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Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

3.0 star property
Travelers gather by the cozy fireplace at this coastal retreat, starting mornings with poolside coffee before beach adventures.

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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

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Room options

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Bathtub

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Bathtub)

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Hearing Accessible, Balcony

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Hearing Accessible (Accessible Bathtub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Hearing Accessible, Bathtub (Roll-in Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Hearing Accessible, Balcony

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Hearing Accessible (Accessible Bathtub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Santa Cruz, Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola is in a shopping district and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay, while Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Roaring Camp Railroads are popular area attractions. 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 skydiving and ecotours. Visit our Santa Cruz travel guide
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1255 41st Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95010

What's nearby

  • Hooper Beach
    Hooper Beach
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Capitola Venetian beach painted houses; Shutterstock ID 420693280
    Capitola Beach
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Capitola Wharf at dawn
    Capitola Wharf
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Capitola Mercantile
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Pleasure Point Park
    3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    9 min walk
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
    13 min walk
  • Olive Garden
    15 min walk
  • Chili's Grill & Bar
    10 min walk
  • Tacos Moreno
    7 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 water sports equipment
  • An elevator, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
  • A banquet hall, a gift shop, and laundry services
  • 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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)

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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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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

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 743 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 193 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel! Friendly staff, clean, spacious rooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and a nice touch with fireplace in the sleeping area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zhiwei

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great staff, very nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

alana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was great. Rooms were spacious and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerlynn G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a wonderful stay in Santa Cruz! Rooms were modern, clean and well appointed. Staff were friendly and helpful. There was also a wonderful vintage shop right around the corner!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tunde

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful time at the hotel. The staff was warm and friendly and went above and beyond for us. The place was super clean. We have stayed here before and we would come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, the staff was great and the bed was comfortable. Will book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Khristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Randy

Clean. Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying at this hotel was very convenient due to its location. My kids enjoyed the breakfast and the kitchen staff were fantastic! The only thing we don’t like was the sofa bed. It was very old and uncomfortable. We had to used it as we are a family of 5. We suggest to update those sofas for a more comfortable ones. Besides that, we loved to stay at this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was easy; check-out even easier. Loved the breakfast setup. The room was nice and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location - not as busy/crowded as Santa Cruz but still close enough to the beach and other attractions. Staff is friendly and the rooms are clean and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice sized rooms! Extra seating room. Clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room was clean. staff was courteous. underground parking secure. close to Shadowbrook Restaurant and beaches.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Easy check in and parking which is a major plus for this area. Room was clean, spacious and comfortable. Very quiet. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerome

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We really liked this hotel. The room was clean, the staff was SO nice and helpful and we were located near the ice machine which was great. They had plenty of parking in the parking structure. We would definitely stay at this location again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always a nice stay...and perfectly situated near all the fun and
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024