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INNit Marina

Stay at INNit Marina in Brighton’s Kemptown. Enjoy laid-back rooms, free Wi-Fi, and beach access in a vibrant LGBT neighborhood with cafes and markets nearby.

8 Charlotte St, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 1AG, United Kingdom View on map
9.2/10
Exceptional Based on 152 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Beach access Kid-friendly Smoke-free
What recent guests emphasize

Comfortable, characterful rooms with easy self-check-in

Guests appreciate the well-equipped, individually decorated rooms and hassle-free entry process. The location near Brighton’s beach, cafes, and nightlife is also a frequent highlight, balanced by some minor issues with room drafts and limited on-site amenities.

Guests often praise

  • Easy and clear self-check-in/check-out process with digital instructions
  • Comfortable beds and well-equipped rooms including coffee/tea facilities and fridges
  • Friendly, responsive, and helpful staff available via text or call
  • Convenient location close to the beach, bars, shops, and Brighton’s cultural spots
  • Cleanliness and characterful room decor that creates a cozy atmosphere

Worth knowing

  • Some rooms have issues with poorly sealing windows and doors causing cold drafts
  • The guest house does not offer breakfast, free parking, air conditioning, or restaurant facilities
  • On-street parking is nearby but requires a paid permit or use of a car park five minutes’ walk away
  • Housekeeping is available on demand rather than daily service
  • Accommodation is entirely self-service, which might feel impersonal to some guests

Best for

  • Visitors looking for a relaxed stay in a vibrant LGBT-friendly neighbourhood
  • Travelers comfortable with self-check-in and minimal on-site services
  • Those who wish to explore Brighton’s seaside, markets, and local pubs on foot
  • Guests wanting clean, characterful rooms with basic but sufficient amenities
  • Visitors who do not require in-house dining or air-conditioned rooms
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About this property

Welcome to INNit Marina

INNit Marina is a laid-back guest house located in the vibrant Kemptown area of Brighton, known for its lively LGBT community, eclectic bars, cafes, and close proximity to Brighton Flea Market and Marlborough Theatre. The property offers individually decorated rooms, each equipped with basic amenities such as a comfortable bed, coffee and tea facilities, and a fridge. Self check-in and check-out processes are in place, providing flexibility and ease of arrival for guests.

The property provides free Wi-Fi and is smoke-free, but does not offer air conditioning, on-site parking, breakfast, or restaurant services. Guests can enjoy easy access to the nearby beach and find the location suitable for families, though pets are not allowed. The guest house operates a practical check-in time from 15:30 and check-out by 11:00.

Feedback highlights clean, characterful rooms with generally comfortable beds and quiet surroundings. Some guests have mentioned minor issues such as drafts from poorly sealed doors and occasional maintenance matters, but overall, service is noted as friendly and helpful, with prompt responses to requests. The presence of a kettle and coffee machine adds convenience for independent stays.

Positioned within a short walk from Brighton’s seafront and the famous Lanes shopping area, this property suits travelers looking for a convenient base to explore the local culture and nightlife. Nearby hotels including Paskins Town House and White House Brighton provide additional options close by. Parking can be found about five minutes away at a nearby car park, as there is no free parking on site.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Beach access
Kid-friendly
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Breakfast
Free parking
Pool
Air-conditioned
Pet-friendly
Restaurant
Airport shuttle
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

SA
Sam Austen Apr 18, 2026
10

Excellent service from start to finish. Accommodated a last minute change. Really easy to find with car parking at Buzz Bingo five mins walk. Lovely room with lots of character. Very comfortable bed. Fridge and coffee/tea facilities. Easy instructions to get in and out. Perfect for Kemp town coffee shops and beautiful characterful pubs and an easy walk along sea front to the beach and the lanes . Will defo book again

VB
Veronika B. Feb 16, 2026
8.0

The room functional, with a comfortable bed and all the essentials I needed. However, the balcony door didn’t seal properly, so there sometimes a cold draft. Also there was something like an attic door which opened as well, when the draft was on because the door didn’t seal properly. I liked the self-check-in and check-out process but I can guess that someone would felt it a bit strange since I never interacted with any staff. There is a fridge on the floor which everyone can use, unfortunately my food was gone the next day. Overall, it was a lovely place to stay.

CC
Charlotte Cheatle Feb 09, 2026
10

Lovely place to stay in Brighton. Was really pleased with our room. Easy to check in/ come and go via entry codes and a key box. Room was clean, bed was comfy, and had all basics you need, coffee, tea, towels, soap, etc. Staff were friendly, allowed us to leave bags there on the day we checked out. Location was good, easy 20 minute walk to most bars and shops.

K
Kaimour Feb 03, 2026
10

Came here for a few days and the room was great! Friendly and helpful staff made the stay better too. Lauren helped me out as I had forgotten to specify the room I wanted but she rectified it quickly and had it all ready for us when we had arrived. Nice very clean and tidy room with an en-suite shower and a quiet location. They also have a coffee machine by the entrance of which I used to get coffee/hot chocolate in the morning and night. You also get a kettle and teas/coffee in your room too! Checking in and out was almost effortless as they already had everything in check as you fill out a check in form before you come to the hotel and they send an email with very clear and easy instructions on how to get in and out of the hotel. Would definitely recommend!

S&C
Stu & Curly GILES Feb 02, 2026
10

Self-check-in was fuss-free; the day before our stay we were emailed instructions that were clear and we had no issues. The room itself (G/F, room 2) was lovely, more a studio apartment, with fitted kitchen and so-on and it was, apart from some water staining to the bedroom ceiling from an obvious leak and the inside handle to the shower room was becoming detached but I am genuinely just nit-picking because it's how we found the room. The room itself had everything we needed (and more besides) for our brief stay, and it was in great order (nitpicking aside), decently sized and comfortable. The bed extremely soft and decent pillows and lovely bedding supplied, oh and the concealed TV in the base/footboard, a nice touch! We can't comment about other rooms, or floors, only the check-in and room 2 experience and summarising: decent location (Brighton on the Beach venue at the end of the road, the pier around 8 to 10 minutes' away); decent space and amenities and a decent price, too. Oh, and relatedly, if you need somewhere to park, the Buzz Bingo car park is in Eastern Rd, about 5 minutes away and £18/24hr and worked well for our stay. The answer is an emphatic "yes", asked whether we would stay again! And we likely will, too!

JH
Jasmine Higgin Jan 22, 2026
8.0

Beautiful room! Completely self service, but instructions sent over text message very clear. Close to the beach which was lovely to wake up to sea views. Stayed for a single night but would easily stay for longer

MT
Milly Topaz Jan 18, 2026
8.0

Room was small but did the job. Bed was really comfortable and the room had everything we needed. Windows were a bit dodgy and didn’t close with a seal so, during the winter, when we were there, there was a cold breeze. The lock on the bedroom door was a little strange but I felt safe staying there. Heating worked well, was clean and tidy when we arrived, tv worked well. It was a lovely place to stay and I would probably stay there again. View wasn’t special out the window but didn’t mind. Finally it was weird to have a person less check in and check out. We didn’t talk to any staff through our stay but we did get a message before we arrived with very detailed instructions.

GCC
Gary Coventry Coyle Dec 31, 2025
10

Dania and her team were brilliant. They helped us pick the most appropriate property and room for our needs (they have seven properties to choose from in Brighton) and sorted out the on-street parking permits we needed (obviously, there is an additional charge for the permits). We had a minor maintenance issue when we were there (caused by the previous guests) and requested housekeeping on one occasion (housekeeping is on demand, so no need to worry about them banging on your door to change the towels at inconvenient times). In both cases, the reception team were a text away (you can call them if you prefer) and both requests were dealt with promptly - housekeeping were in fact there within 3 minutes of me texting! Friendly professionalism from every team member we encountered, either via text or in person. The location was great and the room was perfect for our needs - Room 2 has the full kitchen, which we didn't use other than the kettle and fridge, but it gives you extra space to move around and leaves the bedroom to be just that, as they feel like two separate rooms.

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find INNit Marina

Brighton, United Kingdom

Buzzing LGBT neighbourhood with cool bars & cafes, Brighton Flea Market & Marlborough Theatre.

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