We got there early as our flight arrived at 6:00 AM. Hotel went out of their way to get us settled in as quickly as possible. It was difficult getting extra towels and facecloths, but with persistence managed to have more than one hand towel and two bath towels. The room was okay, but really is ready for refurbishing. Front end staff were helpful, but found that English was limited and many had difficulty understanding, so not a lot of diversity in the language throughout the staffing.
We had booked for breakfast and half board, and suggest you not do this hear. The food in the restaurant was poor at best. Breakfast was buffet, and while the food was varied, much of it was dreadfully prepared so close to inedible. The wait staff were always keen to see if you were happy, and kept asking us if the food was good. We did not want to be impolite so would give evasive answers, but the food we sent back to the kitchen was delivering them a clear message that it was below standard.
There are many very good restaurants a short and easy walk from the hotel, and the Marina Mall is just down the street and has a food court with food that far exceeds that of the restaurant, so there is no need to have food in the hotel.
And don't expect a view of the marina - it is hidden by the buildings that actually have a view.
The location is right by the metro, close to a reasonable mall, on a main thoroughfare and close to the marina that makes for an awesome walk. So it is convenient for getting anywhere in the city, but sure there are better hotels just as well positioned.

Stayed with my husband at Marina View in March. Great points about the hotel were as follows - Great Location , walking distance to the really easy to use Metro which connects to all major locations . Close to the beach and some really good utility stores and restaurants near by.
Not so good was the fact that we were kept in a smoking room without informing. Once we reached the room and found it to be reeking of smoke is when we had to practically argue with them to move us to a non smoking floor (me and my husband both are non smokers) There was absolutely no one to attend to when we checked in , so much so that not even a glass of water was offered ( they were being selective in offering welcome drink - don't quite know what that critieria was)

A couple of times there was a delay by our pick up car for our sight seeing , and when we requested the manager to check since he was a local he outright refused to do so. A bell boy in fact helped us on an individual basis and spoke in the local language to get the driver across.
In terms of rooms, the place is decent with a kitchenette ,and room service.

Personally i was appalled with the service standard and would never stay here again, and my suggestion to any one staying here would be to make sure all checks are in place before checking in

Great location because it is close to the beach, the transport and some decent shopping, all within walking distance.

Rooms are dated and need to be modernised and we had a problem with the shower which had to be repaired before we could use it. This wasn't a major problem because the maintenance team came and quickly fixed the shower.

The staff were warm and friendly and most helpful and helped to make our stay enjoyable.