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Marina Inn

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A living room with a large TV, a wooden cabinet, a black leather chair, a small table with plants, and a window with curtains. - Marina Inn (Berkeley)
A balcony with a view of neighboring houses and trees. - Marina Inn (Berkeley)
A compact room with a wooden desk, a television mounted above it, a chair, a small refrigerator, a lamp, and a trash bin. - Marina Inn (Berkeley)
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Near San Francisco Bay, Marina Inn provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

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Room options

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A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a colorful quilt, purple curtains, and two wall-mounted lamps.

Room, 1 King Bed

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

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A room with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a floral bedspread, two wall-mounted lamps, and two framed pictures on the walls.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

ADA Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Northwest Berkeley, a neighborhood in Berkeley, Marina Inn is near a train station. Palace Hotel and Golden Gate Bridge are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at San Francisco Bay and Golden Gate Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Chase Center. Visit our Berkeley travel guide
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975 University Ave, Berkeley, CA, 94710

What's nearby

  • A marina with numerous boats docked, surrounded by greenery.
    Berkeley Marina
    3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • The Art Museum Pacific Film Archive building with a modern design, located at the corner of a street with a traffic light and pedestrians nearby.
    Historic Berkeley
    3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • An outdoor amphitheater with tiered seating and a stage.
    University of California, Berkeley
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Takara Sake
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall
    4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Berkeley Station
    9 min walk
  • North Berkeley Station
    18 min walk
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK)
    29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Steamworks
    9 min walk
  • Jack in the Box
    8 min walk
  • Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
    7 min walk
  • La Mission
    11 min walk
  • Peet's Coffee
    10 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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 10:00 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

Pets not allowed

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 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.
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 name on the credit card used to make the booking must match the name on the reservation.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Marina Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Marina Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Marina Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Marina Inn located?

Located in Northwest Berkeley, this motel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Berkeley Marina, San Francisco Bay, and University of California, Berkeley. UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall and Greek Theater are also within 3 mi (5 km). North Berkeley Station is 18 minutes by foot and Berkeley Station is 9 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Marina Inn Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.0

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 475 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 319 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Seán

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and the room was simple but comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location in that easy access, but noisy street
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Many good food and coffee spots near by, check in was easy, and a very chill stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Water heater worked well. Clean room. Friendly and helpful staff. Nice bed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Younjung

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not recommend to family travelers.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay as usual happy with the property it’s quiet and clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and safe. The staff was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shellee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm welcome when I arrived. Clean room with very comfortable bed and nice linens. Quiet room. Easy convenient parking. Excellent location for some great food and beverage. I stayed 4 nights and I have no complaints.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Sunny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was fine and clean, but there's a smell initially. The biggest surprise was that it didn't have A/C, kind of weird for me. The stay included parking. That made it good value.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very affordable and accommodating motel. Close to UC Berkeley campus and public transportation was very accessible. Great for a short term stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy convenient parking with great restaurants nearby. The registration was easy and staff friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alyss

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy stay perfectly private
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrii

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and great staff, room was good for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Arun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy. Very clean room. Near lots of attractions and affordable. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Nice staff. Clean, quiet room, plenty of hot water, good bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Zo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We've stayed at the Marina several times. Its a quiet, clean family owned budget motel. Free on site parking and wi-fi. Two stories. Conveniently located to the freeway and main streets.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tatiana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room, staff great. Will be our stay next time in Berkeley.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Indira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I’ve stayed here three times and it’s very clean and safe. Staff is always very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Considering the location near the heart of UC Berkeley, the rate was pretty decent, but, the hotel was a bit run-down. Rooms were decent, staff was very friendly, parking was easy. Bathroom vanity was so small there was literally no place to set our toiletries but in the other room. Shower was very nice. Bed was stiff. NO A/C!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

CESAR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place and owner and staff very nice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location and nice personal
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very clean room comfortable bed and very kind and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025