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Reviews of Marina View Hotel Apartments

4 out of 5
Marina View Hotel Apartments
Dubai Marina, Dubai

Reviews

7.4

Good

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 619 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Patience

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Marlene de Jesus

Business traveller
I recently stayed at a hotel that I found to be conveniently located near various amenities such as transportation, restaurants, and boasting wonderful views. However, I faced some challenges during my stay. Firstly, upon arrival, I had to wait for an hour for my room to be ready, despite having just completed a long trip. Unfortunately, the receptionist appeared to be under pressure and struggled to communicate effectively amidst the backdrop of several other guests raising complaints. Additionally, while exploring the hotel, I observed that employees at souvenir shops were overly attentive, causing me discomfort. While the hotel offers a range of activity options, prices are on the higher end. With respect to the hotel facilities, I found the rooms to be clean and comfortable. However, I noticed that the kitchen requires some renovation. Overall, the hotel's location is excellent, but the high price point may not be commensurate with the outdated kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Sami, lawrenceville

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
the location and the staff are great the hotel need Renovation big time breakfast is just ok nothing special could be better
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Waqas J

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Suheil

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Alex

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Lovely stay
My third time staying here . The staff are so accommodating and very helpful . Location is ideal , near to the metro , marina mall and about 20 minute walk to the beach . The rooms are quite basic but if you need anything extra the staff will provide very quickly
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good stay overall
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nael

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

E. Stephen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Nice hotel, great staff!
Nice hotel, convenient to Sobha Metro station, with friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We found the Marina View Hotel Apartments ideal for our stay with the location with its proximity to both the Marina promenade/area and the metro/tram. The cleaning staff were excellent and serviced the room daily and the only thing my wife missed was not having a balcony to sit out on but we were close to a main road which would probably not have been great as roads in Dubai are generally very busy. Unusually we had some rain during our stay and some of the rainwater managed to get into our room, which we pointed out to the cleaning staff who very quickly sorted it out. We had one episode during our stay when we were trying to get a taxi from outside of our hotel and asked the concierge. I understood he had gone into the hotel to arrange one and within a minutes a 'white' taxi arrived (similar to the one who transferred us from the airport). It turned out that this is a 'private hire' car not one of the normal taxis limited to the charges set by the government and we were subsequently charged 3 x what the normal taxi charge would have charged us, so avoid these at all costs. When I queried this the next day in the hotel reception the concierge couldn't recall ordering me one and stated he would not have ordered a 'private hire' car in any case so I can only presume my request got 'lost in translation' and put this down to experience. Other than this we enjoyed our stay in Dubai and would certainly recommend the Marina View Hotel as a good base for a visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kiran, Santa Clara

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Marina View Apts
Perfect.location to beach, marina walk, food stores and Metro
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Nataliya

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I was very upset when they gave us room on a smoking floor, I didn’t want to be there, then they moved us to another room, while eating our dinner, I saw big cockroach, I was so upset, my suitcase was on the floor and open, I do not want to bring home cockroaches, they moved us to the first floor for that night and they said tomorrow they can move us to the eighth floor, so the room on the eighth floor was ok, really needs a good cleaning, huge stain in a tub, it’s probably not washable, everything is in ok condition and really needs updating, kitchen barely stuffed, no soap or sponge, no pan to cook, we asked so they brought it for us, workers friendly and helpful and did probably the best to accommodate us, but this property is disappointing, the only thing is, it’s close to metro and marina, I traveled a lot and stay in different hotels and this was in the worst condition that I ever stayed at, at least we got the room without cockroaches, or maybe we just didn’t see it, not sure, it was disgusting and very upsetting, I liked that they have shuttle to the beach, kitchen cabinets is in not pleasant condition, this property really needs to be upgraded.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Waziri

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Yaniv

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zizwe

10/10 Excellent

Ararat, New York

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and professional management. Special thanks to supervisor Arthur. All workers smiling and super friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from Ibrhaim on 8 Mar 2023
thank you for staying with us and sharing your kind feedback, we hope to see you again soon.

8/10 Good

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Excellent staff at reception, comfortable rooms, location perfect! We were 3persons in a small apartment ( living room 1 bedroom) and they put an extra bed to the living room, which was also comfortable. Really just about 10 minutes walk to the JBR and Marina beach. The Marina Walk is 5 minutes on foot, also few minutes to the Marina mall and the Metro station. If your room faces the Main road it is a bit noisy even with closed windows, but we did not have problem sleeping. Daily cleaning is fine, several bottles of water provided free of charge each day. The condition of the rooms is a bit lousy, i.e. in the bathtub there were traces of the paint they had used for painting the wall.. and as this is a relatively old hotel, it surely must have been there for years! Nevertheless I would choose it again.

8/10 Good

Ayesha

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

4/10 Poor

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness
Terrible WiFi
The room was not as clean as they should be, the windows were dirty and the WiFi was terrible. The room was comfortable, the location was good and the staff were nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Well set up & located for Shabbat at Chabad Dubai
Friendly staff, large clean rooms. Stayed in a suite that was very reasonably priced. Just a five minute walk from where Chabad Dubai have Shabbat services and meals.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Beena

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Osama

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is unclean. Had to purchase cleaning supplys and towels. Sheets are dirty. Customer service only care about money.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ibraheem

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Highly recommended hotel
The hotel service was outstanding. It is in a very convenient location with the metro station approx 5 minute walk directly opposite the hotel and 10 minute walk to Jumeriah Beach. The hotel room was cleaned on a daily and the bed was really comfortable. Only downfall is the kitchen cabinet was hanging down, I think the apartment need a little modernising. Although, that was a downfall the stay overall was amazing. Air con throughout the hotel and room.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Manushaqe

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Shamus

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

4/10 Poor

fiona

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff lovely but shabby executive room, aircon issues and breakfast delivered cold, bath is not big enough for a normal sized human ! Not value for money at all :(
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Neelam

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only good point this property was near the Metro the bad point is the room we were first given was the size of a cupboard. Not as you see in the pictures. We had to complain and the other 2 choices were only slightly better but needed redecorating. Kitchen cupboards broken fridge old and noisy. the room was disappointing we know they had decorated rooms but said hotel is booked. I will not rebook this hotel again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Travelled with family
Disliked: Room comfort
Not a pleasant stay
Had to move Hotel after 4 days , not putting towels in room, uncomfortable beds. Room not catered for 2 adults and a child . Things falling apart in room like , toilet seat , cupboard doors
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

ALEXANDER

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Great location, good value for your money, close to metro station, Marina walk, restaurants, beach, Marina Mall, supermarkets; needs some cosmetic repairs. Good amenities, including fully equiped kitchenette, washing mashine; ask for drying cloth rack if you need. Very friendly and responsive staff- ready to help at any time and provide good cleaning. We stayed for two weeks in a comfortable studio apartment on 8th floor (non-smoking) and enjoyed our extended stay. Special thanks to staff member Aslam- nice, caring, friendly young man!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Kirsty

Liked: Room comfort
Good overall
As previous reviews say - a bit run down and not the cleanest.. my sheets had some markings from previous stains (they were clean and fresh though). This doesn't bother me much but I know some would be bothered. Otherwise great pool and gym area good, service excellent, room amenities very good, walking distance to loads of good areas, would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joven

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Accommodating
The Filipino receptionist is very accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Good value in a good location.
The Marina View is in an excellent location with easy access to the Metro, Marina Mall, and the Walk at JBR. The staff were excellent - extremely helpful. The hotel is a bit tired in terms of decor and furnishings, but it was very clean and comfortable none the less.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2022

2/10 Terrible

Jamie

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
This property was a disaster. It is not marketed properly. The rooms are old, I changed appartments twice and both have sound issues due to the windows not fitting properly, the design is old and the kitchen is basic with no finishing touches. The wifi also is archaic and does not work properly. It is a 2.5 star property at best.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

4/10 Poor

Rovshan

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
So so
Plus for a location. Rated as pour.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Mozher

Travelled with family
After paying for this expensive hotel for 18 nights, the extra single bed brovided was uncomfortable. When my family decided to stay an extra night, the manegement tried to charge them more than duble the night price for a smaller room { studio}. When my fafily objected they didnt care. My fafilly had to move for anothe hotel. Shame on them.
Stayed 18 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Rebbecca, Cranfield

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Property overall is ok but our fridge broke and our toilet was leaking which left a bad smell
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

Pourya

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
It’s 2 star at best with a foul smell
This is not a 4 star hotel- Thai is a 2 star at best / rooms smell - it is old and ugly It is not a nice place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

chetan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

zoe

Basic
Positives : the staff are lovely , housekeeping , reception and pool staff are all very attentive . Location is great , easy to walk to the marina , close to transport connections and supermarkets all around . Nice pool area which gets the sun all day . Not so good: My room wasn’t great . Classed as a deluxe studio but it’s the smallest room I have ever stayed in in Dubai . There were ants everywhere in the bathroom and kitchen area . The hot water situation was poor . Never any hot water at night or morning for a shower and the water pressure was rubbish . Minimum utensils and crockery in the kitchen area and no washing up liquid or cleaning things provided . To sum up , it’s good if you’re after basic .
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

Sinan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was not clean, every thing there need a major maintenence for example tried to move a chair in the room and peace of wood came off, batheroom drawers came off, the room was 1 king bed for family of 4, no sofa bed and they said will charge me for extra bed, i tried to leave the hotel from day 1 of my 6 nights reservation but they refused to refund me.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

2/10 Terrible

Steven

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Charged for extra beds on checkin beware!!
Booked a room for a family of four only to be told at check in we would have to pay for the extra two beds! Absolutely ridiculous showed them our booking confirmation for two adults and two children and they said this is a common issue with Hotels.com, room was shabby and dirty. Avoid if possible.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

2/10 Terrible

Abdul

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was terrible. No hot water. Dirty sink. Bugs fly out of the sink. Dryer wasn’t drying the clothes.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

2/10 Terrible

david

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Not as advertised
Not a four star hotel, not even close. Dirty and poorly kept.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

2/10 Terrible

Jamie-Lee

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
worst place I've ever stayed. bed bugs a first night. management denying the situation. moved my room but the quality is so deceiving from online. flies all over breakfast. had a package delivered to the hotel very important for work and the hotel concierge declined it and turned it back although I told them to hold it and was a guest. when my room was made up the cleaners would forget toilet paper, basic things, and the phone didn't operate. do not stay here.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Samira

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Worth booking
Had an amazing stay at the Marina view hotel apartment... all tourist spits close withing walking distance or via taxi... hotel clean .... try and book at sea view or beach side room as opposed to city view as sometime noise can interruot sleep... food at resturant was lovely and room service was brilliant ... stafff friendly and polite and very accomadating... lovely gift shop in hotel to grab ur goodies for family.... lovely area... close to jbr ... can walk or taxi.. overall it was a brilliant apartment ... such a great help with the washing machine... would defo recommend booking its worth it.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

4/10 Poor

Karolina

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Not good stay
So we booked 3 adults , 1 bed apartment , thinking that logic for one person they prepare bed in living room , maybe sofa bed anything . To our huge surprise we been told we could have booked for 5 adults we would still only get 1 bed ??? I mean how can I make a booking for 3 adults ( my son is third ) and get 1 double bed ?? Out of my understanding . And then they asked me extra cash per night to bring additional bed . Not nice communication in the reception . Only good is location .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021