COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT SAND CITY MONTEREY, Sand City

Courtyard By Marriott Sand City Monterey is a newly opened, modern hotel with a prime coastal location, offering an 8.8/10 guest rating. The property features family rooms with balconies, sea views, and private bathrooms, along with air-conditioning, work desks, and flat-screen TVs. Guests can enjoy a fitness centre, a sun terrace, and two outdoor swimming pools, including a heated pool open year-round. A hot tub, outdoor fireplace, and a courtyard with fire pits provide spaces for relaxation. The on-site restaurant serves American cuisine, and the bar offers wine and champagne. For entertainment, the hotel hosts live music performances on Friday and Saturday nights and all day Sunday, along with live sport events. The hotel is a 6-minute walk from Sand City Beach, 4 km from Monterey Regional Airport, 6 km from Presidio Of Monterey Museum, and 8 km from Monterey Bay Aquarium. The property includes a business centre, meeting rooms, and high-speed Wi-Fi, with a 24-hour front desk and safety deposit boxes. The hotel also offers bicycle rental, board games, kids' outdoor play equipment, and electric vehicle charging stations. Guest reviews highlight the complimentary one-hour e-bike rental and the fully equipped kitchenette in suites, as noted by a couple at Courtyard By Marriott Sand City Monterey.

New, modern hotel with clean, spacious rooms and high ceilings

Friendly and attentive staff, with special mention of Eric, Alex, and chef Nancy

Outdoor heated pool and large hot tub available year-round

Live music on weekends and a lively courtyard with fire pits

Convenient location near Sand City Beach, Monterey Bay Aquarium, and Costco

Ocean views may be limited, as some balconies overlook the highway and sand dunes

No free breakfast, unlike some other Marriott properties