I love this place. I always enjoy visiting here. The units are on the small side but very well planned out and stocked with everything you could need. The location is amazing. Staff are helpful and friendly. Units are always clean and in great shape. I really love the landscaping. It's very thoughtful. There are no elevators - something to keep in mind. read more

Waited for a year to snag just a one night stay at this resort. My husband and I arrived early at 1 pm in hopes of getting into a room early. Never had an issue with WorldMark at their other locations. The front desk says check in is at 4 pm. We come back again at 4 pm on the dot for them to say it will take another 30 minutes and that "they are fixing something". Okay understood. But when we call for a later check out than 11am, my husband requested to check out at 1pm to compensate for the late check in, all they can say is that they can extend it to 11:30 am the latest, despite explaining the late check in. We could have checked into another hotel if all we wanted to do was shower and sleep. But we have always enjoyed what Worldmark facilities have to offer. Will not be coming back to this location again. Was it due to lack of staff? not sure why they could not extend later check out to 1 pm. 5 hours to clean a unit for the next tenant? Got me thinking if the membership is worth it anymore. read more

This is one of our favorite locations! We love the nightly barn fires, and enjoy being on the beach. My 2 year old granddaughter grabbed the coffee pot and accidentally broke it. I called guest services and a new coffee pot was delivered in less than 10 minutes. They always provide excellent service. We will be back next year. read more

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What's not to love about this location? All units are within a 2 minute walk to toes in the sand. Some have a wonderful view of the awesome Pacific Ocean. The resort is quite challenging to get into and the units are smaller than the average WorldMark condo. Still, this is by far one of our faves! Staff is very friendly and take good care of us. read more

WorldMark Marina Dunes - Resorts Near Me - Marina, California

The hotel is great and WorldMark rooms are good! The policies leave something to be desired. We had one night in a room, then had to move due to fumigation. The staff wanted us to stay until midday to coordinate the move as the new room wasn't ready and we had to be out of our current room to get the building fumigated. They arranged to move most of our stuff as we had a day planned not at the hotel. When we got back, we realized we forgot to put a toy for our toddler on the pile to be moved and it was in the old room. Two days later, we still could not get it and now have to pay to have it shipped back home. Short version, changing rooms and paying for shipping is the reason for the rating. read more

Marina Dunes is one of Worldmark's best located properties. It is always fully booked and I snag a few days here and there whenever I can. I love the area. The staff and service I received were impeccable. However, the quality of the units is really lacking. Perhaps these were "builder grade" about thirty or forty years ago. Complaints: the carpeting is cheap and poorly installed, the tile in the bathrooms is cheap and the edging is just cut tile with extra grout, the shower/tub is a cheap single unit, the fixtures in the bathrooms and kitchen are cheap and old, the cabinets in the kitchen are incredibly cheaply built, the appliances in the laundry and kitchen are all cheap and NOISY, the "amenities" like toilet paper, kitchen towels, and even the Kleenex are the lowest possible quality, the primary suite blinds are falling out of the wall and weren't installed properly, and the furniture, particularly the living room furniture, is rather old, ugly, and ratty. (Other than that, Mrs. LIncoln, how was the play?) In short, Worldmark is being as CHEAP as possible, and we deserve better. My final and most egregious complaint is: ResortNet2 has GOT TO GO! Worldmark needs to stop acting like internet access is some sort of extra perk that can be bought with higher tiers of ownership, and realize that it is a fundamental service like electricity and heat. Even Motel 6 offers free Wifi for all of their rooms. This is unconscionable that Worldmark refuses to get with the 21st century. read more

This may be our family's new weekend get away destination! So easy to get to, 101 to 156 is the easiest way. About 7 miles from DT Monterey, easy hop to get good food and Monterey fun without paying Monterey hotel prices and Monterey tourist traps. Located on the dunes, steps away from private beach and public beach. The nightly bon fires are so fun. 2bd/2ba condo, updated, has everything you need. Nice kiddie playground. Stay here w your family! You won't regret it. Quick tip. The on site restaurant sucks and is expensive. Do yourself a favor and eat in Monterey! read more

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This is my new favorite beach get-away. Location, location, location! Only 2 hours from the Bay Area, drove down on a Friday afternoon, watched the sunset then picked up a few items at the nearby Walmart for an easy dinner. Woke up on a Saturday morning to a spectacular display of grey whales breaching outside our window. The units are small but nice and clean and the landscaping is considerate of the natural wild flowers indigenous to the area. Enjoy the hot tub or relax on the Adirondack chairs facing the Pacific. read more

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Love this place!!! Great location for surrounding areas... Beach right there and fire pits on the beach in the evenings... Clean. Nice staff. BBQ on your back porch. Best of all, NO sales/pitch office.... It is NOT dog friendly for WorldMark however the Sanctuary resort is. Same check in location. Watch out for Poop... read more

This is my favorite timeshare. I love the Carmel and Monterey area. The beach is steps away. There is a pool and Jacuzzi. They do bonfires in the evening. I go to Carmel to my favorite restaurant Casanova for lunch or dinner. My favorite breakfast place is Rosine's in Monterey. I took a lot of pictures of the timeshare. It sleeps six. The king bed with bath. The twin beds with a bed bridge to make it a king. You cannot feel the bed bridge. The queen Murphy bed. Pictures of the bathrooms, kitchen, living room, washer and dryer, the TV, heater, and hallway mirror. They have complimentary wine and cheese from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm or 6:00 pm. The heaters keep the rooms hot. Sometimes it gets very cold in the evening. read more

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Visited July 2020. Seconds to the beach! If you want to enjoy some peace and quiet, no crowds, and tranquility, this is the place for you. The units are smaller than the typical 2 bedroom worldmark units, and it felt a little cramped for two adults and 3 kids ages 4, 7, 8 but it worked out. The 2nd bathroom was a blessing. I'm not sure why there was only 1 pot and some other kitchen essentials missing, but we assumed it was due to covid. There was a nice size kiddy pool and another for the big kids/adults that we really enjoyed. The Monterey pier was maybe 15 minutes away and a Walmart that was maybe 5 minutes away where we bought groceries. We stayed 4th of July so we were able to fire up some fire works at the beach. The beach is dog friendly and the site is shared with a dog friendly resort so don't be surprised if you see Fido walking around. Grounds are well kept and lovely. read more

Amazing Little Bit of Heaven for our family. With a Gorgeous Beach minutes of walking away. Wow what a nice two room unit. We have this Worldmark Thursday to Thursday. And... some pictures follows: Phil's Fish Market n Eatery at Moss Landings. Not to be missed!!!!!!!! Old Fisherman Grotto at Montery Old Wharf. Not to be missed!!!!! Don't believe me? Just Yelp it!!!!!!!! Hmmmm. Not to be missed. Can we YELP yelp? Ditto to Vida A's YELP on Worldmark Marina 8 months before me. Yes my Fire Place gives me that Warm Fuzzy Charm. Really, REALLY miss my old Motel 6 days. My last WorldMark stays were... WM Tahoe South Shore 3 bedroom Twice, WM San Francisco, two bedroom Twice. WM Windsor(Gosh this was a huge and grand sleep over). With WM Bass Lake Yosemite next. Hmmmm. Any YELP'R like me stayed at Motel 6 Pismo Beach. Well believe. No Fire Place at that M6... if I recall. Oh. Should you want to know. WM Marina two bedrooms units appx 850 sq feet. Or TEN times more than my stay at Motel 6 Pismo. Douglas, Belen, and the other staff that attended to us are Wonderful, Wonderful people. Kudo's to 4 WM's staffs we met, needed so far. Today is Sunday. South. Carmel by the Sea is like 16 miles away. Big Sur 40 miles. North. Moss Landings 6 miles. Very convient a super Walmart in Marina is 5 minutes away. Neariest Costco is in Sand city or Seaside city. 8 miles from WM. WM Marina to Montery Aquarium 11 miles. read more

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We stayed here in July when the weather was fairly chilly and windy. Has the weather been nicer it would have been great. Our room was about a 3-5 min walk to the beach. Where we watched the sunset and there is a bone fire pit, which they light and you can bring snacks, etc. it's nice if you want to socialize with others that are staying there as well. Cons: Unfortunately when we arrived they were doing maintenance. We were told we would not have hot water for a couple two a few hours. A bit disappointing. Especially when you have sensitive skin and the sand and salt water mixture will cause a rash (if not properly washed off shortly after). This is a great place for families or groups to enjoy time with one another. At the beach, BBQing, cooking in the kitchen, etc. read more

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Great getaway! Great location and great experience!!! They have done a great job with upkeep and cleanliness also! The staff is super friendly and helpful. 2 minute walk to the beach and ocean line! Nighttime bon fires! Doesn't get any better here read more

Beautiful view, great accommodations & awesome staff! Two bedroom & two bath was well stocked & nicely designed. Easy access to the beach. I would definitely stay again. read more

WorldMark Marina Dunes - Beautiful view! - Resorts Near Me - Marina, California

No regulations on loud kids running and screaming all over the complex at 8:30 p. m. I called the front desk twice and each time they assured me they would send the "maintenance man" to quiet things down, and there wasn't even a lull in the insane noise coming from these wild mannerless kids who's only supervision was some lady in a pink hat who's only concern was the coffee cup in her hand. You would think that many kids running around at night would have all kinds of parents outside keeping an eye on their own kids. Nope. Just one dizzy broad in a pink beanie. I guess all these parents idea of parental supervision is an open patio door and a lit porch light. Way to go worldmark. read more

We've stayed here a couple times. The staff, the location, and the accommodations are second to none! It's not the easiest place to get in to and there is a reason for that, everyone wants to stay here! We love walking to the beach and having our morning coffee. We love going to the bonfires in the evenings. The restaurant has an afternoon wine and cheese get together for WorldMark owners that should not be missed, it is a great opportunity to mix and mingle with others or just sit and enjoy the views and glass of wine. The town of Marina is very close and convenient to pick up last minute items or grab some steaks to throw on the grill. If you're wanting to venture out to Monterey or Carmel, they're just a short drive down the road. It really is a great place to unwind and reconnect with your loved ones. read more

We often stay at various World Mark resorts...this has been the best thus far! Amazing views, hotel itself is in great condition, beautiful layout and location! Rooms are spacious and interior decor is updated and modern (not run down and outdated like some of the other World Mark resorts). Now I know why it's so difficult to book this place!! read more

Owners since 2004, this is one of my favorites, top notch. The newly renovated rooms with great decor and new linens are wonderful. We're enjoying the beach, the local restaurants, the fire pits, our fireplace, patio and cooking wonderful meals with locally grown fresh produce. Every thing about our stay has been fabulous. My daughter and her fiance are here enjoined our two bedroom and we have made the best memories. Every detail has been awesome, our condo was ready ahead of time, very clean and the service and hospitality has the outstanding. So happy you were able to be flexible and open during this difficult time. read more

This place is absolutely amazing. The resort is beautiful. Michael at the front desk was able to check us in early and he was so kind, friendly and helpful. Our unit is perfect. It is very tastefully decorated & has great TVs and a stereo. We have a great view of the ocean. It is so nice to sit out on the balcony and listen to the waves. I really appreciated the courtesy call from the front desk to see if we needed anything and to know they were available 24hrs a day. EVERY person that we encountered that works for the resort has been so friendly and helpful. Seriously, everyone. My 2 kids (ages 10 & 12) were able to use the heated swimming pool this evening and they were very pleased by the size of the pool as well as how warm it was. The daughter even got to play at the playground today. The very short walk to the beach was breathtaking this evening. A bonfire was set by staff at 6:30pm. Very nice touch. The resort is very close to many restaurants. We drove to Seaside for a late lunch and dinner. We will definitely visit this gem again. We will be sad to leave on Monday but glad to be celebrated our 23rd wedding anniversary at such a lovely place. Thanks Worldmark Marina Dunes! read more

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I only wish we could get more time here. As it was I booked 13 months out and only grabbed one night on the tail-end of our trip to Angels Camp. We went to Monterey, which is about 30 mins away, and saw the aquarium, the pier and all the shops. We arrived at night so we didn't know what we were in for here because it is very dark in this area at night. The room was very small, more like a large hotel room instead of the typical suite you get with Worldmark. Even in a two bedroom for one night, five people had to really squeeze in. But when we eokr up the next day and saw the beach it was amazing. You don't get a beach view because there is another resort in front of ours, but it is only a short walk. The beach is so big and beautiful, we found tons of pretty shells on the sand and checked out lots of live sand dollars in the surf, very cool. I would love to go back but we would either need two units or my husband and I would need to leave the kids at home. A week in this small of a space would make me crazy.No AC in the units but we went in Aug and it wasn't at all needed, the weather was cool but sunny and perfect. read more

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My husband and I recently had a great week here, with family members joining us on the weekends. The beach is wonderful, great for walking (the deep dry dunes make for exercising some of this 70+ year-old's not-often-used muscles!) and sunset-watching, even in the July coolness (OK, cold, but hey, it's Northern CA coastal summer, great respite from the heat inland). The ocean views are great from the dunes and the upper story units. A loud, argumentative family group moved into the unit above us one evening, but we had only to call the service desk and the noise abated quickly. Some kids were out early in the mornings, but the sound of kids having fun wasn't bothersome. We made several excursions to the easily accessible Carmel and Monterey, but a highlight was half-day spent in the less touristy Salinas. I was very impressed with the Steinbeck Center, there; it was comprehensive, well-organized and even featured interactive exhibits appealing to youngsters. The highest praise I can give goes to Douglas, whose customer service to us and arriving family members throughout our stay was stellar, even an on-site wedding didn't faze him. His help extended even after our stay. I lost a small wallet in the parking lot when we left, it was found by people from the next-door resort but when we called to inquire, Douglas went above and beyond in locating and restoring it to me (with help from an another WM employee whose name I didn't get, sorry). Many kudos!!!. P.S. My family and I also wish WorldMark/Wyndham would reconsider the no-pet policy. The next-door resort allows them, so it seems it can be done. read more

The only reason they have 2 stars is because the beds were comfy and the.location was great BUT we had a situation at this location and it has not been resolved nor have the Marina Dunes staff tried make us feel better about what happened...still waiting for someone to call us..not pleased with their customer service thus far ..my parents have been timeshare owners with them for over 8 years and this is the first time we had a problem. I wish they were more in a hurry to resolve it read more

Nice modern accommodations, easy beach access. The neighbors upstairs were a bit loud, but overall a great stay for the weekend.

My mom is a longtime owner and we frequent the Marina location often since it is down the road from her home. They recently remodeled and the rooms look great. There is a wading pool that my 13 month old loved playing in plus a larger pool and hot tub. Sadly the spa was full of kids so we didn't get to try it. Walking distance from the Marina State Beach and Kula Ranch. read more

Beautiful area, quiet & secluded. Unit was well appointed & spotless. Very comfortable stay, will return as soon as there is an opening!

My husband and I were very disappointed with this resort Although the location is beautiful the customer service was horrible My husband had been there earlier on a golf trip and was told the resort was dog friendly We scheduled a trip with our dog Drove 2 hours went to check in only to find no dogs allowed in the rooms Prior to our arrival my husband called not once but twice to the number on our world mark confirmation to make sure dogs were allowed we were told yes They were so rude and inflexible thanks Erica ! read more

This place was hard to book and all I can say is LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! This is 15 minutes north of Monterey on a fantastic beach but a pretty podunk town. It is shared with the Sanctuary Hotel. They have a nice wine and cheese happy hour from 3-6 pm every day by the fireplace that was lovely. They also have coffee service in the morning and biscotti. The beach access is gorgeous and they have bonfire pits at night. You can't swim in the ocean due to the dangerous undertow. The reason why I gave three stars was because of the basic accommodations. The two bedroom has nice furniture and a fireplace, but the construction is old and I could hear everything from upstairs. Every time the old man above me farted or his cell phone text went on, I could hear. Really tough when you hear the toilet flush and the upstairs tenants might as well be in your own. The upstairs neighbors had small children who ran back and forth and flicked the door stop every hour. There needs to be better insulation between floors so the lovely environment can be enjoyed and not marred by the constant noise of neighbors. read more