Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central

Hotels
Courtyard by Marriott
8.8 (579 reviews)
8651 Spectrum Center Boulevard , San Diego , us

Children allowed

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Cozy ambiance
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Expensive breakfast
Parking fees
Cold pool water

Categories

Cleanliness
8.59
The hotel is generally clean, but there were reports of unpleasant odors in the room and maintenance issues.
Service
9.26
Staff are friendly, accommodating, and provided excellent service during the stay.
Location
9.3
The location is ideal, being close to attractions and shopping areas, which guests appreciated.
Room Quality
8.65
Rooms were comfortable and met basic needs, but there were complaints about outdated aspects.
Amenities
8.48
The amenities were decent, but the lack of a proper breakfast buffet and other facilities were noted.
Value for Money
8.74
Guests felt they received good value for their money given the overall experience at the hotel.
Food and Beverage
8.29
Continental breakfast charges and limited food options were considered drawbacks.
Overall Experience
9.06
Overall, guests had a pleasant experience despite some negatives; many would recommend the hotel.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 02:08

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Modern Amenities

Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions

Dining Options and Recreational Activities

Experience a luxurious stay at Courtyard San Diego Central, offering modern amenities such as an outdoor pool, fitness center, and free bike rentals. Conveniently located near the University of San Diego, guests can explore nearby attractions like Old Town San Diego State Historic Park and San Diego Zoo. Indulge in American cuisine at the on-site restaurant with special dietary options available. After a day of activities like hiking and cycling, unwind on the sun terrace. With bilingual staff and a range of services, let us make your stay in San Diego unforgettable. Book your stay now and make the most of your visit to this vibrant city.

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SAN

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for US$20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs USD 18 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 579 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.59
Service: 9.26
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 8.65
Amenities: 8.48
Value for Money: 8.74
Food and Beverage: 8.29
Overall Experience: 9.06
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Victor extended_group us
7
Ok 7.5
Pros:

Clean and comfortable
Easy check in

Cons:

Kinda out dated

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Paulo Emilio family_with_children mx
9
Todo bien menos el cargo de estacionamiento
Pros:

Todo estuvo muy bien

Cons:

Que me cobraran el estacionamiento al hacer el check out

2026-01-31 via Nuitee
M
Myra family_with_children us
10
2026-01-26 via Nuitee
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Kimberly family_with_children us
9
Convenient
Pros:

Convenient

Cons:

There was a loud tapping noise by our door it was annoying couldn't sleep well.

2026-01-25 via Nuitee
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Rios solo_traveller us
9
2026-01-22 via Nuitee
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Shamirah couple us
8
2026-01-21 via Nuitee
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Jessica family_with_children us
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Tatiana extended_group us
9
Pros:

The breakfast buffet was excellent and very good, the staff at the starbucks and breakfast counter were delightful and very friendly. The pool are was clean and very relaxing. The room was clean and exactly what I needed.

Cons:

Trying to get reach the reception desk from the room i was staying in was very difficult, and a couple of the receptionists very a little bit hostile and weren’t very helpful.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Rickie family_with_children us
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Tony extended_group us
7
It’s OK, watch out for the extras.
Pros:

It was OK. Staff was very friendly. Facilities are nice despite the obvious heavy use from families there for tournaments. Our door lock batteries died and within minutes the ‘engineer’ was there to fix it. His “so sorry for the inconvenience” remark was genuine.

Cons:

Wi-Fi was the worst. Like, c’mon folks! How is my signal only 1MBPS??

And the additional parking fee. Really? This is not a downtown facility. Everyone has a car.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
C
Cebrina couple us
7
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
A
Alisha family_with_children us
6
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Christopher extended_group us
10
Great stay and experience.
Pros:

It was a very nice location, we went for a overnight trip and everything was nice. Staff very friendly, was very clean, and overall just a great stay and experience.

Cons:

I wasn't able to adjust the a/c in the room but other then that it was great.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Rutger couple se
8
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Yousef family_with_children jo
9
Pros:

I like the staff was exceptional

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Armen family_with_children us
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Jesus solo_traveller us
10
2026-01-17 via Nuitee
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Ahmed family_with_children ae
10
Pros:

Kind staff and very friendly. May times o was offered coffee and tea without a charge. So lovely people

2026-01-16 via Nuitee
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Rodriguez family_with_children us
10
Cons:

Higher price then I paid for before

2026-01-12 via Nuitee
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Lance family_with_children us
8
Pros:

Cozy ambiance

Cons:

That they charge $20 for the continental breakfast

2026-01-09 via Nuitee