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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

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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
  • San Diego Convention Center - 6 min drive
  • Balboa Park - 7 min drive
  • Port of San Diego - 8 min drive
  • San Diego Zoo - 9 min drive

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

Eco-certified family-friendly hotel refurbished 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 24-hour front desk
  • Secured bicycle storage, a vending machine, and coworking spaces
  • 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

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key Global, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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

Best Western Gateway Marina
Best Western Marina Gateway
Best Western Marina Gateway Hotel
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 Dec 23, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel on Dec 25, 2024 start from CA $179.63, 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

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 91 out of 2974 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rufus

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelica

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only issue was the floor I stayed in had a bad smell but overall the room was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall very exceptional. My family enjoyed their stay, it was a really clean and well maintained property and room. Staff was seen busy cleaning and lobby staff were welcoming with great attitude and customer service. Highly recommend a stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Breanna

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Melky

Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Moises

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not only was everything great, the staff was amazing! From the two young ladies in the morning, to the two gentlemen in the evening and the cleaning staff- it appeared that everyone was there to serve me, and as a guest that feels awesome. The location was great, the room was clean, the lobby and outside were comfortable.... I won't be looking for any other places to stay on my next visits to SD.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaliyah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like that this place was very clean and had lots of parking. Nice location right next to I-5 and just outside of San Diego without the hassle of inner city traffic or extra rates. Also, walking distance to Hansel’s ice cream which was a highlight of the trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mahal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Marissa at the front desk was very helpful and kind. Rooms were nice and clean. Overall stay was great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Breanna

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eliezer

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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vince

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot located close to everything. Hotel is clean. Rooms are big and nice. Hidden gem.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

EVELYN

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

10/10 Excellent

ANBANG

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

8/10 Good

Alicia

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We like to stay here when visiting family in San Diego. Very clean and nice hotel. They decorate for the Holidays. My only complaint this time was that the bathrooms are starting to show some wear and tear and just taking care of rims around the sink will be nice. There was a malfunction with our sink but the front desk sent someone within a few minutes and it was resolved. But the most important part is that we feel safe at this location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Anthony, Maple Valley

Travelled with partner
Once I booked this hotel, I Immediately noticed I booked in the wrong city! Best Western would not let me cancel the reservation. Once we arrived we were able to check in, everything looked ok in the room until the loud music started playing from the restaurant, we could not even hear the tv much less turn the tv off to go to sleep! We started our day of travel at 4am so we just wanted to relax and unwind. According to the desk clerk, they play the loud music every weekend! I mentioned it would have been nice if they started on the website about the loud music. She said they have something there on the website. I didn’t see anything. We will not be back! We do not recommend this hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rufus

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Celia Maria, Manta

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect and staff was nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet clean reasonable easy to access blue line . Dining options within walking distance
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

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