The Marbella
5 stars
8.9
Very good
(307)
5 stars
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The Marbella

5 stars
308 South The Strand, Oceanside, CA 92054
8.9
Very good
307 reviews
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Overview

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a rainfall showerhead and a stovetop, as well as free WiFi and a Smart TV. Other amenities include Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, and laundry facExpedia Group
While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a rainfall showerhead and a stovetop, as well as free WiFi and a Smart TV. Other amenities include Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, and laundry facilities.Expedia Group
8.9
Very good rating
Based on 307 verified guest reviews

Available rates

Fri 6/6
Sat 6/7

The neighborhood

308 South The Strand, Oceanside, CA 92054

What's nearby

  • Oceanside Pier11 min walk
  • Oceanside Amtrak Station14 min walk
  • California Surf Museum11 min walk
  • Oceanside Museum of Art16 min walk

Reviews

8.9
Very good
307 verified ratings
Wonderful
187
Very good
62
Good
31
Okay
10
Fair
8
Mediocre
3
Poor
6

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests loved the location of the hotel, highlighting its proximity to the beach and beautiful views. However, many expressed dissatisfaction with cleanliness, noting dirty carpets and stained towels. Room size was also a common complaint, with several guests finding their accommodations too small for comfort. Additionally, service issues were mentioned, including a lack of communication and responsiveness from management.
AI-Generated from customer reviews
Location10 out of 10
Service2.5 out of 10
Room Size2.5 out of 10
Cleanliness2 out of 10
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10
Wonderful
Alina, May 2025
Pros (+) The location was amazing! So close to the pier, food, parks and sand! The nearby parks and grassy area were nice for children and pets😀 Loved that beach, chairs,umbrellas,boogie board and couple of longboard’s were available to my teens. the outdoor showers was a huge Perk! Was surprised that there was a double cook top in the kitchen( not that I used it 😎) My husband enjoyed all the Cruising of...
Cons (-) I was an unlucky one that booked later and did not get a garage😉
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10
Wonderful
Charles, May 2025
Pros (+) The location was great, and the facility was clean.
10
Wonderful
Dale, May 2025
Pros (+) To see the ocean in the living area.
Cons (-) The tight garage
10
Wonderful
Anna, May 2025
Pros (+) Beautiful room, facility, location! Thoughtfully decorated and fully stocked for all your needs!
Cons (-) Nothing, it’s perfect
9.0
Wonderful
Michelle, May 2025
Pros (+) I liked being near the beach and walking distance to restaurants
Cons (-) I will never again use Booking.com. They are the worst travel service ever and I will not recommend them to anybody. Please place your Marbella ad somewhere else cause I’ll never go through them again.
1.0
Poor
Cathy, May 2025
Pros (+) Location
Cons (-) Disappointing and misleading experience The room did not match the listing. I booked an ocean view room for my mother, paying $100 more than standard rooms — but the window faced a wall of another building. There was no ocean view at all. This kind of misleading information leads to guests overpaying for something they never receive. Even worse, after the booking (which provided no information abo...
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8.0
Very good
Susan, May 2025
Pros (+) The location & the Terrace
Cons (-) We had issues with the shower, the wardrobe, and no hairdryer. There was no one on site to speak too, only the cleaner ( who didn't speak English). I contacted the company via messages. The shower & hairdryer were sorted, the wardrobe door still didn't fit. The biggest issue I have is regarding the request that we leave all the crockery etc clean for the next person, the cleaners will not check. L...
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3.0
Poor
John, Apr 2025
Pros (+) Location
Cons (-) Small cramped room, no view, musty smell, slippery shower, dark.
5.0
Fair
Michael, Apr 2025
Pros (+) Spectacular location
Cons (-) Here is some feedback. While the location was spectacular, and the room clean. There are things that are common reasonable expectations. 1) Kleenex in the room - had to buy that myself 2) soap dispenser for body wash didn’t work, had to use shampoo to wash my self every day 3) WiFi for room 307 didn’t exist, had to use a different room. 4)TV set up was wonky and confusing 5) having more comfortabl...
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8.0
Very good
Jennifer, Apr 2025
Pros (+) Excellent location! I would stay there again.
Cons (-) Very hard to find parking.

Amenities

  • Beachfront
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Free parking
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Internet
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Things to keep in mind

Check-in: From 4:00 pm
Check-out: Prior to 10:00 am
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