MARINAINN CHEAP AND BEST HOTEL:

Being on a budget, we didn’t expect very much from the , especially since we found such a reasonable rate for a hotel so near to downtown and the beaches!  Lucky for us, the service and quality far exceeded our expectations.  The hotel was clean, comfortable and I was pleasantly surprised to find that the property (or my room at least) had been recently renovated.  From what I could tell, the room had a new bed, new curtains, towels, everything.  We were just minutes away from the bay, downtown and lots of shopping areas.  Overall, a great value for the price.  Also found out that the cheapest rates are available by booking directly with the hotel (1-800-571-2933).  All the Marina Inn Reservations agents are super helpful on the phone - they made sure to ask about any discounts I could apply and everything!

I recently had to go to on a business trip and missed my flight home.  I needed a last-minute place close to the airport, I was looking for just the lowest price possible.  While searching, I noticed the (http://www.marinainnsd.com) – after reading a few reviews on different sites, I booked a room and decided to hope for the best.  When I got to the hotel, I was immediately surprised by the courteous manner and professionalism displayed by the front desk clerk.   The room was clean, quiet and more spacious than I had anticipated.  Also, the room had coffee, free wireless, and a large business desk with all the necessary computer hook ups and feeds. The next morning when I woke up I had a warm waffle breakfast, and I was less than 10 minutes away from the airport. 

My husband and I wanted to take a romantic vacation for our anniversary and not be constantly reminded of our budget restraints.  We read some reviews and decided to try , and we were not disappointed.  The hotel was clean, the staff was professional, and the location was unbeatable.  The hotel is minutes away from Little Italy and the historic Gaslamp Quarter, which meant lots of nights out with no concerns about getting around or returning to the hotel.  We were able to go downtown, have dinner, grab drinks and go dancing – all without a care in the world because we were only a 2 minute cab ride away.  We were also walking distance to the ocean and were able to take morning walks along the boardwalk after breakfast on most days.  In the end, we enjoyed our time together at the hotel as much as we did being out and about!  They’ve got great rates on their website (http://www.marinainnsd.com), where you can even book directly with the hotel.

My fiancee and I stayed at the for 3 nights and really liked it. The staff was very friendly, well presented and helpful. They have waffle machines they setup in the lobby so you can make your own each morning for free! They have maps, tips and ideas for what to do while exploring , whether driving or walking around.  It helps that the hotel is close to the trolley, Sea World, beaches, mall, numerous restaurants, the Gaslamp Quarter, Little Italy, , , and lots of galleries and museums.  The price was very reasonable. The king size bed was comfortable and everything was clean. They even wash the walkways. The parking was a bit tight but we did always have a place to park. We were able to walk to the water and downtown. Definitely would recommend it!  The easiest way to book by far was by calling their Reservation desk directly (1-800-571-2933).

Coming to for the first time, our stay at the (http://www.marinainnsd.com), was as pleasurable as the first night at the Holiday Inn Express, but only less expensive and a better view. If you are like me I enjoy the simple things in life, and the was very simple and cozy. The best part was the cool ocean breeze that came in the windows early in the morning, and the very accommodating staff. Monish is the Assistant Manger and was extremely welcoming and helpful. I highly recommend this hotel for any first time out of town visitors looking to save money on hotels and spend it elsewhere....you'll definitely get more that what you pay for!!