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Courtyard by Marriott Santa Monica

3.0 star property
Hotel with an outdoor pool, 8-minute walk to Santa Monica Pier

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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

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(41 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Studio, 1 King Bed, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View, Corner

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
425 Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, 90401

What's nearby

  • Santa Monica Place - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Third Street Promenade - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ocean Avenue - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Santa Monica Pier - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Santa Monica Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Downtown Santa Monica Station - 2 min walk
  • Los Angeles Union Station - 19 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cheesecake Factory - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Benihana - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tu Madre - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Capital One Café - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Curious Palate - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Monica

Hotel near Third Street Promenade
Located close to Santa Monica Place and Ocean Avenue, 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, a water dispenser, and a front-desk safe
  • 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 air conditioning.
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 60 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
  • 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 60 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 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)

Property is also known as

Courtyard Santa Monica Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Monica Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Monica Santa Monica
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Monica Hotel Santa Monica

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 60 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 Ocean Avenue are also within 10 minutes. Downtown Santa Monica Station is only a 2-minute walk and 17th Street/SMC Station is 17 minutes.

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Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Monica Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

6.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 506 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 1009 reviews

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Jeff

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

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for accessing the metro + the pier.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Carreen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hall carpet was noticeably dirty with some stains. Excellent bathroom. Courteous front desk and maid staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

JESSE

Room was clean and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff for sure. Are beautiful and while taking care of.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is convenient for shopping, dining, and spending time on beach.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the pier
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and staff excellent. Pool very cold
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

LOURDES ANGELA

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiaoqi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JESSICA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and I had a beautiful balcony would return very spacious
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trinity

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient, clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good property, close to everything in Santa Monica
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Yee-Hang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was good but the air conditioning was noisy and the shower needed to run more than 7-8 min before it reached the right warmth. The cleaning staff was excellent but the walls must be thin because could hear the neighbors and the planes.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evette

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

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you to all the staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Disliked: Amenities
Do something about the homeless lingering right outside of the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, staff was very helpful and pleasant. Front desk staff was great - especially Jordan. Room was clean upon check in. Cleaning staff was very pleasant but we asked for clean towels and they never came. A nice hotel overall. Facilities were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Latasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location of the property. The valet parking was amazing and Duncan was very friendly & helpful. The front desk staff was very nice & attentive to our needs. The lobby was very clean and I enjoyed the choices for food. The room was very spacious and clean. Liked the vicinity to Target and Trader Joe’s and the freeway. Overall, great stay and I would return.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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