Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central

3.0 star property

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BBQ/picnic area
View from room
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
$131
$114 nightly
$131 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026

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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, Kaiser Permanente
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(68 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Corner

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 585 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • 338 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 338 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 338 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Corner (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 585 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 338 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • 338 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

  • 338 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

Located in San Diego (Kearny Mesa), Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central is within a 15-minute drive of San Diego State University and Mission Bay. .This hotel is 8.1 mi (13 km) from San Diego Zoo and 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from San Diego Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Convoy District - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Centrum Dog Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Boomers San Diego - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Kaiser Permanente - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • San Diego Zoo - 9 min drive - 7.9 miles

Getting around

  • Hazard Center Station - 7 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 11 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Park Social - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Phở Duyên MAI - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Denny's - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central

Suburban hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central offers 245 accommodations with iPod docking stations and safes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This San Diego hotel provides 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 iPod docking stations. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. 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.
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 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
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 2002
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • 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
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • 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

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
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)

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

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 600 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 217 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1004 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Angel Douglas

Business traveler
Disliked: Amenities
The property is a little outdated. They use paint to cover up the blemishes.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neeley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yader

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot to stay if you want to be close to downtown San Diego without being in the middle of it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mohammad

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lacie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden Gem

The staff at the front desk, bar area and breakfast attendant was very friendly and polite to include accommodating. We had a small issue with our room and the staff was amazing with understanding and kind. They really made our stay wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, good price, convenient EV’s charger and greatest staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

PATRICIA

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close shopping area, great and comfortable bedding.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great customer service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

PATY

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Balcony, great air conditioning, shopping nearby
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My go to place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Excellent property. Booked last minute. Process was extremely easy and stress free. Checking in was also easy. My room is perfect and very clean. Next trip to San Diego I will be returning to this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Barani

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The check in process took 30+ minutes due to some technical issues.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Champain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sona

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sona

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A little noisy. Not within walking distance to restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sheri

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the convenient location to the Kaiser San Diego medical center.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Yangchen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Elevators were so slow. And at 2130 kids still swimming in the pool with loud noises. They seem to be having lots of fun. I didn’t mind much since I didn’t have to work the next day. Overall the place was satisfactory.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
24/7 staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is really nice and rooms are super nice! Best stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe area not too far from major tourist areas
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025