Oceanside CA - Marina / Camp Pendleton

Book early so as to...

Liked: The beds were comfortable. Staff was very friendly and accommodating.
Disliked: For the price of the stay, you would think the rooms would be a little more appealing. 2 laundry machines were sitting in the parking lot right next to the office. Unfortunately, my room was also next to the office. Guest hanging out in the parking lot late at night, loud music playing late on another night. I guess the "freaks" do come out at night.

Not great

Liked: The location was pretty good, walkable to different shops and restaurants and close to a beach. The cleaning staff was friendly and they brought us new towels and toiletries for the 2nd night which I appreciated. It is pet friendly.
Disliked: Everything was pretty grimey looking, the vending machines didn't work, there was a chunk of carpet missing in our room and the curtains were stained. The room smelled like urine. There was a bright light directly outside our room that was on all night. The bed was not comfortable. It is cheaper than most hotels in the area, but I've stayed at way nicer and larger accommodations for less.

Very good

Good

Glad that the room did...

Liked: Easy check in, room was big for a family
Disliked: Parking

Very good

Passable

Disliked: I am not a person to complain ever but I was very disappointed with this motel. We arrived to the reception in the evening after a long day of travelling. Upon arrival we tried to check in and the receptionist had told us we did not have a booking reserved with them even though we had proof from booking.com that we booked in. The receptionist told us there is nothing we can do since it’s not them that’s the issue but the 3rd party which in that case was booking.com. They said if we wanted to stay we’d have to pay extra for the suite room as that was the only availability left. The room was a mess. Very bad smell from the carpet. Towels were stained and there is no bedroom lights for a suite room. All you could use was the lamp.For the money you are paying this is an accommodation you MUST AVOID!!!

Overall stay was good. I...

Liked: We liked that we could walk to a few restaurants nearby. AM staff recommended Harbor Cafe which was a good choice. Also visited Angelos. The one thing I wished they had was coffee in the rooms. There was coffee available in the lobby but honestly, who wants to get dressed before coffee? We did have a toilet overflow issue that was addressed rather quickly so maintenance guy was great. cant remember his name .
Disliked: Coffee available in the rooms!

Exceptional