Courtyard Durham Near Duke University/Downtown

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An outdoor patio with a stone fire pit surrounded by wicker furniture and a large window overlooking the building.
A modern bar area with a curved counter, bar stools, a coffee machine, and a refrigerated display of beverages.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a building with balconies in the background.
A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A modern hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $105
$93 nightly
$105 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3

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1815 Front St, Durham, NC, 27705
  • Place, Duke Homestead
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Duke University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Durham Performing Arts Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Double Beds (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Double Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Hearing Accessible)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(74 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Durham

With a stay at Courtyard Durham Near Duke University/Downtown in Durham (Croasdaile Farm Master), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Duke University Hospital and Duke Homestead. .This golf hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Duke University and 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Durham Performing Arts Center.

What's nearby

  • Duke Homestead - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Duke University - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Durham Performing Arts Center - 7 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Research Triangle Park - 11 min drive - 11.8 miles
  • University of North Carolina - 17 min drive - 13.0 miles

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 9 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sheetz - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Cook Out - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Courtyard Durham Near Duke University/Downtown

Courtyard Durham Near Duke University/Downtown offers 146 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Durham hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 146 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and a picnic area. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the complimentary area shuttle.
Stop by the hotel's restaurant, The Bistro, for dinner, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Bistro - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; USD 10 to 15 for adults and USD 8 to 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Bistro

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Golf lessons
  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • 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 (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • 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
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 100 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 15 for adults, and USD 8 to 15 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from June to September
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Courtyard Durham
Courtyard Marriott Durham
Courtyard Marriott Hotel Durham
Durham Courtyard
Durham Marriott Courtyard
Marriott Courtyard Durham
Marriott Durham
Courtyard Durham Duke University
Courtyard Marriott Durham Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott Durham
Courtyard Durham Near Duke University/Downtown Hotel
Courtyard Durham Near Duke University/Downtown Durham
Courtyard Durham Near Duke University/Downtown Hotel Durham

Courtyard Durham Near Duke University/Downtown Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 493 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 280 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 69 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1018 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Cammy

Clean and the staff was very nice and helpful. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is a bit dated but very clean and was great. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Quinton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is tucked away in a safe and quiet area with easy access to the nearby interstate. Provided a great night's rest for a business trip.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff was very courteous and professional
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

Edgar S

Nice staff, few amenities, pay for everything food and beverage.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Takiyah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and very clean. I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A couple of good places to eat nearby --- walkable. It was an easy place to stay while traveling north on 1-85.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness
Great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ARIEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was friendly and the room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We didn't do breakfast not included. The parking was safe and hotel as well. Great location awesome staff. Will stay there again on my visit to Duke.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

FRANCISCO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Brian

It was advertised as free breakfast and it was $46 to feed 3 people.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful, hotel clean, & location was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very nice. The place is a bit outdated, however, the staff is incredibly nice and the breakfast was delicious. Everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing hotel. They even have a play area for kids!!! Staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Calvin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Clean room. A/C worked great. Great hospitality. Little loud being by the major highway but did die down later in the evening. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1 night stay was very pleasant. I’d stayed here before and felt very safe and comfortable both times. Didn’t get a chance to use the pool or hot tub; maybe next time.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Patrick

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Seems like a 2 star hotel now.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Felicia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nikhil

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good clean spacious room, smooth check in and check out, courteous staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and the amenities were on point. My room was super clean. If i am ever in the area again I will definitely be staying there. The staff was amazing and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026