Best Western Marina State Beach

Hotels
Best Western
7.2 (672 reviews)
3290 Dunes Road , Marina , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Business center
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Close to the beach
Good breakfast variety
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Unresponsive management

Categories

Cleanliness
5.38
Multiple reviews indicated cleanliness issues including a dirty room and unacceptable bathroom conditions.
Service
8.35
Staff received positive remarks, though there were some mentions of poor service regarding management responses.
Location
8.39
The location was praised for being close to the beach and suitable for guests attending events.
Room Quality
5.84
Some rooms described as uninviting with issues such as poor lighting and smells.
Amenities
6.87
Breakfast options were received positively, though some requested more amenities.
Value for Money
6.83
General sentiment on pricing was mixed, with some indicating they felt overcharged.
Food and Beverage
8.88
Breakfast received high praise for variety and quality.
Overall Experience
7.05
Mixed overall with both positive experiences and significant complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 15:51

Property Description

Convenient Location:
Situated just 10 miles from Monterey town centre, Best Western Monterey Beach Inn provides easy access to local attractions and the beautiful Monterey Bay.

Comfortable Accommodations:
Each guest room is equipped with free Wi-Fi, cable TV, air conditioning, and coffee-making facilities, ensuring a cozy and convenient stay for all guests.

Amenities for a Relaxing Stay:
Guests can enjoy a daily continental breakfast, utilize the tour desk for local recommendations, and take advantage of services like the 24-hour reception, business centre, and guest launderette.

Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Best Western Monterey Beach Inn. Book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway.

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.2
Based on 672 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.38
Service: 8.35
Location: 8.39
Room Quality: 5.84
Amenities: 6.87
Value for Money: 6.83
Food and Beverage: 8.88
Overall Experience: 7.05
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Celeste family_with_children us
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2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Jian couple us
10
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Kristin solo_traveller de
7
Pros:

Gute Ausgangslage für Ausflüge nach Santa Cruz und andere kleine Ortschaften und Nationalparks.
Monterey ist auch einen Ausflug Wert. Schöne Strände in der Umgebung.

Cons:

viel zu kleiner Frühstücksraum, immer überfüllt und keiner ist hinterher mit nachlegen und den Müll zwischen durch einmal zu leeren.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Daylynne family_with_children us
1
AI photos, do not recommend.
Cons:

Our stay was very disappointing. The property was not as described, and the room did not resemble the advertised ocean view. Upon arrival, the room was noticeably dirty, and it appeared that the floors had not been properly mopped or cleaned in quite some time.

To make matters worse, there was constant noise from the room above us, with someone pacing the floors throughout the night, making it nearly impossible to get a good night’s sleep.

Overall, this stay did not meet our expectations, and we were very disappointed with the cleanliness, accuracy of the listing, and overall experience.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Jacqueline family_with_children ca
8
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Diane family_with_children us
2
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Not clean! Window seals and walls. Super outdated electrical outlet not working , non working lamps. We had a roof ticking sound that lasted all night not sure if it was plumbing problem but didn’t sleep at all! Horrible

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Olivia solo_traveller us
6
Pros:

Not enough hot water. Always lukewarm.

Cons:

Waiting for water to warm up. Bathroom way too small.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Miranda family_with_children us
8
Pros:

Personal amable , ambiente tranquilo

Cons:

Hace falta que limpien mas los cuartos

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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dalit couple us
8
Pros:

The location is stellar. Right on the beach. Staff is so helpful.

Cons:

Poor lighting in the room.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Alexandra solo_traveller at
9
Nette Unterkunft
Cons:

Das Badezimmer ist sehr klein.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Iurii family_with_children us
3
Cons:

The roof was dirty, hairs were everywhere. Av was broken and very noisy. Staff did nothing

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Lindsey solo_traveller us
7
2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Richard couple us
8
Good location for beach access
Pros:

Close to the beach

Cons:

TV selection wasn’t good.

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Lee family_with_children us
4
Pros:

The complimentary breakfast and front desk staff were two things I like about the stay at Best Western Marina State Beach.

Cons:

The bathroom was too small to even go in and out of it. The room was smaller than the square footage advertised. the lighting was dark, and the shampoo or soap or conditioner were empty from the start.

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Shannon solo_traveller us
4
Cons:

Overall, the hotel and my room looked worn and dated, with awful decor. At night or in the morning, it took about 6-8 minutes for the hot water to come out in the shower. The beds were too soft, and the pillows were very lumpy and uncomfortable. The TV was not user-friendly, and I had difficulty with the remote. The room clock was falling apart, and I had to move it so that it was plugged in. The breakfast was sparse, with limited options and quantities. There is very limited parking, which made coming back at night difficult.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Mills couple us
2
Not worth the money!
Pros:

The front desk person was very nice.

Cons:

The property is in poor condition. They attempted a remodel but it was not done well. The floors were sticky, there was hair on the bathroom floor, the rooms are dark and the lighting is awful.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Gudalupe couple us
8
We enjoyed our stay and will stay again.
Pros:

Location, good price breakfast was ok

Cons:

Our room was big but we had a king and pillows were not square and small king pillows would had great walk in shower was what we needed we are seniors

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Susan couple us
7
It was pleasant, but I’d choose a different hotel for my next visit.
Pros:

The location was walkable to Marina State Beach. Really easy on and off the highway, and easy to locate. Coffee was good and breakfast was adequate.

Cons:

It was painted gray inside, and the floors were gray, so with the gray weather everything was a bit depressing, on the upside it was fresh paint! I love the fog at the beach, but….) Also, our microwave turned on but didn’t actually work. I meant to let the staff know but ran out of time to do so. When we arrived two staff were solving an issue a departing guest had. That guest wasn’t actually present, but the two employees chatted for at least 2 minutes before either acknowledged our presence. I didn’t expect them to drop everything, but it would have been courteous to say “We will be right with you”.

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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leslie family_with_children us
1
Disappointed
Pros:

Nothing - our room was under construction. Wires hanging from the ceiling . The co2 monitor up on luggage rack, no outlets worked . Microwave broken . Water from the refrigerator on the floor .

Cons:

Read above . A full refund should hav been given .

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Erick couple us
3
Needs to be cleaned and updated.
Pros:

It was close to the beach.

Cons:

Very worn down. Our room was dirty. Breakfast was okay. Everything looked dirty for the money we paid I don’t think it was worth it.

2026-06-21 via Nuitee