Name: Courtyard Costa Mesa South Coast Metro
Address: 3002 South Harbor Boulevard, Santa Ana, California, United States of America, Santa Ana, California, US
Price range: $146–$288 per night
Rating: 8.53

What guests think

At Courtyard Costa Mesa South Coast Metro, guests frequently praise the clean, comfortable rooms and especially the friendly, helpful staff, while noting the property feels older and some policies and features, like paid parking, can disappoint.

Location is convenient for the Observatory and getting around Orange County. The on-site Bistro/Starbucks is handy but several guests found prices high and food or service inconsistent. Expect a comfortable stay with friendly service in an older property, plus extra fees for parking.

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Facilities

Older property with a courtyard, pool, and a small gym; amenities are generally usable but some areas feel dated and there are occasional issues (e.g., elevator, pool temperature/closure). Parking is paid and often criticized.

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8

Jacob

Oct 17, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I liked the pool area and the fire pit. The staff were very helpful. The only thing I didn't like was the smell of the first floor. The second floor didn't smell that bad, but the first floor smelled like rotten eggs. Not sure why.

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Michael

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking is $15, no complimentary breakfast, pool is small, and has caution tape on it due to being broken. The elevator feels like it’s gonna give out every time we use it. I will not be coming back here.

10

Robert

Apr 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly and helpful staff, gym was a little warm but all equipment worked.

6

Alicia

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The place was fine for a motel, but don't expect Marriot quality. Overpriced for what you get. Everything about the room was mediocre. They upgraded the lobby area and had nice sitting areas outside by pool yard, nothing fancy. Friendly staff working everywhere which was appreciated. But they charge $15 a night for outdoor motel type parking, $5 for coffee in the lobby in the morning, the towels were thin and scratchy, the room was musty smelling. Not going back unless they lower their prices. This is a $99/night type of place, NOT $150/night.

10

Julie

Sep 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful stay, and close to the pacific amphitheater for the concert my sister and I went to. Great lobby with coffee and dining. Room very comfortable with a great shower and water pressure. Has shampoo, conditioner and body wash in shower. Big parking lot, $15 parking.

6

Dustin

Apr 3, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was nice over all, however the heated pool wasn’t heated the entire weekend of my stay. Also there wasn’t a hot tub witch would have been nice. Finally the deposit process was rather deceptive, there was no mention on the original listing and it’s a full charge to whatever card you provided. So whatever the cost of the room is basically expected to pay double.

8

Jessica

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was older, but staff was nice. Paying for parking seemed silly, since it’s basically in an industrial. We enjoyed the courtyard / pool.

8

Chanh

Mar 31, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Read online reviews ahead and got a room in the back away from the street so it was fairly quiet. When we were there, the hotel was half empty so it was quiet. The facilities are decent. Our room was made everyday. The pool was average looking and we didn't use it. We were charged daily parking fee which I didn't remember getting charged by other hotels around there from our past stays.

10

Kelby

Jul 15, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This hotel was overall a good place to stay and not too expensive. Location: It's very convenient to food and things to do, which is probably the biggest plus for me. Facility: It's a little bit older and is showing its age. I wished they did some small updates such as use brighter hallway lighting or replace the carpets. This would make a big difference in my opinion. It's also nice to have Starbucks, restaurant, a pool, and work out room on site. All were kept clean and above what i expected at this price. Size of rooms were generous and felt spacious which was really nice. Parking: You need to pay for parking, but it's much less than other hotels. This was another big reason for my stay here. Negative: One negative was the pillows. I stay at a lot of Marriotts and partly it's because I tend to sleep well with them. However, I was surprised to see such thin pillow used, which was very uncomfortable for me. I should've tried asking front desk for possible alternative, but instead i just stacked two of them together to get by.

6

Matthew

Nov 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Overall the property was clean and the staff was nice. Not much in the form of amenities. Couldnt get a free cup of coffee in the AM, slow elevator, and somewhat outdated.

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Cleanliness

Guest feedback often highlights very clean rooms and common areas. A few reports mention odors, worn carpets, or isolated cleanliness lapses (e.g., dirt in the pool).

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Marc

Aug 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Facility maintenance needs improvement. Bathroom floor had recently been caulked to either repair grout or replace tiles. Extremely sloppy job done, no doubt, by an amateur. I apologize to amateurs everywhere. Similar issues in other parts of the room.

10

Manuel

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was nice and very clean. The bed very comfortable and the sheets were fresh and spotless. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Great size mini fridge and microwave provided in the room.

4

Robert

Sep 10, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This property needs a remodel bad!! Rooms stink like feet and mold. Very dated and just not typical of other Marriott’s in other markets. Very surprising that Costa Mesa would have this level of hotel.

10

Ashley

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and comfy. Would stay again

10

Natalie

Jul 2, 2023

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Hotel smelled clean and room very spacious. Cleanliness 100

8

Susan

May 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Overall, the place was good. Front desk was good, friendly and responsive. Housekeeping was excellent. I would NOT eat at the bistro in the lobby. The food and service were awful. The staff member brought our food to the table one-by-one and then the last meal was brought a full 30 minutes after the first. No apologies, no comment - nothing. Pool had actual dirt in the bottom. The price of parking was not made clear at check-in.

10

COLLEEN

Apr 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The check in staff was very friendly and helpful. The beds were extremely comfortable and the room was very clean. Overall a great stay.

10

Shirley

Oct 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, quiet and fast check in.

10

Heather

Jan 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff at check in. Room was spotless. Great stay.

6

delia

Jul 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The guest above me walked like a monster until 11pm, and then woke me up at 3 and then at 7. The hotel was fine and the staff was pleasant. The room was clean but no trash bags in room and the carpets were very dirty.

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable and often spacious, with some balconies and strong beds, though decor feels dated in places. Street noise can affect non-poolside rooms, and connectivity and sofa beds receive mixed feedback.

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John

Aug 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very poor cell service from the room I had. Almost none. Wi-Fi wasn't great either. $15 extra for parking.

8

Susan

Nov 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was great, the service, location and amenities. The rooms themselves could use a freshen up. They were clean, but getting dated.

10

Anna

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Right down the street from the observatory Beds comfortable

10

Leonela

Mar 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean nice quiet bed very comfortable

10

Ryan

Mar 25, 2024

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Great, helpful staff. Clean room with plenty of space and views from the balcony.

10

Kelby

Jul 15, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This hotel was overall a good place to stay and not too expensive. Location: It's very convenient to food and things to do, which is probably the biggest plus for me. Facility: It's a little bit older and is showing its age. I wished they did some small updates such as use brighter hallway lighting or replace the carpets. This would make a big difference in my opinion. It's also nice to have Starbucks, restaurant, a pool, and work out room on site. All were kept clean and above what i expected at this price. Size of rooms were generous and felt spacious which was really nice. Parking: You need to pay for parking, but it's much less than other hotels. This was another big reason for my stay here. Negative: One negative was the pillows. I stay at a lot of Marriotts and partly it's because I tend to sleep well with them. However, I was surprised to see such thin pillow used, which was very uncomfortable for me. I should've tried asking front desk for possible alternative, but instead i just stacked two of them together to get by.

6

Jason

Jun 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Comfortable beds. Be sure to get a poolside room or you will hear a lot of street noise.

8

Reyes

Nov 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The Hotel & Service was great. We needed to use the fold out couch which was more of a fold out chair. Im not a big man at 5'4" but that fold out was much to small for even me and the matress was in poor condition I could feel every spring and bar in it! It was so small you would roll off with very little movement, had to stay put. The Hotel itself was nice, clean, Queen Bed very comfortable. But be very concerned if you are adding in that fold out for one of your guest.

10

Cindi

Oct 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved the warm decor...lots of wood. Sliding glass door with a balcony. Large work area and strong internet.

6

Matthew

Nov 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Overall the property was clean and the staff was nice. Not much in the form of amenities. Couldnt get a free cup of coffee in the AM, slow elevator, and somewhat outdated.

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Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly and helpful, with quick or early check-in noted. However, a few guests experienced slow check-in or poor handling of issues.

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RACHEL

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Arthur was great, greeted us, friendly Helpful in finding a store and restaurant options, very kind and patient…HIRE MORE ARTHURS AND GIVE HIM A RAISE

8

Gustavo

May 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfy room and the breakfast sandwich was delicious. Only thing was a slow check in process but overall great time.

2

Nancy

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

My last night at the property was extremely disappointing. When I returned to my room, I noticed a "Do Not Disturb" sign had been placed on the door—something I did not put there. Upon entering, I discovered that someone had used the bathroom and left it unflushed. No staff came to inspect the situation, check the safety of the room, or send housekeeping to clean up the mess. The lack of urgency and concern for guest security was alarming. Unfortunately, based on this experience, I would not recommend staying at this location.

10

Michelle

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Marcos checked us in and was super knowledgeable and friendly. He acknowledged us every time we walked by. The hotel also has a good in house bistro with some good offerings.

10

susan

Aug 25, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

One day we left the DND sign on the door and didn’t remove it until we returned late that afternoon. While we were at pool our room was cleaned and towels replaced. That’s great service.

10

Iliana

May 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fast and easy check in!

10

COLLEEN

Apr 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The check in staff was very friendly and helpful. The beds were extremely comfortable and the room was very clean. Overall a great stay.

10

James

Feb 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent service

4

Antonio

May 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk person was not very friendly, I was trying to ask him questions and he ignored me

10

Maria

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

We had a great stay, staff was great and friendly. Very helpful!

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Location

Convenient for the Observatory and getting around Orange County, with easy access to venues and highways. Some guests noted street noise and reports of vehicle break-ins in the area.

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kenny

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location to the Observatory

10

Anna

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Right down the street from the observatory Beds comfortable

10

Julie

Sep 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful stay, and close to the pacific amphitheater for the concert my sister and I went to. Great lobby with coffee and dining. Room very comfortable with a great shower and water pressure. Has shampoo, conditioner and body wash in shower. Big parking lot, $15 parking.

10

Alondra

Aug 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Enjoyed our stay. Easy access to the surrounding areas.

10

Ka

Nov 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff. Convenient location.

10

Caroline

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, minutes between different locales in Orange County. The beds and rooms are clean and I slept like a baby. The dim lighting at night in the hallways leading up to the room needs an upgrade.

10

Diana

Apr 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location for shows at the Observatory

10

Monica

Aug 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location, price and friendly service.

8

David

Jan 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

They need to secure the parking with a fence or security guard at night, too many homeless breaking into vehicles because of the location on harbor blvd….. staff was fantastic.

10

Robert

Feb 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location to where we want to be and nice, clean rooms

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Dining

The on-site Bistro/Starbucks is convenient and some guests enjoyed breakfast, but many found prices high and food or service inconsistent; there is no complimentary breakfast.

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10

Michelle

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Marcos checked us in and was super knowledgeable and friendly. He acknowledged us every time we walked by. The hotel also has a good in house bistro with some good offerings.

2

Michael

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking is $15, no complimentary breakfast, pool is small, and has caution tape on it due to being broken. The elevator feels like it’s gonna give out every time we use it. I will not be coming back here.

8

Kamden

Jun 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice Marriott. A little dated but clean. Disappointed in paying for coffee and expensive menu items at the cafe.

8

Blanca

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It was nice, just wish they had breakfast in the morning.

10

Nita

Nov 26, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The room was clean and comfortable. We enjoyed breakfast at the Bistro downstairs each morning and appetizers at night.

8

Susan

May 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Overall, the place was good. Front desk was good, friendly and responsive. Housekeeping was excellent. I would NOT eat at the bistro in the lobby. The food and service were awful. The staff member brought our food to the table one-by-one and then the last meal was brought a full 30 minutes after the first. No apologies, no comment - nothing. Pool had actual dirt in the bottom. The price of parking was not made clear at check-in.

10

Tommy

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel, comfortable rooms. Only complaint I would say is your cafe. It's not up to bar with its food , Could be a lot better.

10

Miles

Jun 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Super friendly front desk staff. Coffee for sale was garbage.

10

Joanna Parker

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

The staff were very helpful. The room was clean and the breakfast was really good. It was convenient having Starbucks for coffee and breakfast plus you could get food in the evening and drinks. Great location! Close to airport and the 205.

10

askar

Jun 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

breakfast was great

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Month	Average price
January	$151
February	$162
March	$156
April	$167
May	$163
June	$181
July	$219
August	$184
September	$181
October	$178
November	$150
December	$140

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17 $222	18 $234	19 $251
20 $173	21 $166	22 $244	23 $255	24 $208	25 $158	26 $198
27 $159	28 $167	29 $256	30 $233

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $173	2 $224	3 $288
4 $224	5 $173	6 $247	7 $266	8 $181	9 $170	10 $189
11 $159	12 $160	13 $244	14 $266	15 $181	16 $181	17 $202
18 $146	19 $160	20 $256	21 $287	22 $181	23 $181	24 $224
25 $159	26 $181	27 $256	28 $224	29	30 $175	31 $160

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Room options

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed (Mobility Hearing Accessible, Tub)

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Room, 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds (Mobility Hearing Access, Roll-In Shower)

Room, 2 Double Beds (Mobility Hearing Accessible, Tub)

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed (Mobility Hearing Access, Roll-In Shower)

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed (Hearing Accessible)

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