Name: Courtyard by Marriott San Luis Obispo
Address: 1605 Calle Joaquin Road, California, United States of America, San Luis Obispo Wine Country, US
Price range: $141–$668 per night
Rating: 8.35

What guests think

Travellers describe Courtyard by Marriott San Luis Obispo as clean and convenient with friendly, accommodating staff and a quiet location near highways and shops, but recurring gripes include paid parking, a steep pet fee, and renovation-related disruption.

Many praise recently remodeled rooms and comfortable beds, while others report thin walls, occasional maintenance issues, or uncomfortable mattresses. Breakfast and coffee are not typically included; the on-site bistro, Starbucks, and bar earn mixed feedback, from tasty breakfasts and a great bartender to limited options or inconsistent quality. The pool and hot tub area is well liked, though construction and limited parking have inconvenienced some stays. Expect a generally pleasant, service-forward stay with extra fees to consider.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

Dining

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Facilities

Pool and hot tub are popular, and the outdoor spaces (including a fire pit) and bar/bistro are appreciated. Renovations and limited parking were noted, and many guests disliked the nightly parking fee and a high pet charge.

Related guest reviews

6

Suanne

May 15, 2024

·

Stayed 2 nights

The REFRIGERATOR IN THE ROOM FROZE ALL OUR FOOD…the staff gave us some credit which was nice. Although there is a bistro on premises, please note that there is nothing really close enough to walk. You have to pay for parking and at $15, with a large parking lot, it seemed excessive. And the bistro has limited options, and is a bit inconsistent…one great breakfast one day, the next it was terrible. There’s no complimentary coffee in the lobby…there is a Starbucks on premise…bed was comfy…

10

Alan

Jun 4, 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Very nice pool setting

8

Juliet

Dec 4, 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

I liked the room, it had a door to the outside garden area, which was useful as I had a dog. However, they charged me $125 for my dog for one night! Absolutely outrageous. I was expecting something like $25. When I complained, they said they charge $125 per stay. I was there for probably 12 hours maximum. They should charge by the day rather than the stay in my opinion. Note to self… Read the fine print. It is hard to do that when you are booking in a hurry at the last minute.

8

Alicia

Jun 28, 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

The breakfast at this hotel is great. The fire pit is relaxing and the staff is pleasant. The room is very comfortably setup for working away from home and there are great restaurants and shops nearby. Negatives: The hot tub has smelled of bleach when we went and the pool, while a decent size, is on the cool side. Overall our stays here have been pleasant. We would recommend this hotel.

6

Katherine

Aug 4, 2025

·

Stayed 4 nights

I didn’t realize when I booked that the hotel would be under renovation during our stay. I think this most significantly impacted our stay and this review. Pros: good location, great pool and spa area, renovated rooms were spacious enough for family of four and had lots of storage. Cons: parking was limited, outside lighting off at night in parking lot (due to construction?), workers near windows early in the am and early am construction noise. AC wasn’t working well and housekeeping didn’t come the first day but both were addressed as soon as I let the front desk know. Definitely would have a higher rating without construction interference.

8

Linda

Jul 17, 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

We had an overall good experience. The property was in good condition and breakfast/coffee bar was awesome. A real starbucks with a Marriott style breakfast combined. Love the concept! The food was great and coffee tasted just like it came from a Starbucks location. The pool had lots of dead bugs on it and debrie, so I had to sweep it myself with a net for our family to enjoy, but the hot tub was perfectly clean and so warm! One of the front desk people was not friendly, and did not honor our request for a late check out. The bathroom floor in our unit was dirty, which was disappointing, but otherwise, the room looked clean although dated. We were there for a wedding and had a great time. It served its purpose.

10

Mayra

Jul 21, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

My husband and I spent some time at the bar in the evening and we had the best bartender ever!

8

Michelle

Feb 17, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

The only thing I didn't like about the stay was we had to pay $15 to park there. I don't understand that at all. The rest was great. I'd love to know why you would have to pay to park at a hotel that you pay to stay at??

8

Zeph

Dec 11, 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

I stay here because it’s easy, has food / bar / coffee shop.

4

Tara

Sep 6, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Beware although Petfriendly there is a 125 dollar nonrefundable deposit per pet. We expected there to be a fee but that was the most we have ever had to pay to bring our pet.

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Cleanliness

Many guests found the hotel and rooms very clean, but some reported lapses such as dust, dirty bathrooms or odors, and one bed bug complaint.

Related guest reviews

10

RICHARD

Jul 19, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Very clean and inviting very friendly staff. Enjoyed our stay here very much.

2

Zach

Dec 10, 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

The room was not very clean. There were hairs in the bed and shower. The shower door would not stay shut on its own. The set up of the room was not great

8

Linda

Jul 17, 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

We had an overall good experience. The property was in good condition and breakfast/coffee bar was awesome. A real starbucks with a Marriott style breakfast combined. Love the concept! The food was great and coffee tasted just like it came from a Starbucks location. The pool had lots of dead bugs on it and debrie, so I had to sweep it myself with a net for our family to enjoy, but the hot tub was perfectly clean and so warm! One of the front desk people was not friendly, and did not honor our request for a late check out. The bathroom floor in our unit was dirty, which was disappointing, but otherwise, the room looked clean although dated. We were there for a wedding and had a great time. It served its purpose.

8

Kerry

Dec 10, 2024

·

Stayed 2 nights

The Staff members were friendly & answered my questions quickly/ The morning staff at the coffee/breakfast Bar were attentive & friendly. The room was clean, until I noticed a pillow had fallen behind the sofa bed. There were forgotten piles of dust. When I pulled out the sofa bed, there were still crumbs from previous quests. The location was very convient.

4

Tim

Sep 17, 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

Room 106: Dirty and dusty. The toilet made a high-pitched noise when flushed. The air conditioner made a noise. The clock in the room was 2 hours off. When walking through the pool area, the key card didn't open the gates, and the key card didn't open the building door. Another guest had to open the door. I told the front desk about the doors and gather, and he said they had been broken and not fixed yet. I'm curious if the fire marshall would be interested in this revelation! The front desk personnel were inexperienced. All in all, you get 2 out of 5... Also, I will stay at one of your competitors next time I come to town!

10

Lucia

Jul 5, 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

Our hotel room was hospital level clean. Bed was very comfortable. Highly recommend!

10

Kathleen

May 25, 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Like everything except lack of plastic bags in trash cans, outside trash can over full..

6

Melissa

Feb 27, 2024

·

Stayed 2 nights

We liked the convenient location being near Avila beach. Overall property seemed okay. However, the mattress was uncomfortable and the rooms seem to need a deep clean dusting.

2

Juliana

May 31, 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

My wife got bitten up really badly by bed bugs. She had to Miss 3 days of work to heal. The property was great, customer service was awesome but my wife suffered for a few days unfortunately

2

Monique

May 23, 2023

·

Our room smelled like cigar smoke, the fridge smelled like old food and we noticed oil marks on the headboard once we woke up in the morning (no, not for us) when I went to let the front desk know in the morning as I checked out, the girl at the front desk said she could take $10 off for parking and proceeded to charge me $125 for my dogs. Staff needs more training on hospitality. I won’t be staying here ever again.

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Rooms

Remodeled, spacious rooms with comfortable beds and some nice views are mentioned, but others cite thin walls, noise from neighbors, dated elements, and occasional in-room issues like poor A/C, awkward showers, or spotty Wi‑Fi.

Related guest reviews

10

Vincent

Sep 3, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

My newly remodeled room was beautiful. Super peaceful.

6

John

Jul 28, 2024

·

Stayed 2 nights

The Courtyard room was spotless and quiet as always,. But, after my first night, the internet connection in my room would NOT work. For either my laptop or my phone, so it was not the equipment. I am now and another hotel 150 miles away and everythng works perfect. Stay out of Room 31.

6

Kayla

Feb 5, 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

I stayed at the Courtyard Marriott recently and overall, it was an okay experience. The hotel itself is well-located with plenty of food options nearby, and I appreciated the hot tub, which was a nice way to relax. However, there were a few issues that impacted my stay. The staff didn’t seem particularly friendly or helpful when I called about a few things in the room. For example, I had only two towels for a room with three guests and only one roll of toilet paper. The conditioner was empty when I tried to use it, which was inconvenient. The pillows were uncomfortable, and the room got uncomfortably warm even with the thermostat adjusted. Additionally, the noise from the neighbors upstairs was quite disruptive. I called at 9pm about the loud noise, but was told nothing could be done until 10pm when “quiet time” started. Since I was recovering from surgery and had hoped for a quiet stay, this was disappointing. Overall, the location and amenities like the hot tub were great, but I had a hard time with the service and room comfort. I’d rate it around 3 stars and would hope the staff and room maintenance could be improved in the future.

6

Katherine

Aug 4, 2025

·

Stayed 4 nights

I didn’t realize when I booked that the hotel would be under renovation during our stay. I think this most significantly impacted our stay and this review. Pros: good location, great pool and spa area, renovated rooms were spacious enough for family of four and had lots of storage. Cons: parking was limited, outside lighting off at night in parking lot (due to construction?), workers near windows early in the am and early am construction noise. AC wasn’t working well and housekeeping didn’t come the first day but both were addressed as soon as I let the front desk know. Definitely would have a higher rating without construction interference.

8

Stephanie

May 29, 2023

·

Stayed 2 nights

The sound proofing in the hotel is awful. I could hear the people above us and they sounded like a pack of elephants but I doubt they were making much noise, and I could hear the room next door talking and sneezing, and whooping at midnight with their tv on. The bathroom wasn’t very clean on arrival. The staff was lovely and bery nice.

8

Kevin

Jul 2, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Unfortunately the beds were uncomfortable. Felt on the older side and uneven enough where i felt my head was lower than my body. Room was very clean, walls were a bit thin and felt like you heard sounds above and next to the room.

10

Randy

Jul 29, 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

We enjoyed our stay. Room was big a spacious. Service was excellent. Great for families

6

David

Apr 29, 2023

·

Stayed 2 nights

Air conditioning in room did not work and was very noisy.

6

Virginia

Apr 10, 2023

·

Stayed 2 nights

The room was small but clean. We got a king suite with a king bed and sofa bed. The king bed was deeply indented in the middle, but OK. We almost always get rooms with a sofa bed, and this one was noticeably bad and the springs were painful to sleep on. The sofa bed was not made up with sheets when we arrived, which we've never seen in other hotels. With one notable exception, when we requested staff support, from bedding for the sofa bed to an inoperable coffee maker to getting our room cleaned, the staff response felt unfriendly and unhelpful.

10

Neale

Nov 18, 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

All was as expected. These Marriott properties continue to have weird shower set ups, with a single sliding glass door situated right underneath the shower head. Doesn't make sense to me, but someone designed this without ever taking a shower, I guess. Not a major quibble!

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly, welcoming, and accommodating, with staff resolving issues promptly; however, some guests experienced errors or inconsistent communication at the front desk and occasional unhelpful responses.

Related guest reviews

6

Robert

Jan 25, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Although received confirmation of reservation via Expedia, the hotel indicated that reservation was cancelled. Fortunately, the desk clerk indicated they had a room and was very nice but could have been a problem if there was no rooms available.

6

Alyssa

Oct 10, 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

I hated the fact that i called a week in advance to ask about having an early check in and was told the earliest they can schedule me for was 1:00 pm which i was happy with because this gave me time to drive there and get ready for a wedding i had to be at. I show up and the rude front desk lady told me that they dont do early check ins and there are no rooms available before i could finish speaking. I went back in to dispute this but i attempted to speak with someone else yet she insisted on helping me again, with a slight attitude adjustment but still rude. She proceeded to tell me that early check in were only a request and not scheduled even after i told her this is what i was told on the phone a week prior and that all check outs are at 11:00 am which gave them 2 hours to get a room ready for me. She attempted to tell me how they had a huge party (idaho college football team) as if that was my fault or like it was something that should affect my scheduled stay. I ended up getting a room an hour later than expected and was late to the wedding. I do not recommend this place because of the horrible and rude service. Next time dont tell customers that they can check in early. I will not be staying here again and will not recommend.

6

Kayla

Feb 5, 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

I stayed at the Courtyard Marriott recently and overall, it was an okay experience. The hotel itself is well-located with plenty of food options nearby, and I appreciated the hot tub, which was a nice way to relax. However, there were a few issues that impacted my stay. The staff didn’t seem particularly friendly or helpful when I called about a few things in the room. For example, I had only two towels for a room with three guests and only one roll of toilet paper. The conditioner was empty when I tried to use it, which was inconvenient. The pillows were uncomfortable, and the room got uncomfortably warm even with the thermostat adjusted. Additionally, the noise from the neighbors upstairs was quite disruptive. I called at 9pm about the loud noise, but was told nothing could be done until 10pm when “quiet time” started. Since I was recovering from surgery and had hoped for a quiet stay, this was disappointing. Overall, the location and amenities like the hot tub were great, but I had a hard time with the service and room comfort. I’d rate it around 3 stars and would hope the staff and room maintenance could be improved in the future.

10

Yvonne

Aug 5, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Staff was super friendly and helpful!

10

Michael

Sep 2, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Overall great stay and staff did well to accommodate during renovations.

2

Elias

Oct 24, 2024

·

Stayed 2 nights

No one told me there was a parking charge and I was never given a parking permit. I ubered to the location, I shouldn’t have been charged for parking. I asked for an itemized receipt when I checked in and was told there isn’t one to give. I didn’t find out about the parking charge until I checked out. Pet charge is not reasonable.

10

Michael

Sep 12, 2023

·

Stayed 4 nights

Amazing service, when we arrived the first night the A/C unit wasn’t working. In the morning we let the front desk know and the entire unit had been swapped out by the time we got back that night!

10

Jessica

Jan 2, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

The representative that checked us in was very informative, kind, and courteous

10

Jorge

Jul 21, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

My second time at this property and I can't say enough about the staff.

4

Zulema

May 13, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

The property itself is okay but checking in they gave us the wrong room key and we went into an occupied room then later at night the key stopped working so I had to be dragging my small kids up and down floors getting everything situated, and the staff didn’t do anything to apologize for all the inconveniences. Also, no trash bags in the trash can in the rooms.

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Location

Convenient, quiet spot near the freeway with shops and restaurants nearby and a short drive to downtown and the airport; not particularly walkable to downtown.

Related guest reviews

8

Alejandra

Sep 9, 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Convenient off the freeway. Pretty quiet.

8

Theresa

Sep 3, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

I enjoyed the location and view of the property. However, I was disappointed that breakfast was not included with my room. There wasn't even complimentary coffee in the lounge area. So it's a toss up - view or breakfast. Had I realized that, I would have booked at the Embassy Suites which is well known for it's excellent breakfast offerings for it's guests.

10

Wanda

Aug 20, 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

Conveniently located. Very quiet. Hotel is under construction but we did not hear any noise. Very nice staff

10

Kathryn

Feb 9, 2025

·

Stayed 4 nights

Great hotel, good location.

6

Jewel

Oct 30, 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

A perfectly normal Courtyard By Marriott except that it's a little bit off the main commercial area so $15 a night for parking seemed excessive. Breakfast at 6:00 is a little late for early flights out (this being one of the closest hotels to SLO's airport).

8

Lisa

May 3, 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Close to the airport but far enough away for it to be nice and quiet. Super clean hotel. Nice pillows and beds. Pretty room too.

8

mary

Dec 21, 2022

·

Stayed 19,346 nights

The property was situated away from busy streets or roads and surrounded with open space. I really prefer walk in showers and not a tub shower.

10

Aprill

Aug 1, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

The bed was super comfortable. The staff was kind and we had a beautiful new room. Not walking distance to downtown but for the amenities, worth it!

8

Jitesh

Sep 2, 2025

·

Stayed 3 nights

Close to freeway and SLO town.

8

Zoran

Oct 18, 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

nothing unique. Nice place to stay in if you have a car.

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Dining

On-site bistro/Starbucks and bar draw praise for tasty breakfasts and friendly service, though offerings can be limited or inconsistent; breakfast is generally not included and there’s no complimentary lobby coffee.

Related guest reviews

4

Mary

Jul 9, 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

This hotel is just OK, first they charge for parking on property I know it’s only$15 but it’s a hotel with NO other option for parking but on property, second pay for breakfast that was just OK and you pay. Sorry if I expect more from Marriott, I’d say just stay at holiday inn express save the money.

6

Suanne

May 15, 2024

·

Stayed 2 nights

The REFRIGERATOR IN THE ROOM FROZE ALL OUR FOOD…the staff gave us some credit which was nice. Although there is a bistro on premises, please note that there is nothing really close enough to walk. You have to pay for parking and at $15, with a large parking lot, it seemed excessive. And the bistro has limited options, and is a bit inconsistent…one great breakfast one day, the next it was terrible. There’s no complimentary coffee in the lobby…there is a Starbucks on premise…bed was comfy…

8

Theresa

Sep 3, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

I enjoyed the location and view of the property. However, I was disappointed that breakfast was not included with my room. There wasn't even complimentary coffee in the lounge area. So it's a toss up - view or breakfast. Had I realized that, I would have booked at the Embassy Suites which is well known for it's excellent breakfast offerings for it's guests.

10

Deena

Sep 22, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

it was great staff was super wonderful accomadated our needs and the breakfast was absolutly awesome. the bistro sandwich was amazing the room was clean and the bed was literally heaven

10

Robert

Aug 17, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was made on the spot and they did not charge us for it. Other perks were thrown in to boot and the fee for the stay was reasonable.

8

Linda

Jul 17, 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

We had an overall good experience. The property was in good condition and breakfast/coffee bar was awesome. A real starbucks with a Marriott style breakfast combined. Love the concept! The food was great and coffee tasted just like it came from a Starbucks location. The pool had lots of dead bugs on it and debrie, so I had to sweep it myself with a net for our family to enjoy, but the hot tub was perfectly clean and so warm! One of the front desk people was not friendly, and did not honor our request for a late check out. The bathroom floor in our unit was dirty, which was disappointing, but otherwise, the room looked clean although dated. We were there for a wedding and had a great time. It served its purpose.

8

Kerry

Dec 10, 2024

·

Stayed 2 nights

The Staff members were friendly & answered my questions quickly/ The morning staff at the coffee/breakfast Bar were attentive & friendly. The room was clean, until I noticed a pillow had fallen behind the sofa bed. There were forgotten piles of dust. When I pulled out the sofa bed, there were still crumbs from previous quests. The location was very convient.

10

Mayra

Jul 21, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

My husband and I spent some time at the bar in the evening and we had the best bartender ever!

10

Teresa

May 26, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Breakfast burritos are a must!

10

Zarhina

Jul 1, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

The booking included breakfast, and it was surprisingly delicious! The staff were all so friendly. The room was clean, and the beds were super comfy! I would stay here again, as it's only a short drive to downtown SLO.

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Month	Average price
January	$135
February	$156
March	$152
April	$198
May	$197
June	$262
July	$242
August	$243
September	$245
October	$231
November	$179
December	$140

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $295	2 $668	3 $663
4 $173	5 $204	6 $163	7 $193	8 $183	9 $326	10 $417
11 $193	12 $193	13 $204	14 $184	15 $202	16 $387	17 $493
18 $173	19 $179	20 $163	21 $183	22 $193	23 $417	24 $367
25 $169	26 $153	27 $173	28 $153	29 $173	30 $255	31 $275

Courtyard by Marriott San Luis Obispo

Prices for Courtyard by Marriott San Luis Obispo

Monthly average prices

About this property

Location

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible (Accessible Bathtub)

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Hearing Accessible

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible (Accessible Bathtub)

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Hearing Accessible (Accessible Bathtub)

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Guest reviews of Courtyard by Marriott San Luis Obispo

Who stays here?

What guests think

Property Policies

Check-in instructions

Security deposit

Good to know

Optional extras

FAQs about Courtyard by Marriott San Luis Obispo

Prices for upcoming dates

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18	19
20	21	22 $221	23 $214	24 $294	25 $304	26 $418
27 $141	28 $183	29 $204	30 $214