Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

3.0 star property

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Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Exterior
Outdoor pool, open 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Parking available

Explore the area

Map
313 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Main Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds (Hearing Accessible)

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

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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

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

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 this property

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Hotel with a full-service spa, a quick walk to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
A full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are onsite. Weekly housekeeping is available.
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.
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz's great beach location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a full-service spa and an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Indulge with hydrotherapy, body scrubs, or Ayurvedic treatments at Spa Nalini
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the beach
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 9 minutes by foot from Santa Cruz Wharf
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily.
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Secured covered valet parking on site (USD 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily: USD 12-28 for adults and USD 8-16 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Bike tour information
  • Bike parking
  • Bike storage
  • Electric bike charging stations
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Sofa bed

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference space (3600 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms - 2

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool sunloungers

Spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lever door handles
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Transfer shower
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Shared microwave
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down duvet
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • King sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LCD TV
  • Netflix
  • Films for purchase
  • Satellite channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • 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)!

Payment types at the property

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 25 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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)
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.

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

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 429 out of 750 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 145 out of 750 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 750 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 750 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 750 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

2/10 Terrible

lynn

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
hotel not honestcð
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adolfo

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our time
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A day at Santa Cruz
Good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

LEO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Debbra

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

M

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disappointing and cold experience. When we arrived to our room, we found that the room’s main heater was broken, leaving the space extremely cold with temperatures dropping below 50°F outside. When I informed the staff, they said the hotel was fully booked and couldn’t move us to another room. Their only solution was to provide a very small handheld heater, which wasn’t nearly enough to warm the entire room. Additionally, the TV was broken for part of our stay. Before I left, I asked to speak with a manager to discuss these issues, but no one was available, and I never received a follow-up call. Overall, the stay was frustrating and very uncomfortable, and I hope the hotel addresses these problems for future guests.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Veterans Day Weekend Getaway
Great location/Walking distance to the Boardwalk ( 5 minutes) and short drives to other eateries . Pool was heated and me my daughter had a great time in the pool
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a new hotel. Very clean and spacious modern rooms. The front desk staff was very friendly and attentive. I really appreciate all their help.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fritzie

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph, Sacramento

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located close to the boardwalk and the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

casey

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place , I will be staying more often. Although the pool was a bit salty. But, other then that it was great and very quiet place oh and Nice bar as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Joel, San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
There was a party in the lobby that was extremely loud. It was literally shaking the objects in my room. The party went until 11pm. I called the front desk asking for another room and there was nothing available. I just simply can’t understand having a party like that with complete disregard for the schedule of the guests. I had to leave at 430am the next day and was unable to sleep until after 11pm. I couldn’t imagine being a parent with young children or something and being disregarded like that. I think the hotel I’d poorly designed and the staff I’d thoughtless. Maybe give the party goers the rooms over the party? I won’t be returning to that hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Amy

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Monica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Understaffed
This is a nice hotel, but it was very understaffed. The bistro/ bar was closed the first night because an employee didn’t show up for work; which was a major inconvenience with 4 children to feed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone from the front desk to the valet and the restaurant staff were very accommodating and friendly. The room was clean and spacious. Very close to the Boardwalk and my daughter's house. I'm planning to return to visit my daughter in December and will definitely stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024