California State University Monterey Bay - 5 min drive - 3.6 miles
Monterey Bay Aquarium - 16 min drive - 13.9 miles
Cannery Row - 16 min drive - 13.9 miles
Getting around
Salinas Station - 18 min drive
Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 15 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Dametra Fresh Mediterranean - 4 min drive
Jack in the Box - 3 min drive
Starbucks - 4 min drive
Taco Bell - 3 min drive
About this property
Best Western Marina State Beach
Property highlights
At Best Western Marina State Beach, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a firepit, and a garden. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities and a business center.
Additional perks include:
Free self parking
An electric car charging station, express check-out, and express check-in
Concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, and charcoal grills
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 84 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like safes and high-speed internet. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Heating and fans
Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
1-inch LED TVs with premium channels
Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: High-speed internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Electric car charging station on site
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Coffee and tea in common areas
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Business center
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
4 accessible parking spaces
Assistive listening devices
Smooth flooring in public areas
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
More
At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
At least 80% organic food
Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
Biodegradable drinking straws available
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Double-glazed windows
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Local artist showcase
Local culture and ecosystem education
Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic soft drink bottles
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups
Reusable tableware
Smoke-free property
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
1-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
More
Air conditioning
Cleaning products are eco-friendly
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Eco-friendly toiletries
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Fan
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
LED lighting
Phone
Recycling
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Water-efficient showers
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Express check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
Beach Dunes Inn
Beach Dunes Inn Best Western
Best Western Beach Dunes
Best Western Beach Dunes Inn
Best Western Beach Dunes Inn Marina
Best Western Beach Dunes Marina
Best Western Dunes
Best Western Dunes Inn
Best Western Beach Dunes Hotel Marina
Best Western Marina
Marina Best Western
Best Marina State Marina
Best Western Beach Dunes Inn
Best Western Marina State Beach Hotel
Best Western Marina State Beach Marina
Best Western Marina State Beach Hotel Marina
Frequently asked questions
Is Best Western Marina State Beach pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Best Western Marina State Beach?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Best Western Marina State Beach?
Check-in begins at 3 PM.
What time is check-out at Best Western Marina State Beach?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Best Western Marina State Beach located?
Situated near the beach, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Marina State Beach and Marina Dunes Preserve. Fort Ord Dunes State Park is 2 mi (3.3 km) away.
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Best Western Marina State Beach Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 380 out of 1005 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 276 out of 1005 reviews
8 - Good
276
Rating 6 - Okay. 187 out of 1005 reviews
6 - Okay
187
Rating 4 - Poor. 93 out of 1005 reviews
4 - Poor
93
Rating 2 - Terrible. 69 out of 1005 reviews
2 - Terrible
69
7.8/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
7.2/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
4/10
I liked that it wasn't too far from the state beach and the free breakfast.
Bridget
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10
Nice place, great price, excellent location.
Sarah
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10
Nice, quiet & convenient stay! Would come again - 5 minute walk to the beach was a plus!
Priscilla
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10
Room very clean, coffee maker in room, staff was pleasant
Patrick
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10
Near the dunes and close to several great walks.
nancy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10
easy location to get to after golfing, close to dining out. Nice area
AUSTIN
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10
Very nice place, enjoyed breakfast and I will stay there again on my next trips.
Susana
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10
Easy checkin
Friendly Staff
Good breakfast
Chris
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10
Safe and family friendly
Supatsorn
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10
Quiet location a short walk/drive to Marina State Beach. Easy access from Hwy 1, either direction.
John
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10
The breakfast was good and overall location was nice.
Karan
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
8/10
This is an older hotel that needs renovation but the rooms were clean the office staff was very friendly and helpful. It’s a quick walk to the beach it’s an affordable hotel for what your getting
DANNY
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10
It was very comfortable and clean, I would stay again.
Vivienne
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10
Staff is excellent and accomodated when I asked to change to a non smoking room.
Alma
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
8/10
Excellent service.
Francis
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10
From check in to check out our stay was wonderful! Employees are very friendly and courteous and took care of all our needs. Will definitely stay again.
Cynthia
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
6/10
Good place to stay staff was really friendly, and helpful, breakfast was great as well
Julio
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
6/10
Good location for what I needed. Too noisy. Thin walls. Did not care for either of the 2 breakfasts.
Christina
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
8/10
It is super close to the beach.
Brenda
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
6/10
Easy access to the beach. Beds were comfortable and clean. Showers could use updating and more towels in the rooms.
Emani
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
4/10
Very friendly kitchen staff but poor room cleaning, no towels, no shampoo or conditioner, sticky floors, bed sheets were never changed and were very dutty with ugly stains on them. NEVER COMING BACK TO THIS HOTEL!
norma
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
10/10
Beautiful!!! Me and my family enjoyed our stay!! Thank you
Paulethet
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
8/10
Good Price. very close to the beach.
Tushar
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10
Updated rooms. The showers need to be updated. Good place to stay for the price.