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Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

3.0 star property
3-star spa hotel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Property amenity
Property amenity
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, desk
Exterior
LCD TV, Netflix, pay movies, streaming services

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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313 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Natural Bridges State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, desk

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, desk

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, desk

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

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, desk

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, desk

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

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

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

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, desk

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

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Studio Suite, Multiple Beds (Hearing Accessible)

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, desk

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds (Hearing Accessible)

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, desk

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

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

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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

Walk to the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of this Westside Santa Cruz hotel, you'll find Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Wharf. Santa Cruz Surfing Museum and Monterey Bay are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Natural Bridges State Park - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Mystery Spot - 10 min drive - 5.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cruzin’ Crepes - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hot Dog On Stick - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Los Viejones - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Namaste Bar & Grill - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

3-star spa hotel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 3600 square feet (334 square meters) and includes conference space. Spa services, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3-star Santa Cruz hotel is smoke free.

  • 151 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 3600 sq ft of conference space
  • 334 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2022
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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 30 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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

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 12 to 28 for adults, and USD 8 to 16 for children
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 30 per night (in/out privileges)

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 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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
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, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. 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 needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz to the airport?

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz is 16.8 mi (28-min drive) away from the Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz?

As of Oct 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz on Nov 17, 2025 start from $104.0, 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 Santa Cruz have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz.

How close is Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz to the beach?

This hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Santa Cruz Main Beach and 5-minute walk from Main Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 12 and 28 for adults, USD 8 and 16 for children.

Is there a casino at Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 30 per night.

Does Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz have a pool?

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Spa Nalini, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and hydrotherapy.

How close is Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz to downtown Santa Cruz?

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz is 0.9 mi away from Santa Cruz.

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 568 out of 993 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 190 out of 993 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 993 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 993 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 993 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Salina

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Unable to check in at posted time

We had to wait a full hour to check in after the posted check in time and were told the cleaning staff was running behind. This was the only hotel on our trip where this happened. The room was spacious but showed signs of wear.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Israel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great location to walk to the Broadwalk very convenient. Enjoyed our stay, the hotel was very clean & accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

alonzo, Fresno

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very disappointed, no heat, no toilet paper, front desk didn’t give wake up call very disappointed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin Anthony

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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

vicki

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice close to boardwalk
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Desiree

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

A favorite

Lovely hotel, I calling distance from the boardwalk, rooftop swimming pool.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Amanda

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The exterior of property is beautiful as they are in pictures HOWEVER the Valet Parking ONLY option was annoying first of all because I don’t like having access to my car and second of all the valet was SOO unhelpful. They have you unload your car right at the entrance of the parking garage (I was almost hit by a car incoming in the parking lot). No one offered us a luggage cart or helped give any helpful information. We asked twice, so we just unload here in the middle of the drive way? Mind you, I also have a 3 year old in tow… so we had to take everything up with us, carry my 3 year old (cause we are in a parking garage with valet driving inches away from our car) and had to carry everything up ourselves. I would have really appreciated if someone would have offered us a luggage cart or something. I ended up leaving stuff in the car I needed cause I couldn’t carry it myself and my son safety. I felt like I was annoying the valet for being confused on where I’m supposed to unload and check in. As if that situation wasn’t annoying enough, a few hours later when we get ready for bed, I turn down the sheets and there was what looked to be sand and brown hair in the bed (my son and I have blonde hair and we hadn’t even made it to the beach yet). I couldn’t get a hold of front desk, so at 9:00pm, I had to walk downstairs and request clean sheets (which I changed the bedding myself cause they just handed them to me and didn’t apologize or offer to help). I have pics.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Linda M

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Grandkids had fun in spite of couple glitches

Family trip to boardwalk. Stayed here couple years ago and was nice so we booked again. This time though one of four booked rooms was not available due to staff check-in error; eventually fixed but meanwhile no parking available for that family. Still charged though for two days even though garage parking used one day. Couple rude employees as well; when I booked one room online I literally had to ask the clerk to quit yelling at me and to listen to what I needed; she literally had me in tears and ready to lose it. Would have cancelled all rooms if I wouldn't have lost lots of money.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

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

2/10 Terrible

luis J

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Emily

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Don’t let the name or looks fool you, HORRIBLE!

I recently stayed at a “high-end” Marriott in Santa Cruz, and it was one of the worst hotel experiences I’ve ever had. Don’t be fooled by the beauty or the Marriott name the service and management here were absolutely unacceptable. • There was no parking available, and I drove around for 45 minutes trying to find street parking. Nothing was available within a 3-mile radius. When I asked the front desk for help, they actually laughed at me. I pleaded for a solution and was met with total indifference. I was forced to illegally park in a residential area. Because of this, we were never able to go back to the hotel to change after my daughter’s softball tournament, and we missed getting ready for our team dinner. • The valet was extremely rude and honestly seemed under the influence I wouldn’t trust him with anything, let alone my car. This hotel should seriously consider drug testing staff. • When I arrived late at night with my teenage kids, the elevator was broken. I didn’t feel safe leaving them alone or with our luggage, and when I asked the front desk for help carrying things up to the third floor, I got a firm “No.” Meanwhile, other staff were talking about their DoorDash orders on break. No offer to help, not even after their food arrived. • Our bathroom was disgusting with unknown substances splattered on the walls, and housekeeping never came the entire stay. • When we used all our towels to clean up a leak and asked for more, they told me I had to come get them m
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

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

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

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

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hyacinth Anne

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Convenient

Rooms were clean and beds very comfortable. Close to pier and downtown. Left a shirt in room & they were eager to help; I pay for shipping label. Water bottles in lobby market for $9 & $10 ...ridiculous & outrageous. Website lists $25 for parking per nite & actually $30 when valet takes car.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025