Marina Inn

2.0 star property

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Relax in this stylish living room with a large flat-screen TV, comfortable armchair, and a beautiful view.
Enjoy the serene views of the surrounding neighborhood from this balcony.
Cozy living space with a door leading to an adjacent room, featuring a small table and a chair.
Standalone building with a large window and white curtains.
Enter a cozy space with a nightstand, telephone, and framed picture, leading to a bedroom with a bed, window, and mirror.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
975 University Ave, Berkeley, CA, 94710
  • Berkeley Marina
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • University of California, Berkeley
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Greek Theater
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(56 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

ADA Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Marina Inn

Motel with free parking, near University of California, Berkeley
This smoke-free motel features free self parking and free WiFi in public areas.
Marina Inn offers 20 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Marina Inn. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Berkeley Marina. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the helpful staff
  • 14 minutes by foot from Berkeley Marina and a 4-minute drive from University of California, Berkeley
Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This Berkeley motel is smoke free.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 39-inch LCD TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 9:30 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:30 AM - midnight.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
The name on the credit card used to make the booking must match the name on the reservation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Marina Inn.

Property is also known as

Marina Inn Berkeley
Marina Berkeley
Marina Inn Motel
Marina Inn Berkeley
Marina Inn Motel Berkeley

Marina Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 388 out of 923 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 319 out of 923 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 923 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 923 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 923 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great gem right in Berkeley with very clean accommodations and nice and quiet too. This will be my first option for future travels to Berkeley.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simple and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana, Pinole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was a bit worried because the area this is in is not the nicest (I’m from here). However I was pleasantly surprised. There was ample parking and the hotel seemed safe. The room was pretty nice, nothing spectacular, but comfortable. The guy in the office was helpful. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

August

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariamawit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Wendi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very convenient. The restaurant I went to was just around the corner so that was good. It was cleanly, it had an extra blanket if I got cold and the manager showed me how to turn the heater on (it was kinda weird). I was able to turn on the TV (I had trouble at another place a few years ago). So all in all, it was a good night there. The bed was comfortable as well. Since I was just there for one night, I didn't use the shower or anything.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not worth the money.

The worst hotel I've stayed at in a long time. This is an old flaking paint motel and not the Inn it pretends to be. The room smelled of mold. The shower handle fell off. The toilet handle looked like it wanted to fall off. The toilet was small. Room service kept trying to come in even though i had the "Do not disturb" notice on the door handle. There is another hotel with this name in the area and I think they enjoy the confusion over that much better property who's web site comes up if you try to research Marina Inn. The cost was atrocious considering the quality of room and facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Bank

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Indira

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Two Night Stay at Marina Inn

Bed could have been more comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Decent basic hotel room, everything works no problems.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Liz

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff at this family run motel BUT thin walls and noisy neighbors next door and above made for a sleepless night. Unfortunately, as nice as they were they would not offer any kind of deal after such a rough night. This alone will keep me from ever staying again. Disappointed for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Norberto

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jimin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Staff very courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

VICTORIA

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is older but the room was recently updated and clean. For a 1 night stay it was perfectly fine. Especially for the cost!

6/10 Okay

YOU-CHUL

None
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Neighborhood clearly in transition, but lots of newly developed housing and business around.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025