Marina Bay Resort

A Great Location and Home Base for Gulf Visit

Marina Bay Resort is a time share/motel. The rooms vary and most are variations of a studio type room. They had messed up my reservations so I stayed in two different rooms. If I hadn't stopped to check if they had a room available for me a day early I would have had to stay elsewhere for one night. Their reservation system is in need of a serious upgrade depending on when you call and with whom you speak the availability can change.

Otherwise I really enjoyed this place. I was there for a music festival at the Landing Park, just a short walk away, so was glad to have this as a home base. The pool wasn't open--that was too bad. However, we were on the Gulf. If you can get a variation of the Studio room. They have kitchens, bunk beds and all the ammenities. The regular rooms don't have these things and it can make a difference in your budget.

You need to get a key to use the laundry or the workout room. I would recommend both. rooms are very reasonable and the location is great. The place is clean and housekeeping is responsive.

Unique Quality: The wonderful thing about the Marina Bay Resort is the location. It is right next to downtown, the Landing park, the Gulf and centrally located to Pensacola, Destin, Beaches etc. The downtown area has good places to eat, hang and get coffee. I recommend Maas coffee shop. The place seems like it attracts guests that stay busy and are eager to share tips. The Library is within walking distance if you don't travel with a laptop--I don't. You can use the computers for free. It is right next to the Indian Burial Mound, several shops and a grocery store. All the rooms are non-smoking which is great but it also means smokers congetrate around the stairs. I would stay here again for sure and try to get the studio for my whole stay. It was only $10 more than the room with a King--and an extra loud AC.