See all properties
Save

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

3.0 star property

Photo gallery for Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Lobby
Lobby
Lounge
Outdoor pool
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

View map
1255 41st Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95010
  • Place, Hooper Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Capitola Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Capitola Wharf
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom

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 Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Bathtub

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 Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Bathtub)

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Bathtub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom

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 Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

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 Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Hearing Accessible

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 Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Hearing Accessible, Balcony

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 Wi-Fi

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

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 Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Hearing Accessible, Bathtub (Roll-in Shower)

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 Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Hearing Accessible, Balcony

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 Wi-Fi

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

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 Wi-Fi

Similar properties

Lobby
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
Santa Cruz
  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, 1,000 reviews
The price is AU$214
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

About the area

Santa Cruz

When you stay at Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola in Santa Cruz, you'll be in a shopping district, a 5-minute drive from Capitola Beach and 8 minutes from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. .This hotel is 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Monterey Bay and 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz.

What's nearby

  • Hooper Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Capitola Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Capitola Wharf - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Capitola Mercantile - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Pleasure Point Park - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

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

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola offers 84 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

This Santa Cruz hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 84 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 32-inch LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, as well as phones with free local calls.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-out. Planning an event in Santa Cruz? This hotel has 1711 square feet (159 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.

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

  • In-room 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 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

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

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 741 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 195 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

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although shower faucet in tub didn't send all water to shower head
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Tanya

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

8/10 Good

Devron

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Room was clean and close to Capitola Village
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Zhiwei

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

10/10 Excellent

Khristina

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

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Alexandra

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Raquel

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nelesh

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlinda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exactly what we needed for a night in SC
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

QIANG

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room and bathroom were spacious, well-appointed, and very clean. I could hear the people in the room above me. But I found my stay mostly quiet, and calm. Very nice. All the staff, but one, were very friendly. The hotel is conveniently located to restaurants, and shopping. It's near the beach, but you, probably, wouldn't walk it. I didn't use the workout room or pool, but they looked lovely, and clean. The breakfast was fine. Lots of choices, good quality foods, well-prepared. All in all, I loved my stay. I would stay, again, for a little respite from home.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosio

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

NANCI, STOCKTON

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious,nicely appointed! Had 2 tvs - one in sitting area by jetted tub, other in bedroom! Had refrig & microwave! Comfy bed & lounge chair in bedroom! Great bathroom- huge! Had roll in shower w/rainfall showerhead. Great free hot breakfsst! Waffles/eggs/sausages/ pastries,yogurt/fruit/super good choices! Great staff, would stay again!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sol

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sage, Capitola

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hot tub temp was good, clean room and good wifi. Very pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025