Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Good food selection
Helpful valet service
Cons:
Outdated room appliances
Long check-out process
High resort fees

Categories

Cleanliness
8.65
The place is clean and well-maintained.
Service
8.92
Val the valet was extremely helpful and the overall staff was friendly and accommodating.
Location
8.66
Great location with easy access to nearby restaurants and shops.
Room Quality
8.3
Nice room overall, but appliances were outdated.
Amenities
8.14
Standard amenities with some limitations like outdated appliances and no bottled water.
Value for Money
8.6
Although some fees felt excessive, food options were good and felt worth it.
Food and Beverage
8.84
Good food options including a great buffet with tasty croissants.
Overall Experience
8.72
A family-friendly experience with some issues resolved positively.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 15:21

Property Description

Scenic Waterfront Views and Luxury Amenities
Located in downtown San Diego, the 4-star San Diego Marriott Marquis and Marina offers breathtaking views of the waterfront and San Diego Bay. Guests can unwind in the outdoor swimming pool, hot tub, or indulge in a spa treatment.

Culinary Delights and Dining Options
Experience a culinary journey at the hotel's restaurants - from Asian fusion dishes at Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine to modern American cuisine at Marina Kitchen. Don't miss the daily breakfast buffet and the convenience of a Starbucks coffee house on-site.

Fitness and Nearby Attractions
Stay active at the well-equipped 24-hour gym with complimentary fitness classes. Explore nearby attractions like Seaport Village, USS Midway Museum, and the vibrant Gaslamp Quarter. Book now for a luxurious stay in the heart of San Diego!

Important information:

The mandatory resort fee includes the following benefits:
- Marriott Bonvoy Bonus Points
- One-hour water activity (kayak or paddleboard)
- One-hour bike rental
- Wine tasting with 2 glasses of house wine
- Instructor led fitness classes, F&B credit of USD 15 per day
- In-room high speed Internet access
- Shoe shine (one per stay, boots or suede not included), gratuity not included
-Rooms with King or Double Beds are based on preference and subject to availability.
-Breakfast Package rate includes breakfast for up to two (2) adults. Additional charges will apply for extra guests.In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SAN

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and costs USD 14.95 per 24 hours.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs USD 45 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 1046 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.65
Service: 8.92
Location: 8.66
Room Quality: 8.3
Amenities: 8.14
Value for Money: 8.6
Food and Beverage: 8.84
Overall Experience: 8.72
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Monica • couple • us
9
Cons:

I’m didn’t get my discount!

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Yanwen • couple • cn
9
非常好的出差度假酒店
Pros:

地理位置很好前台服务不错入住办理很快。

Cons:

酒店为住店旅客配备的免费物品很寒酸

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
Y
Yang • solo_traveller • cn
7
性价比太低了
Pros:

风景很好

Cons:

没有提供免费水，也没有热水壶

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Lizeth • couple • us
1
2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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I554VVsamj • Business
10
Fast and friendly
Pros:

Valet was awesome!. Super fast and really friendly and took great care of the car

2026-02-26 • via Tripadvisor
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Sightsee64764193134 • Business
10
Kind and courteous!!!
Pros:

Andres was super helpful getting our car. He was very courteous and kind and helped us get all of our stuff in our car. We were on a time crunch and he went out of his way to make sure we were all set. Marriott is lucky to have this guy working for them!!!

2026-02-24 • via Tripadvisor
9
929agathap • Business • Chesapeake, Virginia
10
Great hotel!
Pros:

Awesome hotel. Bay front was amazing. We slept with the curtains opened because so we can look out to the bay front lights. Excellent room. Mattress is never better than what I have at home. Very nice housekeeping staff that provided extra towels.
Landscaping and pools were beautiful. I felt like we were in Hawaii. Too cool for us to swim but people were in the pools and seemed to like it. Great dining options for quick bites, casual dining, or a little more formal with their onsite Hawaiian Fusion style restaurant.

2026-02-21 • via Tripadvisor
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larryr363 • Family
10
World Class Hotel from Val the Valet to the Amazing View
Pros:

We stay here frequently and love everything about this hotel. From the moment we drive up to valet parking where their experienced and professional valet, Val, provides excellent customer service and care for our car, to the clean and well kept rooms, to the relaxing poolside bar everything about this Marriott is world class!

2026-02-17 • via Tripadvisor
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mauijim96761 • Friends getaway • Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii
10
Great hotel stay in San Diego
Pros:

We just stayed 4 nights at the Marriott Marquis and had the most relaxing and enjoyable vacation experience. All of the staff we met provided exemplary service and our room on the 23rd floor was truly amazing. We loved the food & beverage offerings at the pool side bar and Marina Kitchen. Location to Gaslamp was perfect. We'll definitely be back.

2026-02-16 • via Tripadvisor
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I8362BMtiffanyf • Couples
10
Amazing experience
Pros:

Great service and beautiful hotel. The hotel guest were very attentive and polite, Jay Arman, Logan & Berkeley (from valet) in specific were beyond attentive and polite.

2026-02-15 • via Tripadvisor
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V2688EPdavidy • Couples
10
Great service
Pros:

All the staffs were very nice. Especially the valet staff Jay Arman and Logan. They were really helpful and friendly. This was my first time using valet service and they were patience and friendly towards me.

2026-02-15 • via Tripadvisor
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davidaT8502MV • Business
10
Excellent service!
Pros:

Jay Arman was so professional and prompt!

2026-02-14 • via Tripadvisor
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anitavC775DL • Couples
10
Beautiful views and people
Pros:

Our stay was fantastic! The hotel is absolutely beautiful, and the staff was phenomenal. We especially want to give a shout-out to Jay Arman from the valet team. He was incredibly kind, attentive, and clearly very hardworking. Thank you for making our experience even more memorable

2026-02-14 • via Tripadvisor
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raymM4346AG • Business
10
Great experience
Pros:

Great hotel, room was clean amenities were great . All the staff were extremely kind and considerate.
Specially Jay at Valet service super friendly and helpful
We enjoy staying at Marriott family.

2026-02-14 • via Tripadvisor
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Vanessa • couple • us
10
2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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SVGD96 • Family • Mumbai, Maharashtra
10
Marina Gateaway at San Diego
Pros:

Awesome stay, great marina view, superb ambience. Traveller friendly hotel with good eating options. Very close to Marina with easy access. Rooms comfortable with few amenities.
Value for money for a 5 star propery

2026-02-10 • via Tripadvisor
5
526mishaa • Business
10
Exceptional experience
Pros:

Jay Arman greeted us and directed us to the ballroom. He was very pleasant and professional. He also asked us if we need anything else.

2026-02-08 • via Tripadvisor
9
989jacintac • Business • Piha, North Island
10
Wonderful valet!
Pros:

Val the Valet was great in helping get my car quickly and loading my bag. I felt bad I didn’t have any tip money but he was very kind and just happy to help me! What an asset!

2026-02-08 • via Tripadvisor
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FellowTraveler603931 • Business • Orlando, Florida
10
Excellent and fast service
Pros:

Val was great—he loaded my luggage and had everything done quickly. Very fast service with no waiting. Highly recommend this valet service

2026-02-07 • via Tripadvisor
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RyanL287 • Family • Seattle, Washington
6
Disappointing Elite Experience at an Otherwise Beautiful Property
Pros:

I stayed here as a Marriott Titanium Elite member. The hotel itself is beautiful and very well located. The waterfront setting, size of the property, and overall atmosphere are impressive and have real five-star potential.

Unfortunately, the service and elite experience fell well short of expectations.

The M Club is advertised as open 24/7, but over the weekend there was effectively no service at all. No breakfast. No snacks. No refreshments. Nothing. This was easily the worst M Club lounge experience I’ve had, including at much lower-tier Marriott properties.

The room experience was also disappointing. There was no meaningful upgrade, no bottled water, and no glassware. For three guests, the room had only two disposable cardboard cups. When I went to the front desk to request additional cups and water, I was told I would need to pay and go to another outlet in the hotel, which was closed at the time. When I asked about breakfast since the M Club offered nothing, the only compensation offered was 1,000 points.

For a Marquis-level property charging premium rates, this feels careless and cheap. This hotel could easily be excellent if basic hospitality standards and elite benefits were taken seriously. As it stands, it feels like a great physical asset that is poorly operated from a service standpoint.

I wanted to love this stay, but based on this experience, I would not consider it a flagship-level property.

2026-01-31 • via Tripadvisor