t have breakfast at the hotel, went to a cup of cappuccino and breakfast plates at near by bakery cafe, Companion. 5mins drive and great place. Overall, great stay. We will definitely stay here next time we will be in Santa Cruz.

  • Lisa Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Such a great hotel. Perfect for what we needed.

  • Marco Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Professional staff and great breakfast options

  • Allison Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    From check in to the complimentary breakfast and parking, our stay was wonderful! The staff were all very friendly, room was so clean and huge! Wish it was available for the next time we are up to visit our daughter, but it is all booked and I can see why - we will definitely be staying here again in the future! Thank you!

  • Vered Sep 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    My only issue with this property is twice now my room was not cleaned.

  • Brandon Sep 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Outside of town so limited on dining and things to do but overall a really nice hotel

  • Rani Sep 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Ckean room. Looks upgraded with smart TV.

  • Rufino Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The room was very clean and quite modern.

  • Gilda Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The staff went above and beyond to make our stay awesome. They were friendly and funny, and after a long day of driving, they made us feel welcome. The breakfast in the morning was also very nice. The room was larger than expected, and the bed was comfortable.

  • Jean Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Good breakfast, comfortable room, and friendly staff.

  • audrey Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    easy to get to; parking has always been available; friendly and helpful staff; clean rooms - appreciate the mini fridge and microwave. this is our 3rd time staying, but first time we took advantage of the breakfast - an extra thank you to the gentleman who was working thursday morning who helped me with the waffle making process.

  • douglas Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great views.

  • Brandon Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The property looked clean and the lobby was clean. When we got into our room we noticed there was a stain on our pillow

  • Marisa Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Good

  • Stephen Aug 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    New/updated property. Just up the hill from the beach (a few minute drive).

  • Julie Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The hotel was great. The breakfast was just OK,

  • Galen Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    John was very helpful in booking additional rooms. The staff here goes beyond the norm to be helpful.

  • Evgenii Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The hotel is new and very clean. Parking is free. The stuff is friendly.

  • Jason Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Covient

  • Eric Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The property was well maintained and looked like they had a recent refresh. Lobby was very nice. Our receptionist John was outstanding and friendly. Room was nice and the bed was comfortable. Bathroom was clean with good water pressure.

  • david Aug 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    Tolite had poop between seat and bowl when seat lifted. Gross and inexcusably

  • Jennifer Aug 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    Bathroom was not ADA. The lift to the hot tub and pool did not work. Again the pool and hot tub lift was not available just like my Sacramento. It seems I always have hotel problems regarding ADA rooms and lift. It been so bad my experience with Expedia. Third party has a lot of disadvantages

  • NINA Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great hotel super clean with the friendly staff, great breakfast/ coffee in the morning !

  • Ramesh Aug 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    No welcome drink or snacks which I saw the previous guest got. Staff could be little more friendly after all it’s hospitality.

  • miguel Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Ok

  • Kelli Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Check in was great, John was super friendly..room was nice and spacious.. the breakfast was disappointing and we would have stayed a second night however the price jumped $100 for the same room which is mind boggling wanted to spend more time in the area but due to that price increase that wasn’t gonna happen

  • Alyssa Aug 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    There was no key cards and the pool was dirty

  • Jeralyn Aug 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Nice place to stay

  • Elsa Aug 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    It was great, just the person above us made a lot of noise walking loud

  • Sapna Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great service

  • Ryan Aug 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    The sewer smell in the room was not pleasant it was coming from the sink every time you turned the faucet on or flushed the toilet it stunk very bad

  • Verified Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Very friendly staff and great place to say near the beach. Close enough to walk to dinner nearby along a bike path and not far from boardwalk and other attractions. Great option for a quiet hotel still close to fun things in Santa Cruz

  • Bremond Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Hospitality was great!

  • Adina Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Comfortable room, friendly front staff, great breakfast.

  • Carla Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very nice hotel! Breakfast is great with good coffee, fruit, eggs, oatmeal, etc. Beautiful and spacious room. Nice staff. Very clean, neat and comfortable facilities. Would stay here again!

  • Ronald Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The room we stayed in was a little on the smaller side but very comfortable. Most of the breakfast options were quite tasty

  • Srinivasa Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Room was big enough. When we entered the room it smelled wierd. Breakfast was good

  • Mary Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Breakfast and staff were my favorites

  • Tugrul Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    It is in quiet area of Santa Cruz away from tourist crowds. Walking distance to Natural Bridges state park and west cliff walk. Boardwalk and wharf are minutes drive by car. Spacious rooms and great breakfast.

  • Scott Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    The hotel wanted to give me a Queen bed even though I had paid for a King plus a sofa bed because it was a “busy” weekend. We wouldn’t take it and after a half hour at check in and a lot of drama by the hotel we finally got the room we paid for.

  • Asami Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very quiet and safe location. Staff were nice and very clean place.

  • Lori Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Love Fairfield. Always a nice experience!

  • Carly Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The staff was amazing. They were very welcoming and happy to help. The breakfast was pretty good, something different every day we stayed. The pool was kept clean and the kids enjoyed it! Overall a good experience

  • Patricia Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great staff. Clean and bright rooms

  • Patricia Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    I had the pleasure of staying in the Fairfield last week. My trip was to only last 4 days, but I was enjoying myself so much I extended my stay. Bright and clean room Quiet. Lovely breakfast daily and coffee all day. The entire staff were excellent and worked so well together. You could tell that they were having fun. The hotel guests included families ( they have a pool and hot tub) people on business trips, high schoolers who were playing in local sport event. All were having a good time. Thanks.

  • Marnie Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great breakfast. Friendly staff

  • marilou Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

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  • Rodman Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice stay! Quiet, clean, comfortable rooms and bed. Helpful staff, great breakfast. Small fitness center and pool, though we didn't use the latter due to the timing of events we attended. Would definitely stay again.

  • Matthew Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    My family loved the rooms

  • Sara Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    We have stayed here many times over the years since it opened. Walking distance to Natural Bridges and a short walk to dining options. Farmer's Market nearby on Saturdays. For UCSC parents it's convenient as well.

  • alicia Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The check-in experience wasn’t ideal. I showed up about an hour early and understood that my room wasn’t ready and just waited in lobby. Then other guests arrived and were all getting checked in immediately to their rooms. Finally after 15 min of waiting after the check in time I went to counter and was able to check in. Not sure how they missed we waiting in lobby when there was only 1 other person besides me waiting. Also, tv was not working in the bed area. Other than the above, hotel still a nice place to stay.

  • Israel Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Great stay with 2 young kids. Good breakfast with waffle maker which kids loved and easy drive to the boardwalk. Enjoyed the heated pool!

  • Susan Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Very nice hotel with parking. Very near natural bridges park

  • Timothy Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Staff was customer obsessed, the gentleman at desk referred me to a local pizza parlor, so good and had some left so we shared with desk folks… good people

  • ILIE Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very clean and nice place

  • Joshua Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    John was great at the front desk! Super friendly and accommodating staff. Only complaint about the room was you can hear your neighbors upstairs if they have heavy feet.

  • Shelly Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The Bed was the worst part. It was hard as a rock!!

  • Walter Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Property was quiet and located near the ocean.

  • Nique Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Welcoming staff , Quick and easy check in , comfortable bed and a great addition was the complementary breakfast

  • Patricia Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    John helped us at the front desk - he was awesome! So kind and helpful - we are having a great time!

  • Filipinas Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Easy access to everything

  • Joseph Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The property was great—well appointed and spacious room, friendly staff, great view from the balcony, delicious and convenient breakfast!

  • Janis Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Beautiful hotel very clean and modern. Excellent staff

  • Cathy Jun 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    We have booked this hotel 4 or 5 times in the past and have always enjoyed our stay: clean/comfy rooms, delicious breakfasts & friendly & professional staff at the front desk. This time was very different. We arrived late & were told the king size bed with pull-out couch bed for 3 people was no longer available & instead were left with a queen size bed (I even emailed the hotel and let them know prior to arrival we would be late but noone responded. I then called two different times and spoke to 2 different front desk clerks who both said no problem! Get here when you can!). The night front desk clerk told us the manager wasn't available and one of us would have to sleep on the floor or pay for 2 rooms & try to get our money back or find another hotel!!! The floor was filthy! My husband even found a dirty sock next to the window which was disgusting. When we asked the night clerk what the corporate information was, she told us to look it up online...so very rude, unprofessional and definitely not someone who should be dealing with customers who pay a lot of their hard earned money to stay at a hotel. The next day, the daytime desk clerk, John, did everything he could for us and was finally able to secure the room I had originally paid for...even had an ocean view plus most importantly it was clean. I have stayed at Fairfield Inn hotels all across the US and have never, ever been treated so poorly.

  • Hui Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very friendly staff. Room is clean and quiet. Bed is comfortable. We walked to the beach within 15 minutes. Happy with our stay here.

  • David Jun 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    The bathroom in rm 431 had a musty smell caused by poor ventilation.

  • Catherine Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Affordable for a last minute trip and close to everything!

  • Roberto Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean, comfortable and conveniently located near downtown and the beach . Definitely will be coming back , staff was friendly and the breakfast was delightful.

  • Jose Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    What a great hotel! So clean, very clean. The continental breakfast was very good!! Highly recommend this hotel if you’re coming to Santa Cruz

  • Maria Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great service

  • Marc Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Good hotel for mt biking and exploring westside

  • Marc Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I’m a regular. It’s at the end of town but can pedal to work class single track

  • Elizabeth Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very clean and friendly

  • Jessica Jun 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    When we checked into the hotel the staff member was on the phone the entire time. She did not take a second to acknowledge that she would be right with us. We were also on the 3rd floor and were woke up early around 6am by feet running on the 4th floor.

  • Verified Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great location. Friendly staff. Will return for future visits.

  • Donna May 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Convenient to UCSC. A mile from the beach… we enjoyed the walk. Close to cat and cloud coffee

  • David May 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Little pricey, the room was nice and breakfast not so.

  • Houry May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff was very attentive

  • Hannah May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very impressed with this hotel. Very clean. Lots of great options at breakfast - oatmeal bar, sausage, eggs, waffles, fruit and pastries.

  • Jerod May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great sized room.

  • Samantha May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Good

  • Lisa May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice hotel- clean, friendly staff

  • Donna May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Beautiful property great guest service

  • Sally May 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    It was very quiet and peaceful.

  • Wendy May 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Not many channels to choose from on the t.v. Overall, it was an okay place to stay.

  • Robert May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Excellent

  • rosa May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The food was good I love that the pool closes at 10 good time

  • Sara May 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    The property was mid. Beds were not very comfortable. Pillows too soft to the point where it was better to not have any at all. Limited breakfast options.

  • Manuel May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean. Easy short driving distances to places of interest, Municiple Whard, Capitola.

  • Martha May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    It was located in a great place. Staff was friendly and welcoming

  • Benedicte Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Love the friendly staff and the closeness to natural Bridge.

  • ilan Apr 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    But beside of this great hotel and company

  • Rebecca Apr 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Asked for bed to be made up for daughter - told I had to do it myself - asked after first night for a comforter for her as her bedding was just a blanket and she had been cold (no extra pillow for sofa bed so had to give her mine) … was told they would put comforter in our room - we went out for the day - came back not in room, no maid service so bins were full - went to reception was told they didn’t have one extra duvet in the hotel - we were given a couple of blankets - lady clearing at breakfast wiped the top and the cereal flung at my husband and daughter - no apology - the school opposite was blasting music in the car lot at 7.45 in the morning for 20 mins - right opposite our room - balcony appeared rusty - did t feel safe standing in it - wouldn’t stay again - … it was basically “ok” and I’m normally very easily pleased!!! Microwave was useful

  • Juliana Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    NA

  • Wendy Apr 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    Microwave didn’t work. Mechanism on door broke. Generally run down and poorly outfitted particularly as compared to similarly priced marriotts in other locations.

  • Kelly Apr 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    Would not stay here again- room was not ready at check-in time, customer service was lacking, car impound right next door.

  • Rhonda Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Room was bright, clean and very comfortable. Staff was very friendly.

  • Jenny Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I love this hotel. I always stay there when in Santa Cruz

  • Rolyn Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Room is spacious and clean

  • Elaine Apr 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    I don’t know what is happening at the hotel, but it’s in a sketchy spot with signs warning people to park at their own risk.

  • Lesya Mar 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Walking distance to the beach, close to all the shopping. Main bed was very comfortable. Kids had pull out sofa, not the most comfortable but worked. Breakfast has very good selection. Spa and pool was heated. Will definitely stay here again. Thank you!

  • Collin Mar 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Tall guy with a buzz cut in his 20s deserves a pay raise. The door to the pool wouldn’t open when we used our key cards nor when we slammed our bodies into the door, he took us outside and hopped the fence to open the outside door so we could enjoy the hot tub on our anniversary night. Love that guy, he’s awesome.

  • Alfredo Mar 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    nice place

  • Jennifer Mar 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean room and comfy bed, all good!

  • Kristen Mar 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    My only complaint was the breakfast. The eggs taste powdered and sausage was just steamed not cooked. Otherwise glorious hotel

  • Jennifer Mar 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very clean and the person working at the desk was super helpful

  • Norman Mar 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Nice ,Safe

  • Karla Mar 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    They were so helpful and accommodating. We needed a late check out because my daughter needed to shower after a tournament and they were able to help us. Tysm

  • Jake Mar 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Great location and ocean views!

  • Benedicte Mar 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Super friendly staff, easy and safe parking, very clean and updated. Great location, very close to Natural bridge State park. Will come bacl for sure!

  • Linda Feb 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    We liked being able to walk to the beach.

  • Alyson Feb 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very comfortable the staff was wonderful had very cool amenities - definitely staying here again

  • Melody Feb 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I have stayed here several tines while visiting my UCSC student. I like the location, cleanliness, and easy parking. Recently, I needed my daughter to have a safe space away from her apartment and this place allows over 18 (instead of over 21 like others) to check in. It's a nice safe place with a good breakfast too!

  • Mary-Linda Feb 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    very quiet, easy parking, nice breakfast

  • Bernadette Feb 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff was super friendly and the room very clean

  • Torisa Feb 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Property is in a very quiet area, and the staff at front desk were extremely pleasant

  • Lee Feb 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    We were able to check in early with out any difficulties.

  • Celina Feb 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Room was clean but wheel chair accessible and smelled a little musty. It was also smaller than the Capitola rooms and the tub was tiny. The very worst was that the tv did not play channel 2 and by the time the tech came it was halftime on the Super Bowl, so we thought, in fact we didn’t even get the actual game, that game was from 2 years ago. We missed the whole superbowl!!!! Also couldn’t watch the Warriors game the next day even with our own app. On that tv.

  • Kawar Feb 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    good choice

  • Rachael Feb 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Excellent

  • Jose Feb 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean

  • Donald Jan 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Place was awesome for our stay. Clean and quiet

  • Jaime Jan 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    We stayed here for the weekend and it was perfect for our needs. The room was comfortable and clean. It was right next to a school, so I'm not sure how congested it gets during school hours since school was not in session when we stayed. It was quiet because it was just off the main street and away from all of the other busy parts of the town. It was close enough to delicious restaurants, dessert places and coffeehouses. We enjoyed going down to the Natural Bridges park and tide pools. I especially appreciated the plentiful free self-parking. My friend enjoyed the 24 hour gym and the spa was occupied most of the time so people enjoyed it even though it was outside. It was too cold for us to try. The continental breakfast was fine. The hotel fulfilled our needs (2 adults, 1 elementary aged child). We would recommend this place to our friends.

  • Angie Jan 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Overall, great place with a great price.

  • ROWENA Jan 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    My husband and I stayed at this hotel to attend an event at the Civic Auditorium and also celebrate our anniversary. Our room was clean, spacious, and had a great view from the top floor balcony. The breakfast could be better but at least it was complimentary. The hotel is tucked away in a quiet location and just a short drive to everything we wanted to see. I would definitely stay here again if I'm back in the area.

  • James Jan 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Very clean and seems new Slept great as it was also very quiet Planning on going back

  • Kyle Jan 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great spot

  • jose Jan 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    The place is quiet, clean and safe area. The only thing that made me unhappy is i did not get the room that i reserved. I reserved a King room with balcony and i did not get it, i was told they overbooked . The staff at the check in is no fault , i asked if i will be refunded but i was told no . My first time at Fairfield Inn and not sure if I will go back again. They should be more careful with their bookings so customers will be happy. I was planning to talk to the manager the next day but i felt sorry to the lady because she was at the check in again and it was obvious she was trying to avoid me so i let it go. I know she felt bad but it was not her fault.

  • Samuel Jan 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great location and nicely kept rooms! Would be great if there were EV charging stations available on the property as we have made the switch to an EV recently. May have to find another hotel for future visits unfortunately.

  • T Jan 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Michelle at the front was great accommodating our requests. We had a great time staying at this hotel. The peoperty seemed clean and well taken care of.

  • Kawar Jan 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    everything is good

  • Nansy Jan 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Amazing service, clean! , beautiful rooms delicious continental breakfast, customer service was my best experience

  • Debra Jan 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great property, but quite removed from the main part of Santa Cruz. It was absolutely perfect for us as we appreciated the quiet and remoteness. No restaurant anywhere nearby, but again, that was fine by us.

  • Ivan Jan 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice place, only entrance in to building is the front door, makes it hard if your on the opposite side of the building with luggage

  • Rebecca Jan 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The location was easy to access and quiet. The hotel was clean, offered free parking and breakfast. What we really enjoyed was the layout of the hotel room. The sitting area was spacious, there were TV's in both areas and a coffee area with both a microwave and refrigerator. We will stay here again!

  • Crystal Jan 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff is always friendly! Just love it !

  • Vijetha Jan 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great hotel, close to the santa cruz beach. Friendly staff and very decent free breakfast.

  • Mindy Jan 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    We love this place every time

  • Gelayol Jan 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Breakfast was not excellent but acceptable.

  • Debra Jan 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great property to stay at for the holidays. Within walking distance of Natural Bridges SP.

  • Hugo Jan 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Breakfast was Meh, undercooked eggs limited options. Location is quiet, Hotel is new but somehow feels Dated? Expected from a Marriott owned property

  • Katherine Jan 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Good breakfast, clean working pool and hot tub, clean rooms. We would definitely stay there again.

  • Adrienne Dec 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    I understand, you’re short staffed but all I asked for were towels and empty trash cans. I would stay here again.

  • Andrea Dec 2024 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Nice hotel, nice breakfast options, close to the beach, etc.,

  • Kazim Dec 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    It was a very comfortable stay, with decent included breakfast. Enjoyed our stat and will recommend it to others.

  • Katrina Dec 2024 · via expedia
    2/5

    We arrived after 5p to check in to our hotel after a 5 hour drive to the location. There were 3 families ahead of us and they did not have rooms ready for any of us because NO ONE WAS SCHEDULED TO WORK. There was a young man at the desk, letting us know that 30 rooms would bot be cleaned and so he would be sending us to another Marriott location- 25 minutes from where we were. We had booked this particular location because it is walking distance to our family. He originally offered to lower the price and put us in the queen room that was ready, then a call to his manager was an “upgrade” to a “better” room which was simply handicapped and the balcony does not have any furniture on it so it is useless. Although we felt for the young man who was doing his best, his manager abandoned him and only 2 cleaning people were working. He said this was not the first time this has happened. It was very stressful and by using expedia, there was nothing he could do. Expedia was unavailable at that time on our end too so we couldn’t get any customer service. Terrible experience.

  • Darla Dec 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    My only need now is for the hotel to send me a copy of the invoice, all I rec'd is a statement showing a 0 balance. I need a copy of charges. Other than that, I would highly recommend this wonderful hotel.

  • Kameswari Dec 2024 · via expedia
    2/5

    The breakfast does not have many options

  • ANH Dec 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Breakfast is ok, only bacon and quiche in hot breakfast. Otherwise clean and quite

  • Prabhubalaji Dec 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice place

  • Jerold Dec 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Pool and jacuzzi, gym, free breakfast, farmers market on Saturday just down the street

  • Jessica Dec 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    We enjoyed the easy check in process, the hot tub and heated pool, along with breakfast & the location. Upon arrival the pull out bed was dirty but they came to clean it right away. Overall we would love to stay here again in the future.

  • Zhaoyang Dec 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Spacious and very clean room.

  • Kelly Dec 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    We drive from halfway up BC Canada down to San Diego and back up again. We stayed at some 4 star hotels and other Fairfields. This was the best all around hotel for comfort, service, cleanliness, convenient location, ease of finding it, free parking, free breakfast selection and taste. There's 24hr guest laundry access (my only complaint is that they need to have the washing machine serviced to clean it as it has a musty smell). The beds were incredibly comfortable. It's within walking distance to the Natural Bridges Beach, which has an incredible view the sunset. The boardwalk is a short drive (10 min) and has a kid's paradise of rides, arcades, beach and food.

  • linda Dec 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Pool and hot tub were very clean and perfect temperatures.

  • ILIR Dec 2024 · via expedia
    1/5

    Charged without stepping a foot on the property due to illness.. terrible experience and staff was unreliable and incredibly rude .. filing a complaint. Don’t go there ..

  • Adela Dec 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    The hotel does not offered gluten and dairy for breakfast for those of us with allergies

  • Jim Dec 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    Nice place.

  • linda Dec 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very happy with everything.

  • Jessy Dec 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great location for visiting Natural Bridges. Staff was very welcoming and helpful with local resources. Lots of variety of restaurants and activities close by.

  • Douglas Dec 2024 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Stay was comfortable. Check in personnel efficient but not friendly.

  • Larysa Dec 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great hotel to stay, a bit away from the center but very convenient, quiet and safe. Nice complimentary breakfast.

  • Todd Dec 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    Descent hotel close to USC

  • Maria Dec 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Our experience was great. Nice friendly staff. Would definitely stay there again.

  • Olena Dec 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    The hotel is very nice, clean and comfortable for the guests. My kids liked heated pool and hot tub . We really enjoyed staying at the hotel in winter days.

  • TADI Dec 2024 · via expedia
    2/5

    The property is very outdated, the coffee maker was very dirty

  • Vicente Dec 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Location is great nearby to everything

  • Li Dec 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    Very nice facility. Hot tub and gymnasium are very good.

  • Laurence Nov 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    It would be nice to have a couple of plastic chairs on the little balconies.

  • Tasha Nov 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Lovely

  • Vicente Nov 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Parking was lighted and bright. Breakfast was great.

  • Daniel Nov 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice facility, rooms, and clean.

  • Thelma Nov 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Convenient location to UCSC for campus visit. Beautiful inside. Clean and comfy rooms close to a variety of foods

  • Jordan Nov 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    Nice and clean room. Hot tub and the pool was relaxing.

  • Samah Nov 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    The property was clean and well-maintained. Rooms were a bit dated, and could be slightly upgraded or refreshed. Otherwise, it was a pleasant and comfortable stay.

  • ANGELINA Nov 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Will definitely be coming back.

Frequently asked questions about Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Does Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA offer parking?
Yes, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA offers free parking on-site.
Does Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA features meeting spaces and dedicated conference rooms, suitable for corporate meetings and group gatherings. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA have a fitness center?
Yes, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include spa, pool.
Where is Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA located, and how walkable is the area?
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA is located at 2956 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. With a Walk Score of 54, the area is rated Somewhat Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but a car or rideshare is helpful for most trips.

House rules

Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 12:00 PM
Cancellation Not available
Children Not available