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Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz – Santa Cruz, CA
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz – Santa Cruz, CA
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Located in Santa Cruz, a 4-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach, Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness center and a shared lounge. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, a business center and free WiFi. The property is 300 yards from the city center and a 4-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Guests at the hotel can enjoy an à la carte breakfast. At Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz you'll find a restaurant serving American cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested. Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse is a 19-minute walk from the accommodation, while Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is 1.4 miles away. Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 32 miles from the property.

Amenities

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

Reviews

4.3 / 5
Excellent 1163 reviews
  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    We enjoyed our stay and we definitely will be booking again next year.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The bed was comfortable. The view was industrial. The room was clean. The walls are thin.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Great location

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Clean room! Staff seemed understaffed it was slow to get help.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Exterior was really nice looking. I guess the area is okay. Didnt feel particularly safe walking over to the downtown area. Also, they don’t put any kind of tea or coffee in your room. Even a cheap little machine with cheap coffee would be better than nothing. I couldn’t even find a cup to rinse my mouth out when I brushed my teeth. Like, spring for a couple of cups and a $20 coffee machine.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    This hotel is close to the Boardwalk and Warhf. It is a good family Hotel. The walls are thin and you hear everything. Overall a good hotel for family vacations.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Very clean and nice hotel. Conveniently located near boardwalk

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The hotel was a nice hotel. Our room was nice. It was the suite large ceilings 600 ft.². The problem was with the staff and getting to my room. It says check-in on Expedia at 4 PM. I understand that occasionally it takes a little bit longer, however this hotel managed to put a sign up to weasel in additional one hour plus of wait time which to me was different. I ended up having to wait for almost 3 hours for my room I was promised a text or call. I had to follow up , when I did, I let the manager know that I was not happy about that and that I should be taken care of in someway because the employee also mentioned that if it exceeded a certain amount of time that they would do something to make it up but was a lie, and the manager tried to hide and not come out to speak with me. I insisted that they called corporate to take the parking off at the least for making me wait three hours , they declined and said they were sorry and I could cancel if I wanted to . at 7 PM in Santa Cruz and try to find another hotel, Yeah right was impossible so we ended up staying and I wrote a long email to corporate letting them know what I thought about the business and how it was wrong to waste my money and my time at a hotel that we were paying $1500 for we usually stay at the dream Inn, but wanted to extend a trip a third day so we chose a budget friendly hotel. Learn the lesson we like the dream inn and that’s where we’ll go. The response from Marriott was they’re individually owned. Sorry .

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    There were no staff on, ignored at check in, never looked in the eye, valet parking was crowded essentially could not get the car in, bar service slow took forever. Considering I’m a Titanium Elite member I was not made to feel special like I always experienced with Marriott around the world, very disappointed.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Fun trip, nice place to stay but parking is an issue if you don’t want to pay an extra 35$ a night for valet that seemed pretty overwhelmed at times.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    There bistro was under maintenance and unavailable

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    No water offered in room

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    We had a very enjoyable stay. Rooms were clean and staff was very friendly. The location was perfect too. My only issue was with the occupants on the floor above us. The floors seemed to be very thin because you can hear them walking about. Kind of annoying but overall our stay was nice.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Great two consecutive years!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Staff was very friendly and helpful at check in and check out. Clean facility close to boardwalk and comfortable

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    We love the location, friendly staff, and cleanliness of this hotel. We have stayed her more then one time and every time it's great.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    We stayed 2 nights and were very comfortable. We used the pool and it was nice. We liked that it was within walking distance to the Boardwalk!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Clean room, walking distance to the pier. Loved the rooftop pool a little small but good for kids.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Good hotel, great location. Staff super friendly

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Dining area was very dirty and not cleaned after breakfast upon arrival. It was 12:30 pm. At breakfast there was no clean table available to us at so we found a booth that still needed to be wiped down. Large chunks of food on the floor as well. We asked staff very politely if they could wipe down the table for us and we were told to, “Next time find a clean table!” We also had a cracked glass on the serving tray in our room, towel rack broke in the shower, and many fixtures that needed to be maintained. I would not stay here again for the price.

Frequently asked questions about Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Does Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz offer parking?
Yes, Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz offers both self-parking and valet parking. Fees may apply.
Does Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz features meeting spaces and dedicated conference rooms, suitable for corporate meetings and group gatherings. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz have a fitness center?
Yes, Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include spa, pool.
Where is Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz located, and how walkable is the area?
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz is located at 313 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. With a Walk Score of 89, the area is rated Very Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with public transit and rideshare easily accessible.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
  • University of California, Santa Cruz 2.9 mi
  • 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake 9.3 mi

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