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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz

2956 Mission Street, Santa Cruz, 95060, California, United States

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Outdoor swimming pool

Business center

Free wifi

Fitness center

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Air conditioning

Kid-friendly buffet

Sun deck

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz is a 3-star hotel in Santa Clara, California. Nestled at 2956 Mission Street, it sits about 27.8mi from the city center. Rates start from $109, and breakfast is offered to guests.

Perks include an outdoor swimming pool (free), free Wifi, a fitness center (free), and a complimentary business center. Additional conveniences include a 24-hour front desk, non-smoking rooms, wheelchair accessibility, air conditioning, a terrace, an elevator, and a balcony. On-site parking is available for an extra charge, and certain activities carry additional fees.

With 224 reviews on record, this Fairfield Inn & Suites delivers a straightforward, comfort-first stay in Santa Clara. The property also offers a streaming service (like Netflix), sun deck, patio, and other handy touches, all within the Santa Clara location in the United States.

Take a dip after a day of Santa Clara exploring in an outdoor heated pool that welcomes adults year-round. It’s a laid-back way to unwind, with free Wifi nearby, plus a fitness center and a complimentary business center to keep plans moving. Helpful touches include a 24-hour front desk, non-smoking rooms, air conditioning, a terrace, an elevator, and a balcony—all there to simplify travel days and nights.

Movies and sun go hand in hand here: a streaming service (like Netflix) is available for easy downtime, while a sun deck and a patio offer outdoor spots to soak up the California sun. It’s easy to combine comfort with便利, with these on-site perks sitting alongside the practicalities that make a trip smooth and enjoyable.

Room options span a variety of layouts, including Double Room, Economy (Triple), Queen Room, Dormitory Standard, Suite Grand, Suite, King, Suite, Balcony, Room - 2 Queen, and Queen Room with Two Queen Beds. Cash is not accepted at check-in; accepted payment methods include Diners Club, American Express, Mastercard, Discover, JCB, Visa, and UnionPay. On-site parking is available for an extra charge. With 224 reviews on record, the stay offers a straightforward, comfort-first experience in Santa Clara.

Closest airports

Monterey Regional Airport

28.5mi

Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

28.7mi

San Francisco International Airport

48.8mi

Oakland International Airport

54mi

Most popular amenities

Outdoor swimming pool

Business center

Free wifi

Fitness center

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Air conditioning

Kid-friendly buffet

Sun deck

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Patio

Elevator

Kids' meals

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Balcony

Bathtub

Rooms

Queen Room in Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz

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Queen Room

1 Queen Size Bed

205 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Microwave

Coffee machine

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King Suite in Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz

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Suite, King Size

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

300 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Microwave

Coffee machine

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King Suite with Balcony in Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz

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Suite, Balcony

1 Sofa Bed

1 King Size Bed

365 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

Terrace

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Queen Room with Two Queen Beds in Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz

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Room - 2 Queen

2 Queen Size Beds

325 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Microwave

Coffee machine

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Room

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Suite, Accessible, Sofa

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

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Room

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Accessible Room

1 Queen Size Bed

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Room - 2 Queen, Accessible

2 Queen Size Beds

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Double Room, Partial Sea View

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Room Standard

Economy, Triple

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Room Economy

Double Room

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Room Selected at Check in

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Guest reviews

8.1

224 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Beverly

8.2

December 2023

Clean, spacious room and bathroom. Coffee machine, hair dryer and fridge in room. Iron and board in closet. Full breakfast with a LOT of choice. Gas fire pit on the back patio. Pool and exercise room included. Location is perfect for downtown access and the coastal beaches. Quiet cul-de sac.

At check-in, there was a nasty surprise of an additional $50 charge to cover possible incidental expenses. My budget didn't cover this surprise and it made for an unpleasant beginning to the weekend. I hope that this policy will be disclosed in the future- at Booking - during the reservation so some one like myself can choose if this policy works for me or not. Usually on the last day of a reservation, the cleaning crew comes AFTER the room has been vacated. Twice someone tried to come in while we were packing up. Check-out was at 11 but my room key stopped working before that.

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Cheryl

8.2

June 2023

Room was nice, modern & clean. King Suite had 2 TVs. Breakfast had a good variety and the waffles were delicious. Coffee & Cream available in lobby!

Bed was a little firm. The sofa was more comfortable. Height of the shower head…made it seem like no pressure, hard to rinse.

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Carol

9.1

June 2025

A bigger room than we are used to staying in as it was a suite with a comfy sofa, microwave and fridge, bath (always a bonus!). The breakfast had a range of options. The hotel / room was quiet, couldn't hear the nearby PCH. The young lady on reception went out of her way to offer places to visit in the local area when I told her we were birdwatching - thank you for your effort! This was the only place we stayed at on our trip that we were aware of that had free-to-view movie streaming on the TV that was easy to access.

Nothing to do with the hotel but it is opposite a school and we made the mistake of arriving to check in at school exit time so we were sitting at the road crossing at the adjacent junction for over 10 minutes whilst all the young folk crocodiled out across the road. No noise or any problem but just try and check in at a different time!

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Lisa

10

December 2024

The lobby is lovely, and the rooms are quite spacious, upscale and clean. The bathroom and shower are large, and the towels are big and soft. There is ample free parking. Because the hotel is off the main part of Mission, it is very quiet. The breakfast was unexpectedly good; most free hotel breakfasts are marginal at best. There are four food stations with both hot and cold options. I am picky about hotels and would absolutely stay here again. (I am from Santa Cruz so am familiar with many hotels.)

I can’t think of anything.

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Meg

9.1

March 2024

Having been to this venue before, I chose it based on its recent construction (built in 2014-15) and the location; just far enough outside the city to provide some peace, but close enough to access wants and needs that a city's business district can provide. The property is also in close proximity to some fine pedestrian paths and trails. One can find their way to Natural Bridges, Seymour Science Center, or even Wilder State Park without driving.

There's only one way to get to rooms above the first floor; the elevator. I prefer using stairs to access upper floors and that doesn't exist at this venue. There are stairs that connect between floors and lead to exiting the inn without going through the lobby, but one can only get back to their room by going through the lobby to take the elevator. I assume this is a security feature.

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Dmitry

8.2

July 2023

Spacious room with microwave and fridge in a room. 10 minutes walk to the Natural Bridges park.

Disposable tableware for breakfast is not nice. No water offered in a room.

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James

9.1

July 2023

The location was surprisingly quiet being both close to HWY 1 and the beach at Natural Bridges.

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Anonymous

8.2

June 2025

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.

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

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Anonymous

8.2

July 2023

Breakfast was wonderful staff seem courtesy. It was clean and had everything in the snack bar if needed as well as a quiet location. Across from a gym and a beach view 🧐. Staff gave me a couple on book for boardwalk really appreciate that.

Booked a room with a bathtub as i have had several back surgeries and when I got there even though it said it on my booking email I was told that they didn't have a room with a bath to suite us. I literally almost cried and she said she was sorry to try the jacuzzi early. Needless to say the hot tub was full with lots of loud young couples and for hours unchecked each morning and each night. Different people but no room for me. I don't have a bath at home have to go to physical therapy etc etc my whole trip was based around a tub and as nice as it was it didn't have the one thing I needed and wanted most. This has been my first vacation in 4 years taking care of my elderly parents and then my sister got cancer. I was so excited. Sorry it seem silly but it was quite a let down.

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Eric

8.2

January 2024

Location. I was there when the fire alarm went off and a second time when the power for the whole building went out - big storm. But I still come back because it’s a good place. Maybe I’ll get a free stay based on above. Only thing that needs help BADLY is the morning breakfast- very sad need real eggs, sausage/bacon, other items the resemble REAL food.

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Points of Interest Around Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz

Attractions

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

2.3mi

Roaring Camp Railroads

5.7mi

Point Pinos Lighthouse

23.6mi

Lovers Point Park

24.5mi

Asilomar State Beach

24.5mi

Monterey Bay Aquarium

25.2mi

Cannery Row

25.6mi

Monterey Fisherman’s Wharf

26.2mi

Custom House Plaza

26.3mi

17-Mile Drive

26.7mi

Dennis the Menace Park

26.8mi

The Tech Interactive

27.3mi

Pebble Beach

27.9mi

Sunset Cultural Center

29.3mi

Carmel Mission

29.8mi

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Heated

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz

Outdoor swimming pool

Business center

Free wifi

Fitness center

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Air conditioning

Kid-friendly buffet

Sun deck

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Patio

Elevator

Kids' meals

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Balcony

Bathtub

Stay rules - Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz

What's the check-in and check-out schedule at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz?

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz permits check-ins after 03:00 PM and expects check-outs to be completed by 12:00 PM.

Is free parking available at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz?

Yes, there is parking available at the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz. The hotel offers on-site parking, which is convenient for guests. However, please note that there may be charges for parking, and it is public parking. Additionally, a reservation for parking is not required.

What are the rates at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz?

Accommodation at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz starts as low as $109. Rates could differ based on your room selection and dates. Ensure to enter your dates for the most accurate pricing.

What are the room types available at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz?

The hotel offers Queen Rooms, King Suites, and Queen Rooms with Two Queen Beds. The Queen Rooms have a Queen size bed, while the King Suites have a King size bed and a sofa bed. The Queen Rooms with Two Queen Beds have two Queen size beds. All rooms have a non-smoking policy. The occupancy ranges from 2 adults and 1 child to 4 adults and 3 children.

What activities does Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz offer?

Guests at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz have a variety of leisure amenities to enjoy during their stay. One of the main attractions is the outdoor swimming pool. The pool is available all season and is heated, providing a comfortable environment for swimming.

In addition to the pool, guests can also take advantage of the golf course, hot tub/Jacuzzi, and tennis court. For those looking to relax, there are beach umbrellas and chairs available for use.

For outdoor enthusiasts, the hotel offers a range of activities including bike rental, bike tours, walking tours, snorkeling, horseback riding, diving, bowling, cycling, hiking, canoeing, windsurfing, and fishing.

Guests can also enjoy live music performances, movie nights, and board games or puzzles. There is a fitness center for those who wish to stay active, as well as a spa lounge/relaxation area.

With such a wide range of leisure amenities, guests at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz will have no shortage of activities to keep them entertained during their stay.

Does Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz have a pool for guests?

The hotel has one pool available. It is an outdoor pool that is heated and open for all seasons. However, there are age restrictions, as the pool is for adults only.

Are both cash and credit cards valid payment options at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz?

No, cash is not accepted as a valid payment option at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz. However, they do accept various credit cards such as Mastercard, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, Discover, Visa, and UnionPay.