Marina Inn

Property class: 2

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Balcony
Premium Room, 1 King Bed | Room amenity
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Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping

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975 University Ave, Berkeley, CA, 94710
  • Place, Berkeley Marina
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, University of California, Berkeley
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(66 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

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

ADA Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Marina Inn

This smoke-free motel features free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas.
Marina Inn offers 20 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

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

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Marina Inn. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of University of California, Berkeley. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Just a 4-minute drive from University of California, Berkeley and 12 minutes from San Francisco Bay
Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This Berkeley motel is smoke free.


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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 aged 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
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival. 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

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 450 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 333 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Parking easy. First motel I have Ever stayed at that you had to request soap. Room run down but clean. No table but did have desk and one chair. Little storage, bathroom cramped. Took a while to figure out heater. Bed, linens fine. Did not find extra blanket.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Larry

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
EXECELLENT
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Staff & service
Parking easy and at door to room!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Steven

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Leland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean, updated budget hotel with free parking. Lots of restaurants nearby. Gracious staff, comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room heater was minimally adequate but could have been better.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tonghe

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I love the Marriott Napa Vallejo the room was spotless. The service was great. I just really love staying there. The bids are unbelievably comfortable and it’s a great price. This is my go to every time I go down to see my mom.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Alyss

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, friendly and accommodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig, Davis

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig, Davis

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jareth

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Staff was amazing. The heater in the room didn’t work. They did bring a portable heater the second day that solved th issue. For the price, Inn is fine, but wouldn
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Julee

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thaddeus

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig, Davis

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark Jason

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Juliana

It
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great value
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly service, convenient and safe location. Booking and checkout are a breeze.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025