Near the airport and a long walk from the beach, the Courtyard by Marriott Marina del Rey Los Angeles is a 3-star chain hotel on Via Marina. It has an outdoor pool and a continental or American breakfast. It is an option to consider if you combine days on the coast with a flight from LAX.
Location and getting around
The hotel is at 4360 Via Marina, in Marina del Rey. LAX is 5.9 km away in a straight line, so it is a comfortable base for the first or last day of the trip.
On foot, the Venice Beach boardwalk is 1.5 km away, about 25 minutes. Santa Monica Pier is 5.2 km away and UCLA is 10.5 km away; for these, a car, a taxi or public transport is best.
Rooms and facilities
Breakfast can be continental or American. The pool is outdoors.
According to the property, there is also a restaurant, a bar, private parking, a 24-hour reception, free Wi-Fi, a business centre and free bicycles for getting around the marina and the Venice boardwalk.
Who it suits
- If your flight leaves early from LAX and you want to spend the last night near the sea.
- If you fancy cycling to Venice.
- If you are travelling for work and need a chain hotel with breakfast.
Good to know
Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 12:00. Photo ID and a credit card are required. A gym is not mentioned. There are more options in the marina and other areas in the guide to hotels in Los Angeles.