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Reviews of Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

3 out of 5
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown
1601 State St, Santa Barbara, CA

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 80 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 80 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 80 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 80 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 80 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda-Abundio

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location! Walked everywhere throughout our stay. The property really is beautiful. Loved the Palm Springs vibe. Staff was very personable and attentive.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Angeli

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This would have been an okay place to come back to. The rooms were fine. A little on the smaller size. However I think that is the norm in this area since many “hotels” were previously transformed from motels. It was fine for my husband and I. The reason I’m giving this establishment 3 stars is because the walls are extremely thin. You can hear people at all hours of the night. The people next door to us were loud, playing their music, and obviously drinking till almost 4am. So, just beware if you’re staying here, that the walls are super thin, you can hear everything!!! Not the best place if you’re looking to get some peace and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

suad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Saint Remy poolside bar is a nice touch.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felicia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was redone and we loved the retro/Palm Springs vibe esp when we had a nice room overlooking the pool
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and friendly staff! Will be our go-to!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i love how you can enjoy the city and walk around this hotel is in a very convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very friendly staff, renovated property with large bathroom and bedroom. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alma

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location & easy access to downtown. Pleasant staff at the registration and knowledgeable of the places to eat & shops.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casy

Travelled with partner
Great service and amazing amenities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Bertha

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay at this hotel. The rooms were clean, and well appointed. I really love the bathrooms, which were SUPER nice, though the shower could have been slightly bigger. Coffee in the lobby wasn't the greatest - it's a "Starbucks machine" and one cup was $4...I should have just ran to an actual Starbucks to grab a cup. Other than that LITTLE thing, this place was awesome, and I will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Room comfort
Heating fan in room noise was so terrible. Couldn’t sleep well
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Angel

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Augustus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a very practical hotel with everything you need including free laundry (but you need to ask them how to do it for free). The room is practical and clean. Recently renovated so pretty much everything is new. Nothing fancy here. But nice place that is close to State Street where you can go to many nice restaurants. It used to be a motel but the renovation is full so it is quite comfortable. (if you have stayed at other Courtyard by Marriott this is similar.) Basic, comfortable and practical...great if you don't plan to spend a lot of time in your room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Moses

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Yi Yuen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked a king size bed and was given a queen size bed instead. But Expedia and the hotel did give me some discount at the end.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Jangryul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher Ray

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dear [Hotel Name] Team, I am writing to express my utmost delight and satisfaction with my recent stay at your exquisite establishment. From the moment I stepped foot into [Hotel Name], I was greeted with warm smiles, impeccable service, and an atmosphere that truly made me feel at home. Every aspect of my stay was simply exceptional. The luxurious accommodations provided me with a haven of comfort and relaxation. The attention to detail in the room decor, coupled with the plush bedding and thoughtfully arranged amenities, created an ambience that exceeded my expectations. I was truly impressed by the cleanliness and tidiness of the room, which made my stay even more pleasant. The hotel's staff members were undoubtedly the highlight of my experience. Their professionalism, friendliness, and genuine warmth were remarkable. From the concierge who provided me with insightful tips and recommendations on local attractions, to the housekeeping staff who always ensured my room was in perfect order, every encounter was met with exceptional hospitality. It is clear that the team at [Hotel Name] understands the true meaning of customer service. The culinary offerings at the hotel were a culinary delight. I savored every meal at your restaurant, where the delectable dishes were expertly prepared and beautifully presented. The wide range of options catered to every palate, and the attentive staff made dining a truly pleasurable experience. Furthermore, the hotel's amenities were sec
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! Perfect location, great property! Would def stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryleigh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The parking and to the lobby was a little confusing but once we figured it out it was easy to navigate.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Myron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable to State Street restaurants and shops. Close to freeway. Very nice staff. Good sized pool area with loungers and couches. Nice gym. Parking garages are a little tight but otherwise this is a very practical and efficient place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice facility and friendly staff. We had a one night stay in between our son's high school tournament games. It's in downtown, with many restaurants and shops close by, and one of the hosting sites, Santa Barbara high school, is just a few minutes away. The room was spacious and beautiful, with a great view of mountains.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, convenient close to shopping and restaurants!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Ong

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The air conditioning in my room was down
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front staff was excellent---especially Aaron and the woman of Aztec ancestry (Michelle).
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Carl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Michele and Aaron were wonderful at the front desk. We did have a problem getting our wake up call and our telephone was broken in this regard. Other than that all was great . (We were in Room 143.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Tuyet Ngan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Never again

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quick getaway
Nice little hotel close to state street.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

grammatico,

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer, Oakland

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location - easy walk to downtown and State street stores and restaurants. A little pricey for what is essentially a renovated, freshly painted motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quick Family Stay
It was in a great location and easy to walk to restaurants and shopping. We only used our car once, which was to get to the beach. Air Wall Unit was loud and inconsistent. The pool was great and it wasn't a super loud hotel, which was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Jason, Upland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Extremely overpriced for what you get. This looks like Marriott bought a motel 6 and added nice furniture and decor. The rooms open to the outside with a view of the street like an old motel. The AC unit is a standalone unit mounted in the front wall to the outside, it was noisy and the temperature control didn’t work. Can’t believe I paid $500 for one night. For this quality, it’s worth $150/night anywhere else in the US. I’m a frequent traveler. Don’t waste your money here, you would do better to stay further away from the downtown area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Marea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Brian, Calabasas

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Misty

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Can’t wait to go back!!
I can’t wait to go back and stay longer. Beautiful space and great restaurant. Only down side was our room faced State street and traffic was loud at night. I’d request an inner facing room next time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peijen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small room but the pool is nice. The on-site restaurant serves excellent dishes for the price. The bartenders were friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023