Marina Inn

Hotels
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Independent
8.1 (248 reviews)
22300 7th Ave S , Des Moines , US
+1 (888) 539-1586
[email protected]

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Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
Golfing nearby
Fireplace in lobby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Television in common areas
Free breakfast
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms frequently mentioned
Friendly/helpful staff in many reviews
Excellent location (near marina/harbor/SeaTac, walkable area)
Ample/free parking
Some rooms spacious and remodeled
Basic continental breakfast available
Cons:
Occasional rude or absent front desk staff and slow check-in
Inconsistent cleanliness issues (sticky floors, hair, strong cleaning perfume)
Noise (poor sound insulation, can hear hallway/lobby)
Bed quality complaints (springy, uncomfortable)
Small bathrooms and some maintenance issues (hair dryer, freezer fridge)
Breakfast limited and lack of decent coffee

Categories

Cleanliness
7.6
Mostly reported as clean in many reviews (clean rooms, cleanest hotel comment) but several guests noted issues: sticky floors, hair in bathroom, strong cleaning/perfume smell and occasional dirty bathroom.
Service
8.4
Service is frequently described as friendly and helpful (super kind staff, smooth check-in, helpful), but there are notable negative incidents (rude front desk agent, slow/no staff at desk, phone use during check-in) that lowered the score slightly.
Location
8.9
Consistently praised: walkable area by the water/harbor, near marina/SeaTac, convenient to downtown and restaurants, and ample parking; location is a strong positive across reviews.
Room Quality
7.6
Rooms are often described as clean and spacious, but there are recurring negatives: small bathrooms, sticky floors, poor bed quality (springy), occasional maintenance issues (hair dryer, refrigerator freezing items).
Amenities
8
Ample free parking and basic amenities noted; continental breakfast available though basic. Noisy Wi‑Fi/vehicle registration sometimes omitted at check-in; overall amenities are functional and adequate.
Value for Money
7.5
Mixed perceptions: several guests call it good value or excellent price, while at least one guest felt it was overpriced for the experience and would expect a much lower rate given issues encountered.
Food and Beverage
7.6
Breakfast is described as adequate/ok (waffle maker, yogurt, packaged pastries) but limited and inconsistent; guests also noted a lack of decent coffee nearby or in the lobby.
Overall Experience
9.2
Overall stays are described as pleasant and enjoyable by many guests (repeat stays, enjoyable location, friendly staff often), making the general experience positive despite some service/room issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:06

Property Description

The Marina Inn is located in scenic downtown Des Moines, Washington. Centrally located between Seattle and Tacoma on the Puget Sound, Des Moines has a quiet, small town character. Located in the Marina District of downtown Des Moines, the Marina Inn provides easy access to supermarkets, the Metro Bus and is only two blocks from the Puget Sound.

Important information:

  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Alcohol is not served at this property.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • General

    Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

  • General

    Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 248 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.6
Service: 8.4
Location: 8.9
Room Quality: 7.6
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 7.5
Food and Beverage: 7.6
Overall Experience: 9.2
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Paul • family
10
Pros:

Could be updated but nice and quiet

2025-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Tracy • family
10
Pros:

Rooms smell clean & look nice. The staff was super kind, despite our late arrival.

2025-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Alicia
10
Pros:

I stay at least once a week for work and this place is always the best. Fast check in, clean rooms, friendly staff.

2025-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Hung • family
10
Pros:

Plenty of parking spaces

2025-10-05 • via Nuitee
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Karen
10
Pros:

Great little boutique hotel in a lovely small walkable area by the water

2025-10-05 • via Nuitee
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Vicki
8
Pros:

Room was clean and spacious.
Plenty of free parking.
Location was convenient to SeaTac.
Several food options nearby.
Breakfast was uneventful but maybe it was off season.

2025-10-04 • via Nuitee
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Robert
10
Pros:

Great customer service and excellent price. Good value!

2025-10-04 • via Nuitee
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Mary
8
Pros:

Clean and comfortable. Friendly staff. The towels and bedding okay but not great. Breakfast was adequate. Best part was location -easy walk to the Des Moines Marina. Enjoyable way to start the day!

2025-10-04 • via Nuitee
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Terrasa • partner
10
Pros:

It was a very nice hotel. We did have to get our room keys remade every night. But other than it it was very nice

2025-10-03 • via Nuitee
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Chris • family
10
Pros:

I would stay here again. Easy freeway and back roads to Downtown Seattle.

2025-10-03 • via Nuitee
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Victoria • partner
6
Pros:

Continental breakfast was ok-waffle maker, yogurt and some off brand cinnamon rolls in packaging. Room itself was average. As for staff, that's what was the worst. We waited over 20 minutes to get checked in because no one was up at the desk. The front desk guy then showed up out of what looked to be a guest room right above the lobby and saw several of us standing there and never apologized to any of us. He was very rude. He never gave us details for Wi-Fi or took our vehicle info either. The lady the next morning was better but not by much. I would recommend here as a last resort motel option

2025-10-02 • via Nuitee
J
Jack
6
Pros:

Bathroom had hair around and was dirty. Check-in agent didn’t bother to get off a personal phone call

2025-10-02 • via Nuitee
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Erik • family
10
Pros:

Got in late, friendly helpful and smooth check inn, large clean room

2025-10-01 • via Nuitee
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James • family
6
Pros:

The floor was so sticky and duty our clean bare feet was became black and dirty after walking on them. Sheets were clean, bed was fairly comfortable, but the pillows were very comfortable. Towels were clean and abundant. Refrigerator froze everything. Hair dryer did not work but they gave us another one. Very small bathroom. Remodeled older hotel.

2025-09-30 • via Nuitee
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Catherine
10
Pros:

Pleasant experience. Near the beach, nature trail, farmers market. Enjoyed the stay.

2025-09-30 • via Nuitee
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David • family
8
Pros:

Cleaning detergent was very strong when we entered the room but it was clean and conveniently located!

2025-09-28 • via Nuitee
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LUCJAN • family
10
Pros:

Clean room.

2025-09-28 • via Nuitee
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David
8
Pros:

Nice area, clean rooms and ample parking. Location down from the harbor...nice view. Walked to the restaurant.

2025-09-27 • via Nuitee
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Richard
10
Pros:

easy access..lots of food chices?safe and quiet

2025-09-26 • via Nuitee
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Mark
10
Pros:

The hotel was very clean and remodeled with laminate flooring which we consider to be a cleaner surface than carpet.

2025-09-26 • via Nuitee