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Marina Motel

2576 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123 (Marina)
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    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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telluride, colorado
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18 reviews 18 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 18, 2013 NEW

We stayed here 3 nights in May. We liked everything about the motel. The room was quiet and very clean. The full kitchen was a nice bonus. The bathroom was quite spacious. Located right off Lombard Street, just a block from the Presidio, the Marina Motel is centrally located making it a good base to explore the city. Our dog... More

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Detroit, Michigan
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13 reviews 13 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 15, 2013 NEW

Oh wow so glad I found it....all San Francisco hotels are so costly and they charge so much for parking, somewhere 20 to 40$ per day, and this one parking free...that also in your own personal garage down your room....but size of some garages small for minivan ,but they are allowed to park at courtyard, what a beautiful courtyard they... More

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Dublin,
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16 reviews 16 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 8, 2013 via mobile

Spent 4 nights here with my wife while visiting San Francisco. It is good value for money the rooms are spacious and comfortable. They have a kitchen and nice sized bathroom.Parking is free but the garages are quite small so keep in mind when planning your trip. Location is great , it is on Lombard street which has a "hop... More

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Conyers, GA
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21 reviews 21 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 3, 2013

We enjoyed our short stay at the Marina Motel. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was small but very clean. We had a beautiful view of the lovely courtyard. The flowers are all breathtaking. Served as a good base for our San Fran sightseeing.

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San Francisco
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2013

This is such a great place to stay. It's not a luxury hotel. The room is tiny and the bathroom is bare bones. That being said its a great place to stay. The bed is so cozy and it's such a cool San Francisco thing. It's been run by the same family since the 30's and it reminds me of... More

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5 hotel reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2013 via mobile

I was enthrallled by the courtyard and flowers there. Very quaint place once you step off the street, you step into another world. Tight garages for parking, so large vehicle plan on parking outside. It is a few blocks to food, but I love a walk after dinner, so it was perfect. Not near any sites, so if that is... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013

This is a delightfully cute little motel on Lombard St. The first time I came to stay here I was on a strict budget, and we enjoyed the cosy ambience in the courtyard. This time we stayed again in the courtyard (don't get a street facing room, request courtyard rooms on the motel's website). Our rooms lacked air conditioning (which... More

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Napa, California
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27 reviews 27 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013

The Marina Motel is located in Cow Hollow District, walking distance from "The Palace of Fine Arts," and the Marina. Around the corner from the motel is San Francisco's famous Chestnut Street, filled with shops, restaurants & pubs. The Marina Motel is a historic motel that is more than 50 years old. The outside of the motel is landscaped with... More

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Alanya, Turkey
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 via mobile

We got the room on the street. Was super noisy during the day and night. Could not sleep well at all. Kitchen is well equipped. Bathroom was OK.bbbbbbbbbbbb b bhhfhhgbbnnmbnmbbmhjjjhbmkhgnv the UK and I am not sure how to do it in the morning and evening entertainment and I am a beautiful person to person to person to person who... More

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Sacramento, CA
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20 reviews 20 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

My husband and I needed a place just to sleep since we were arriving late and leaving early the next morning. We also needed a pet friendly place. After searching on the Internet for accommodations, I came across this place. I read the reviews and decided to take a chance on a 'motel'. What a surprise. The courtyard makes you... More

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  • Golden gate bridge(4)
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Additional Information about Marina Motel

Address: 2576 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Region: United States > California > San Francisco > Marina
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Pets Allowed
Hotel Style:
#15 Best Value Hotels in San Francisco
#19 Romantic Hotels in San Francisco
#94 Family Hotels in San Francisco
Price Range: $$
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Historic Hotel in San Francisco, California Founded by the son of a Calfornia Gold Rush miner, the Marina Motel was built to celebrate the opening of the Golden Gate Bridge in the late 1930's. Designed as one of San Francisco’s first “motor-hotels” for the dawning of the automobile age, each room in this quaint Mediterranean-style motel has a private garage beneath the rooms, (courtyard garages are subject to size restrictions so guest are directed by the front desk to choose a garage that best fits their vehicle). Our 36 guestrooms and three suites are uniquely decorated with warm, stylish touches to make you feel at home. Our quaint courtyard, surrounded by colorful cascading flowers and a cobblestone driveway, offers a relaxing place to chat with friends. Flower boxes overflowing with fragrant blossoms adorn the windows adding European cottage charm. San Francisco’s top attractions are located within walking distance or a short bus ride from the Marina Motel The Marina Motel is still family-owned and operated today by the original owner’s granddaughter. For the past 70 years the Marina Motel has provided a beautiful and friendly place to stay while visiting San Francisco. ... more   less 
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