We stayed at the Marina Del Rey for 4 nights in early January. This is the prime tourist season in Vina so finding a room required some searching. We were glad to have found such a nice place to stay on such short notice. We arrived by bus from Santiago and were in Vina for several days without a car. The hotel is too far from the main bus station to walk there with luggage, so just grab one of the many cabs at the station.

The hotel staff is friendly and helpful. The daily buffet breakfast is huge with several hot entries, fresh fruit, juices and coffees served in a large, attractive and sunny room. The hotel is 5-6 blocks inland from the ocean, but it is an easy walk down a main street. We walked nearly everywhere and did not feel uncomfortable walking in town even after our typically late Chilean dinner. The hotel has internet access so staying in touch by email was a breeze.

The rooms are on the small side, especially since there were 3 of us traveling together. However the baths were very clean with plenty of hot water. There is free on-site parking if you have a car, a nice bar for a quick pisco sour, and attractive common areas.

Other reviewers mentioned a problem with construction noise. The work must be done now. We didn't have a problem with that, but the hotel is on a major arterial so there is some traffic noise. All in all, a perfectly fine place to stay at a reasonable price.

Considering your choices in Vina del Mar, this was above average hotel. Otherwise its an normal Best Western hotel with free breakfast. Hotel staff was accomadating and friendly and speak a little english. No lock on safe in room. Location is good is central for touring around Vina/Valparaiso, but its about a 15 minute walk to the beach and you'll need to buy a $2 beach towel from a store as hotel doesn't give these out.

The rooms at the Marina del Mar are a bit run down and sparse, and the extensive construction in front of the hotel makes for a loud, dusty location, but the rates are very reasonable, parking is free and the breakfast buffet is extensive.

We stayed at the Marina del Rey for 1 night before our Cape Horn Cruise. This hotel is excellent - great rooms - great location - free breakfast . We could not have asked for anything more and the price is very resonable. Easy walk to the Casino, beach, resturants, and bars. We would not hesitate to stay here again if we ever return to Vina