Hotel Card International
by the TopOfHotel team
Hotel Card is a value 3-star in Marina Centro with a pool, a short walk to the beach, and free breakfast.
Hotel Card is a value 3-star in Marina Centro with a pool, a short walk to the beach, and free breakfast.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
The rooms here are simple and clean with comfortable beds, reasonably sized bathrooms and free Wi-Fi. Some run small by European standards, so if the price gap is minor it is worth asking for a slightly upgraded room. A pool-view room is a good option. One guest review summed it up well — friendly staff, clean rooms, and very good value for the money.
Food and amenities
The outdoor pool is the standout, open from May to September, and it is a relaxed spot for a swim after a day at the beach. The free buffet breakfast covers traditional Italian items — cornetto, cappuccino, fruit and dessert — and is good quality for a 3-star. The restaurant serves Italian food in the evening, though the pizza and gelato places nearby are worth a meal too.
Location and getting there
The hotel sits in Marina Centro near the Marina di Rimini port. The Adriatic beach is about a 5-minute walk, and the restaurants and nightlife along the Lungomare are only a few minutes further. The Rimini train station is roughly 1.5 km away, Federico Fellini Airport (RMI) about 8 km, and San Marino is 25 km out. Staff speak English well and can help arrange a San Marino tour or an airport transfer.
Things to know before booking
Some rooms are small, so ask about an upgrade before you book. There is no spa or fitness centre on site, and the building is starting to show its age. The pool is seasonal, so if you are visiting outside May to September it will not be open.
Our take
If you want a pool and a central Marina Centro base without paying 4-star prices, Hotel Card International is a strong value pick. The 8.4/10 score and roughly $63 starting rate suit mid-budget travelers who would rather spend on the beach and the food than on the room.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- Has an outdoor pool, which is genuinely hard to find at the 3-star level in Rimini, and it stays open from May through September.
- From about $63 a night, it is excellent value for a Marina Centro address.
- The Adriatic beach is roughly a 5-minute walk, with a beach club renting umbrellas and chairs at fair prices.
- Free buffet breakfast with proper Italian items — cornetto, cappuccino, fruit and dessert — good quality for a 3-star.
- Staff speak English well and will help sort out San Marino tours and airport transfers.
- Some rooms run small by European standards, so it is worth asking for a slightly upgraded room if the price gap is minor.
- There is no spa or fitness centre on site.
- The building is starting to show its age.
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Insider Tips
- Book a pool-view room — it is quieter and the atmosphere is nicer.
- It is about a 5-minute walk to the Marina Centro beach, where the beach club rents umbrellas.
- Pizza and gelato spots are within walking distance and work out better value than paying for half board.