Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Capitola Beach

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Lobby
Free daily continental breakfast
Free daily continental breakfast
Lobby
Outdoor pool
Located near Capitola Beach, Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola welcomes guests with a lobby fireplace and praised continental breakfast. The property offers a 24-hour gym, outdoor pool, WiFi, luggage storage, and express check-out for a convenient and comfortable stay.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The current price is AED 511
AED 587 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov

Room options

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Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(64 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(82 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Courtyard View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Courtyard View (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1255 41st Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95010

What's nearby

  • Capitola Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Capitola Wharf - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 10 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Mystery Spot - 10 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 11 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tacos Moreno - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Erik's DeliCafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Verve Coffee Roasters - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Hotel near Capitola Beach
Consider a stay at Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola and take advantage of free continental breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a 24-hour gym and a 24-hour business center.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out, and a gift shop
  • Laundry services, a banquet hall, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 84 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Separate sitting areas, recycling, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 1,711 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 2011
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Fairfield Inn Santa Cruz
Fairfield Inn Santa Cruz Capitola
Fairfield Inn Santa Cruz Hotel
Fairfield Inn Santa Cruz Hotel Capitola
Santa Cruz Fairfield Inn
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz-Capitola Hotel Capitola
Fairfield Inn And Suites Santa Cruz-Capitola
Fairfield Inn Santa Cruz Capitola Hotel
Fairfield Inn Suites Santa Cruz Capitola
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola Hotel
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola Santa Cruz
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola Hotel Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

Does Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola located?

Situated in a shopping district, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Hooper Beach and Capitola Beach. The Hook and Capitola Wharf are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 741 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 199 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chaulette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and food is great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious junior suite.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and brought us anything we needed! And it's close enough to Shadowbrook so the vintage taxi will pick you up!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerome

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Best hotel in Santa Cruzarea

From front desk to breakfast. This hotel was a 10
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing Jacuzzi Great staff/housekeeping, room's top notch experience I love it here
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aubrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice rooms and the breakfast staff are so friendly!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did an over-Nite stay with the grandkids they enjoyed the pool. Everything was great, Service, staff and the variety at breakfast was very good. The coffee was VERY GOOD.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mawuko

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently near shops, coffee and restaurants in Capitola.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very good experience definitely would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

John

everything was just right
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good stay. Good location, walkable to a few restaurants. the AM breakfast was good, and the hotel itself feels spacious and clean. Very good experience with Fairfield.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was fast and easy, the staff was friendly and great. Great parking garage to safely park my harley.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice breakfast, new feel to hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely big rooms, clean and comfortable, great breakfast selection and all the required facilities needed for an easy and enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place was very clean staff was very friendly and my kiddos said their breakfast was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent venue for our family gathering

Very nice hotel for our family gathering
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terje

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with our stay. Will book again next time we are in town.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great service

Friendly, clean, quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and great breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very sour good opportunity has a good breakfast and a very large room. It is also perfectly located, not far from Capitola Beach.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Devinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice. Clean, quite. Rooms are big. Friendly staff. No water bottle given in room, but at front desk there is free coffee and water. Overall nice place to stay. I will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025