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Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Property class: 3
3-star spa hotel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Property amenity
Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace
Property amenity
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace

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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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace

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

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace

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

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace

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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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace

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

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
  • 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

  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Los Primos Taqueria - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Marea Sol - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Picnic Basket - ‬8 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 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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 35 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
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)
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. 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 May 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz on May 17, 2026 start from $157, including 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 13-minute walk from Seabright 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 35 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 Swedish massages, facials, and aromatherapy.

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. 654 out of 1130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 226 out of 1130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 1130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 70 out of 1130 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel super close to the boardwalk!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Becky, Liberty Lake

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay! The room was quiet with the most comfortable bed/bedding. Staff was so friendly- greeted us each time we came in left. Everything throughout the hotel is spotless. Would definitely stay here again and recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Youngdon

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Latasha

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great! Cleaned, beds were comfortable and the temperature was easy to adjust. The only complaint I had was how the bathroom is spaced out to be in the room area. There’s no privacy besides the barn door so you can hear everything in the restroom. Staff was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Harrintgon Park

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

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and a comfortable room. Nice and close to the boardwalk too.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Darryl, Merced

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We really enjoyed our stay. Clean and comfortable. The location is great and a short walk to the boardwalk and downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Candy

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is in good condition though it could do with better housekeeping. We stayed for 3 nights and they only emptied the trash once. Never made the bed nor did other cleaning. Because of this, you can see little things not being taken care of such as stains on the bathroom floor. Staff at front desk were friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and great location best place in that area
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Yensy, San Pablo

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me encantó el desayuno estaba muy bueno y la habitación está linda grande y súper limpia 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is really nice & clean! You did have to leave your room key in a slot by the door to use the lights & i never seen that before. Took a min to figure out lol but it was just steps from the boardwalk! Perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Kary

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel is within walking distance of the best places to be in Santa Cruz. However, the parking is $30/per night and seems Thebes sheets this time were not fresh or washed properly. Staff are as friendly and accommodating as they can be. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Bedrije

Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Shelly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lack of parking and valet parking only for high cost per night
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kimiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Jannette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
We arrived at night in the rain. We couldn't locate the front door. We went into Valet parking to ask for assistance. The valet said the elevator was in there. She said we could pay $30 for valet OR park on the street and take the elevator to the lobby. On the street parking was on the other side of the building AND the gate to get into the building was locked for the night, so my daughter & I would have to walk, with our luggage in the rain, around the block. I paid for valet and we checked into our room. The front desk clerk was very nice. Our room was nice with great amenities. We went to shower before we headed to dinner and found that the bathroom door was swollen or broken, it rubbed on the floor and only opened half way. There was plastic around a few of our lights too. When we checked out in the morning, we went to valet where we were greeted by a young man. We gave him our ticket and he handed us our keys. He then pointed across the parking lot to where our car was parked. We paid $30 for valet and this young man couldn't be bothered to actually "valet" our car. The room was nice BUT the service was awful and we will never stay here again. Our child is in college up here and we visit 3-4x a year. This hotel will NOT be on our list.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026