Located close to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Wharf, Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz provides a firepit, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Treat yourself to a body wrap, a body treatment, or a massage at Spa Nalini, the onsite spa. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a 24-hour gym.
Located in Westside Santa Cruz, a neighborhood in Santa Cruz, Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz is in the entertainment district and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Natural Bridges State Park and Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, while Santa Cruz Surfing Museum and Roaring Camp Railroads are cultural highlights. Don't miss out on a visit to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and canoeing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ziplining. Visit our Santa Cruz travel guide
313 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
What's nearby
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Ocean Street
5 min walk - 0.5 km
Santa Cruz Wharf
10 min walk - 0.9 km
Monterey Bay
3 min drive - 1.8 km
Santa Cruz Main Beach
5 min walk - 0.4 km
Getting around
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC)
43 min drive
Restaurants
Ideal Bar & Grill
9 min walk
Boardwalk Bowl
6 min walk
El Chipotle Taqueria
1 min walk
High Tide
7 min walk
Brews At The Beach
5 min walk
About this property
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Hotel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Located close to Santa Cruz Wharf and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz provides a firepit, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Indulge in a body wrap, a body treatment, and a massage at Spa Nalini, the onsite spa. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a 24-hour gym.
Other perks include:
An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
Express check-out, express check-in, and tour/ticket assistance
Smoke-free premises, a computer station, and a water dispenser
Guest reviews speak highly of the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All 151 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, and sofa beds
Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
LCD TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and satellite channels
Wardrobes/closets, recycling, and free infant beds
Does Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6:30 AM–10:00 PM.
How much does it cost to stay at Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz?
As of 2026/10/23, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz on 2026/11/11 start from NT$3,846, excluding 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.
Is Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking?
Valet parking is available for USD 35 per night.
What time is check-in at Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz located?
Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this spa hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Wharf. Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum are also within 2 mi (3 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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Whenever you are in Santa Cruz, Courtyard Santa Cruz is it ! It’s walking distance to the Pier, and Beach. Unfortunately the pool was closed during our stay, which was a bummer, kids were excited. Other than that great family friendly hotel
Rooms were clean, stare was accommodating, you’re a block from the boardwalk. Family suite was great for our family of 5. Rooms 111 and 109 have joining doors.
Only exception I have. You will pay for parking. It’s valet parking. $35/night. I wasn’t aware but not a big deal. Very close within 5 minutes of everything. Good food/boardwalk/beach. Will stay here every time I come now.
Very clean and well-maintained property. The staff was extremely helpful and professional throughout our stay. Although there were some technical difficulties with Marriott’s new system, everything was resolved in a timely and professional manner.
One thing to be aware of is that the property is valet-only. That being said, the valet staff was incredibly respectful, friendly, and hardworking; even when they were swamped with guests.
The location is also excellent. It’s perfect for visiting the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and it’s only about a 30-minute drive to the Redwood Loop Trail, making it easy to enjoy both the coast and the redwoods.
Overall, we had an amazing experience and really enjoyed our stay. I would definitely recommend this property, especially for anyone planning to explore Santa Cruz and the surrounding area.
This kids and I were on our way back home from our road trip and were stopping in Santa Cruz for the night. The arrival and check in was fast and easy. Rooms were very clean and comfortable. Hotel was in a great location and a short walking distance to the boardwalk and restaurants. It was perfect for my kids and I short stay. The hotel also has a guest laundry room on site where you can do a couple loads of laundry if needed. I love getting back home and not have to do laundry so this was a big plus for me. I really enjoyed my stay here and will be staying here again soon.
The staff was friendly and helpful, and even pointed out where we could get filtered water near the day spa.
While the hotel does not have direct views of the beach, upon request they changed our room to one with a beach boardwalk "peek" view. The room was impeccably clean.
The only downside was the room did smell like chemical cleaning agents when we arrived, but we opened the windows and let it air out while we were out to dinner, and it was just fine upon our return.
Thank you Andrea and the rest of the staff!
The staff was very welcoming, and helpful. Our room was clean and spacious. The location was nice and made it easy to walk to the boardwalk and places around there. We also enjoyed the pool and deck area.