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Marina Inn

2.0 star property
Motel near University of California, Berkeley in Berkeley

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Balcony
Room, 1 King Bed | Room amenity
Interior entrance

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

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 240 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(53 reviews)
  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

ADA Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Berkeley

Southwest Berkeley stay.Your stay at this Southwest Berkeley motel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Berkeley Marina and University of California, Berkeley. Greek Theater and Bay Street are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Berkeley Marina - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • University of California, Berkeley - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Greek Theater - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory - 8 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Jack London Square - 10 min drive - 7.6 miles

Getting around

  • Berkeley Station - 6 min walk
  • North Berkeley Station - 18 min walk
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Rainbow Donuts - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Casa Latina Bakery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Everett & Jones Barbeque - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Marina Inn

Motel near University of California, Berkeley in Berkeley
Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This Berkeley motel is smoke free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No smoking on site
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.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 39-inch LCD TV with premium channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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.

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.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

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

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Marina Inn to the airport?

Marina Inn is 15.5 mi (21-min drive) away from the Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Marina Inn?

As of Jun 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Marina Inn on Jun 29, 2025 start from $125.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Marina Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Marina Inn.

How close is Marina Inn to the beach?

This motel is 16.6 mi (26-min drive) from Baker Beach.

Does Marina Inn offer free breakfast?

Marina Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Marina Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (9-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Marina Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Marina Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Marina Inn have a pool?

Marina Inn does not have a pool.

Does Marina Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Marina Inn to downtown Berkeley?

Marina Inn is 1.2 mi away from Berkeley.

Marina Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 381 out of 903 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 313 out of 903 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 903 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 903 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 903 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Karen

Traveled 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!

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

velimir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I just wish that pillows were softer.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Strong unpleasant smell in the room

We planned to stay a total of 3 nights but decided to switch to a different hotel for the last two. Not sure why (maybe from the wood on the ceiling) but there was a strong unpleasant smell in the room. We chose the place because it included free parking but we’ll not return in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable, great value and location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ERIC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amenities are very good -- large screen cable tv, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker. Many electrical outlets for your rechargers. Hot water is very hot and there's a lot of it. Front desk provided free soap, shampoo, and coffee for the coffee maker. Hotel is right on the main bus line, the 51B. Also near a major shopping area on 4th Street. Wall heater was malfunctioning and upon being informed, they replaced it with a new one immediately. Excellent experience in every way.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

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

8/10 Good

Stephanie

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

Great simple place to test your head

Chose this location to visit our daughter attending UC Berkeley. It’s a no frills place, clean, simple, comfortable. Front desk staff was very nice and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Antony

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
My room was clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Eduardo

I was greeted kindly, quickly and efficiently. I truly appreciated the cleanliness of my room and enjoyed the area and proximity restaurants and shops as well access to the UC Berkeley Campus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet inn Plenty of parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice as was free parking. It's a bit noisy as others come in at night and I tried to get more coffee in the morning and no one answered the phone or came to the door.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seng

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

10/10 Excellent

jonas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent. Exceptionally clean rooms. Honesty, it was better than i expected
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Leigh

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very comfortable and up to a fine standard. The security windows were a bit off-putting, and worried me about the neighborhood, but I walked day and night woithout incident.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alena

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

Coming back!

Surprisingly comfortable mom & pop, no frills but totally comfortable overnight spot. 5m walk to the variety of shops and restaurants of Fourth Street. Clean, affordable, great location, off street parking and a friendly cat tha greets you! Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Worth the price!

Quaint little motel, clean and convenient, close to everything! Well maintained, no frills but more than half the price of everything else.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Jaklyn

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Polite and professional staff. Clean rooms. Quiet heat. Good location for me. Good value for the price. Always satisfied staying here. The only downside are the trains that pass by after dark but before midnight. I find them kind of soothing, not bothersome. Cheers.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

VICTORIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024