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Courtyard by Marriott Santa Monica

3.0 star property
Travelers find a peaceful urban retreat just minutes from Ocean Avenue, with on-site dining and refreshments before exploring nearby shopping destinations

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The Courtyard by Marriott Santa Monica is minutes from Ocean Ave and Camera Obscura. Enjoy meals at Waterman's Cafe, cool off in the outdoor pool, or grab coffee at the on-site cafe. Attentive staff, free WiFi, and great shopping nearby create a welcoming atmosphere.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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  • Free WiFi

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible (Roll-in Shower)

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  • Sleeps 4
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  • Free WiFi

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  • Sleeps 6
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Suite, 1 King Bed

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  • Sleeps 3
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  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Courtyard by Marriott Santa Monica is in Downtown Santa Monica, a walkable area in Santa Monica with great shopping. Santa Monica Place and Third Street Promenade are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Ocean Avenue and Pacific Park. City Garage Theatre and Santa Monica Pier are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Santa Monica travel guide
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425 Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, 90401

What's nearby

  • Santa Monica Historic Landmark, California, United States. Amazing landscape of iconic Santa Monica Pier at orange red sunset sky from beach on Paficif Ocean. Banner panorama background.
    Santa Monica Place
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica, California
    Third Street Promenade
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Santa Monica Pier
    Santa Monica Pier
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • View of the Santa Monica beach in California
    Santa Monica Beach
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ocean Avenue
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Downtown Santa Monica Station
    2 min walk
  • Los Angeles Union Station
    19 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX)
    41 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Cheesecake Factory
    4 min walk
  • LouLou Santa Monica
    5 min walk
  • Benihana
    4 min walk
  • Waterman's Cafe @ Courtyard Marriot
    1 min walk
  • Capital One Café
    3 min walk

About this property

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Monica

Hotel near Santa Monica Place
Located close to Ocean Avenue and City Garage Theatre, Courtyard by Marriott Santa Monica provides a grocery/convenience store, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Waterman's Cafe, offers breakfast and dinner. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and free newspapers
  • A 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 136 individually furnished rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with Netflix and premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and free infant beds

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Property amenities

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 65 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 4 to 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Waterman's Cafe

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • 1,382 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (40 inches high)

More

  • 6 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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 4 to 15 per person
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 65 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 and cash
This property uses some solar energy
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

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)

Frequently asked questions

Does Courtyard by Marriott Santa Monica have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Courtyard by Marriott Santa Monica pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 150 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for USD 65 per day.

What time is check-in at Courtyard by Marriott Santa Monica?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

What time is check-out at Courtyard by Marriott Santa Monica?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Courtyard by Marriott Santa Monica located?

Located in Downtown Santa Monica, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Santa Monica Place and Third Street Promenade. City Garage Theatre and Santa Monica Pier are also within 10 minutes. Downtown Santa Monica Station is only a 2-minute walk and 17th Street/SMC Station is 17 minutes.

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 Monica Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.0

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 551 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1003 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely polite and helpful staff. Excellent location. Would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Akiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient and great staff! I’d definitely come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daizy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfortable beds, the valet staff were fast & friendly, the front seat staff were friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located close to Santa Monica Pier. The outdoor pool and hot tub were nice to have for the kids. The house keeping staff was very pleasant and always willing to help. My family enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Astrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location; enjoyed cafe:)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room, friendly staff! Excellent hotel for Santa Monica.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great staff clean room perfect location!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

adam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean and predictable rooms. Location is good but Santa Monica isn’t what it used to be sadly. Will stay again should I need to be nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Aundrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms werecnice and clean. The staff was very helpful and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location / nice rooms. Main problem was poor soundproofing. Unusual for a fairly new hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was really clean and the staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maynard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room very nice. Staff very friendly and professional.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mauricio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff!!! And clean rooms
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sheri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was incredible really generous with their time and helpful. I loved the bathroom in my room, gorgeous lots of room to move around my room was clean. I can’t say enough about the staff, though they really went above and beyond.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benardino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was amazing, very modern and clean. Professional and courteous staff. Has a lot of restaurants in walking in distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jaylynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Aartika

Good location. Staff are ok. Room is ok but dusty. Bathroom amenities werent topped up but we took our own.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yalçin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect. Some notable highlights: Very attentive and friendly staff who go above and beyond, modern and clean rooms and amenities, gym in very good shape, excellent location close to the Pier and right by a metro station. Breakfast was not included but there is a cafe by the lobby and the prices were reasonable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I've stayed at this hotel several times, and every time I walk in, the hotel staff are fantastic. Bright, cheery, helpful, nice. And when you go to check out, and they remember your name, priceless. Great property, great location (I got my hour walk on the beach in).
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and hospitable. Convenient location with lots to do in the perimeter of the hotel within walking distance. Room was very clean & king bed was comfy.
Night view from hotel terrace
Beach less than half mile away
Pier/beach within walking distance
Hotel pool
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evette

The hotel was clean, updated, and the staff provided excellent service!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

LOURDES ANGELA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The employees are amazing!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Jeri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You graciously moved us to a larger, quieter room after we were disrupted by noisy guests the first night. Thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025