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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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Experience the classic charm of this hotel, featuring a flat roof and arched entrance, surrounded by a beautifully maintained patio with outdoor seating.
Stunning hotel entrance with a central staircase and palm trees.
Two large beds with headboards and pillows, a wooden desk, and a large mirror are featured in this stylish room.
Relax in a stylish room with a large flat-screen TV, comfortable sofa, and a desk for work.
Meet and collaborate in a spacious office with a long, rectangular table and individual workstations, perfect for focused tasks and informal discussions.

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

Room options

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Two large beds with white bedding, a seating area, and a flat-screen TV.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(72 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, desk, and flat-screen TV.

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

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

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

Two large beds with white bedding, a seating area, and a flat-screen TV.

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds (Hearing Accessible)

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

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

Relax in comfort with a large bed, sofa, and desk in this inviting space.

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 Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

Two large beds with headboards and pillows, a wooden desk, and a large mirror are featured in this stylish room.

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Relax in comfort with a large bed, sofa, and desk in this inviting space.

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, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Two large beds with headboards and pillows, a wooden desk, and a large mirror are featured in this stylish room.

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, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Relax in a stylish room with a sofa, desk, and flat-screen TV, offering a city view.

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(41 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Relax in a cozy space with a flat-screen TV, comfortable sofa, and a desk for work.

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

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

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

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, sofa, and desk, offering a view of the city.

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Relax in a cozy space with a flat-screen TV, comfortable sofa, and a desk for work.

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

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

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

Two large beds with white bedding, a seating area, and a flat-screen TV.

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

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

About the area

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 - 0.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Natural Bridges State Park - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Mystery Spot - 10 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

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

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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, 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

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 524 out of 921 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 180 out of 921 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 921 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 921 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 921 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

David

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara, Turlock

Perfect stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

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

Lovely hotel!!

Loved our stay!!! Very clean Hotel. Comfortable beds and cute room decor. Starbucks was a bonus. The best part was being one block from the boardwalk. Will definitely stay here again!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela, Palmdale

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As I arrived, I was able to check in at any time and I had gotten there around 2am. Unfortunately, i was not too happy with the parking situation. They were full and was told to go to park on the street. I had two small children with me, and we were all tired and wanted just to get to bed. We went driving around for about 20minutes and no luck. My husband dropped me off and decided he would go looking for parking and also no luck. I had spoken to front desk and after begging them to just park car inside they let the car in. I was upset at this situation. First there was no parking and there were drunk people one block up by the pier coming out of a bar or something. I was not going to expose my kids to this at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

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

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Famela, San Pablo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's so close to the boardwalk!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was very mice and i.n a good locatkon Valet pafkkng omly was too expensive.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liliana, West Sacramento

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Beautiful spot to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jyl

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Georgette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the property and walkable to all Santa Cruz activities at the Boardwalk. Nice dining option at the Bistro for breakfast. pool was clean and large compared to most in Santa Cruz. Property has valet parking which is necessary with beach parking at hotels these days. Thanks for a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

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

Great stay

Locations great! Hotel is nice and good sized rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

AMY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, easy going feel to the lobby.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marisol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice remodeled rooms. Walkable to boardwalk and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOSE

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

2/10 Terrible

J

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Crystal

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris, Irvine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Family Vacation

Great location and very friendly staff. Pool is heated and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Parking service crew were rude on all occasions and inconsiderate. The poor night manager was all by herself. Elevator not working. Her maintenance team moved like a snail. Long lines to wait. No Bonvoy elite member recognition and noisy view
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Guinevere

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025