4 Star Hotels in Marina, California

"We missed the first night of our stay. Although I emailed in advance to let them know, they cancelled our booking. This created a delay at check-in and we ended up with pretty naff rooms. These had no windows facing the outside world but instead had windows overlooking the lobby which was pretty noisy late into the evening and early in the morning. Natural light is always nice to have. It's a very big hotel with kids running around everywhere so not ideal if you're planning a romantic getaway. Quite a trek from the car park and not step-free so lugging cases was a bit of a pain. All very clean though and comfortable beds."

"Beach view was amazing and the hotel staff was helpful and quick to respond. Parking is $50 a day if you take your own vehicle. "

"We had such a wonderful stay at The Quail Lodge & Golf Club. The property is absolutely beautiful — peaceful, well-maintained, and surrounded by nature, which made it the perfect relaxing getaway. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and very spacious. We especially loved how quiet everything was — it really allowed us to unwind after long days exploring Carmel, 17-Mile Drive, and Big Sur. The staff was friendly and welcoming, always ready to help and make our stay more enjoyable. The location is also a huge plus — close enough to everything, yet tucked away from the crowds. Overall, this place has such a calm and upscale vibe without feeling too formal. We truly enjoyed our time here and would definitely come back again. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a relaxing and beautiful stay in the Carmel area!"

"Our experience was extremely disappointing for three reasons. First the property, which is quite old, has not been well maintained. The word I would use to describe our room is "shabby." Pretty shocking at this price point. Second, the management and service levels are below par. The primary draw of the property is the ocean view, meaning the property is located on a sloped hillside. That means stairs and distant parking lots. We arrived at night and no assistance or explanation was offered other than a map handed to us at the front desk. Finding our room in the dark was in no way intuitive.Seriously, at these prices? Finally, we were subtly pitched on the timeshare which co-exists on the propery. Tacky. We are never going back"