Every time we visit San Francisco, we stay at the Marina Motel on Lombard Street. Over the past few years, it has become our go-to place because of its convenient location and great value. It's easily accessible when coming over the bridge into the city. Parking in San Francisco can be expensive and difficult to find, so having it included is a huge plus. Between Uber, Lyft, Waymo, and public transportation, it's easy to leave your car parked and explore the city. The motel is family-owned, and you can tell they take pride in the property. Everything is well maintained, and whoever takes care of the landscaping does an outstanding job--the grounds are beautiful and add to the charm of the property. The motel is quiet, pet-friendly, and the rooms are comfortable. During this visit, we met up with friends who had the room next to ours. The adjoining rooms, connected by a Jack-and-Jill bathroom, worked out perfectly for our group. The rooms include a TV, mini refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker--everything you need for a comfortable stay. Overall, this is a great place to stay when visiting San Francisco. It's clean, convenient, reasonably priced, and offers amenities that make your trip much easier. I highly recommend the Marina Motel and will definitely continue staying here whenever we're in the city. read more

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A historic San Francisco treasure you need to experience at least once. This is our third stay in 20 years. Very helpful staff and of course, charming rooms. Downside: Not enough reserved individual parking garages. You could leave for an evening out and come back to no spaces. Then you need to find street parking in the Marina district which can be very tough. Suggest taking a Waymo, Lyft, or Uber instead of your own vehicle. Also, the garages are small, a mid sized SUV probably won't fit. Very close proximity to many attractions including the Palace of Fine Arts, Crissy Field, and excellent restaurants. read more

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When you think motel what comes to mind? You think sketchy, maybe a bit run down, but Marina Motel blew the expectations of what a motel should be. The courtyard is absolutely stunning; covered in flowers and natural sunlight. The rooms are a bit older but still everything worked great and the beds were super comfortable. One of the best amenities was that you could park your car in these little garages that close at night so you don't have to worry about smash and grab. Overall very nice for a motel and the location was great with a lot of tourist attractions right around and within walking distance read more

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What a gem of a motel! Beautiful layout, grounds were gorgeous with all the foliage and flowers! Quaint, clean room! Helpful, friendly desk help; he said there should be a garage open for us (there was) but if there wasn't he said they would figure something else out. I cannot state enough how much we loved our stay here. read more

My friend and I came here from Red Bluff, California. I'm a native to San Francisco and I know how beautiful the Marina is. This is one of the best hotels in the Marina for really good price. If your family, couple, or single person stay here. You get parking and you also get to enjoy the beautiful flowers as they have in the garden area. It almost feels like you're in Italy. We stayed in adjoining suite. The beds are really soft and comfortable Which makes for a good night sleep. Trust me, you'll enjoy it here read more

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We love the Marina Motel. We are locals and decided to stay the night because typically we don't frequent that part of town. The first thing you'll notice is that you'll feel like you've entered a different place and time, right in the middle of San Francisco. If you're looking for high-tech, look elsewhere, but if you're looking for unique, warm and inviting, this is your place. We were welcomed and extremely well taken care of from the moment we arrived. It has a great vibe, a convenient location, plus it's close to the palace of fine arts and awesome restaurants. read more

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Wow, just wow. Look through my reviews and you will see very few hotels or motels. We travel a LOT. This is an ABOVE AND BEYOND type place. Everything from the phone call to them confirming my online reservation and details questions to check in to check out. Perfect. Everything it says PLUS more. Great property. Like walking into a storybook and the busy life is just outside the gates. Perfect location, great condition, decor, gardens, kitchen, garage, etc, If any reviews complain, they made a mistake and were at the wrong place or would fuss if you put them in a castle. Just sayin' read more

Well, I almost hate to write a review because I don't want to not be able to get a room here next time I'm in SF. This place was built in 1939 and has a charm you rarely see in a "motel". The first thing you notice when you pull in is the cobblestone courtyard filled with gorgeous plants and flowers! And I mean GORGEOUS! There are beautifully painted murals all around and it has an old school, almost European, feel. The woman at the front desk was so kind and friendly. She gave me directions to the function I was going to the next day and I was so glad it was within walking distance. The neighborhood is fine for walking and I enjoyed it. The room (#11) was small, but efficient. It had a small fridge & microwave as well as a well stocked coffee maker and supplies. My only complaint would be the bed. I am 5 feet tall and had a really hard time climbing up onto it. It's very high and I'm 67 years old, so it was quite a feat and I am really glad no one was there to laugh at me. Mattress was very firm. TV was small, but in a small room you don't need anything bigger. The parking is in these little individual garages that were below the rooms. There isn't enough for every room, so keep that in mind if you go out & come back. But let's talk about the grounds!!! When I came back from my event, I ran into Brendan (hope I got that right) who walked me around and gave me the history of the place. He was so knowledgeable and charming. One of the giant Fuchsia Trees there is 89 years old! The flowers were absolutely amazing. It's pet friendly and lots of folks had doggos and it made me miss mine. She'll be coming with me next time & there will DEFINITELY be a next time! read more

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Our stay was great and check in was super easy and employees were nice. Our check in time was 4pm but we got there at 2pm and asked if we could park our car there and the employee was kind enough to let us check in early which was great! & parking is free and in a garage covered area! Only negative thing I'd say is we couldn't figure out was A/C we wanted to turn the AC on but it didn't turn on but thankfully SF was cool enough with the windows open we didn't need the AC. What I look for when staying at hotels or airbnbs is cleanliness so this passed for my family and we'd definitely stay again! read more

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I was very pleased with our stay at the Marina Motel. The room was nice the garage is a nice added amenity if you know anything about San Francisco parking is hard. The location is absolutely amazing so close to many things to do. I was traveling with my son who was able to take a nice walk to the beach and local food spots. The check-in process was simple and the communication with the office staff was easy. It was a bit noisy I will admit so if you are a light sleeper may not be the place for you. But this place gives a great local feel to your stay. I have already booked my next trip to stay here again. read more

Your parents love u and lots of people But u r not married like a duck of muck My fake husband is paying for my negotiated salary as an urban designer This motel is a nook it's got crannies for grannies and my mamma can come over and hang out I don't pout this time U can park a car prefer Benz I'll prove it Left me isolated overnight creepy beepy meep read more

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Honest and Kind owners went out of their way to make my life easier Thank You Please come and enjoy this magical oasis read more

Very simple-- yes it's beautiful! Yes it's got beautiful images! Customer service is disappointing at the least- I had an issue with privacy and a fear and the management told Me that was impossible to happen in all the years the never had an issue! And talked over my fears many times! Basically called me a lier! I address the issues the morning Ichecked out it happened the night before and had to process it! First the 3rd party I used reached out first and they refused to talk or call back! I emailed they gave me oh I'm so sorry we can change rooms -- that was the LAST I heard from them all week emails nothing I called Friday got told bs non happen -- ok how can I describe the neighbor bedroom and what he was doing from my bathroom! The window has no screens ! And that means they can see into mine! Btw I have a witness from work ! And I'm Told nope they won't look till Tuesday bc someone is in the room! Removed my post on facebook and called me right away when they saw what I said about a privacy issue! So sadly no I would never come back nor suggest anyone else do read more

Buckle up for what I'm about to share because before staying at MM I couldn't have even fathomed the unfair, hugely reactionary, completely aggressive treatment I experienced from one of their team members AND the manager. See attached photos as this is a 5 part review. Assuming you don't want to read the entirety of what I've shared , basically: they have no WiFi, accused me of trying to skip out on my bill (when I was told my card was on file & I'd been charged for my stay), refused to listen to me, threw away my property, locked me out of my room and called the cops after I'd done NOTHING wrong, & violated my rights as an individual protected under ADA by accusing me of lying about my invisible disability and my need for a service animal. Read on & you can judge for yourself if this is a place you want to stay. But honestly, do yourself a favor because after getting the heck out of MM I found MUCH NICER and more modern places to stay in the neighborhood for FAR LESS. Either way, since the manager REFUSED to let me get a word in edgewise to explain how misinformed he was, I'll go ahead and air it all below. NOTE: This is a "family run business" which apparently means they only believe their own, won't even hear their customers out to even consider any wrong doing on their part, and then lock their customers out. FIRST: My situation is unique because after my initial AirBnB reservation, I had follow up reservations while my home was under construction after discovering mold growing in my bedroom wall. I am an SF resident (live about a mile from MM) who just wanted the basics and a simple place to stay. I was also self-aware enough at the start of my stay to recognize I was coming out of a hugely stressful situation at home, and therefore I wanted to be extremely mindful of my interactions with the staff and never let my stress at home pour-over into any of my communications. SECOND: They immediately left me an AirBnB review after completing the first of my back-to-back my stay which states: "Wonderful guest! Communicated clearly and promptly, respected our property, and left the room in great condition. We would be happy to host again in the future." So know that I'm not some snooty guest that expects perfection from my hosts and then complains if I don't have the idyllic stay. I'm assuming they've taken down the review they left me because I waited to post my review (not realizing they'd be able to remove/edit theirs until I left mine), otherwise I'd suggest you read it. THIRD: As someone who tries to be as self-aware and empathetic as possible, after the utter disrespect I experienced I STILL tried to put myself in the manager's shoes to contemplate what could've possibly gone wrong. After doing so, I couldn't come up with anything other than I asked for a bill adjustment and the manager agreed to do so. Even if MM found me to be a nuisance for some reason, it in no way warranted their response by violating my rights as a consumer and as a person protected under ADA (I'm an individual with an invisible disability). THE LEAD-UP: Their internet was always out. So my first interaction with Sandra (99% certain that was her name) was inquiring about the wifi continuously being down and her demeanor was just awful-- ZERO sympathy or care for the customer that something I expected upon paying for the room was not provided. Her attitude was so obvious and off-putting that I almost said something to the manager the next day. However, I could tell he had a lot on his plate and seemed a bit stressed, so (as a thoughtful person) I decided to just let it go and hope it was a one off... My last booking with them was for approx 2 wks. Originally this final booking was for 4 nights, but construction was going long so I extended it to 2 wks. Upon extending my stay, I asked for the updated invoice which they provided (PIC BELOW) in the amount of $1205. A day later I thought this sounded low, so I asked them to email me the updated invoice again. And again it showed $1205 for a 13 DAY STAY. Later that day, I (the customer) had to sit down and really examine the invoice and then realized the new invoice wasn't charging me for the extra 9 days I extended. So, as an honest person, I went to the front desk for a THIRD TIME, informed them of THEIR BILLING ERRORS, and finally they then corrected it to the new amount of $3818 (PIC AGAIN BELOW). Well... since I rent here in SF, and the mold was growing in my unit, my landlord was responsible for my "relocation fees". At this point they owed me more than $13K (which they were supposed to pay me immediately upon vacating my unit). I'd emailed them twice asking for the funds and was told they were on vacation but would mail the check to me upon their return-- which was over a holiday wknd 2 days into my 2 wk stay at MM. At this point, I'd already paid about $4K for the time already spent at MM, and was preparing to pay $1205 (that MM repeatedly told me) but now had to pay $3818. read more

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Great place to stay for a family. It was 4 of us and I wanted to give my aunt some kind of privacy. So the setup of room work out. I'll describe the design of motel similar to a 1930s apartment building. Our room had 2 full beds in the living room and a queen in the small bedroom. Each room comes with a parking space but our garage was too small to park the van but I suck at parking. But the motel is probably in the best neighborhood in San Francisco. I easily found parking on the street. I felt safe walking around at night. And the neighborhood has a ton of eating options in walking distances. I went up for my graduation and this place was half the price as hotels with 2 queen beds. Forgot to take pictures but again the rooms remind me of a 1930s apartment building in Los Angeles. Not much walking room inside but we were out all day. The only slight dislike was the dated motel decor. And the location is great, kind of in the middle of San Francisco. read more

Lovely motel in an excellent location with safe, secure parking. We chose Marina Hotel for the secure, locked garages & being close to Lombard & Union street. Our stay exceeded all expectations - the flowers are lovely and the care/attention to details the owners put into every inch of the hotel is clear. Lombard is a busy street - this is a quiet oasis. Thank you! read more

We loved it. We travelled from Houston to visit the city and this place reminded me of my Grandmother's home in Mexico. The flowers were beautiful and the room was clean and provided everything we needed for our two night stay. We had an SUV that wasn't quite right (small enough) for the garage parking but the front desk let me know I could park on the other side of the building and I was very grateful for that. The nights were cool and we enjoyed sleeping with the windows open. If we are ever in the area in the future- we will definitely stay again. read more

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I love this place!! Family & woman owned and dog friendly. My family & I stay here every time we come to SF. Gorgeous flowers everywhere & Spanish Mediterranean architecture, it feels like you're in Europe. Free garage parking & close to the bus stops. Great location, a street up from Chestnut with shopping & food. And a 5 minute walk to the Palace of fine Arts and the beach. I cannot recommend this place more. read more

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My new favorite place to stay in San Francisco. Very charming and feels very European. You not only get free parking, but you can get your own garage. A very clever use of space in the back gives you a quiet and convenient space to walk your dog. Cooking in the kitchen was fun and convenient, especially with a whole butcher shop and high end grocery store within walking distance. read more

Wow! What a unique place!! We personally loved the location and our room!! The check in girl was friendly and she kindly answered all my questions. I booked this location as it was within walking distance to the Palace of fine arts. This motel has a cute small garage for each unit. The spaces are small and a big automobile will definitely not fit. It was not a problem for us. The rooms all appear to be upstairs above the garages, so you would definitely want to be able to make the climb. Beds were fine and the linens and towels were of good quality. The neighborhood was quite walkable and several eating places were really close by. It was also close to the Golden Gate Bridge and the Japantown Center which worked great for us! We will definitely keep this great spot in mind for our next visit!! Love love love it!!! (Sorry forgot to get pictures) read more

I was in San Francisco in early December 2024 for a craft fair at Heath Ceramics and stayed at the charming dog-friendly Marina Motel - built in 1939! It has a beautiful courtyard and we met a lovely caretaker who has worked there for decades lovingly attending to the plants and flowers in the beautiful courtyard. All the staff were so great... even a proper Brit making me feel like I was living upstairs in Downton Abbey. I was loaded up with my bronze goods for the show but was able to park in a tiny old-style garage below my unit with a padlock to lock it up. Down the street is a pizza place which was a favorite of local legend Robin Williams. Very fun SF experience... on Lombard Street no less! read more

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Worst experience, stay somewhere else better. Pictures description show a quiet courtyard with flowers, and I received an unsafe room facing Motel Luna, in a really car loud, busy street that didn't let my family sleep after 16 hours drive, and homeless people hanging by my room stairs at night, making it unsafe for my young family to leave the room alone. I requested a cancellation for the second night I decided not to sleep there, and they refused to fully refund the money that night. I paid $336 for a big headache, and not even an apology. read more

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I loved my stay here. This is such a hidden gem in a bustling city! I can admit to being sheltered, and a little bit of a snob. I travel often, and usually on the high end side 4+ star. We were camping, and wanted to feel human again. I had my dogs with me so I needed to find last minute accommodations that were budget and pet friendly. Upon arrival we almost left because it was not inviting from the street view at night. Then when we turned into the court yard, the parking was so tight, I was afraid I was going to scratch up my brand new car (RAV4 2022) it was a tight fit, but I managed. The front desk guy really wasn't helpful, and pretty indifferent. Because of this I almost turned around and drove off because I felt uncomfortable. I can admit I was tired, cranky, and a weary traveler needing a safe space to relax. I'm so glad that I didn't drive off because once we got into the room it was such a pleasant surprise! I literally just paid 25,000 points at a crappy Marriott that isn't even comparable to this. The room was very clean, comfortable, fully stocked kitchen. This reminds me of a European style hotel. It has everything you need except for lots of space, so if you need that probably not the place for you. The heater does make a weird clicking noise, that was initially creepy. Once I figured it out, it's all good. This place was built in 1939 afterall! We didn't come here with high expectations, just needed a place to crash. We had 2 full beds, a full kitchen with a door, and a bathroom also with a door. Essentially it is like a studio apartment centrally located. The court yard is really cute and has flowers hanging from the wall. It's really adorable in the day light. From the kitchen window you can see all the neighboring homes, very quaint. I will definitely come back here! We really enjoyed our stay, thank you. Marina Motel far exceeded our expectations, and really put us in a great mood. Ready to see San Fransisco! read more

Marina Motel - Breakfast in bed.... Room service not include haha - Hotels Near Me - San Francisco, California

Loved this place! Talk about stepping back in time the room was large with a speedster bedroom and two twins in the living area The room had a fridge/micro and a coffee maker. The bathroom was clean and roomy with complimentary toiletries the bedroom had a large bed and just a small amount of room on each side but was sufficient the staff was helpful and had some free cookies in the lobby. I loved the flowers and the courtyard and would come back next time in the area. lots of great places to walk and eat and get coffee very close read more

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SEMI-PET FRIENDLY Location 10/10 if you want to be within walking distance of everything and are a heavy sleeper; 0/10 if you are a light sleeper since this is literally on the main road. The courtyard is cute and you also get a private parking garage when available which is a huge plus. Also triple or quadruple check and call before booking if you have pets. I specifically picked the courtyard queen on their website since the room description did not have "Not Pet Friendly" so I was assuming this was a pet friendly room and made the reservation. Got to the hotel said the "courtyard queen" room I booked was not pet friendly and I'd either had to find somewhere else or pay $100 extra on top of the regular $25 pet fee. Ended up paying the extra $100 since it was already dark and didn't want to spend my whole night looking for a new hotel. Wanted to try a new place, but I wouldn't book again. Should've just went with what I know and booked at Hotel del Sol instead. Would've paid the same and got more amenities and better customer service. read more

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This motel was great for location and parking alone. You get your own parking garage, I didn't because I had darn roof storage but still parking was great and free. The rooms are quaint and they display pictures from the 1930's. There even was a little kitchen area. The garden/courtyard area is very beautiful. Check in was easy. If you are looking for a gym or pool or what not, then this place is definitely not for you. But if you want a cute place with free parking with location to everything and want to sightsee, then check it out! read more

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The Marina Motel is no motel. While it is located on Lombard Street, Once you pull into the driveway you find an enchanted garden and courtyard. The rooms are clean and some (like mine) are actually studio apartments. All the rooms are located above carriage style garages and they are extremely dog friendly. The staff is amazing; the owner kind and most of all they truly care about each of their guests. I stayed there for 25 days (11/29/2021-12/22/2021) while my own home was being renovated. The rooms are perfect for a couples or families and especially for dog owners. They have a little area along the back with Astroturf where your dog can potty, especially in the middle of the night, instead of taking them out onto the busy street. This place is truly an oasis amongst crappy motels. And like I said this place is no motel it is definitely a five star hotel to me! I will definitely recommend this amazing place to my family and friends! PS: I am a San Francisco native and I live 15 blocks away and I am grateful I found this amazing place that I have driven by for years and never knew truly existed. read more

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Front desk is very kind and always does the best they can do. Rooms have an antique vibe and the flowers outside are stunning read more

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Quaint...perfect for a night or two, especially with the parking! Great location - especially if you don't want to stay in the Tenserloin

We normally stay downtown but had a concert at the Palace of Fine Arts and wanted to stay close. The rooms are on the small side and a little dated but the bed was awesome and slept great. For the price and location we had no issues. The interior courtyard is really nice. Noise is not an issue as some have indicated as long as you stay in the interior but this is the city. Parking is free. Walking distance to lots of good restaurants both north and south. read more

This was a cute little motel near the palace of fine arts. It's pet friendly and clean. They have kitchens in the units. read more

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We really love this place. We plan to go back. Not everyone may like an older facility, but it's spotless and has more charm than the next 25 hotels put together read more

Paying mostly for location, this is such a beautiful and quaint escape right off the busy street. The courtyard is U-shaped and full of beautiful plants and flowers consistent throughout. The staff is wonderful, very friendly and all of them live in the city. We were able to park our car in the garage and explore prior to checking in as well as the day we checked out. Hop skip and a jump from the bridge, and walking distance to great food. I recommend a spin scooter and take off. I will stay again! PS try to get a back unit off of the street for added privacy and less noise. read more

Such a great business and place to stay. Very clean. Such kind front desk staff. They made great suggestions for our visit and allowed us to keep our car on site for hours after we had checked out. A FULL kitchen and garage parking that can be locked. Only issue is street noise if you are in the street facing rooms. I loved this place and will stay here again. It was within walking distance to the Palace of Fine Arts and East beach. read more

I absolutely adore Marina Motel. It truly is a hidden gem. When you pull into the courtyard it's like Stepping into another world. If we weren't in one of the street side rooms, we would never have known we were in the middle of one of the busiest cities in the country. I definitely recommend getting a courtyard room as the street can be noisy. It wasn't bad for me since I was in the bedroom and could close the door to muffle the noise but my friends who slept on the pull out couch bed had a hard time because their dogs couldn't sleep with the noise concerning them every so often. We booked last minute and I originally booked a 2 double bed courtyard room however dogs are only allowed in the rooms with kitchens or an area without carpeting. We got a phone call ahead of time to alert us of the confusion and I appreciated the heads up. We were relieved to hear that there would still be availability for us. Marina motel is in the perfect location just 2.5 blocks from the Palace of the Fine arts. I felt safe in this neighborhood as we walked after dark. read more

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It was a cute little motel! Very homey feeling. The garden/courtyard is stunning! A cute little place to stay while in San Fran, on the popular Lombard St! It was wonderful to have our own garage spot (with an optional lock), as well as wifi, full kitchen, and tv! Bed was comfy. A few notes from our 3 night stay: - It's an older place, and the radiator/pipes woke us up every night. - Theres no AC, which is understandable for an older place, but the radiator was on constantly, with no way to turn it off. We would sweat through the night if we didn't open the windows. The breeze through the windows was nice, but open windows meant constant noise from the street. - Check in was at 4 pm, and when we arrived at 5:30 pm, we were told our room wasn't ready. The cleaning lady hadn't even started on our room. Wasn't ideal. Overall a cute, quaint place that we would stay at again in the spring or fall. We might just bring headphones or a white noise machine next time we stay, and try checking in a bit later. read more

Loved our night at the Marina Motel! Super clean courtyard room with comfortable bed and nice kitchenette, as well as being quiet throughout the whole night. The location on Lombard made for an easy walk through the lovely surrounding neighborhood down to the bayside. The weather was so nice that we hoofed it over to The House of Prime Rib and were fortunate enough to get seated within half an hour. Must have been our lucky day, but we did Uber back to the motel as we had accomplished enough steps for one day. A bonus was having a safe courtyard garage space so we didn't have to worry about our car, and there wasn't an extra charge for parking. The staff at the motel was helping and interesting. Also, the price was a bargain for The City. Wonderful place Indeed. read more

First: Dog and Family, Price friendly!!!- with private Garage beneath our room, and Dog Run (very clean and stocked with good poo bags). Plus: Lovely Staffs and Beautiful Environment in the convenient (walking everywhere) location. We had a room with kitchen because of our two German Shepherd dogs. There are silverware, cookware, utensils, dish detergent, etc. k cup coffee maker, toaster, etc.... We stayed two nights on Memorial weekend, no minimum day required and was the BEST price in town. Unbelievable place..... we WILL come back and visit amazing Sonoma and SF again because we have found the Marina Motel!! read more

Love love love!!! Super cute!! so unique, the staff is friendly, my new favorite place to stay when I visit San Fran. Everything was fantastic the shampoo and conditioner and soap smelled so good there's parking for your car really close to your room so you don't have nothing to worry about. I loved the atmosphere. Our room smelled like eucalyptus and it make it so much more relaxing. I wish I could live there hahaha read more

Great oasis in bustling part of SF. Walk to wharf, marina, restaurants, bars, etc. great location. Park your car in garage on premises. Beautiful flowers everywhere. Just a great place. Plan to return. read more