About Marina Inn
Overlooking the picturesque harbour
in Irvine's Harbourside district, Marina Inn is a traditional guesthouse
offering good-value accommodation to the guests. The inn is located within 15
minutes of walking distance from Irvine's sandy beach and railway station.
All the rooms feature en-suite bathrooms, flat-screen cable TV with freeview digital channels, DVD players, tea/coffee maker and hairdryer. Some rooms offer beautiful harbour view.
The smoke-free accommodation features a DVD library and a bar/lounge where guests can relax and unwind with a drink. Marina Inn offers tour/ticket assistance to the guests.
There are many bars and restaurants located within the walking distance of the hotel.
The inn is situated seven miles from Dundonald Castle and at a 15-minute walking distance from Scottish Maritime Museum. Prestwick Airport is 13 km from the inn.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Good Location
Marina Inn is
perfectly located right on the coast in the
Harbourside district, just a short walk to the beaches and railway station.
The inn is located with in close proximity to town centre, pubs, restaurants,
swimming pool, shopping area and tourist attractions. It is a perfect place to
indulge in activities like cycling, ice skating etc.
positive:
Good Budget Accommodation
The guests feel that the inn provides decent accommodation and facilities, according to the reasonable prices. Clean room with good amenities like freeview TV, fridge and microwave, nice views of the Irvine harbor, plenty of parking and everything in close proximity makes it an attractive option to stay.
positive:
Quiet Location & Close to Everything
Marina Inn is
located in a quiet location with quiet rooms and gorgeous harbor views and is
great if you want to spend a relaxed time away from city's hustle. You can
spend your weekend by chilling on the beaches and just taking a walk alongside
the harbor.
Negative Reviews
negative:
No Reception & Staff
Guests were a bit surprised to find no reception at the inn and the self-check in procedure. Their name is placed on the door, but guests had no idea how to get in. However, there are phone numbers and instructions on how to contact staff, and they arrive within few minutes.
negative:
Needs an Update
A few guests felt that the inn is not in a good shape and needs an update. Few issues pointed out by the guests are insufficient bathroom amenities, filthy carpets, thin walls, not enough old mattresses, broken sinks, poor bed linen etc. However, the overall stay was quiet decent for most of the guests.
negative:
No Breakfast
The hotel does not provide complimentary
breakfast to the guests however, there are cafes and bars located nearby where
you can grab a bite.