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Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

3.5 star property

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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, pool loungers
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Bar (on property)
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

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800 Bay Marina Dr, National City, CA, 91950
  • Naval Base San Diego
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • San Diego Convention Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • San Diego Zoo
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(79 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(150 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

National City

Located in National City, Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel is in the historical district, within a 10-minute drive of San Diego Convention Center and Balboa Park. .This family-friendly hotel is 6.7 mi (10.9 km) from Port of San Diego and 7 mi (11.2 km) from San Diego Zoo.

What's nearby

  • Naval Base San Diego - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 6 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Balboa Park - 7 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Port of San Diego - 8 min drive - 11.9 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 9 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

  • 24th St Trolley Station - 7 min walk
  • Old Town Transit Center - 14 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 17 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 with a golf course and a 24-hour fitness center
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel offers 173 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary weekday newspapers and irons/ironing boards. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can play rounds at the 9-hole golf course. An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.
Make yourself at home in one of the 173 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, and LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Practice your swing on the golf course and enjoy other recreational amenities, such as an outdoor pool and a hot tub. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility.
Enjoy American cuisine at Kimball's restaurant, a family restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-out. Planning an event in National City? This hotel has 710 square feet (66 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 3 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Kimball's restaurant - This family restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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 transport

  • 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
  • Hot tub
  • Mini golf
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Fenced pool
  • Free cot
  • 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 centre
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (710 square foot 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
  • Grab bar in shower (91 centimetre high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (183 centimetre wide door)
  • 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 (91 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (122 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2009
  • Renovated entire property - June 2022
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • 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 at the property
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

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel National City
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway National City
Marina Gateway Best Western
Marina Gateway Hotel
Best Western Marina Gateway Hotel National City
Best Plus Marina Gateway
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel Hotel
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel National City
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel Hotel National City

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2205 out of 3101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 578 out of 3101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 174 out of 3101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 3101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 84 out of 3101 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Emoni

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Neftaly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I recently stayed at the hotel for 4 days with my 2 daughters ( one is 6 another is 2 ) and it was very convenient and relaxing stay. The Room was spacious and clean ; the location were top-notch, lots of dining options nearby and easy to go to all the attractions like zoo and sea world . free parking make it more outstanding , I would definitely recommend this hotel .
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was beautiful and very clean. Very helpful and friendly staff. The restaurant next door was fun with a great band playing. We are already talking about coming back for another weekend stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Area is convenient
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ali

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros: clean room, comfy bed, large rooms, friendly staff Cons: very noisy, located right by the railroad and commercial marina.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

rosalinda van

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to highway and close proximity to the highlights / point of interests in San Diego when you have a car
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nazario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean property. Comfortable bed. Great value overall. Do wish it had a breakfast option.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Pflugerville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet and professional staff! When back in San Diego, Im staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trinity

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, nicer than i thought it would be ! Loved the room and especially the hot tub
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the stay. Location is convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

MISHA

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Does not meet standards
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Could Be BETTER With Minor Changes

I didn't appreciate that I had to ASK for new set of towels and have a beds made the day prior. I prefer this be a given for everyday cleaning. The wallpaper in the bathroom over the mirror was coming apart where is came together. Very minor repair unless left to fall apart. The bathroom door had water damage all along the bottom edge as though it had gotten wet at some point. The TV remote was difficult to use. There was no channel guide in the room. The guide on the actual TV wasn't easily accessible. Unsure if this was due to the remote itself???
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025