Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles LAX/Hawthorne
4427 W El Segundo Blvd, Hawthorne, CA 90250, Los Angeles County, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.1 / 5
Overview
Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles LAX/Hawthorne is a 3-star, down-to-earth hotel set in a commercial area of Hawthorne in Los Angeles County. It holds a public rating of 4.1/5 based on 1,311 reviews. The property is positioned about 5 miles from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and about 5 miles from El Porto Beach.
Rooms & Suites
Relaxed rooms include free Wi‑Fi, flat-screen TVs, minifridges, and tea/coffee makers. Suites add separate living rooms and can accommodate up to 6 guests. Safety deposit boxes are available.
Amenities & Recreation
On-site recreation centers on an outdoor pool with a hot tub, plus fire pits. The hotel also offers a BBQ area and a gym for workouts during your stay.
Dining
Breakfast is offered on site in a casual restaurant and bar. No other meal-plan details are documented in the provided information.
What’s Nearby
Major Los Angeles attractions are reachable by car, including the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (~12.6 km), Venice Canal Historic District (~12.8 km), and Venice Boardwalk (~14.1 km). Cultural and downtown draws include Crypto.com Arena (~16.1 km), Los Angeles County Museum of Art (~16.3 km), La Brea Tar Pits and Museum (~16.3 km), and Walt Disney Concert Hall (~18.1 km), plus The Broad (~18.0 km) and MOCA (~17.9 km). Santa Monica sights are also in range, including Santa Monica Pier (~16.8 km) and Santa Monica State Beach (~17.3 km).
Best for
This hotel is best suited to travelers who want a practical, branded stay within a short drive of LAX, with on-site basics like free in-room Wi‑Fi and a gym. It also fits guests who value downtime amenities—an outdoor pool, hot tub, and fire pits—between flights or city outings. Larger groups may prefer suites that add a separate living room and can sleep up to six.
Travel tips
Plan on driving or ridesharing: while LAX is about 5 miles away, many marquee attractions listed (downtown venues, museums, and Santa Monica/Venice) are roughly 12–18 km from the hotel. If you want beach time, El Porto Beach is about 5 miles away, while Santa Monica and Venice sights are farther but still reachable for day trips. Reviews mention paid parking and occasional crowding at the pool area, so budget for parking and consider using the pool earlier in the day.
What guests say
Guests frequently mention friendly, helpful staff and generally clean rooms, and the location is often described as convenient for LAX. The heated pool and hot tub/jacuzzi are highlighted as positives by some travelers. Negative themes include occasional odors (mildew in rooms and smoke smells in hallways), inconsistent housekeeping during multi-day stays, and complaints about paid parking costs. A few reviews also note concerns about the surrounding area’s feel and the pool area being crowded or not well maintained at times.
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