Marina Bay Resort

Marina Bay Resort descritpion
In Fort Walton Beach, Florida, this all non-smoking hotel features an outdoor pool and a sauna. The guest rooms include cable TV and the hotel is 7 miles from Eglin Air Force Base.
All rooms at the Marina Bay Resort include free Wi-Fi and a sitting area. Select suites provide a kitchenette.
A gym and a game room are available at the Resort Marina Bay. Guests can also rent bicycles or go fishing on the pier.
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park is 20.5 miles from the hotel. The hotel is located off the Miracle Strip Parkway Southwest.
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Facilities of Marina Bay Resort
Outdoors :BBQ Facilities | Outdoor Pool (all year) | Grounds
Pets :Pets are not allowed.
Activities :Fishing | Mini Golf | Sauna | Fitness Center | Hot Tub | Bicycle Rental | Game Room
Internet :Free!WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking :Free!Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Services :Vending Machine (drinks) | Vending Machine (snacks) | 24-Hour Front Desk | Daily Housekeeping
General :Non-smoking Rooms | Heating
Reviews for Marina Bay Resort
Review 1:Location was a plus; within walking distance to a variety of local business. The property was very well maintained and well worth the cost of the stay. Plus the view from the pool area for sunrise and sunset was great.
Review 2:We booked online in advance for my birthday and ordered two king sized. They gave one away and my friends got the king while I had 2 full sized beds.. Not romantic
Review 3:I liked the pool hours.
Review 4:The room had a lot of dated furniture. Before checking in, we asked to look at the room, the first room (106) had a very disgusting looking sofa in there, so we asked to be moved into another room. The front desk staff said that it shouldn't be, but it was. The second room (141) was a little bit better but it had a bad musty odor in there. Once we got settled. I noticed the comforter on the bed had a whole in it that look dirty(I have pictures to prove it). Our pillows had brown spots on them, and the ironing boards was disgusting. Me and my husband went and got 2 can of Lysol so we can spray the rooms down and comforter to sleep on. The next day, after leaving the room; I asked the gentleman at the desk why no one clean the room after we return from a day out and his response was that we had a do not disturb sign on the door. In which was true. But the sign was remove before we left at 10 am in the morning. So I'm guessing that house keeping left at 10:30 am. I think the rooms are overcharged for what it look like in the room and outside, but me and my husband we tried to stay somewhere that was a little bit different and it was. I thought I was going to be sitting on the dock of the bay. HA! We are going to be returning back to Destin, Fl but not in this neck of the wood. The staff was okay, but the room was terrible. If the owner would do a little updating on the furniture I think that would be an okay hotel, resort, or whatever you want to call it. This was a very bad experiment.
Review 5:The best part about this hotel was looking from my rear mirror LEAVING!
Review 6:Nothing, really, except a big black pickup truck was always in the space in front of our room. Not the fault of the hotel, though!
Review 7:Convenient to everything. Walk to restaurants, grocery (Publix), harbor, beaches and city park. Kitchenette is a plus!
Review 8:The facility was clean and the landscaping was beautiful. Beautiful bay views and access. Convenient and moderately priced. The staff were wonderful at checkin. Great beach alternative.
Review 9:Our room was not serviced for 4 out of 6. One day they cleaned the bathroom but didn't bother to leave a trash can liner. We arrived 3 hours after check in & still had to Waite an hour to go to our room which did not have a complete set of towels. We made our own beds daily & had to threaten to contest our charges in order for the housekeeping person to come in & clean our room after 3 days of no service. Front desk rarely had adequate personnel to deal with any problem.
Review 10:Clean the first day we arrived.
Review 11:It would be very nice if the doors were upgraded to keyless entry. Entry to the pool and hot tub should also be controlled to ensure only registered guests/owners are permitted to use these facilities.
Review 12:The staff was friendly and helpful. There were activities scheduled almost every day of the week to introduce guests to the surrounding area and each other. Kitchenette was fully stocked with dishes and utensils. The grounds were well maintained and beautiful. Within walking distance to food/beverages/shopping.
Review 13:No coffe maker or refridgerator in the rooms. No breakfast in the lobby - had to drive to get breakfast and coffee.
Review 14:Reasonably priced. Clean. Friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful setting on the bay.
Review 15:I could not find a single thing that I disliked about this hotel.
Review 16:Quiet and very comfortable place to stay within walking distance to everything I needed.
Review 17:My boyfriend and I stayed here for our anniversary and we are both from the area. Let me tell you we did not feel like we were in ft Walton Beach. It felt much more secluded and made us feel like we were on vacation for one night. The bed was clean and soooo comfortable, the ground were beautiful as well. Great place to watch the sunset.
Review 18:Nothing enjoyed our stay.
Review 19:This is our 3rd time to stay here. I could see improvements. Yes it is an older property but it is in a quite location not far from the beaches and all the action. The view of the bay is very nice. Would return
Review 20:THIS TIME FOR IT BEING LATE WHEN WE WENT TO BED, THATS WHEN WE FOUND OUT THE BED INTHE MIDDLE WAS WET AND WAS COVERED UP BY A SPRAY LIKE FREBREEZE AND THE BED WAS VERY VERY HARD, SO DID NOT MAKE FOR A GOOD NIGHT SLEEP. WE DID INFORM THEM AT CHECKOUT BUT THEY DID NOTHING TO CHANGE IT.
Review 21:I HAVE STAYED THERE BEFORE AND HAD NO PROBLEMS AND ENJOYED IT.
Review 22:We were charged the rate of a water view room, instead we got a room in front of the parking, they refused to give us a refund and told us that book it had to take care of it, the hotel is not worth the price, there are better choices for the price.
Review 23:I liked the fact that they moved us from a room that was not very comfortable and moved us closer to the pool area and the room was so much more roomier and bathroom was larger. Was very satisified with the second room choice and thanked the gentleman for being able to satisfy our request.
Review 24:Hair from previous guests in shower and on faucet of sink, requested marina view, given courtyard view, good location as long as you are not looking for beachfront
Review 25:I stayed for a couple weeks and booked thinking this was a three star resort and picture i saw before booking didn't match the room i was given. This was more of a 1-2 star motel with a mini kitchenette which we paid extra for and whenever we turned electric burners on it smelled like we were starting a fire. The carpet and decor were dirty and never cleaned i had to buy lysol wipes to clean table and bathroom counters because nothing was cleaned during our stay. Housekeeping rotates maids only 1 actually did her job the rest only left clean towels.Had to ask for toilet paper every other day and had to ask to get fresh sheets.Game room was a waste of money none of the games worked correctly. Walls are thin could here neighbors snoring and talking.Lots of people rotating in and out a lot of them got loud between 11-2 am. Pillows were so flat it was like having none. The cooler in room was really cold on its lowest setting so we had to turn it off then we get hot in room so there was no comfortable temperature. If you looking for a few days on a budget i recommend only because Destin is close by and staff is nice.
Review 26:Friendly staff. Fresh towels daily. Laundry facility available. Outdoor Grills was a plus. Great location. If your traveling on a budget for 1-2 days its great deal.
Review 27:-Sometimes there were loud individuals coming and/or going from the rooms below. -The gym room could use some additional equipment.
Review 28:-Close to Hurlburt Air Field -Close to several vacation spots on the beach and less than twenty minutes to Destin. -Close to local grocery stores, businesses, and good local restaurants. -Family friendly; I would've taken my family here. -Wonderful view with the pool. -Nice places to walk and relax. -Excellent pricing.
Review 29:The staff were friendly and always looking to make the residents happy. Everyone was very friendly and willing to go beyond the normal to please the customer. All amenities were maintained perfectly and the common areas were excellent.
Review 30:The bed was very uncomfortable we both had back aches every morning when we woke up. If I had complained about the mattress I might have gotten a new one of those also. We just dealt with it.
Review 31:The day I checked in I called the front desk for more towels. I only had 2 days worth and was staying 4 days. I also reported that the shower drain needed to be cleaned out because the water would not drain well and the remote for the tv would not change the channel. Within about 10 minutes 2 ladies were at my door with towels in hand and trash bags to empty trash. They were very friendly and professional. About 10 minutes after they left maintenance was at the door. He cleaned out the drain and water flowed great. He also determined that it was the tv not the remote. He took that TV out immediately and went and got another and put it in. Within about 1/2 hr. All problems were resolved by very nice people. The rooms are very dated but clean enough and excellent service. I would stay there again and recommend .
Review 32:our last night we had some very rowdy neighbors loud music and shouting had to call the front desk
Review 33:The rooms had nice TV cold air hot showers and a comfortable bed love the dock and pool and hot tub
Review 34:Not too much, it shows its age but everything is clean and very well taken care of and it shows.
Review 35:This place is a great value. It's spread out real nicely so you can enjoy the fishing or the bbq grills and still feel like you have privacy. It's an awesome value for the money and go across the street to the Sealand restaurant. We chased our tails trying to find a good dinner place and we finally found it under our noses. This is one of the best values i've ever had period.
Review 36:The noise at night was horrible the first night. Some people were havinga party and were out until 2am. The pool and all other areas were way tocrowded. The other nights were ok because apparently the majority ofthem left in the morning. The music they played was so loud that even inthe room with the ac on and the tv; it was like the music was put onright in the room; however; I did not call the front desk and complain;I feel there was no way they could not have known about this.
Review 37:I liked the accessability to destin and ft walton beach wateractivities. It was a very short drive to everything. I also loved wakingup in the morning and having my coffee on my balcony and seeing thedolphins swimming by.
Review 38:Room was damp, smelled musty. Cleaning lady walked in without knocking. Just poor experience
Review 39:Not very accommodating, front desk clerk not very helpful or friendly.
Review 40:Close to beach and heated pool.
Review 41:The complimentary gift bag of bottled waters and a tin of cookies.
Review 42:Older property, small bathroom , business center didnt work
Review 43:Nice location
Review 44:The room was a little too musty for my preferences
Review 45:Since this was a business trip, the location was perfect.
Review 46:Old. No beach. No restaurant, no coffee pot, microwave or frig.
Review 47:Rooms were clean.
Review 48:Great location! Very clean!
Review 49:Would have liked a water view. Could use updating.
Review 50:Convenient, nice people.
Review 51:A little out dated.
Review 52:Good location for our needs, fair price, pool
Review 53:beautiful grounds and serene location
Review 54:Had to check out to fast
Review 55:The heated swimming pool and hot tub were wonderful and really appreciated after a full day's drive.
Review 56:Items needed for restroom. Travel samples.
Review 57:Comfortable w/beautiful view of water from pool and pier.
Review 58:Nothing
Review 59:The staff was very friendly. They provided a goodie bag with cookies and two bottles of water. Nice surprise.
Review 60:The staff was excellent,Everyone was very friendly and helpful.Very clean,location was great .peaceful. great value.will stay here again.
Review 61:Could use additional updating the King suite was very nice
Review 62:Good staff great location
Review 63:The bed was not comfortable but all other was great!!
Review 64:Everything was great with an awesome view!!
Review 65:the staff were very friendly and helpful
Review 66:close to highway but no real noise problem
Review 67:waterside location and good pubs and restaurant nearby
Review 68:Hotel is outdated, king room did not have microwave and fridge as it was shown on the pictures. Very simple.
Review 69:Kids loved to catch crabs on the marina.
Review 70:Tiny kitchen was extremely difficult to manage. NO counter space!!!
Review 71:Nice pool, comfortable bed, clean environment, pretty grounds.
Review 72:Seems really old. Needs an update. For everything, the alarm clock in the room had to be at least 15 years old. Kind of reminded me of a retirement home. Thin walls I can hear everything outside and next door
Review 73:The pool was nice. The marina was nice to look at and relaxing. The beds were comfortable. Room was clean.
Review 74:The 8' couch was extended in the hallway leaving only 14" to slide sideways through. This barrier was navigated each time from the bathroom to kitchenette and bed. I bruised my foot on the couch. The fire marshal should check out this poor exit route. All bathroom soaps were under the dank sink. Check in personnel were rude and when we decided to check out 5 days early we were charged for an additional day. This room was a disaster for any one older. Tub was the only partial support to assist with using toilet. I cried every time I had to navigate the narrow path and confront the low toilet. We were awakened in the morning with hammering on the wall. The vending machines were backed up against our bed. There were ants in the bathroom and kitchen.They showed no concern for my injury or reason we were leaving early. My cousin stayed in our room the next night and room service was not provided at all that day. Office did not make their guests feel welcome or safe. This was a disappointing beginning to our rare vacation.
Review 75:Location was nice. The bed was comfortable. This "room" for those who like a challenge and practice negotiation skills with on line booking and resort office staff.
Review 76:This hotel is clean, yet a little dated. They have made significant efforts to keep it updated, yet for example, they still use a traditional key for each door. But that's okay. It works just fine. They were accommodating and friendly. We had a little problem when we left our room for the day. Somehow, the safety latch flipped into place as we shut the door. When we returned that night, the door latch was engaged, and we couldn't get in. Maintenance was called to come and get us in, and he had to pry away the latch so we could get in. Luckily, we still had a deadbolt to secure the door. They even called us to make sure we were in, and that nothing was taken from our room. (a concern I mentioned when I first notified them of my problem.) All in all, it was a nice, average stay. We did not use any of the ammenities, so I can't speak to that.
Review 77:Our only complaint is that the "suites" are not two joined rooms, but a futon in the same room as the queen size bed and the kitchenette. This was unclear from the pictures. However, it was still not cramped at all and a very comfortable stay. :)
Review 78:The view of the marina was incredible, especially from the pool. The pictures do not lie. The room was very comfortable and we enjoyed having the mini kitchen, complete with silverware and plates, a full-size refrigerator and even a stove top. It was also nice to have a room with an actual DVD player and free WiFi, no strings attached. Also, every room is nonsmoking - very nice.
Review 79:Bathroom was very small
Review 80:The rooms were very clean. Lots of towels provided. Staff very friendly and provided a welcome gift of some biscuits and bottled water on arrival. There was an outdoor pool and a hot tub which guests could make use of.
Review 81:Facility is older and had a musty odor - - but opening patio door and running air helped. Was not on beach.
Review 82:Staff were very friendly and nice. Service was great. Clean and a great location.
Review 83:Tight spaces-bathroom vet awkward for the toilet to be so close to the shower
Review 84:Loved the kitchenette and pool/hot tub, the view was pretty, cost was excellent, location close to everything
Review 85:The staff was unfriendly. After driving for 9 hours, we arrived at 1:00and was told to come back at 2:00 for early check-in. When we came backanother person at the front desk told us check-in time was 4:00 and ourrooms wouldn't be ready till then. I reserved a king room and wasgiven a queen size bed with a kitchen. I had no need for a kitchen atall and didn't use it. We were never told about any amenities, likea laundry room or game room. We saw them as we were leaving. Our tubfilled up to our ankles when we took a shower, but we didn't tellthe front desk because we didn't feel like dealing with them andbeing inconvenienced. They had to know it didn't drain becausesomeone had to clean the shower before we arrived.
Review 86:The bed was very comfortable.
Review 87:Room we received was not what was advertised we did get moved but neverdid get the room with thebalcony we booked and paid for. Even afterinvolving Booking .com Location of the room makes all the difference inhow much you will enjoy your stay.
Review 88:Nice grounds , pretty setting. Good access to restaurants and beachs.
Review 89:Everything
Review 90:Very small bathroom
Review 91:Bed was very comfortable. The pool and hot tub were perfect temperatures. We will visit again.
Review 92:horrible smell in room/fridge tub was slippery no view, website tends to show only rooms with a view
Review 93:Parking not convenient
Review 94:Love the atmosphere.
Review 95:The sofa was too old (1970)and the carpet was ancient as well
Review 96:Bed slept well , it was close to everything
Review 97:The bed, uncomfortable, every time you turn over the bed would squeak. The air condition very noisy when you are trying to sleep!
Review 98:Ocean view!
Review 99:The gym was badly equipped and you need a separate key to get into it.
Review 100:Quiet family atmosphere. Can't wait to go back!
Review 101:Sleeper sofa just ugly. Very small restroom / toilet.
Review 102:Beautiful view, grounds nicely maintained, well lit in the evening.
Review 103:Peaceful enjoyable stay. Will stay there again.
Review 104:Nothing!
Review 105:Everything!
Review 106:not having coffee in the room or a mini fridge
Review 107:staff was very friendly and helpful, we enjoyed the pool and hot tub will stay there again
Review 108:Check in procedure. The staff obviously does NOT like "Booking.com".
Review 109:Convenient location
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