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Best Western Marina State Beach

Name: Best Western Marina State Beach
Address: 3290 Dunes Road, Marina, US

★★★·8.1/ 10Recommended

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📍3290 Dunes Road · Marina ↗

📞0018316469696

Check-in 03:00 PM / out 11:00 AM

Offsite parking discounted rates availableAir conditioningFamily roomsBBQ facilitiesLuggage storageExpress check-in/check-outAll 58 facilities +

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Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at Best Western Marina State Beach. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by hotel. Visitors can take advantage of complimentary parking directly at the hotel. Reception services such as concierge service, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes are available to accommodate your requirements. Traveling with minimal luggage is achievable at Best Western Marina State Beach due to the hotel's laundromat ensuring your garments stay fresh. The hotel maintains a completely smoke-free zone, providing a breathable atmosphere. Each accommodation at Best Western Marina State Beach is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In select rooms, guests can enjoy a touch of amusement with the availability of cable TV for their entertainment. Rest assured, in a few chosen rooms, the presence of instant tea can be found. Understanding the significance of bathroom amenities in enhancing guest contentment, the hotel offers a hair dryer within certain chosen rooms. Begin your holiday on a high note. At Best Western Marina State Beach, your mornings are greeted with a delightful, free breakfast.

Guest scores & sentiment

From — guest reviews · multi-source

Dimension scores · cross-source

Service7.2

Cleanliness7.2

Surroundings7.2

Facilities6.8

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Best Western Marina State Beach

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Room types · 4

Double Room with Two Double Beds - Accessible

King Room with Bath Tub - Disability Access/Non-Smoking

King Room - Non-Smoking

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking

Facilities · 58

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