Name: Motel 6-Marina, CA - Monterey
Address: 100 Reservation Road, Marina, California, United States of America, Marina, California, US
Price range: $75–$231 per night
Rating: 7.75

What guests think

Motel 6-Marina, CA - Monterey delivers a simple, no‑frills stay with many guests praising clean rooms, friendly staff, pet‑friendly policies, and a convenient location near the beach, freeway access, and nearby dining like Denny’s and Walmart.

Common drawbacks are very basic amenities—often no fridge or microwave, no shampoo or hair dryer, and no breakfast beyond lobby coffee. Cleanliness and maintenance are inconsistent, with repeated reports of dirty tubs or towels, musty smells, clogged drains, weak or delayed hot water, thin walls, and occasional AC or TV issues. Expect a budget stay focused on location and price rather than comforts.

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Facilities

On-site laundry and generally easy parking are appreciated, though spaces can be tight at times and there is no elevator. Pet‑friendly property with designated areas; overall facilities are basic.

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10

Sandra

Jul 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very efficient friendly washer and dryer great

10

STACI

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I liked you could stay with your pet. And it was still quiet. Would be nice if they had a water station by the ice dispencer.

8

Ana

Aug 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was good enough for 2 days but I wouldn’t want it for more than that, no elevators, building hallway was filthy, not very appealing and the room was not much comforting, the lights in the bathroom wasn’t even working I have to use the room light to help myself, and If you need a microwave and or refrigerator you have to ask for it and pay extra of course. Is ok if you need it urgently like I was at that time, if you bring kids I’ll recommend you look for something more accommodating.

10

Oscar

Apr 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

For a one night stay it was very good, the rooms were clean and the area was quiet. For food theres literally a Denny's at the driveway up to the hotel, parking was easy and i highly recommend this place for short stays.

10

Shaundra

Jul 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed for an overnight near the beach. Parking was easy and open. Room was very clean and spacious. Only thing that could’ve been better is to have more that one chair since we had 4 people in the room. Otherwise, great experience and will book again.

8

Gregory

Sep 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Denny's on the front of driveway into the Motel. Easy frwy access. No Elevator, Had to climb stairs.

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Brian

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very odd access to the hotel. The hotel itself was "OK". I'm guessing it was at capacity as there was NO PARKING when I checked in. It was a late check in but seriously ZERO parking. I had to go to the street and the driveway to the hotel is long and steep. I will not stay at this location again.

8

Lori

Jul 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Property is well kept. Has laundry facilities in area with vending machines. Dennys very close by. Easy to get to. Stay here all the time.

10

Stephen

Oct 2, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff was polite and professional, room was clean, and parking was fine. I just like to be left alone, and I was. Would stay again.

10

Theresa

Nov 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I liked that I had access to laundry facilities.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms clean, but numerous reviews cite issues such as dirty or moldy bathrooms, hair on towels or bedding, stained linens, musty odors, and trash or grime in walkways and common areas. Housekeeping during stays is limited, with towel exchanges often by request.

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Erica

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Huge bathroom was nice but was covered in mold.

4

Yojani

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room wasn't clean properly. After inspecting the room, I took pictures of plenty of pet hair behind the door, under the bed, and by the desk. I even found a pee stain behind the front door. We understand the motel is pet friendly but a thorough cleaning was expected. Exterior noise was clearly audible due to the lack of noise cancelling walls. Coffee and tea were offered but no hours were displayed or written anywhere. A shopping cart with trash was visible entering the driveway of the building, as well as behind which portrayed a transient encampment.

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Ishita

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very Basic amenities, bathroom was dirty.

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Maria

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

One of our rooms smelled strongly of the Mexican cleaning product, so much so that my dog smelled of the product. Our other room's bathtub was dirty. There was a ring around the tub. I definitely used my sandals when taking a shower because it was a very hot day, and I had no choice but to shower. My daughter didn't want to use the bathroom at all. The air-conditioner didn't work. Kept turning off even though we didn't put it on auto. The beds were small. Everything seemed dingy. The pictures didn't reflect the actual room.

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Tyrone

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room had stains in the bedside table. There was a funky smell in the room and the bathroom had a bunch of hair shower floor. Overall, not good.

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Amber

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The towels were either stained or dirty, luckily walmart nearby so we bought our own towels. also i dont think housekeeping cleans the shower as a lot of human hair in the shower on walls and tub, and if you bump the bed or slide it a tad bit over under the bed is dusty and dirty. fridge had an iced up freezer and we found out its because the fridge door doesnt stay shut we put our suit case up against it.

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Joel

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The check in process was easy and attendant was helpful. The room was gross. From a very dirty and grimy bathtub to hair on the towels, which were also very worn out, to the dirty sheets with stains and a loud bed metal frame, the hotel was a 1/10. You can hear the guests Nextdoor on both sides and people out until 2am it was very unpleasant. Would not recommend unless you have no other option.

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Lord Jonathan Lee

Oct 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Checking in was easy, but when we got to our room the bath tub was dirty. It has molds on the edges. Then the AC cannot sustain a temperature that we wanted.

10

Pamela

Jul 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was friendly. Room was spacious. Decor was refreshing. Loved that there was no carpet! Floor was not mopped well. Housekeeping was mediocre. Tub and sink were not cleaned well.

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Margarida

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This place is very dirty! There was trash in the walkways, the toilet in my room had a ring around it. I called the receptionist to see about getting it cleaned, she said the staff were on a tight schedule so they would not get to it until the next day…! Poor customer service. Mold on window sills and bathroom tub. Vegetation growing on the roof… This place is a zero.

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Rooms

Rooms are small and very basic, and many lack a fridge or microwave; beds are often described as comfortable. Noise from thin walls and creaky frames is a recurring complaint, with occasional issues from TV reception, heaters or AC, and slow Wi‑Fi.

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Tim

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The front window in our room did not seal correctly. Needs weatherstripping bad. Sounded like the cars on freeway were 20 feet away due to huge gap at frame. Very loud! Almost $500 a night is too expensive to have issues like this. Staff was nice and polite.

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Jana

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The walls were paper thin. The bathroom tile was old and gross. The sink was clogged. The beds weren’t level. Room itself was clean and tidy. We walked past a lady who told us there were hairs (private) in her bed. So she was switching rooms because of it. Outside of hotel was nice and staff was pleasant.

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Yanira

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in & check out was super easy. Room was definitely not it, bed squeeked and was uncomfortable. Toilet was not leveled made noise every time you sat. The worst I think was the noise from the above rooms, you could hear every step, & unfortunately our upstairs neighbors were up until 3am Didn’t get much sleep neither did our 4 kiddos. Will not stay again. Overall rating Poor.

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Thea

Apr 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms were so tiny that it was almost impossible for two people to fit in a room with two double beds. Beds were comfortable though. There was no space in between the two beds - maybe six inches. And if someone sat in the chair at the desk then it blocked the door. Quiet.

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ilona

Jul 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The walls are paper thine you can hear everything from next door room to upstairs I couldn’t sleep

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victoria

Jun 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was comfy enough for a one-night stay. There is a Denny's that is surprisingly of decent quality. The bed was firm but comfortable.

8

Patrice

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Too small

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Harley

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The TV signal kept dropping on and off so most of the channels you couldn't see. Apart from that the bed was wonderful. So I did get some wonderful sleep which was the purpose of being there anyway

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Christina

Jun 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Bare bones hotel. No fridge or microwave and no continental breakfast. Bathroom towel rack hanging off, bathtub faucet dripped, shower had low pressure and the head was pointing at wall. Lots of light came in through door and around window. Slow Wifi and limited cable channels Good location, near Dennys.

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Makaela

May 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

My outlet by the bed and certain tv channels did not work

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Service

Staff are frequently praised as friendly, professional, and accommodating, with quick check‑in and help with room changes or requests. A few guests reported issues with responsiveness or refund policies.

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10

Diane

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Awesome staff, quick check in.

10

James

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Clean friendly staff Walking distance to Dennys. If you prefer not to drive somewhere to eat. I booked a standard queen room not realizing there wasn't a coffee maker. Which it turned out ok because we were right around the corner from the office which had fresh coffee every morning. Also no hairdryer. I had to borrow one from the office. Would stay again, but would book a suite which has a coffee maker.

10

Giordan

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check in friendly staff

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Michael

Mar 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Forgot something in room at checkout. Arrangements were made and they returned it to me. Thank you.

10

Tracy

Mar 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Had a problem with the heater in the room. The staff changed rooms without any problem. Staaf are very nice, easy to get along with. Had a great stay.

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David

May 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good hotel, however we had no iron and board, no hair dryer. Great location, clean, friendly staff. Would recommend and stay there again.

10

Daniel

Dec 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

By far the best Motel 6 I’ve ever visited. Great location, always clean, easy parking, great price during the week. Front desk staff is friendly & very professional.

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Eddy

Mar 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I, as a person that could be classified as disabled, struggled to get to the check in lobby, I was immediately attended to and provided an accessible and secluded room. So the staff was accommodating. Next I found the room to very clean. This facility is adjacent to a freeway but it situated so no highway noise or other disturbances would affect a visitor. Compared with others in the Motel 6 chain, I felt a greater sense of security. Also, the price was extremely affordable, considering its location in a pricy tourist area. It’s a pet friendly facility. There is an adjacent Denny’s restaurant with a convenience and gas station adjacent to the property. For visitors to the Monterey Peninsula, I’d highly recommend it

10

Stephen

Oct 2, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff was polite and professional, room was clean, and parking was fine. I just like to be left alone, and I was. Would stay again.

10

Andy

Oct 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great service

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Location

Convenient for Monterey Bay with quick freeway access; many note walking distance to Marina State Beach and Denny’s/Walmart nearby. Some guests mentioned safety or noise concerns around the parking lot at night.

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Annie

Apr 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Decent price. Great location. Right off the freeway. Very close to the beach. Clean rooms! Comfortable beds. Staff was friendly. Denny's is right next door. I'd stay here again. My only complaint is the water pressure in the room. I've never encountered such poor water pressure. The shower was unusable, but there was a tub. So I was still able to get clean.

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Joe

Jul 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Near marina beach and shopping area and access to freeways.

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Heidi

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

clean room, nice staff, good location as far as being close to Monterey and Carmel. There are no amenities, but the property is clean.

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Bruce

Apr 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Towels had stains, Bug in the room, felt very UNSAFE in the parking lot parking there, guys drinking Beers at 9:35 PM in the parking lot. Expedia rating 8.0 good is misleading evaluation, Staff are great and friendly, BUT HOTEL PRIC IS NOT WORTH THE PRICE, no more Motel 6 period.

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Rhonda

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Motel 6 was about 10 minutes North of Monterey. The hotel was a few blocks from the ocean, which made for a nice walk before I had to go to my meetings. The room was clean and met my needs for an overnight stay. It had the basics, was comfortable and I felt safe as a single woman traveling. It was easy to park and there is a Denny’s at the other end of the parking lot, as well as a starbucks down the street.

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Heather

Apr 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a nice stay and vety convenient for what we were doing. Loved how we were able to walk to the beach.

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Ken

Apr 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room is tiny, but the bed was clean and comfortable. My daughter found a bug on her towel, but everything else was clean. The towels and wash cloths are very scratchy. Great location and easy access to the beach.

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Dawn

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

An easy walk to the beach.

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Steven

Feb 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

If you’re looking for a budget friendly option in the Monterey Bay area, look no further. The Marina Motel 6 is perfect. And they have great coffee in the lobby (until 10.) Only 15 mins to Monterey and there’s a Denny’s right next door.

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Heather

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

For the price, its worth the 30 min drive into town. Also its 1/4 mile from the beach and Dennys is next door. Ive stayed twice with my dogs and had a great time.

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Dining

No breakfast and no in‑room coffee; lobby coffee is available in the mornings. Denny’s is on the same lot, with other dining options nearby.

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Bert

May 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My stay was short.the price was good.basic but comfortable room. Nice staff the beach was only 15 min walk . Denny's is a few hundred feet for basic food & the world mark resturante near the beach was 15 min walk which had live jazz good food.

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Susan

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pamphlet of nearby restaurants was very helpful. The food at Keoki's Hawaiian BBQ was a winner! This Motel 6 was a good value.

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Blake

Sep 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Haven’t stayed in a Motel 6 in 15 years, I was pleasantly surprised at how they have improved. Room was large, beds good, nice clean floors, 3 pillows on each bed that were queen size. Staff very friendly and efficient. Would definitely stay again. Only negative was no coffee maker in room. Had to go to office.

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Patricia

Sep 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Property is in a good location, clean and neat. Staff was courteous. Check-in was speedy with my reservation. Pricing was reasonable. Denny's is in the same parking lot. Freeway access is close by.

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Samar

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Has Denny's right.nextdoor

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Niza

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

One of the nicest M6’s I’ve ever stayed at. Only downside is rooms don’t have mini fridge or microwave but luckily there is a Denny’s right next door

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victoria

Jun 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was comfy enough for a one-night stay. There is a Denny's that is surprisingly of decent quality. The bed was firm but comfortable.

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Tracy

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

1 night stay. Good location to csumb. Dennys right next door. convenient.

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Julie

Nov 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No breakfast

10

Steven

Feb 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

If you’re looking for a budget friendly option in the Monterey Bay area, look no further. The Marina Motel 6 is perfect. And they have great coffee in the lobby (until 10.) Only 15 mins to Monterey and there’s a Denny’s right next door.

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Month	Average price
January	$61
February	$73
March	$64
April	$82
May	$99
June	$96
July	$115
August	$154
September	$92
October	$80
November	$77
December	$64

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $79	2 $117	3 $152
4 $85	5 $80	6 $80	7 $83	8 $85	9 $112	10 $136
11 $84	12 $80	13 $79	14 $80	15 $79	16 $103	17 $108
18 $79	19 $80	20 $80	21 $80	22 $80	23 $104	24 $104
25 $80	26 $80	27 $80	28 $80	29 $80	30 $104	31 $104

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17 $87	18 $186	19 $204
20 $81	21 $75	22 $75	23 $75	24 $85	25 $153	26 $231
27 $85	28 $80	29 $80	30 $75

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Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

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