COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT SANTA CRUZ | Santa Cruz ★ Prime Downtown Location & Comfort

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313 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060

“The hotel is ideally situated just a short walk from the beach.”view full review

Courtyard By Marriott Santa Cruz - A Beach-Adjacent Hotel with Spa, Multiple Bars, and Business Amenities

Located two blocks from sandy beaches, this 3-star Santa Cruz hotel features Spa Nalini offering Ayurvedic treatments, Swedish massages, and body scrubs. The Courtyard By Marriott property includes 4 beach bars, a firepit, and The Bistro restaurant serving American cuisine with Starbucks specialty coffee drinks and made-to-order breakfast options. The lobby provides flexible workspaces with free Wi-Fi reaching speeds of 25+ Mbps. Each room comes equipped with air conditioning, a private bathroom with free toiletries, and a hairdryer. Additional amenities include a heated outdoor pool, The Market retail store, and a well-equipped fitness center. Courtyard By Marriott Santa Cruz sits 0.5 miles from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Pacific Garden Mall, with Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center 0.5 miles away.

Pros

Multiple dining options within 0.5 miles, including Tacos Moreno, South Beach Pizza Company, and Loard's Ice Cream

Located near Natural Bridges State Park and Monterey Bay for nature exploration

Comprehensive spa services with specialized Ayurvedic treatments

Four beach bars and an outdoor firepit for social gatherings

Cons

34 miles distance from Mineta San Jose International Airport

31 mile from San Jose Convention Center

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King Room Sofa Bed Adapted Tub Mobility Accessible

2 persons

1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed

Queen Studio Suite Sofa Bed Roll Shower Mobility Hearing Accessible

2 persons

King Suite Sofa Bed Hearing Accessible

2 persons

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Getting around

Discover available transportation options for smooth travel around the city

City Centre

Santa Cruz900 m

Airports

Mineta San Jose International (SJC) 54.1 km

Monterey Peninsula (MRY) 68.0 km

Bus

Bus stop100 m

Facilities

Hotel has comfortable rooms, premium services, and a prime downtown location

Delicious Bistro Meals

“I truly enjoyed the meals at the hotel's bistro! They offered a nice selection for breakfast and dinner, even though the prices ranged from $15-$25. I appreciated the quality of food, and I loved being able to have something available on-site.” view full review

Immaculate Room Setup

“My room was impeccably clean and beautifully decorated. The smart Samsung TV was an excellent addition, allowing me to log into my Netflix account securely. Upon check out, my information was wiped, ensuring my privacy was protected!” view full review

Modern Bathroom Amenities

“The bathroom in my room was modern and meticulously maintained. It came stocked with high-quality shampoo, conditioner, and body wash, plus thoughtful touches like makeup remover wipes. Everything I needed for a refreshing start to my day was right there!” view full review

Great Heated Pool Experience

“I was delighted with the heated pool! It was a fantastic way to relax after a day of exploring. Swimming in a warm pool while enjoying the pleasant atmosphere was a highlight of my stay, making it feel like a mini getaway.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Lift
Coffee shop
Fireplace
Smoke detectors
Electric vehicle charging station
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre

Services

Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Shops/Commercial services
Welcome drink
Happy hour

Dining

Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Heated swimming pool
Outdoor swimming pool
Beach umbrellas
Sun loungers
Leisure/ TV room
Spa & wellness centre
Back massage
Head massage
Full body massage
Foot massage
Shallow end

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Garden furniture

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

313 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060

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313 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060

City landmarks

Harbour

Santa Cruz Wharf

1.2 km

Museum

Museum of Art and History

1.3 km

Museum

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

1.4 km

Landmark

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

820 m

Shopping Area

Pacific Garden Mall

970 m

Landmark

Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse

1.6 km

Museum

Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

2.2 km

Park

Neary Lagoon Park

1.6 km

Landmark

To Honor Surfing Monument

1.5 km

Spa Centre

Tea House Spa

790 m

Spa Centre

Well Within Spa

820 m

Landmark

Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park

1.8 km

Store

Cowell's Beach Surf Shop

610 m

Store

Cowell Beach

1.0 km

Beach

Seabright State Beach

1.6 km

Park

Abbott Square

1.1 km

Store

Shopper's Corner

1.1 km

Landmark

Noland's on the Wharf

850 m

Landmark

Lighthouse Field State Beach

2.3 km

Landmark

Ocean View Park

1.6 km

Nearby

Mall

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

350 m

400 Beach St

Sky Glider

360 m

Beach st

Cocoanut Grove Banquet and Conf

330 m

400 Beach St

Undertow

310 m

400 Beach St

Giant Dipper

450 m

400 Beach St

Cave Train

590 m

Raymond St

Beach Flats Community Garden

270 m

299 San Lorenzo Boulevard

Mike Fox Skate Park

350 m

Beach

Main Beach

400 m

Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Holiday Train

440 m

Restaurants

Coaster's Bar and Grill

490 m

115 Cliff St

Surf City Grill

410 m

400 Beach St Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Falafel Hut

480 m

309 Beach St

Loard's Ice Cream

490 m

307 Beach St

Tacos Moreno

500 m

303 Beach St

Little Caesars

690 m

233 Ocean St

Firefly Coffee House

640 m

131 Front St # A # A

Snap Taco

720 m

1108 Pacific Ave

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COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT SANTA CRUZ, Santa Cruz

Hotel Details

Courtyard By Marriott Santa Cruz - A Beach-Adjacent Hotel with Spa, Multiple Bars, and Business Amenities

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