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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295 sq. feet

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550 sq. feet

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City Centre

Santa Cruz3000 ft

Airports

Mineta San Jose International (SJC) 33.6 mi

Monterey Peninsula (MRY) 42.3 mi

Bus

Bus stop400 ft

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
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

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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

3900 ft

Museum

Museum of Art and History

4200 ft

Museum

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

4600 ft

Landmark

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

2700 ft

Shopping Area

Pacific Garden Mall

3200 ft

Landmark

Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse

5200 ft

Museum

Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

1.4 mi

Park

Neary Lagoon Park

5200 ft

Landmark

To Honor Surfing Monument

4900 ft

Spa Centre

Tea House Spa

2600 ft

Spa Centre

Well Within Spa

2700 ft

Landmark

Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park

1.1 mi

Store

Cowell's Beach Surf Shop

2100 ft

Store

Cowell Beach

3400 ft

Beach

Seabright State Beach

1.0 mi

Park

Abbott Square

3700 ft

Store

Shopper's Corner

3700 ft

Landmark

Noland's on the Wharf

2800 ft

Landmark

Lighthouse Field State Beach

1.4 mi

Landmark

Ocean View Park

1.0 mi

Nearby

Mall

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

1200 ft

400 Beach St

Sky Glider

1200 ft

Beach st

Cocoanut Grove Banquet and Conf

1100 ft

400 Beach St

Undertow

1100 ft

400 Beach St

Giant Dipper

1500 ft

400 Beach St

Cave Train

2000 ft

Raymond St

Beach Flats Community Garden

900 ft

299 San Lorenzo Boulevard

Mike Fox Skate Park

1200 ft

Beach

Main Beach

1400 ft

Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Holiday Train

1500 ft

Restaurants

Coaster's Bar and Grill

1700 ft

115 Cliff St

Surf City Grill

1400 ft

400 Beach St Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Falafel Hut

1600 ft

309 Beach St

Loard's Ice Cream

1700 ft

307 Beach St

Tacos Moreno

1700 ft

303 Beach St

Little Caesars

2300 ft

233 Ocean St

Firefly Coffee House

2100 ft

131 Front St # A # A

Snap Taco

2400 ft

1108 Pacific Ave

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COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT SANTA CRUZ, Santa Cruz

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

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