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Courtyard by Marriott San Mateo Foster City

3.0 star property
Hotel near San Francisco Bay in Foster City

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Property amenity
Restaurant
View from property
Reception
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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550 Shell Blvd, Foster City, CA, 94404
  • Place, Leo J. Ryan Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Edgewater Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Mariners Point Golf Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Double Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(53 reviews)
  • 208 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 208 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard View (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 2 Double Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Suite, 2 Double Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 247 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 247 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 208 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Foster City

Close to the beach.Stay at this Foster City hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Leo J. Ryan Park and 2 miles (3 km) of San Francisco Bay. Mariners Point Golf Center and Los Prados Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Leo J. Ryan Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Edgewater Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Foster City Dog Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Mariners Point Golf Center - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Los Prados Park - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Hayward Park Station - 4 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Tpumps - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbird Chicken - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Courtyard by Marriott San Mateo Foster City

Hotel near San Francisco Bay in Foster City
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A fitness center, a library, and a fireplace in the lobby are also featured at the business-friendly Courtyard by Marriott San Mateo Foster City. Parking is available for a fee.

This Foster City hotel is smoke free.

  • 147 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Convenience store
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Courtyard by Marriott San Mateo Foster City offers 147 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Smart televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix.

This Foster City hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Refrigerators and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 7.95 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 8 to 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar near toilet (33 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (38 inches high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height counter and sink (30 inches high)
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity (28 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • 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
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: USD 20 per pet, per night, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 100
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 250 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8 to 25 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 7.95 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night plus USD 100 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Courtyard Marriott Mateo
Courtyard Marriott Mateo Hotel
Courtyard Marriott Mateo Hotel Foster City San
Courtyard Marriott San Mateo Foster City
Foster City San Mateo
Courtyard Marriott San Mateo Foster City Hotel
Courtyard Marriott San Mateo Hotel
Courtyard Marriott San Mateo
Courtyard by Marriott San Mateo Foster City Hotel
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Courtyard by Marriott San Mateo Foster City Hotel Foster City

Frequently asked questions

How close is Courtyard by Marriott San Mateo Foster City to the airport?

Courtyard by Marriott San Mateo Foster City is 6.6 mi (14-min drive) away from the San Carlos, CA (SQL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Courtyard by Marriott San Mateo Foster City?

As of Nov 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Courtyard by Marriott San Mateo Foster City on Dec 5, 2025 start from $126.65, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Courtyard by Marriott San Mateo Foster City have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Courtyard by Marriott San Mateo Foster City.

How close is Courtyard by Marriott San Mateo Foster City to the beach?

This hotel is 15.6 mi (33-min drive) from Half Moon Bay State Beach and 15.7 mi (33-min drive) from Poplar Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Courtyard by Marriott San Mateo Foster City offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Courtyard by Marriott San Mateo Foster City, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 8 and 25 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Courtyard by Marriott San Mateo Foster City?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Artichoke Joe's Casino (13-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Courtyard by Marriott San Mateo Foster City?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Courtyard by Marriott San Mateo Foster City?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 7.95 per night.

Does Courtyard by Marriott San Mateo Foster City have a pool?

Courtyard by Marriott San Mateo Foster City does not have a pool.

Does Courtyard by Marriott San Mateo Foster City have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Courtyard by Marriott San Mateo Foster City have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Courtyard by Marriott San Mateo Foster City to downtown Foster City?

Courtyard by Marriott San Mateo Foster City is 0.2 mi away from Foster City.

Courtyard by Marriott San Mateo Foster City Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 603 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 289 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1006 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

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

45th Hic

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I'd asked for a quiet room, and they were able to give me one facing the courtyard, so street noise was just barely audible. Nice walkable neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nikki

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malaya

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Girish

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonardo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfred

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Excellent energy from the staff at check-in!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Federico, birmingham

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelente atención.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Julianne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great bed. no transportation to airport.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, good price. Close enough to San Francisco to get rides, far enough that you can walk to get food or see sights without much traffic.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

michael

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

Nice place to stay

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margarita

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas, Foster City

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable room! Very convenient location to get anywhere in the Bay Area. Close to Hwy 92 for east -west travels and close to 101 for travel up and down the Peninsula. Wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ara

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karr, Greenwood Village

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roni

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, big and comfortable rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, near the airport
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025