Name: Marina Village Inn
Address: 1151 Pacific Marina, Alameda, California, United States of America, Alameda, California, US
Price range: $79–$368 per night
Rating: 7.1

What guests think

At Marina Village Inn, guests highlight the scenic waterfront setting, generally clean, updated rooms, quiet surroundings, and easy, safe parking at reasonable prices, while noting the older exterior, ongoing renovations, and convenient access to San Francisco.

Many love the marina views, waterfront walking paths, and balcony/patio outlooks. Common drawbacks include the pool being closed, thin walls and noise from neighbors, occasional maintenance issues, and inconsistent Wi‑Fi. Service is often friendly and helpful, though some reported billing problems, early 10 a.m. checkout, and lapses in professionalism. Expect a simple, waterfront stay with standout views and variable polish.

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Facilities

Parking is plentiful and free, and the waterfront setting connects to walking paths. The pool is closed amid renovations; amenities are otherwise limited, though laundry facilities are available.

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Deborah Madison

Feb 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We chose Marina Village Inn as it is conveniently located near our regatta destination Encinal Yacht Club. We were completely impressed with Mark at reception who was friendly, helpful, and informative. He even took the time to give us a tour of the property and point out the best way to walk to stores and restaurants with recommendations. The lobby offers coffee and bagged pastries throughout the day. Nearby you will find, ice, a water filling station and laundry facilities. The rooms are quite nice with comfortable beds and bedding, also in- room coffee and yummy chocolates as well as the other essentials you would expect. We could hear upstairs guests stomping around some but the property is very peaceful and serene. I recommend the marina view room as its worth it. Views are lovely. We will make Marina Village Inn our choice for future visits to the area.

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Erika

Dec 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

you can hear every single noise outside and in hall way. the pool was under construction

10

Michael

Aug 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Both of the front desk guys were awesome. This is a small, rustic property directly on the marina. Great for walking. Marina and lovely city views in background. Awesome views if you have a room facing the water. I would NOT stay in a room without a balcony or patio. The property is under construction and pool is closed. Will be even better once finished.

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Suzanne

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

There is NO pool, it has been drained for years and has two fences around it, the building is falling apart with some areas that look dangerous, and smells like years of cigarette smoke. The walls are very thin, you can hear every cough and footstep. The rooms are in disrepair, paint chipping, dried stains on the walls - though they are swept and the linens seem clean.

10

Michael

Jan 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property is under renovation, so no pool and obvious construction happening. Best rooms are the balcony rooms facing the marina.

10

Lisa

Aug 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Brand spanking new. Right on the water in Alameda. Good value for the price. Helpful and friendly staff. Free washer and dryer something I have never seen before. Free parking

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Jia

Dec 28, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

I was looking for something clean, affordable, and convenient while visiting for the holidays. This was definitely it. Pros: - Clean, crisp linens - Comfortable bed & pillows - No bugs! - Vinyl floor instead of gross carpet - Microwave & mini fridge - Free parking - Scenic area - Friendly staff Cons: - No real closet - Stall shower/odd bathroom w/sticky door - Loud heater w/one speed It’s not luxury but for the price, it was definitely worth it. Loved being able to park in the lot safely for free, considering the Oakland options we were debating. The staff was accommodating to our late arrival. Would stay here again.

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Irma

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the location. Pool was drained. But loved that there was water in the rooms along with ample parking

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Brendan

Sep 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I enjoyed the hotel. The inside of the room was outstanding. The bed was comfortable and the view was good. It was very clean and it did not smell like perfumes. The front door stuck and needed an extra push to open. I believe it was the paint but adjusting the door would correct that. The pool was closed and they were working on rooms in the other building. The lobby was clean. It was hard to get to the hotel because it is not too close to the freeway but it's worth it.

10

Shauna

Jan 3, 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

From the friendly check in, easy parking, water views, price and convenience to everything Alameda, this was a perfect stay.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms very clean, but others reported pests, stains or musty areas, and strong cleaning odors. Cleanliness appears to vary by room.

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Melaney

Oct 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, comfortable bed, bathroom/shower was clean and updated. We would stay here again 😀

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Alan

Jan 8, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Decent room at a decent price, very clean motel, easy access to San Francisco via either Bart, or the ferry. Everybody was friendly, the price was very reasonable, everything in the room was spotless. I had a great night…

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Ian

Jun 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room interior is updated, very clean and very comfortable. The Marina view is spectacular. I loved the modern design with no annoying lights or alarm clock. I slept quite well!

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Anne

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Strong cleaning products scent. Next room blasted music early in the morning. Was okay experience. But the surrounding area outside the hotel has a nice walkable trail by the bay

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Scott

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

No pool and my room smelled liked over strength cleaning products which made my clothes smell the same .

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Brianne

Jan 1, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was great. The cockroaches were not, check out was 10am. I have never heard of that before. When asked to have a late checkout. They said they could give us half hour.hour. We will never stay there again. Iwnever stay there again.

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Maria

Jun 27, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

I did not like the room door was not completely sealed and you can see the outside light around the door frame at night time. There was a small black spot of mold in the left bottom corner of the shower and the door handle for the room was wobbly.

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Patricia Anne

Jul 2, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

My room was very clean, smelled very good as well, not like cleaning solutions. Check in and check out was very fast and simple. The front desk attendants were very friendly and helpful. Great nice little patio to have my morning coffee was very peaceful and great view of all the beautiful boats. Definitely would stay again!

10

Gail

Nov 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very clean, nicely laid out and very quiet. I had a lovely stay.

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Amad

Apr 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location of the motel is excellent, but unfortunately, the cleanliness left a lot to be desired. I was very disappointed. The towels were in terrible condition, the soap appeared to be diluted with water, and the bed sheets had noticeable stains. Worst of all, I found a needle near the toilet, which was extremely alarming and unacceptable.

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Rooms

Interiors are often updated and comfortable with great marina views. However, soundproofing is weak, Wi‑Fi can be unreliable, and minor maintenance issues (locks, doors, noisy HVAC) are reported.

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Yenifer

Feb 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

No room service number on the phone. The hand soap was mostly water, went to the reception to ask for another one, it was also watered down. There was not an iron in the room so I went to the office AGAIN since I couldn’t call them from the room and they told me to GO LOOK for the house keeper and ask them for one. Walked around the property till I finally found them and was late to my event. There was a whole in the room which ran a cable to the TV and that made me very uncomfortable. Also the wifi didn’t work at all which I kind of depended on for work. The room was very spacious and had a beautiful view to the piers but the service is horrible and I was disgusted that the soaps are prefilled with water. Definitely management needs improvement but it’s got a lot of potential.

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Eduardo

Aug 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The reason I rated this low as almost terrible was due to being waken up at 3 Freaggin AM by the people upstairs. They were banging and moving furniture. Sounded like someone was bouncing a basketball. I called the Front desk twice and it took 30 Mins for it to finally stop. If u ever stay here, do yourself a favor, DO NOT stay on the first floor. Not unless u want to don’t enjoy a good nights rest. Everything else was great. Location, room clean, attentive staff.

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Erika

Dec 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

you can hear every single noise outside and in hall way. the pool was under construction

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Kurtis

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location however no toiletries, wifi was only good in lobby. But newly painted and great to be able to take ferry into San Francisco. Just budget friendly. Oh and towels were pretty bad

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Ian

Jun 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room interior is updated, very clean and very comfortable. The Marina view is spectacular. I loved the modern design with no annoying lights or alarm clock. I slept quite well!

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Josh

Nov 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The door adjoining the other room and the sliding glass door to the marina view patio did not lock. The locking mechanisms were there, they just were not lined up properly to lock. Other than that, it was a peacful place to stay.

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Jane

Sep 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Paper thin walls. We could hear the very loud neighboring room .

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Teresa

Jan 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel. The cleaning staff was incredible. The room was recently remodeled and a nice size. There was no microwave but places to eat nearby. The view of the marina and calm at night near the water makes up for it. Would stay again.

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Dynasty

Feb 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Outside is a bit dingy and old but the inside of the rooms are nice and if you get a room with a view it is pretty beautiful but I wouldn’t be here long term I’d say a night was good for me

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Brendan

Sep 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I enjoyed the hotel. The inside of the room was outstanding. The bed was comfortable and the view was good. It was very clean and it did not smell like perfumes. The front door stuck and needed an extra push to open. I believe it was the paint but adjusting the door would correct that. The pool was closed and they were working on rooms in the other building. The lobby was clean. It was hard to get to the hotel because it is not too close to the freeway but it's worth it.

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Service

Front desk and housekeeping are frequently described as friendly, accommodating, and efficient. However, several reviews cite unprofessional interactions, billing problems, late‑checkout missteps, and inconsistent follow‑through.

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Nancy

Jan 11, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very accommodating and helpful with area recommendations ect

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susana

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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Jessica

Mar 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bathroom was dirty there was home alone that I had to plug in because I wasn't sure if there was a mouse it was going to come through it. I made a reservation online for myself and my aunt who's in a wheelchair. The gentleman desk said he only had an upstairs room available which what is almost impossible to carry my aunt upstairs and her wheelchair with my arthritic knees. He said for $75 more he could give us different room but it was also upstairs. I already paid $120 which was too much for that place anyway. There was barely any cars in the parking lot and after he told me he could not help us I went online and saw there were many rooms available. It was super frustrating and disheartening that this gentleman could not be a little more empathetic towards my aunt's disability. So we drove her all the way to San Leandro back to my other aunt's house so she could sleep on their couch and I stayed in the filthy room by myself! I will never stay here or again!

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Alex

Feb 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff charged my card twice for a single night; I called over and over and they denied this and said they would have the manager call me. Manager never called so my bank is working on clearing the faulty charges. Great hotel but they tucked up the charge and simply would not help me.

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Steve

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I spent the day on the Bay with friends. We had a late dinner. When I checked in, they were courteous and ready. I was given the key and was in my room in ten minutes.

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Maddi

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything about the stay was poor from check in to check out. Check in was supposed to be at 3, room wasn’t ready until 4. Asked for a late checkout due to the hour it took for the room to be ready, and the receptionist said she would make note of a late check out, and we were still interrupted by housekeeping 45 min before our “late checkout.” Receptionist seemed flustered and had no solutions to solve any problem we had. No hairdryer in room, cabinets and shower shelving ripped out of the walls, lack of body wash and hand soap. When we returned to the room in the evening after leaving, there was a spider on the bed. Will not be returning.

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Sohnna

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean and friendly staff! 😊

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Kalid

Dec 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean room and having small fridge and microwave in the room. That a plus. Friendly customer service

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Kaela

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff displayed unprofessional behavior and abruptly ended my questions about the check-out process. Additionally, someone entered our room without warning, which could have been extremely inappropriate had we not been dressed. I would not recommend this property.

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Shauna

Jan 3, 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

From the friendly check in, easy parking, water views, price and convenience to everything Alameda, this was a perfect stay.

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Location

Scenic waterfront location in Alameda with walking paths and convenient access to San Francisco via ferry or BART. Some note limited dining within easy walking distance, while many appreciate the safe, quiet setting.

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Jessica

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A lot of good places bars and night life close by. Front staff very helpful. Quiet and easy check in check out process.

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Alan

Jan 8, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Decent room at a decent price, very clean motel, easy access to San Francisco via either Bart, or the ferry. Everybody was friendly, the price was very reasonable, everything in the room was spotless. I had a great night…

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Misty

May 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I’ve stayed here a few times and I’m always happy, it’s a nice quiet area by the water

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Jillian

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Older property but well keep up and clean. The marina view from our back deck was beautiful. Safe and quiet area with nice walking pathway along marina near the hotel.

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Mary

Jul 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I enjoyed the property being in close proximity to everything. I visited San Francisco which was not a long drive from this location!!

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Bethany

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Outstanding value! Very clean, mostly quiet. But no restaurants within walking distance other than an Asian restaurant nearby.

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Nicholas

Aug 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The location is great. It's right on the estuary, with a harbor full of boats outside your door. The parking lot is large and has plenty of parking. There are walking trails along the water. The ongoing renovations were not a disruption. The recently renovated room I stayed in was clean and nicely done. It's a great price for a short stay in a good location.

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Katie

Mar 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very relaxing plus you are near bay waters so you have great views all around

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James

Jan 1, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

It was a great view room but rain obscured it and kept us inside. Location was perfect for us and parking was easy.

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Shauna

Jan 3, 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

From the friendly check in, easy parking, water views, price and convenience to everything Alameda, this was a perfect stay.

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Dining

Breakfast is minimal or not provided, with coffee and bagged pastries in the lobby noted. Nearby options vary; a few guests found limited walkable restaurants while others mention bars and eateries a short distance away.

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Deborah Madison

Feb 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We chose Marina Village Inn as it is conveniently located near our regatta destination Encinal Yacht Club. We were completely impressed with Mark at reception who was friendly, helpful, and informative. He even took the time to give us a tour of the property and point out the best way to walk to stores and restaurants with recommendations. The lobby offers coffee and bagged pastries throughout the day. Nearby you will find, ice, a water filling station and laundry facilities. The rooms are quite nice with comfortable beds and bedding, also in- room coffee and yummy chocolates as well as the other essentials you would expect. We could hear upstairs guests stomping around some but the property is very peaceful and serene. I recommend the marina view room as its worth it. Views are lovely. We will make Marina Village Inn our choice for future visits to the area.

10

Jessica

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A lot of good places bars and night life close by. Front staff very helpful. Quiet and easy check in check out process.

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Neil

May 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Comfortable hotel, clean room, good location, friendly staff, breakfast wasn’t really enough to consider it “continental breakfast”, but overall it was a nice property.

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Bethany

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Outstanding value! Very clean, mostly quiet. But no restaurants within walking distance other than an Asian restaurant nearby.

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Teresa

Jan 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel. The cleaning staff was incredible. The room was recently remodeled and a nice size. There was no microwave but places to eat nearby. The view of the marina and calm at night near the water makes up for it. Would stay again.

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Alexander

Jan 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really enjoyed my stay. Great location next to harbor. Looses a star because the front desk doesnt know if or when they will open the pool. Also they do not serve breakfast which Hotels.com needs to fix.

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Month	Average price
January	$98
February	$95
March	$96
April	$89
May	$112
June	$112
July	$115
August	$122
September	$102
October	$116
November	$102
December	$91

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14 $227	15 $368	16 $323	17 $185	18 $132	19 $131
20 $80	21 $79	22 $79	23 $89	24 $91	25 $115	26 $128
27 $91	28 $91	29 $91	30 $95

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $103	2 $162	3 $169
4 $110	5 $104	6 $102	7 $115	8 $124	9 $165	10 $270
11 $105	12 $105	13 $115	14 $118	15 $117	16 $125	17 $117
18 $105	19 $116	20 $178	21 $170	22 $185	23 $122	24 $122
25 $109	26 $107	27 $102	28 $103	29 $113	30 $131	31 $128

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Marina View

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Family Suite, Multiple Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Marina View

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Courtyard View

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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