Vacation packages
Stays
Cars
Flights
Support
AARP Member Savings
My Trips
AARP.org
Join
Renew

Courtyard by Marriott Houston Kemah

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Kemah Boardwalk

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Courtyard by Marriott Houston Kemah

Exterior
Lobby
Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner
BBQ/picnic area
View from property
Located near Kemah Boardwalk, Courtyard by Marriott Houston Kemah offers a convenient retreat with an outdoor pool for relaxation. Travelers can enjoy meals at Sidelines Bar and Grill, stay connected with in-room WiFi, and keep up with workouts at the 24-hour fitness center.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Laundry

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Sep 11 - Sep 12
Check availability for tonight Sep 11 - Sep 12

Tomorrow

Sep 12 - Sep 13
Check availability for tomorrow Sep 12 - Sep 13
Available filters for rooms
Showing 10 of 10 rooms

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

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Corner (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Corner (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(35 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Corner

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Corner

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Corner (Hearing Accessible)

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Corner (Hearing Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

You may also like

Ad
Terrace/patio

The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center

Woodlands Town Center
  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 1,002 reviews
The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center

About the neighborhood

Located in Kemah, Courtyard by Marriott Houston Kemah is near theme parks and near the beach. Space Center Houston is a cultural highlight and some of the area's popular attractions include Kemah Boardwalk and NASA Johnson Space Center. Clear Lake Park and Butler Longhorn Museum are also worth visiting.
Visit our Kemah travel guideOpens in a new window
Map
805 Harris Avenue, Kemah, TX, 77565

What's nearby

  • Kemah Lighthouse District - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Kemah Boardwalk - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Clear Lake - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • NASA Johnson Space Center - 10 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Space Center Houston - 11 min drive - 7.8 miles

Getting around

  • Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪T-Bone Tom's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tookies - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Trump Burger - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Courtyard by Marriott Houston Kemah

Hotel near Kemah Boardwalk
Consider a stay at Courtyard by Marriott Houston Kemah and take advantage of a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. The on-site restaurant, Sidelines Bar and Grill, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a 24-hour gym and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), multilingual staff, and concierge services
  • An elevator, luggage storage, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 128 individually furnished rooms include perks such as pillow menus and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers
  • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and free infant beds

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 8 to 12 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Sidelines Bar and Grill

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2,196 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

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
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • 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 van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 2010
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8 to 12 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

Pool access available from 10 AM to 10:00 PM
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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Boardwalk Hotel Kemah
Holiday Inn Kemah
Holiday Inn Kemah Boardwalk
Kemah Boardwalk Holiday Inn
Kemah Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Kemah (Near Boardwalk) Hotel Kemah
Holiday Inn Kemah Boardwalk Hotel
Holiday Inn Kemah (Near Boardwalk)
Courtyard by Marriott Houston Kemah Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott Houston Kemah Kemah
Courtyard by Marriott Houston Kemah Hotel Kemah
Holiday Inn Kemah (Near Boardwalk) an IHG Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does Courtyard by Marriott Houston Kemah have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Courtyard by Marriott Houston Kemah pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Courtyard by Marriott Houston Kemah?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Courtyard by Marriott Houston Kemah?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Courtyard by Marriott Houston Kemah?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Courtyard by Marriott Houston Kemah located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Kemah Lighthouse District and Kemah Boardwalk. Kemah School House and Kemah Lighthouse are also within 10 minutes.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Courtyard by Marriott Houston Kemah Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 663 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 226 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and very convenient for our vacations.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an excellent hotel. Very clean family oriented and close walking distance to boardwalk, shops and restaurants. Highly recommend this Hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Micheal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla

Liked: Amenities
Great bars and sightseeing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff super friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, can walk down to Boardwalk and Bar locations close to this location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
BREAKFAST WAS VERY GOOD, SOME DIFFERENT OPTIONS TO CHOSE FROM.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abraham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good spot
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Customer service was very professional, friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is amazing and the bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

JEREMY

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for a getaway and date night and my wife and I will go back
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Masahiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was more than we expected for the price. Only one thing that towels were needed more than 3.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and great location!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ARACELI

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

LaKisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful stay. Great location. In walking distance to all the shops and restaurants. Wonderful, kind staff! Definitely will visit again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a nice place to stay for a couple of nights
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Opal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Water was cold..: cleaning crew was there at 10:59 rushing us out!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Great location great staff

Hotel was very clean very nice staff and close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shauna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to Kemah Boardwalk, nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Orlando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff. Room was clean and comfy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a clean and friendly place to stay. Easy walkable access to bar, shopping and boardwalk. The bar within the hotel was very expensive. Overall stay was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice friendly staff. She made the stay so warm welcoming. We felt right at home.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt or Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice clean closet to have dinner in Kemah Boardwalk walking distance too
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

  • † More information about the $50 gift card with flight package benefit may be found at: https://www.expedia-aarp.com/lp/b/vacationpackages50prepaid

  • English Copyright 1995 – 2025. All rights reserved. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the Expedia User Agreement and Privacy Policy. Expedia pays a royalty fee to AARP for the use of AARP’s intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purpose of AARP. All goods or services and discounts offered via the AARP® Travel Center powered by Expedia ®, are provided by third-party suppliers. AARP and its affiliates do not endorse and are not responsible for the goods or services and discounts made available on this site. Offers are subject to change and may have restrictions. Please contact the AARP® Travel Center powered by Expedia® directly for full details. AARP and its affiliates are not insurers.