Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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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Outdated room appliances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Nice room overall, but appliances were outdated.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Standard amenities with some limitations like outdated appliances and no bottled water.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 1263 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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954taylord Family
10
Good Lunch
Pros:

Came for lunch, which was delicious! Jay Arman helped grab the car for us even though I lost the ticket and was so helpful.

2026-08-08 via Tripadvisor
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Joy family_with_children us
9
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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laurenaD6737EA Business
10
Best Valet Service Ever!
Pros:

Patrick and Jay in valet were so extremely helpful when I was in town for business! They were so polite and helped me figure out payment for my oversized vehicle in valet and made sure I was taken care of!
Absolutely the best service!

2026-08-07 via Tripadvisor
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Aijaz Ali family_with_children us
10
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Adrian couple gb
10
Really enjoyed our stay great location
Pros:

Excellent hotel pool area fantastic loved fire pits at night

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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mphusa Family Palo Alto, California
6
Time to switch back to Grand Hyatt
Pros:

After the renovation the Marriott became our favorite hotel to stay in San Diego. We loved its resort atmosphere and feeling. We loved foods options and amenities. We loved the welcoming staff. Not anymore! This year everything we loved about this hotel was gone. Limited food options and lower quality of food especially from Marina Kitchen. Rude staff at Exchange and valet desk. One day we waited almost 30 minutes to get our car. At least the views from our rooms didn’t change but I can get these views from the newly renovated Grand Hyatt. I prepaid for guaranteed early check in but only got one out of two rooms booked 45 minutes after arriving at the hotel. We were asked to change rooms to go to a lower floor because the connecting rooms on the floor that we were given at check in had some sort of issues. We were moved the next day to a higher floor but next to the elevator that you can hear going up and down. We will give the Grand Hyatt another try next time we are in San Diego. We will check their new rooms.

2026-08-05 via Tripadvisor
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K772TDsarahb Solo travel
2
Not luxury stay at Holiday Inn
Pros:

Had two nights booked. My stomach sunk as I arrived to find an airport-length line at check in. After an exhausting day, I waited in this long line to find that they cancelled my reservation. No explanation. No attempt to contact me. They rebooked me, a 52 yo with no kids, at the Gaylord water park in Chula Vista!!! Not even in San Diego. Hard beds, smelled like mold even though it’s new, presumably because most occupants are soaking-wet 6 year olds. Of all the hotels I have stayed in the last year, this is the absolute worst experience and one of the worst of my life. The hotel comped one night but it does not make up for this. Calling Marriott luxury is a joke. I would prefer a Holiday Inn. I will never book a Marriott again.

2026-08-04 via Tripadvisor
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Lopez family_with_children us
9
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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FERNANDO family_with_children es
7
Pros:

All ok

Cons:

Pool was a little bit dirty

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Javaneh extended_group us
9
Great location and beautiful views
Pros:

Location was great! Beautiful views of the San Diego Bay
The food at breakfast and service was excellent
Marina the house cleaning was so wonderful very nice and welcoming

Cons:

I think the pool area had too many kids! Very crowded
Also the elevators were not all working so get up or down from top floors took like 20 minutes

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Carsten couple de
7
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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X5187IWkellym Family
10
Great Valet team Andres & Jay A
Pros:

Andres and Jay A were so helpful! Thankful for your great valet team! Valet makes a huge difference in the stay and I’m super appreciative of how helpful they were.

2026-08-01 via Tripadvisor
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N6081EEbillm Business
10
SDCC comic con stay -valet assistance
Pros:

Jay Arman at the Marriott Marquis Valet provided above and beyond service. Helped me avoid a check out meltdown.

2026-07-26 via Tripadvisor
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NeilF1618 Business
10
If you need a smile, Jay the vallet gots you!
Pros:

Jay is super kind and helpful! Made me smile!

2026-07-25 via Tripadvisor
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Voyage51707269802 Family
10
Pleasant Parking Experience
Pros:

We stayed at the Marriott and found ourselves needing help with parking. Jay Arman was very helpful. He was professional and knowledgeable, he was able to answer our questions. Jay was courteous as well. We always appreciate when employees know what they are doing, and are friendly.

2026-07-25 via Tripadvisor
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bennettw523 Business
10
Helpful Valet
Pros:

Jay Arman was very helpful with my lost ticket. It’s crazy weekend at comic con and I was worried. Thanks Jay!

2026-07-25 via Tripadvisor
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stacyjkc Business Kansas City, Missouri
10
Gorgeous Views and Kind Staff
Pros:

This hotel is beautifully located on the marina, so the view is incredible. I stayed in the North tower where there is a balcony in every room. Audrey at the front desk was so kind and helpful! There was a concert happening at the Rady Shell amphitheater one night of my stay so I had the bonus of sitting out on my balcony and listening at night.

2026-07-25 via Tripadvisor
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Y1279BWfrancoisf Business
10
Great place to stay and great valet service
Pros:

Omar from camper was fantastic. Professional and courteous.

2026-07-24 via Tripadvisor
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Brown couple us
10
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Maxim family_with_children us
10
2026-07-22 via Nuitee