Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is at 3:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located near Marina State Beach, approximately 0.5 km away, and is within a 15-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Fisherman's Wharf. Other nearby attractions include Marina Dunes Preserve and Fort Ord Dunes State Park.

Are children allowed at the property?

Yes, children are allowed to stay at the property. There is no specified minimum age for children to stay for free.

Best Western Marina State Beach Hotel in Marina

Average nightly price at Best Western Marina State Beach by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$110
February	$129
March	$124
April	$153
May	$176
June	$165
July	$188
August	$263
September	$151
October	$131
November	$114
December	$101

What guests think

Across many reviews of Best Western Marina State Beach, guests praise the easy walk to Marina State Beach and generally friendly staff, while reporting mixed experiences with room upkeep, dated bathrooms, thin walls, and occasional maintenance or check-in issues.

Cleanliness feedback ranges from very clean rooms to recurring concerns about mold, dirty floors or linens, pests, and missing towels. Breakfast is a popular convenience but varies in quality and replenishment, and the dining area can get busy. Expect a budget-friendly, beach-adjacent motel-style stay with convenient access and some tradeoffs in consistency.

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Facilities

Amenities are limited; multiple reviews note no pool or hot tub, occasional outages for laundry or ice, and no or nonworking EV charging. Fire pits and on-site parking are appreciated, though parking can be tight.

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Renee

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We appreciated that the rooms were newly renovated and we enjoyed the breakfast. It was also nice to sit out by the fire in the courtyard in the evening. Our biggest complaint was the cleanliness of the bathroom. You can smell mold as you approach the bathroom and the corners were moldy. We had family staying in a different room and this was not unique to our room, as theirs had the same issue. We also found some items like a package flossers left among the towels from previous guests. Staff was very friendly and it is nice to only be a short walk from the beach.

10

Aiden

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Did not use continental breakfast, but all other amenities were great and convenient, especially the laundry. Both of the two queen beds were great. Very large television in the room which was great for watching movies, plus the television offered access for external streaming (ex. Bluetooth connection to it). No complaints.

6

sopheak

Jul 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I like that the room was remodeled and walkable areas unlike other hotel rooms which are tight space. The bathroom vanity area had plenty of space but the actual sink was very small. The toilet and tub were attached together in a very very small space. The water pressure was excellent, however if you turn the water in the sink too high it would make gurgling noises. There is no covered area to get dressed since there is no door separating bathroom and bed area. There is a fridge/freezer and microwave. The room was relatively clean-did not see any bugs. Breakfast was adequate. There does not appear to be an elevator going up to the second floor so you have to walk up the stairs which may be a problem for some customers. I most enjoyed the 3-minute walk to Marina State Beach. There are no EV Chargers on the property but plenty at the nearby Target shopping plaza.

10

Juan

Mar 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was a great stay during a busy weekend. First time staying here and had a pleasant time. Friendly staff and quiet. Nobody had any complaints and our door Dashers were able to easily find our rooms to deliver dinner. And came with free breakfast and fire pits??! We'll be back

8

Melonie

Mar 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel, liked that the beach is just 2 mins away, also loved that they had fire pits on the property it was nice to sit out there at night and enjoy that. Breakfast was good had alot to choose from. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Only reason I didnt give it a 5 star is because the first room we went to when checking in was not ready/cleaned so we had to go back and get another room also microwave didnt heat. Other than that I would stay here again.

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Katherine

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The pros: The beds were super comfortable, and the amenities is very good. Lots of outlets for me to plug-in and charge my phone. TV looked brand new and worked great. There was a microwave and a fridge as well.Parking was also terrific. The staff was very friendly, which was a huge Plus. The cons: the floor in our room was actually pretty dirty and into the bathroom as well. Overall, I’d stay there again. Another plus was they are right by the beach.

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Brandon

May 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I booked your hotel because I needed to do laundry and the machines were out of order.

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Lauren

Feb 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This Best Western is located walking distance from Marina State Beach. It is quiet and cozy, with fire pits and a decent outdoor area. The rooms have recently been renovated and were quite nice although the bathrooms are not as modern. Towels are thin and pillows are a little sad, but quite in line for the price point. The drive into Monterey was easy, and we found some great food in Marina and Seaside that saved us from the traffic and chaos of Monterey st. I would stay here again (or across the street at the Resort if I splurge!)

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COLTON

Nov 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

So glad we found this place. Rooms are updated and wonderful. Breakfast looks great with daily changes & specials. Only issue was Ice Maker was broken. They did there best to provide Ice out of a cooler in the lobby.

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Emily

Mar 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Charging station is not working and you should tell your staff not to say it works. And also get this fixed?

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Cleanliness

Feedback is inconsistent: several guests found rooms clean, while many report mold or mildew in bathrooms, dirty floors or linens, clogged showers, and lapses in housekeeping with missing towels.

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Kristin

Apr 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room needs some work: mold/mildew on bathroom ceiling, sink doesn’t drain very well, TV is crooked on wall, and pillows are lumpy. On the plus side, bed was comfortable (aside from the pillows), laminate flooring is nice, and breakfast was decent (although breakfast trash can was overflowing and floors were sticky).

4

Andrea

Jul 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice beach within walking distance, though wooden walkway on the way to the beach is falling apart. Rooms are kinda dirty, and mold is growing in the shower. Keycards for the room kept failing, and I had to get new keycards 3 times in a 2 day stay.

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Concepcion

Jun 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The cleanliness in the shower. There was mold in the grout on the baseboards and pink stuff in between the grout in the shower wall The bed/bed sheet were smelly, didn’t seem washed

4

Karen

Jul 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms were not clean. There were stains on the walls with food and trash left in our room when we arrived. The shower was moldy and sandy. The bed linens were dirty and stained.

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Amber

Jun 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

They ran out of towels. We got 1 towel for 3 people two nights. 2nd night we lost power for at least a hour. The TV cable did not work. The shower had hair from previous stay. The breakfast is nice plus though. The rooms have new furniture. And hardware floors were new. Fresh paint on the outside so it does not look bad on the outside.

4

Edward

Jun 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

First room was not clean. Hair in sink and tub. Counter, floor, and sink was not cleaned. Was moved to another room which was also not clean.

2

Brandie

May 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We arrived 3 hours after checkin and the room we were assigned was a mess. Full of trash empty food boxes and not clean. We were told we could wait for a room to be cleaned. Our bathroom smelled like pee and was not updated like the rest of the room.

4

Noah

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms were dirty. The sheets had weird orange spots on them and breakfast was cold and hard.

2

Trena

Jul 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The shower did not drain there was mold floating in the water when we attempted a shower. Used tissues from previous guests stuffed behind the bed. Filthy walls and floors. When we complained the management refused to rectify, even after an Expedia agent reached out to assist. Spend the extra $50 and stay somewhere else!!! Do not be fooled by the Best Western name the company should revoke this from this particular MOTEL at best!!

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Kyle

Nov 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Dirty, smelled. Floor was sticky. Left after one night and cancelled the rest of our stay to find another hotel

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Rooms

Rooms are often spacious and recently updated with comfortable beds, but bathrooms are very small and dated. Road and neighbor noise is common due to thin walls, and some rooms have drafty doors or noisy HVAC.

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Claire

Jul 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, convenient, all the amenities of a basic hotel. Walls are very thin and the convenience of being right off the highway means you hear a lot of traffic. Walkability to Marina Dune Beach is a super highlight!

6

sopheak

Jul 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I like that the room was remodeled and walkable areas unlike other hotel rooms which are tight space. The bathroom vanity area had plenty of space but the actual sink was very small. The toilet and tub were attached together in a very very small space. The water pressure was excellent, however if you turn the water in the sink too high it would make gurgling noises. There is no covered area to get dressed since there is no door separating bathroom and bed area. There is a fridge/freezer and microwave. The room was relatively clean-did not see any bugs. Breakfast was adequate. There does not appear to be an elevator going up to the second floor so you have to walk up the stairs which may be a problem for some customers. I most enjoyed the 3-minute walk to Marina State Beach. There are no EV Chargers on the property but plenty at the nearby Target shopping plaza.

6

Mina

Jan 2, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Most loudest room I’ve ever stayed in. It’s a clean and renovated place but walls have NO padding. Your next door neighbor feels like they are in your room, you can hear anything they do. So bizarre. Breakfast is hit or miss but was OK. Ok location

10

xuezhong

Aug 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Noisy, just beside 101

8

Patricia

Nov 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was very clean and spacious.

4

Royce

Aug 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Only thing really going for it is the location which is important if your goal is to easily access the beach. Badly in need of further maintenance in some areas and needs some amenities like a Jacuzzi, fitness center, etc Pros: * Location is within walking distance to the beach and a short drive to other local attractions * Breakfast provided and decent coffee * Bed and pillows reasonably comfortable Cons: * Hotel staff were not very pleasant * No amenities * We had ants in our bathroom area * Air conditioning unit in our room sounded like it would shake itself off the wall making sleep difficult * While the room had recently been renovated and was pretty nice, the bathroom was a disaster. The bathroom door was broken, shower was a mess with broken or shoddy repairs and the bathroom was so small it was uncomfortable

8

Arunee

Jul 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is nice but the bathroom is old.

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Richard

Mar 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and the rooms are newly renovated. Very clean and bright. Big room too. The bad... The heater was sooooo loud that it made sleep difficult. Also, there is no weather stripping around there door so the wind blows right in making the room very cold and drafty, plus increasing the start/stop of the heating unit and the noise from outside the room. Overall it was a great deal, great location, nice room but needs some help with the AC / heating unit!

8

Vanisha

Oct 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

bathroom too small

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Shaelynne

Nov 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms were super spacious and clean. The front desk staffs were very helpful.

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Service

Many mention friendly, helpful front desk and smooth check-in, but recurring issues include malfunctioning keycards, delays or rooms not ready, occasional rudeness, poor communication, and privacy lapses.

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Adam

Mar 28, 2023

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Nice room, very clean, no issues. Excellent staff and breakfast. We will be back

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Tammie

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Batteries for the key card reader on our door had to be replaced at check in with us standing outside for 20 minutes waiting. Then the key cards had to be reprogrammed multiple times even though I kept them separated from anything that could deactivate them. Door had such a large gap between it and the frame that light from outside shown through. It was large enough of a gap for bugs to easily get into the room. Our shower was not very clean and towel was either stained or they folded up a dirty towel to be used again. Won’t stay again.

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Francis

Apr 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent service.

2

Tony

Mar 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We had a reservation, but when we showed up they said they were full.

4

janel

Oct 14, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

There was no privacy. Staff gave the key to our room to another guest who tried to enter our room at 12:40am. Staff let themselves into our room while we were there even though the do not disturb sign was on the door. One evening we came back and our key would not open the door. Staff were perplexed. They kept insisting we'd asked to move rooms. We had not. The area is nice, next to a state beach however, the freeway noise is loud and when we had neighbors we could hear the screaming children through the walls.

2

Ernesto

Jul 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The receptionist was amazingly rude. If it wasn’t so late I would’ve left.

2

Alex

Jul 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

They gave us the wrong room. There was someone in the room. We wake up the poor guy!!!

6

Tracy

Jul 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was a 3p check-in and we arrived at 530p but no rooms were available. We returned at 7p. It would have been nice to get a call in advance so we didn’t have to kill time. Also, I worry about the cleanliness of the breakfast. The staff person wore gloves but left them on indefinitely, even when she was texting on her phone. Yikes Thank you

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Chalotta

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We've stayed here multiple times, and it is always a pleasant experience. The staff is so helpful and friendly, the facility itself is always very clean, the complimentary breakfasts are amazing, and the rooms are always so clean and fresh with an included AC unit. Best Westerns are always our first choice and they are usually a very affordable option as well. Also, this one is very close to the beach, only a short walk away!

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Angela

Oct 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This was THE worst hotel stay we’ve ever had. We were locked out of our room for hours. They gave us 5 different keys. Finally they came after not believing us that the keys wouldn't work. Turns out the battery for the key fobs on the door was dead. They said they'd re key it and it would take a few hours (a few hours turned into half a day) so we had no access to our room. Well, then the next day the air conditioner doesnt work. They finally switched us rooms. The hair dryer doesnt work and the shower is clogged. The manager wasnt in at 8:30 in the morning even though we were told he comes in at 7. When we asked for a refund he said he would give us a discount next time we came to town. This is unacceptable!

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Location

Very convenient for walking to Marina State Beach and driving to Monterey; right off Highway 1. However, highway noise is frequent, and a few guests felt the surrounding area less safe or short on dining options.

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Claire

Jul 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, convenient, all the amenities of a basic hotel. Walls are very thin and the convenience of being right off the highway means you hear a lot of traffic. Walkability to Marina Dune Beach is a super highlight!

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John

Mar 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Quiet location a short walk/drive to Marina State Beach. Easy access from Hwy 1, either direction.

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Satvik

Jul 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location with free parking and breakfast. Amazing location next to the beach.

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shawn

Aug 23, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Decent stay walls are thin so you can hear in the next door room talk and hear the freeway traffic. Walking distance to marina state beach was nice. Hotel needed some work but it looks like they are trying. If you going into Monterey make sure you give your self more time during rush hour times. During afternoon it took us 15 min to get to aquarium area. During morning drive in @730 am it took 35-40 min to get there. Overall not bad

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Brenda

Feb 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It is super close to the beach.

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Jacqueline

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

No ocean view from property, but conveniently located about a 10 minute from Marina State Beach. About a 15 minutes from Monterey Bay Aquarium, and 20 minutes from 17 Mile drive. Property clean with friendly staff.

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Robin

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Easy walk to Marina State Beach.

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Christina

May 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location for what I needed. Too noisy. Thin walls. Did not care for either of the 2 breakfasts.

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Monica

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

On our arrival, there were 3 police cars making an arrest and we couldn’t get into the parking lot. It just felt unsafe around the area.

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Maritza

Aug 27, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I like the location is in walking distance of the beach. The property is clean but can use some TLC.

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Dining

Complimentary breakfast is widely appreciated, with waffles and other hot items, but quality, variety, and replenishment vary and it can be crowded or run out early.

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Bella

Jun 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Parking was not that convenient. Breakfast was not maintained well.... with all the kids creating a mess.

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Teresa

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location is walking distance to the ocean. It's away from the business of Seaside and Monterey. The rooms have walls that are paper thin. You can hear your neighbors. The breakfast was nice. The clean up was slow. The garbage can was overflowing.

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Oleg

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

safe and quiet, good breakfast

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Jocelyn

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast okay. Not much selections.

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Danielle

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The weather was perfect and we really enjoyed breakfast! Especially the waffles!

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Jacqueline

Apr 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved the almost instant hot water and pressure. Easy parking and lovely location across the street from the beach. We chose this specific hotel for the breakfast but they were wiped out of everything by 8:30 am so we had to spend money on breakfast both mornings. That was very disappointing.

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Christina

Jul 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very nice. Perfect distance from Monterey. Breakfast included was good, just gets really busy.

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jeroen

Jul 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The motel went though an excellent makeover. Everything looked brand new. I stayed here many times in the last 20 year and I could tell the difference. The complimentary breakfast was better than I expected. Even with sausages, eggs and good coffee. Beach is within walking distance and restaurants only minutes away. Great place to stay.

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Ana

Oct 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Various food;breakfast healthy

10

Denise

Jan 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great breakfast!

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4 $121	5 $128	6 $121	7 $118	8 $119	9 $168	10 $253
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18 $112	19 $121	20 $118	21 $118	22 $121	23 $170	24 $174
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Best Western Marina State Beach

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