well, me and my friends were in san francisco for a two nights stay on labor day weekend, and we hadn't booked ahead, so just as we were about to give up looking for a room and decide to sleep in the car, we found this little motel. not only the room was very clean and charming, the price was fair and the staff was very friendly.

We always stay at the Marina Motel when we visit San Francisco with and without our dog. The rooms we have always stayed in are in their quiet courtyard with lots of flowers and wall murals. A few of the rooms do face Lombard Street, which I imagine are noisy but we were told that no reservations are ever put on Lombard Street unless guests ...

Saw the picture of this Motel on the web while searching for pet friendly places. It looks nothing like shown!! It is very old and needs a face lift. (Might have been OK 50 years ago! :) Staff was not as friendly as past reviews stated (and I am a friendly person). I was given NO pet treat as advertised in their "Pet Package!" They ...

Private,affordable,
friendy,and
very safe!
Don't miss this Motel on your trip to SF & Northern California .

We (2A, 2K) have just returned from month in California, kicked off with a week at Marina Motel. Stuck out against advice to book downtown. What a great start.

Pluses: Charming and different from modern soulless cubicles. Very clean. Pretty quiet if you get an inner courtyard room. Just pretty with flowers. Friendly service although we ...

This place was a bargain for what other comparable places were charging. The staff were all very helpful, and friendly with local attractions, restaurants, and directions. As for the rooms, they each seemed to have it's own unique style, and all very cute. The Motel is quite close to the Golden Gate Bridge, and the park. Also, the free wireless internet connection was most convenient. We'll be back for sure.

Lombard Street rooms VERY noisy at all hours! Windows were VERY flimsy- screens broken. Second Room we were in was nicer- in the courtyard. Other than that, the area is not as nice as it was seven years ago- the last time we were in San Francisco. The free parking garages are nice, but tight- especially for mini- vans. The motel rooms need ...

We have stayed at the Marina twice in as many years, and were impressed with the staff, cleanliness of the rooms, free parking ( though the garages are a bit tight ), and accessibility of the shops in the Marina district and municiple transportation. You will never have to use your car during your stay.
Any place in the city is within 20 minutes ...

The best motel we stayed in during our three visits to the USA. We were made to feel most welcome by Heidi. Very good location, near to the bus stops.