Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central

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A modern bar area with wooden ceiling beams, bar stools, and a long counter.
An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and a fire feature.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view.
A multi-story hotel with a curved facade, balconies, and a central entrance with a glass door.
A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a courtyard.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
The current price is $170
$148 nightly
$170 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5

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8651 Spectrum Center Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92123
  • Place, Convoy District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Centrum Dog Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, The Comedy Palace
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Roll-in Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub (Balcony)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Hearing Accessible (Mobility Accessible with Bathtub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Hearing Accessible (Mobility Accessible with Bathtub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

Located in San Diego (Kearny Mesa), Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central is within a 10-minute drive of Mission Bay and Balboa Park. .This hotel is 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from San Diego State University and 7.9 mi (12.6 km) from San Diego Zoo.

What's nearby

  • Convoy District - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Centrum Dog Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • The Comedy Palace - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • San Diego Zoo - 12 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • SeaWorld - 15 min drive - 11.2 miles

Getting around

  • Hazard Center Station - 6 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 11 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Labora - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central offers 245 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary weekday newspapers and irons/ironing boards. Microwaves, hypo-allergenic bedding, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 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 245 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.
Enjoy a meal at The Bistro or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-in. Planning an event in San Diego? This hotel has 4000 square feet (360 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 7 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Bistro - This bistro specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast and light fare. Open daily.
Starbucks - Onsite coffee shop. Open daily.
The Bistro Bar - This lobby lounge serves dinner and light fare. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 18 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 7.50 to 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Starbucks
  • The Bistro
  • The Bistro Bar

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 4,000 square feet of conference space
  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar in bathtub (33 inches high)
  • Grab bar near toilet (33 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (33 inches high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Portable bathtub seat
  • Raised toilet seat (24 inches high)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity (33 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2002
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
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 (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

American ExpressDiners ClubDiscoverJCB InternationalMastercardVisa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 7.5 to 15 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 18.00 per night (in/out privileges)

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

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 Marriott Hotel San Diego Central
Courtyard Marriott San Diego Central
Courtyard San Diego Central
Marriott Courtyard San Diego Central
Marriott San Diego Central
Courtyard Marriott San Diego Central Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central San Diego
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central Hotel San Diego

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 634 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 185 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1003 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Melinda

Quick easy check in and out. Clean rooms and location is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was great! Will book again for our next trip to san diego.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Sad we didn't have time to Check out the pool, looked nice. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Libier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again very family friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and I will stay there again. Good breakfast and very clean and safe.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay at the hotel. Plenty of parking, beautiful pool space, and the Starbucks was the icing on the cake! I would stay again! The bartender made a great margarita!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good and opened until 10am which was nice. Front desk was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and decent location. Marriott is usually a hit or miss with us, but this location was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quick check-in and a nice quiet sleep
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed before and have always loved it here. Convenient location to all we need. Never had any issue. Will stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
stayed for one night. easy check in, clean property, would stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Arturo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel for price point
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chantal Rocio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. Premises were very clean, staff was very friendly, beds were clean and very comfortable, my family and I really enjoyed the pool, we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mayra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, family friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff is great!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was fresh and very delicious. This was my second time staying here and it is always very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and clean
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a great hotel that was decorated perfectl.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You have to pay for the breakfast but it is cheaper to add it to your reservation than pay for it when you get there.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little hidden gem. I will have to stay again to try the amenities!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Teresita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hot and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Latu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great hotel, no complaints
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room!! Staff was very nice and friendly answered any questions I had. The fire place was perfect since it was too cold for the pool!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026