SAN PEDRO, CA— The transfer of operation of the Cabrillo Beach-area Marina Hotel on the marina waterfront from MeriStar Sub 1A LLC to Cabrillo Hospitality LLC appears stalled after the Board of Harbor Commissioners here last week voted against a resolution that would have permitted the move. After receiving port staff recommendation supporting the transfer, as well as written and verbal opposing views by community members, the Mayors office and a local Councilwoman, the commission expressed their disapproval of the transfer request. “The Board feels that this particular proposal, in its current form, is not in the best interest of the Port and the San Pedro community,” said Commission President Nick Tonsich. “The hotel sits on prime Port property in a beautiful marina-front location that will benefit tremendously in the coming years from the Bridge to Breakwater waterfront development. This property deserves, and this Board expects, a total commitment of its operators to provide a first-class hotel experience for visitors, as well as a solid anchor business and stable employer that benefits the local economy.” The Marina Hotel, located in the Cabrillo Marina area, was formerly a Hilton-affiliated hotel, but lost that affiliation as the performance and condition of the hotel deteriorated. Representatives of Cabrillo Hospitality LLC stated that they intend to invest $4 million in refurbishing the hotel, but that Hilton affiliation will not be re-sought. Located at 2800 Villa Cabrillo Marina, the 226-room Marina Hotel has a restaurant, swimming pool and tennis courts.
