Pros
- Cozy, budget motel in the Marina with colorful landscaping
- Homey rooms with flat-screen TVs and mini-fridges; some with kitchens
- Business corner with PC, printer, and flat-screen TV
- Dog-friendly rooms (for a fee)
- On-site dog run with artificial lawn and clean-up bags
- Tour and airport shuttle (for a fee) with on-site pick-up
- Free private garage parking and Wi-Fi throughout
Cons
- Rooms have some dated furnishings and all lack air-conditioning
- No breakfast or restaurant on-site
- Rooms can be noisy from street sounds
- Parking garages are small
Bottom Line
The family-owned Marina Motel is a 39-room motor lodge with budget prices, lush landscaping, an on-site dog run, private garage parking, and a computer corner. Homey, pet-friendly rooms and suites have flat-screen TVs, microwaves, and mini-fridges, but no air-conditioning. Some also have living rooms and kitchens. Airport shuttles can be arranged for a fee. Guests in need of air-conditioning may prefer a room at the Hotel Del Sol instead.
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Amenities
- Cribs
- Internet
- Pets Allowed
Scene
Budget, family-run motel with lush landscaping and private garage parking
The Marina Motel was built to commemorate the opening of the Golden Gate Bridge in 1937 by Henry “Lou” Louis, whose German immigrant father came to the city in 1852 during the California Gold Rush. While his dad searched for gold in Madera, Lou lived in San Francisco with his mom and three siblings. Today Lou’s granddaughters, Heidi and Linda, run the cozy motor lodge, which has flowers and winding vines crawling up the two-story building. A cobblestone driveway runs past the lobby and into a courtyard, where there are private garages and iron benches. Painted bougainvillea and murals add a bit of charm to the motel’s exterior. With its budget prices and covered parking the motel attracts travelers with cars and gets it's fair share of both couples and families.
Location
Nestled in the Marina on Lombard Street
The Marina is located in the Marina District near Highway 101 and borders the Presidio. It's walking distance to the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre. There's a Walgreens plus gas stations, other motels, bars, and restaurants in the immediate area. Crissy Field, with views of San Francisco, is a five-minute drive away. The Golden Gate Bridge and Golden Gate Park are 15 minutes away by car. It’s a half-hour bus ride to Chinatown or 10 minutes by car. Fisherman’s Wharf and Lombard Street are a 10-minute drive, while Haight-Ashbury is a 15-minute drive. It’s 40 minutes by car to the San Francisco International Airport.
Rooms
Traditional rooms and suites with country decor and flat-screen TVs, some with kitchens and living rooms
The hotel offers four types of unit: Courtyard Rooms, Lombard Family Rooms with two separate sleeping areas, two-bedroom San Francisco Family Suites, and Courtyard King Suites, which come with living rooms with sofa beds. Homey textiles, pine furniture and light green walls create a familial atmosphere, and windows face the streets, the rear garden, or the driveway. Most room have microwaves, mini-fridges, coffeemakers, and irons/ironing boards. There’s no air-conditioning, but there is free Wi-Fi. Bathrooms are small and have walk-in showers and hairdryers. Fifteen of the rooms and three suites have kitchens or kitchenettes with gas stoves/ovens, refrigerators, and two-seat dining tables. Rollaway beds and cribs are available.
Features
Business center, shuttle service, and a dog run
The small, homey lobby features a large plate-glass window facing the street, wooden details, and a business corner with a PC and a printer. There’s a flat-screen TV above the desk and two comfy chairs. The hotel offers a paid tour and airport shuttle, with pick-up service available on-site. For guests traveling with pets, there’s a dog run located behind the hotel, with artificial grass and clean-up bags.
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Scene
Budget, family-run motel with lush landscaping and private garage parking
The Marina Motel was built to commemorate the opening of the Golden Gate Bridge in 1937 by Henry “Lou” Louis, whose German immigrant father came to the city in 1852 during the California Gold Rush. While his dad searched for gold in Madera, Lou lived in San Francisco with his mom and three siblings. Today Lou’s granddaughters, Heidi and Linda, run the cozy motor lodge, which has flowers and winding vines crawling up the two-story building. A cobblestone driveway runs past the lobby and into a courtyard, where there are private garages and iron benches. Painted bougainvillea and murals add a bit of charm to the motel’s exterior. With its budget prices and covered parking the motel attracts travelers with cars and gets it's fair share of both couples and families.
Location
Nestled in the Marina on Lombard Street
The Marina is located in the Marina District near Highway 101 and borders the Presidio. It's walking distance to the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre. There's a Walgreens plus gas stations, other motels, bars, and restaurants in the immediate area. Crissy Field, with views of San Francisco, is a five-minute drive away. The Golden Gate Bridge and Golden Gate Park are 15 minutes away by car. It’s a half-hour bus ride to Chinatown or 10 minutes by car. Fisherman’s Wharf and Lombard Street are a 10-minute drive, while Haight-Ashbury is a 15-minute drive. It’s 40 minutes by car to the San Francisco International Airport.
Rooms
Traditional rooms and suites with country decor and flat-screen TVs, some with kitchens and living rooms
The hotel offers four types of unit: Courtyard Rooms, Lombard Family Rooms with two separate sleeping areas, two-bedroom San Francisco Family Suites, and Courtyard King Suites, which come with living rooms with sofa beds. Homey textiles, pine furniture and light green walls create a familial atmosphere, and windows face the streets, the rear garden, or the driveway. Most room have microwaves, mini-fridges, coffeemakers, and irons/ironing boards. There’s no air-conditioning, but there is free Wi-Fi. Bathrooms are small and have walk-in showers and hairdryers. Fifteen of the rooms and three suites have kitchens or kitchenettes with gas stoves/ovens, refrigerators, and two-seat dining tables. Rollaway beds and cribs are available.
Features
Business center, shuttle service, and a dog run
The small, homey lobby features a large plate-glass window facing the street, wooden details, and a business corner with a PC and a printer. There’s a flat-screen TV above the desk and two comfy chairs. The hotel offers a paid tour and airport shuttle, with pick-up service available on-site. For guests traveling with pets, there’s a dog run located behind the hotel, with artificial grass and clean-up bags.
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Amenities
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Airport Transportation
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Basic Television
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Business Center
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Cable
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Concierge
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Cribs
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Full Kitchen
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Internet
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Kids Allowed
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Pets Allowed
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Rental Car Service Desk Onsite
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