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Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Capitola Beach

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Lobby
Outdoor pool
Free daily continental breakfast
Free daily continental breakfast
Lobby

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$313
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug

Room options

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32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV, iPod dock

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Courtyard View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking | Living room

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(81 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

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 cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking | Living room

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(62 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom (Hearing Accessible)

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom

32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV, iPod dock

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

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

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Courtyard View (Hearing Accessible)

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

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

Highlights

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

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom

32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV, iPod dock

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

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

Highlights

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

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

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

Highlights

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

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About the area

Located in Santa Cruz, Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola is in a shopping district and near the beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and skydiving.
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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 - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Mystery Spot - 12 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬10 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 reception. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a 24-hour gym and a 24-hour business centre.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out and a gift shop
  • A front desk safe, water sports equipment and a banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property, coffee/tea in reception and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff and location
Room features
All 84 rooms have comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Separate sitting areas, recycling and fridges

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

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

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
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 cots are available on request at the 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 to 10:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola?

As of 14 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola on 17 Aug 2025 start from AU$312.57, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout 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 mile (2 km).

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Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 739 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 199 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1000 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

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

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, close to beaches, staff was nice, breakfast was good, stayed a week wish there was biscuit an gravy at least once, but over all great stay.great for family 2 adult and grandkids good time had by all even stayed an extra night
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice room with 2 smart TV’s and great air conditioners. Hot breakfast and close to beaches.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this area of Santa Cruz, especially that uou can walk to the beach from the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff, safe gated parking was a huge plus!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vienna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family had a wonderful stay at this hotel. We booked two rooms and both were clean and very comfortable for our group of 7. The breakfast was great with a variety of options. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Farrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely house and a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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

Volodymyr

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great clean room, with a step out balcony, good morning breakfast as far as hotel breakfasts go, great overall location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

8/10 Good

Krishan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff had excellent customer service. The hotel offers a great breakfast. Only two bad things were parking and the second (something I could have requested) was extra bathroom mats.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

JG

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable and spacious with a good breakfast. Took a while to evict folks next to us who were arguing and threatening to each other. They were extremely loud!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 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

8/10 Good

John

everything was just right
Stayed 1 night in May 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

Lyubov

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When checking out gal wasn’t very friendly, cold. Check in great. All else excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to stay. I’ll stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Security of parking garage. Your card key is needed to enter parking garage, elevator lobby from garage and use of card key once you get on elevator. Made us feel safe knowing only those staying at property had access to enter
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025