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Magnuson Hotel Marina Cove

3.0 of 5
6800 Sunshine Skyway Lane, St. Petersburg, FL 33711 (Formerly Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort St Petersburg - Marina Cove)
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Magnuson Hotel Marina Cove
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Ocoee, Florida
Top Contributor
71 reviews 71 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2013

I booked a night here for my parents in law and the husband and myself for a quick stay after a sunset cruise. I stay on the beach all the time and I was not paying spring break prices and ended up finding a great little spot. Beautiful scenery, great restaurant and easy to get to. We will stay there... More

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springmans, General Manager at Magnuson Hotel Marina Cove, responded to this review
March 19, 2013

Thank you for your review. We are a hidden treasure on Tampa Bay. The sunrises and sunsets are beautiful in the area. Please come back and join us again next year. We look forward to having you back! More

Sterling Heights, Michigan
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2013 via mobile

If it wasn't for the fact that the view was peaceful, we would have packed our bags and left the first day. The sheets were so wore out that you could see through them. The pillows were made out of fiberfill foam that disintegrated by the third day. The HVAC unit in our room was so loud that it kept... More

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springmans, General Manager at Magnuson Hotel Marina Cove, responded to this review
March 18, 2013

We were concerned with your review and would have been happy to switch your room if you were not satisfied. We do our best to manage any issue on the spot. Our pillows are the national brand standard for all hotels. We supply 4 per bed for extra comfort. We do have several amenities on property that continue to make... More

Boston
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28 reviews 28 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2013

The best thing about this hotel for us was the reasonable price and location to the college we were visiting. The rooms needed updates, beds felt old but were clean. The fitness room had 2 broken machines and needs basic upgrades, like towels for wiping equipment, hand weights, and a water dispenser. The staff was very helpful and were courteous.... More

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springmans, General Manager at Magnuson Hotel Marina Cove, responded to this review
March 18, 2013

Our price sure is hard to beat! If you are staying here with Eckerd College, we have a year round rate. Next time you make your reservation, please mention Eckerd for the deal. . We will definitely look into the fitness center right away. However we do supply it with towels and water at all times. We do host various... More

san marcos
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6 reviews 6 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2013

The price was right for the first week of baseball training season and spring break. After I removed the 60's flowery spreads and installed the nice white comforters from the closet the room looked acceptable. Had all the needed amenities, refer, box tv w cable; hair dryer and nice tub/shower. I'd recommend requesting the original one story rooms. They were... More

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springmans, General Manager at Magnuson Hotel Marina Cove, responded to this review
March 15, 2013

Thank you for your review of the hotel. We have several different room types. They are all quiet and within walking distance to everything on property. Our wireless internet is always on, perhaps you were not logged onto our network. We would hope if one of the presenters could not get their's to work, they would inform someone on staff... More

Caledon, Ontario, Canada
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 7, 2013

we recenly stayed at the Magnuson Marina Cove and we had a very enjoyable time. The rooms were pretty standard but they were nice and clean and the cleaning staff were right on top of things. The hotel is quiet so if you're looking for alot of action it's not for you. The washroom was clean and nice and roomy.There... More

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springmans, General Manager at Magnuson Hotel Marina Cove, responded to this review
March 11, 2013

Thank you for your review. Our staff is so happy that you had a grat time here at the hotel. Hope you had a safe trip back to Canada and it is not too cold. We are so busy here right now with Spring Break travelers. The sunshine has been perfect everyday. Come back and visit again soon. More

Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey
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6 reviews 6 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 5, 2013

My daughter and I stayed here for a visit to Eckerd College. The location was the reason we chose this hotel. The service was very good and we had two issues that were attended to right away. The beds were comfortable and the room was adequate. We will definitely stay here again.

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springmans, General Manager at Magnuson Hotel Marina Cove, responded to this review
March 6, 2013

We are so glad you and your daughter enjoyed your stay with us. Our hotel hosts family and friends of Eckerd College all the time. We have a great parternership with them and we are only minutes away from their front entrance. Please come back again soon and best of luck to your daughter. More

Saint Paul, Minnesota
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 26, 2013

I really enjoyed my stay! Everyone there was very friendly and helpful. The room was nice, the food was good and the people were great! All the staff were very professional and made sure I got what I needed. I will definitely be returning sometime soon! I wish I could thank everybody by name but a special thanks to Steve... More

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springmans, General Manager at Magnuson Hotel Marina Cove, responded to this review
February 27, 2013

We are so glad you really enjoyed your stay! Ms. Vivian has stayed with us for years and it is always great to see her each February. She had a great stay with us. We were sad to see her leave this morning. Hope to see you all again next year. You guys are truly part of our extended hotel... More

Atlanta
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed February 26, 2013

Wow. Management here is terrible. Service was not good either. Our room had issues and they were not the least bit interested in resolving it. Would not consider coming here again. There were some others we spoke with here that had the same sentiments. Not worth the money.

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springmans, General Manager at Magnuson Hotel Marina Cove, responded to this review
February 27, 2013

We are sorry you had issues during your stay. We always do our best to respond to any problems in a timely manner. Our management staff has been here for several years and we take great pride in our guests. Please look at all the other great postings from other guests and maybe you will give us a second chance... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 13, 2013

Stayed here for a Half Marathon, picked this hotel because of price and it was decently rated. Pros: the grounds are very nice, beautiful views of the water. Challenges we had: Shower curtain had a large, unsightly stain. Ate in the restaurant, mainly because there was nothing else around. It was less than half empty but service was extremely slow.... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 11, 2013

The hotel has two good sized pools, one heated in winter.The pools are large enough to swim laps. The hotel also has a small beach with a nice view. The building is a two-story, motel-like structure and we had a second-story unit with a balcony overlooking the courtyard. The unit was small, had two double beds, a refrigerator and a... More

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springmans, General Manager at Magnuson Hotel Marina Cove, responded to this review
February 19, 2013

Thank you for stay with us during your time with Eckerd College Elderhostel/Road Scholar. They do pick a pre-determined menu for the group. Our restaurant might have offered you a few other options. I hope you had time to enjoy some of our amenities while you were here and our beautiful weather. More

 
 
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Additional Information about Magnuson Hotel Marina Cove

Address: 6800 Sunshine Skyway Lane, St. Petersburg, FL 33711 (Formerly Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort St Petersburg - Marina Cove)
Region: United States > Florida > St. Petersburg
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#2 On the Beach Hotels in St. Petersburg
#4 Best Value Hotels in St. Petersburg
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
We are minutes from Fort Desoto Park and the Gulf beaches. We are also in close proximity to downtown St. Petersburg and all it has to offer: Tropicana Field-home of the Tampa Bay Rays, The Pier, Salvador Dali Museum, Mahaffey Theater, and Jannus Landing. For the business traveler, we are close to Eckerd College, USF, St. Pete College AllState Center and all Children's Hospital. Our guests will enjoy all the amenities of a full service resort. Stay in touch with your friends and family with our complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access. Take time to enjoy our pools, hot tub, volleyball court, bicycle rentals, tennis courts, shuffleboard courts, and fitness center. You can relax at the Nepa Hut Beach Bar overlooking Tampa Bay and the world famous Sunshine Skyway Bridge, unwind in Nemo's Lounge, dine in Periscopes waterfront restaurant with views of our marina, or have a relaxing lunch poolside at the Banyan Tree Deli. ... more   less 
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Holiday Inn St Petersburg
Holiday Inn Marina Cove
Holiday Inn Saint Petersburg
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