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Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

3.0 star property

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A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.
A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a bar with stools.
A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a counter with coffee machines.
A modern office space with cubicles, seating areas, and a large TV screen.
A multi-story hotel entrance with a central staircase, surrounded by planters and a sign reading "Courtyard by Marriott".

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $185
$161 nightly
$185 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24

Explore the area

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313 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(55 reviews)
  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a TV, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(98 reviews)
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a wardrobe, and a mirror.

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, and a wooden tray on a ottoman.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, and a wooden tray on a ottoman.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, a sofa, a coffee table, and a window with curtains.

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Hearing Accessible)

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, a sofa, a coffee table, and a window with curtains.

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds (Hearing Accessible)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio Suite, Multiple Beds (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

Located in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz is a 4-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 10 minutes by foot from Santa Cruz Wharf. .This spa hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Natural Bridges State Park.

What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ocean Street - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Pacific Avenue - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Craft Beer at The Boardwalk - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Los Primos Taqueria - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Fish & Fries - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz offers 151 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations are furnished with king sofa beds. Beds feature down comforters. LCD televisions come with satellite channels, pay movies, and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

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

Spa Nalini has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and hydrotherapy. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 151 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters, and all rooms are furnished with king sofa beds. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Santa Cruz? This hotel has 3600 square feet (334 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 2 meeting rooms.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 35 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: USD 12 to 28 for adults and USD 8 to 16 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • In-room crib
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 3,600 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

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
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • 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 spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2022
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Electric bike charging
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • King sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests are recommended to download the property's Bonvoy mobile app before check-in
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
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 12 to 28 for adults, and USD 8 to 16 for children
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 35 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 reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; 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

Property is also known as

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz Santa Cruz
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz Hotel Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 687 out of 1153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 223 out of 1153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 1153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 72 out of 1153 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mathews

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, beautiful property and rooms and close to the boardwalk
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel super close to the boardwalk!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pui i

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice hotel, staff is polite
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Inna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall very good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emilio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy Ochi

Wonderful property and stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Teutonia Vernee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect doing our stay!! Shelby the receptionist was amazing!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff and clean!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love staying here when I’m Santa Cruz. Staff is always friendly and the convenance of the location of being located so close the boardwalk is awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Andrea at the front desk was incredibly helpful. Made us feel welcome!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, clean hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Have stayed here a few times and will keep choosing this hotel! Wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our double Queen room was very clean, check-in staff friendly & prompt, and the valet crew did a great job!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Abel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice hotel and the room was big and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bedrije

Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice place, staff was very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff was helpful, close to activities and beach. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, great location, great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice, clean…same with lobby
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Navin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel grounds, location, staff, pool, gym and room was top notch. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Visha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will definitely come back! What a beautiful property with great amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The women had facials and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ramsses

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean and simple
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk woman was very nice and accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026