Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a golf course and a 24-hour fitness center

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed)
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Lobby
Exterior
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave
VIP Access

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Guests liked:

Clean rooms, comfy beds, friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service

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Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (with Sofabed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
800 Bay Marina Dr, National City, CA, 91950

What's nearby

  • Naval Base San Diego - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 6 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Balboa Park - 7 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Port of San Diego - 8 min drive - 10.9 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 9 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

  • 24th St Trolley Station - 7 min walk
  • Old Town Transit Center - 13 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

Family-friendly hotel revitalized in 2022 and located near San Diego Convention Center
Located close to Balboa Park and Port of San Diego, Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel provides a golf course, mini golf, and a coffee shop/cafe. For some rest and relaxation, visit the spa tub. The on-site American cuisine family restaurant, Kimball's restaurant, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and happy hour. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, as well as activities like mountain biking. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and a bicycle shuttle
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, multilingual staff, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the dining options, pool, and helpful staff
Room features
All 173 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • HDTVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

Languages

English, Filipino, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 8 to 20 for adults and USD 8 to 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Kimball's restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 9-hole golf course
  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle equipment shop
  • Bicycle repair station
  • Bicycle shuttle
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Children's pool
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Mini golf
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Fenced pool
  • Free crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (710 square feet of space)
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • On the bay
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Spa

  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (72 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar in shower (36 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (48 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2009
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 250 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
10 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8 to 20 for adults, and USD 8 to 20 for children
  • Pet deposit: USD 250 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Best Western Plus Marina
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Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–10:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel?

As of Nov 23, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel on Nov 27, 2024 start from CA $174.94, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of USD 250 per stay and a fee of USD 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel located?

Located near the airport, this family-friendly hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of San Diego Convention Center, Balboa Park, and Port of San Diego. San Diego Zoo and Hotel Circle are also within 12 mi (20 km). 24th St Trolley Station is 7 minutes by foot and 8th St Trolley Station is 23 minutes.

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2037 out of 2952 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 575 out of 2952 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 177 out of 2952 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 2952 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 90 out of 2952 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

beshoy abdalla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Manuel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosario

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location. Hands down one of the best I’ve stayed in. I can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lionel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia, Compton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla, national city

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we love this place but i never get offered any vip perks
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Dana, Yuma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property in unique location. Dining next door with bar. Couldn’t use the pool it was cold.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

AKWASI

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ihor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not bad for 1 night
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Just the pillows are small and not comfortable. The mattress is just okay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Thanathee

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Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really good place to relax and stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janith C

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos, Las Vegas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amarilin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is a great place to stay! Smells great the second you walk in and has convenient amenities. I would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always have a pleasant time when we book at this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice amenities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Onur

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were very friendly and nice. A very welcoming hotel and one of the best hotels I have been to.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lily, BOSTON

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff was very accommodating and kind. The rooms were clean and the great shower pressure was a bonus!! We would recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Room Cleanliness & Property Cleanliness
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM
Star Rating
3.5