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Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola – Capitola, CA
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola – Capitola, CA
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 12:00 PM

About Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

This Capitola hotel is a 10-minute drive from central Santa Cruz and New Brighton State Beach. It features an outdoor pool, and spacious suites with 32-inch flat-screen TVs and an iPod dock. A microwave, mini-fridge and coffee-maker are standard in every modern suite at the Fairfield Inn and Suites Santa Cruz-Capitola. All suites include free Wi-Fi and a sitting area with sofa bed. A daily buffet breakfast is served at the Santa Cruz Fairfield Inn. It has hot and cold items, as well as coffee, tea and juice. Free access to the hot tub and on-site gym is available to all guests of the Fairfield Inn. Parking is also free. The Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is 5 miles from the hotel. Long Maine Aquarium is 7 miles away.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room microwave
  • Pool
  • Spa / sauna
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transit access
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator
  • In-room safe

Reviews

4.7 / 5
Excellent 1002 reviews
  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Great hotel. The rooms are smaller than it looks in the pictures but overall the staff were all amazing. They really made our stay fantastic. It’s cleans and organized and well maintained.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Great costumer service from front desk personnel. Thank you 🙏

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    We only stayed one night, but had a great experience and would visit again. Near the Santa Cruz Boardwalk after a short drive. Quiet area with a clean, updated hotel and secured parking. We did not try the breakfast but it was great to have as an option.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Superb!!!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Clean room

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Clean and a perfect location!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The room was clean. The bed and the sofa bed were both comfortable. My family enjoyed the pool and the breakfast. Overall. We loved our stay and would stay there again.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The building is new. You can smell it. The stuf is friendly. I definitely recommend it.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    We loved our stay there. The room was clean and comfortable and the breakfast was excellent.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Room was clean and the property was perfect for our family.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Our stay was amazing! Staff is friendly and efficient. Rooms were very clean and housekeeping did not disappoint.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The staff at the front desk was very helpful and friendly.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Room 314 was big, clean, quiet & had nice view into a good neighborhood. Fridge & shower worked well. Beds were comfortable though a tad soft. Alex at the front desk was super nice & helpful. Her recommendations for dinner were very good. Parking was free & easy. Breakfast (6-10AM) was good. Housekeeping staff were very nice. I had no problem going directly to them in the mornings to get whatever I needed: exchange towels, more toilet paper or soap, Kleenex, etc. Location is good if you have a car, otherwise Capitola Beach & Village is a 25-minute walk away. It’s not far, but I was under the impression that this was a “beach hotel.” No matter. We had a car. And to tell the truth, after you spend a half-day in Capitola Beach, drive to the other nearby beaches. They are beautiful, have more & cheaper parking (Some are free.), and are less than 30-minute drive away. Our favorite beach this stay was Natural Bridges State Beach, though Lighthouse Beach was also cool for watching surfers. Lots of shopping & places to eat nearby. Whole Foods grocery store also nearby. FYI: Sofa-bed can fit only 1 adult or 2 smaller children. Since we were only 5 adults, we were fine. Also, room cleaning is only on request. Since we were only there 3 nights, we didn’t need any cleaning.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Location was good hotel is newer Lighting in the bathroom could be better. Also hotel should think about getting small Keurig with the K cups in the rooms instead of the 1990s small coffee pot also perhaps liquid creamer instead of the powder stuff breakfast was great hotel is clean beds are comfy.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Nice clean room.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Very good

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Location Slow elevator

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    This hotel is very nice. It may seem away from any special beach views, but you are a easy 20 walk to the Capitola village and a easy 7 minute walk to the beach. Especially one of the best surf beaches off of 41st. We had a suite which was quite large. We had a pull out love-seat that slept one and two comfy queens. There may be two minor complaints, the room was a bit dark and the pillows were flat and kinda hard. But seriously, very modern, updated decor, the secure parking garage, the friendly staff, the included morning breakfast, the pool, gym, location, etc. were all excellent. We will definitely stay here again.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Great breakfast

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    An excellent hotel, very good value for families. Roughly 480 sq ft per room which is spacious enough. The balcony was a great addition. Breakfast was very good. We enjoyed our stay here

Frequently asked questions about Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Does Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola offers free Wi-Fi for all guests. Free wired internet is also available in select rooms.
Does Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola offer parking?
Yes, Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola offers free parking on-site.
Does Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola features meeting spaces and dedicated conference rooms, suitable for corporate meetings and group gatherings. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola have a fitness center?
Yes, Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include spa, pool.
Where is Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola located, and how walkable is the area?
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola is located at 1255 41st Ave, Capitola, CA 95010. With a Walk Score of 92, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
  • University of California, Santa Cruz 5.5 mi
  • 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake 6.9 mi

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