See all properties

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

3.0 star property

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
$118
includes taxes & fees
Dec 24 - Dec 25

Explore the area

View in a map
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.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

View all photos for Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds (Hearing Accessible)

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

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

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

Similar properties

Surfing/boogie boarding
Seaway Inn
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, 146 reviews
Seaway Inn

About this property

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

3-star hotel in Westside Santa Cruz
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.
In addition to a full-service spa, Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz features an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Event facilities measuring 3600 square feet (334 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly hotel also offers spa services, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. Onsite parking is available (surcharge), along with a car charging station.

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz is a smoke-free property.

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 30 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite valet parking
  • 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
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 2022
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Electric bike charging
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • 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
  • 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

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 30 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
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

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 593 out of 1031 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 198 out of 1031 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1031 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1031 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 1031 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Geovanny

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bed bugs found in Room 225 on September 20, 2025. Originally given room 225 and while doing a routine scan for bed bugs, I found 2 in the seams of the fabric headboard. Both were recently engorged and large, seemingly having been there for a long time. Told the front desk about it and they moved us to a different room on a different floor, but nothing else was done for the inconvenience. They could only place us on the 1st floor, leaving us exposed to ground level traffic. The curtain wouldn't shut properly so passerbys could peek in easily. We had to pin together the curtains to get enough privacy. When asked to contact a manager, the manager refused, citing being "too overwhelmed." They refused to come out to speak with us even though they had just helped another customer that was right in front of us. They kept promising that the general manager would call before the end of our stay, but they never did. Disappointing because this is an expensive hotel that shouldn't have these types of problems. And if so, they should at least address something as severe as bed bugs early. Who knows if there are any in other rooms. Again, the 2 bed bugs were found easily meaning they've been feeding and in the room for a long time. Unfortunately management doesn't seem concerned enough to fix the problem.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities
quietly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lamis

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
OK not great. Staff seemed uninterested in the guests. The $30/night parking charge was a surprise.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lou

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Savannah

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vary good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Babita

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I appreciated the staff was able to find my family and I room, but it wasn't what we had booked. I didn't understand the hotel over booking their rooms. I hadn't had this issue in the past.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

edgar

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The standard amenities like ice machines and vending machines were not available on the floors of the rooms. We got in late and were only staying one night so we asked for a late checkout and were only given thirty minutes. This is the smallest allowance for time on a late checkout request I had ever received, anywhere, and I have travelled extensively. If there was a spa or pool, nobody mentioned it to me. I enjoyed the quality of the room and it was clean/comfortable, but all the other amenities I mentioned were lackluster. We had to pay for valet parking but the car was not brought to us when we picked it up, we had to locate and drive it out ourselves. Overall, it was a clean and relatively nice hotel, but there was no customer gratitude shown. The staff was nice, just not overly concerned with customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

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

10/10 Excellent

Nireesh Kumar

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

carlos

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Terrible valet parking. Room wasn’t ready

No parking available at valet. Had to pay for metered parking outside. Checked in at 4:30pm and room was not available till after 5:30pm. Hotel and valet do not operate as a single business. They appear to be separate. Valet parking is the only option and their setup is a nightmare.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

KELLY

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable bedding, clean rooms. Parking was a nightmare—we had to circle for nearly an hour. The rate we were charged was higher than what we were quoted, and when I asked for a couple of extra pillows, they never showed up. Service from the manager was also very underwhelming and far from what you’d expect at this level. If you’re looking for luxury experience, keep searching elsewhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristal

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

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Filip

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
…
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Super clean, safe, valet parking, close to Boardwalk and pier. Comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

paul, Sacramento

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good convenient place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not customer friendly, poor way to check in. Cafe employee gave us the wrong information regarding closing hours for dining. Ordered take out , front desk receive it and did not call us to pickup food, we waiting , but had to check and call the desk . At check out carts for your suit case are located in the basement parking area not in the lobby, unheard of this before. I have been a marriott member for over 30 year, this is the only time that I've been very unhappy with the services John Danelon
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mahmoud

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025