Marina Motel
San Francisco Hotel

A classic Marina District hideout on Lombard Street, framed by flowered courtyards, handy on‑site parking, and rooms that make short work of city days.

Marina Motel sits on Lombard Street with the confidence of an old‑San‑Francisco courtyard motor lodge. Arched entries open to a central garden where potted geraniums and clipped hedges soften the city’s edges. Rooms line the courtyard and street sides; most have individual, ground‑level entrances, so arrivals feel uncomplicated—bags out of the car, key in the door, done. Inside, décor leans classic: wooden furniture, framed prints, and flat‑screen TVs. The essentials are covered—free Wi‑Fi, daily housekeeping, and heating—while select categories add practical extras such as a coffee maker, microwave, and refrigerator. Several rooms include full kitchen setups, the smart choice for longer stays or early starts.

Parking, rare in this neighbourhood, is available on site and free—first‑come, first‑served—making day trips across the Golden Gate or grocery runs for the kitchenette straightforward. Dog‑friendly options are offered in designated kitchen‑equipped rooms, with pet bowls and small touches that make four‑legged travel easier. Safety is taken seriously with key‑card access, smoke alarms, and CCTV. The property is entirely non‑smoking.

Stairs lead to upper‑level rooms—there’s no lift—so travellers who prefer step‑free access may want to request ground floor when booking. Check‑in runs late afternoon into the evening; check‑out is late morning, leaving time for a coffee on Chestnut Street before moving on. Between the Presidio, Palace of Fine Arts, and bayside paths, this stretch of the Marina hums with runners at dawn and diners by night. Marina Motel fits that tempo: unfussy, tidy, and well‑placed for seeing the city without fussing over parking meters.