Marina Motel

2576 Lombard St., San Francisco, California 94123, USA

Why We Like It

This sweet secret garden tucked away on busy Lombard Street houses cozy rooms--many with kitchens--ideal for families, and folks traveling with pets.

Fodor's Expert Review

Reminiscent of the motor courts of yesteryear, this family-owned motel is an inexpensive option within walking distance of restaurants, bars, and shops in the Marina District. Colorful landscaping and murals add charm. The individual enclosed garages are a nice feature, especially in a neighborhood notorious for its lack of street parking.

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Room

Units feature fresh French country–style furnishings. Some have kitchens with eating areas. Although some rooms are next to the street, others are tucked away inside a courtyard overflowing with bougainvillea, murals, and trees.

You Should Know The older vintage appeal translates to thin walls and no air-conditioning (though unnecessary on all but the hottest days).

Bathroom

Private spotless bathrooms include small shower stalls, but no tubs.

Lobby

The small lobby's friendly staff offers a wealth of information about local dining and sites worth visiting.

Dining

Some rooms include kitchens, allowing travelers to whip up their own meals. There are grocery stores nearby, and many restaurants a block away on Chestnut Street.

Drinking

If you prefer to pop open a can of beer in your room, a liquor store is a block away. Otherwise head over to the lively sports bar, the Final Final (2-minute walk) for a pint.

What's Nearby

Getting Around

The hotel offers complimentary parking. For travelers without a car, the walker-friendly Marina district overflows with restaurants, bars, green spaces, and boutiques. Hop on the Muni bus to connect with downtown, or the Muni/BART trains to the outer neighborhoods like Golden Gate Park and the Mission, or the San Francisco and Oakland airports.

Restaurants

The divine A16 (3-minute walk) serves Roman-style pizza and salads in a candlelit dining room--even those without a reservation can often score a seat at the bar. The fun Tacolicious (4-minute walk) is a hub for fans of sustainable tacos and burritos.

Bars

Drinkers flock from around the city to play in the Marina District bars and clubs. Dress up to sip cocktails, play shuffleboard and hear pianists perform at Reed & Greenough (5-minute walk). Brunch cocktails and brews lure locals to the Tipsy Pig (7-minute walk).

Quick Facts

HOTEL INFO

Phones: 415-921-3430