Best Western Beach Dunes Inn

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 26 Sep 2011 rated 9 out of 10.

Overall good stay, staff was helpful when I needed towels, and an extra key. Room was acceptable and what I expected. Good sized fridge.

Positives: Very close to a great beach.

Negatives: Breakfast could be better.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 22 Sep 2011 rated 9 out of 10.

Great, cute little hotel by the beach, in Marina, California, about ten minutes north of Monterey. Great access to sand dunes, the beach and cheap food in Marina, and a quick drive to the sights in Monterey.

Positives: Cute rooms, free breakfast, close to beach.

Negatives: Cheap towels.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 21 Sep 2011 rated 8 out of 10.

I stayed here for a couple of days and I was impressed at how professional the room looked and how spacious it was. The only gripe I have for this hotel is the bed sheet's and the pillows, I felt like I was sleeping in a gym suit; it all felt like polyester or really thin fabric. But all in all for the price it was a great hotel!

Positives: Convenient

Negatives: The pillows and bed sheets.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 16 Aug 2011 rated 8 out of 10.

Hotel staff very friendly. Clean surroundings. Great price.

Positives: It was a good location from where I was going. Staff very pleasant.

Negatives: The hotel being a little dirty and refrigerator not working.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 12 Oct 2010 rated 1 out of 10.

We had a terrible experience at this hotel. Even though the hotel, furniture and room seemed clean. We found bed bugs in our bed. The manger of the hotel wasn't very accommodating, she offered another room in the hotel. This was a terrible experience and we will never stay at the hotel again.

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Positives: The hot tub was great.

Negatives: There were bed bugs and the manager was not friendly.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 14 Sep 2010 rated 8 out of 10.

Great value for money, we were pleased it was better than expected. The breakfast was free and great! The rooms were spacious but the bathroom was tiny and did not seem to be redone when the room was.

Positives: It was better than expected. Motel style, but comfy and had an excellent breakfast and nice staff.

Negatives: The bathroom was tiny and a bit unclean. There was a small space under the main door which was unusual.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 22 Aug 2010 rated 10 out of 10.

Interacted with 3 different staff members, all of whom were extremely friendly and were able to assist. Room was clean and unscented. Breakfast bar was adequate and well stocked. Enjoyed the free WiFi and mini-fridge. All in all, I would highly recommend this hotel for the price paid.

Positives: Great staff, clean rooms.

Negatives: TV on the smaller side, but served its purpose.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 07 Aug 2010 rated 9 out of 10.

If it wasn't for the following amenities, then this hotel would've gotten a lower rating (probably 1.5 star for the hotel itself. Customer service was excellent.

Positives: Free parking, breakfast, hotel service/management.

Negatives: Nasty smokers, tiny double beds.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 03 Aug 2010 rated 8 out of 10.

This place was right off the pacific coast highway, which was really great. I didn't like that I was mis lead to think that this hotel was in Monterey. It was safe, quiet and clean. I was miffed that the breakfast ended at 9 am. That is the earliest I have ever seen, seems cheap to me.

Positives: The hot tub.

Negatives: Breakfast ended at 9 am!

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 25 Jul 2010 rated 7 out of 10.

Good hotel for the price. Good location due to its proximity to the beach and Monterey Bay, though the atmosphere is a little dreary. Rooms were spacious but unspectacular. Lack of microwave or/and fridge was a distinct drawback. Very good continental breakfast.

Positives: Good location, good value for price .

Negatives: No microwaves in rooms.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 29 Jun 2010 rated 10 out of 10.

Priceline made my stay and this hotel very attractive.

Positives: Location.

Negatives: Nothing.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 20 Apr 2010 rated 9 out of 10.

The hotel had everything<BR/>I needed and its near the beach which was very nice. Overall<BR/>I would say it was good in general. I wished we could request for one bed instead of two. That was not very romantic.

Positives: The room was nice, and it was near the beach.

Negatives: We were not able to get the king size bed. We had to stay in the double beds.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 05 Sep 2008 rated 3 out of 10.

The sheets and the towels were old and with holes. The toilet flush couldn't stop normally. The fast speed internet was actually quite slow. The beach is close by but is very dirty. Otherwise it was fine for the price.

Positives: I really liked the lobby and the courtyard with all plants and flowers.

Negatives: The sheets and the towels were old and with holes. The toilet flush couldn't stop normally. The fast speed internet was slow.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 22 Aug 2008 rated 8 out of 10.

Great location by Marina State Beach. Friendly staff, basic but comfortable and clean rooms. Nice continental breakfast. Rough towels and the hot tub shut off during the day were the only disappointments.

Positives: Location near the beach.

Negatives: Hot tub was not available in the morning.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 07 May 2008 rated 6 out of 10.

A moderately priced and clean hotel with good proximity to the beach and also to the highway.

Positives: Proximity to the beach.

Negatives: Room located next to hot tub, which was noisy at night.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 14 Sep 2006 rated 2 out of 10.

The worst experience ever. I generally love Best Western locations, because I often feel that you get a great value for your money. Not at this place! We paid 170.00 a night for two dumpy rooms! I wish I had read one of the other reviews on this site before booking it, because I too had a creepy feeling in my room, as though someone had just occupied it without it being cleaned and prepped for us. The bathroom was not ready, the shampoo bottle was half full with the seal broken, the toilet seat was broken, the lightbulbs were out, and we had only half a roll of toilet paper! When I called the front desk for help, they said OK, and I never heard back from them. When I called them back, they said I would have to remedy the situation myself because they aren't a full service hotel and had no staff available to help us. On Labor day weekend? For 170.00 a night?! I have contacted the corporate office and they have done nothing about this. I do not recommend staying at the beach dunes to anyone who care how they spend their money! And if you go anyway, be sure to take your own food for the morning, because their so called continental breakfast is horrible and they run out of everything by 9:00 am and if you ask for help, you won't get any!

Positives: Nothing positive.

Negatives: It's a rip off. If you can't improve the place, lower prices by 100.00. Super 8 hotels are nicer than this one, and that says a lot!

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 06 Sep 2006 rated 10 out of 10.

We were there only for one night.

Positives: We like that it was close to the sea.

Negatives: Nothing we liked every thing.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 03 Jul 2006 rated 8 out of 10.

Good inexpensive Hotel, that's close to the beach.

Positives: Close to the beach.

Negatives: The hotel layout.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 01 Jun 2006 rated 5 out of 10.

The Hotel was in a very nice location near the beach. The lobby was nice, not fancy but rustically charming. I expected the room to be similar but it was neither rustic or charming. The rooms were dated and in need of some minor repairs. Plus when I walked in the room the bed looked like someone had sat on it, prior to my arriving, which was creepy and made me feel like the maid service did not pay attention to that detail. I checked to make sure the linens had been changed. For the price I paid at 170.00 a night I expected a little more. If they updated the rooms and checked to make sure the maid service was paying attention to detail (like leaving wash cloths and making sure the beds were in order at the very least) this would be a great place to stay mainly because of the location. As it is now I wouldn't stay there again.

Positives: The Hotel had a great location and nice beach views, the lobby was decorated nice.

Negatives: The rooms were dated, lights were burnt out and the curtains were broken, there was a gap in the door and no washcloths.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 31 May 2006 rated 10 out of 10.

The hotel staff was friendly and they had a crew busy with cleaning, repairs, painting etc.

Positives: They provided us with a ground floor ocean view room that was great for view and relaxation.

Negatives: Per day charge for parking should be included with room.