Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

3.0 star property
Hotel with spa, near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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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, sun loungers
Exterior
Relax by the firepit or take a short stroll to Santa Cruz Wharf at Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz. Unwind with a hot stone massage, facial, and body scrub at Spa Nalini. With an outdoor pool and 24-hour gym nearby, your beach retreat awaits.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Spa
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Valet parking
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is $126
includes taxes & fees
$109 per night
Mar 2 - Mar 3

Room options

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Showing 12 of 12 rooms

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Sofa bed
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Sofa bed
  • 646 sq ft
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Sofa bed
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Sofa bed
  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Sofa bed
  • 646 sq ft
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
313 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 4 min walk
  • Main Beach - 5 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 9 min walk
  • Natural Bridges State Park - 6 min drive
  • Mystery Spot - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 28 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 43 min drive
  • Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 47 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Los Viejones - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Marini's at the Beach - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

When you stay at Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe and visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy, or Ayurvedic treatments. An outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a 24-hour fitness center are other highlights. The helpful staff and beach location get great marks from fellow travelers.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 151 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Secured covered onsite valet parking (USD 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast each morning (surcharge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Shared microwave
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's games
  • Pool gate

What to do

  • Bicycle tour information
  • Beach access
  • Free bicycles nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Working away

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

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Electric bike charging stations
  • Bike storage
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Built in 2022
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Bicycle parking
  • Full-service spa
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Banquet hall
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Transfer shower
  • Lever door handles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Satellite TV channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • King sofa bed
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair

More

  • Weekly housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Mobile key entry

Special features

Spa

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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 12 to 28 for adults, and USD 8 to 16 for children

Parking

  • Covered valet parking costs USD 25 per night with in/out privileges

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

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.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

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

Does Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz?

Yes. Valet parking costs USD 25 per night. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like boat tours, fishing, and cycling. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz also has a 24-hour fitness center and spa services.

Are there restaurants at or near Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz like?

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz is located near Main Beach in Westside Santa Cruz, a short 4-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 7 minutes' walk from Ocean Street. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for families.

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Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

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 Exceptional

Loved my Stay
Clean and comfortable stay. Will definitely be booking again in the future!
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was wonderful. Great location. Would stay here again.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Road trippin
This is a beautiful hotel. A close walk to almost everything. The room was huge and had a sitting area. The the gym was very adequate. Everyone I encountered on staff was great!
Scott P, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great deal
This is the second time my family has stayed at this hotel. Perfect waking distance to the boardwalk. It’s nice to see more nice hotel options around the Santa Cruz Beach area.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice place to stay in Santa Cruz
Stayed just one night to celebrate our anniversary. The hotel is clean and centrally located. Would have been nice if the bar was open in the evening…
Reggie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Convenient spot
Very convenient location, less than 5 minutes walk to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
Emmie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was a good last minute change of plan for our short family get away.. the stay was comfortable with a crying baby. Overall its nice and clean
Hanna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Santa
I love this hotel. It’s super nice, clean and the location is the best. Right in front of the boardwalk. And a short 5-10 min walk to downtown. Right next to the bike trail as well.
Johnny, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Last minute trip.
kristan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great family hotel
Great sized family room with all required amenities. Close to the boardwalk. Made use of the guest laundry
Lucy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent property, clean, comfortable, great location.
Kary, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed our time
Gabriela, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really nice hotel, very friendly staff
Tashyah, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Located close to the boardwalk and the beach
Joseph, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location
Amr, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and great location. The pool view was beautiful
Duane, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location to boardwalk. Very clean and comfortable
Scott, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay with very friendly and welcoming staff!
Ken, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

New hotel, great location
The hotel is great, newly built and a block from the Boardwalk. Only downside, bar closed before 8:30 pm and the bartender would not provide us with wine glasses so we could open our own bottle to drink. Offered plastic water cups instead
Susie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

A great place to stay and be in the middle of just about everything to experience in Santa Cruz.
Babita, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location super close to the boardwalk
Alycia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I love that it’s new and walking distance to the beach.
Lisa, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great room and service! Only complaint was sofa bed was really uncomfortable and my 11 year old ended up sleeping on the floor on some cushions.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place bartender Sammy was awesome👍
WILLIAM, 1-night trip