Only fifteen minutes on foot from the sand dunes, the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marina - State Beach Area offers modern, smoke-free guest rooms and suites with free parking, Standard guest room amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi, premium cable channels, and plush, triple-sheeted beds, as well as a microwave and mini fridge. The suites and Executive Club level rooms additionally offer a sleeper sofa, and some open onto a private balcony. Active travelers will find a fitness center and whirlpool on site. The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marina - State Beach Area also offers a coin laundry, same day dry cleaning services, and a business center. Fresh cinnamon rolls star in the daily hot breakfast buffet. Several local restaurants and fast food outlets are within walking distance. The Monterey Bay Aquarium, Dennis the Menace Park, and 17-Mile Drive are well within day trip range.
Many guests have described the hotel's front desk staff as exceptionally friendly, accommodating, and professional. A few team members are routinely singled out for their kindness and hospitality to children, elderly travelers, and guests with special needs. Travelers have also been pleasantly surprised by the variety on offer at the complimentary breakfast, and the freshly-baked cookies in the evening are a much appreciated treat.
Recent travelers describe the rooms as clean, comfortable, spacious, and generally in keeping with their expectations of a Holiday Inn Express.
Guests appreciate how close the hotel is to pretty Marina State Beach, and note the hotel is also well located for whale watching Santa Cruz or Moss Landing, as well as day trips to Monterey, Pacific Grove, or Carmel.
A "moldy" or "musty" smell has been reported, as well as some inconsistency in housekeeping, though the majority of the guests rate the hotel highly in terms of overall cleanliness. The hallway carpets may be due for replacement.
Though many (of course not all!) find something to like about the complimentary breakfast buffet, the disposable plates and cutlery detract from the overall experience.
Guests have been disappointed by the temperature of the hot tub, and some have found the area in need of greater maintenance. Many are disappointed that there is no pool, but thankfully the beach is within walking distance. Some unlucky travelers have experienced a lack of hot water in their rooms as well.
No, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Marina, an IHG Hotel doesn’t offer pool areas.
No, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Marina, an IHG Hotel doesn’t allow pets.
Yes, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Marina, an IHG Hotel provides Accessible parking for guests.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Marina, an IHG Hotel is located in 189 Seaside Circle, 93933, Marina, USA.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Marina, an IHG Hotel Nearby attractions include Monterey Bay Aquarium, Big Sur, Cannery Row, Breakfast with the Bunny, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 17-Miles-Scenic-Drive, Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, Laguna Seca Raceway.
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