Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

3.5 star property
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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available

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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
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

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

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

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

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(94 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(164 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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 this property

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

Family-friendly hotel with golf course and 24-hour fitness centre
This smoke-free hotel features a golf course, an outdoor pool and a restaurant. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour fitness centre, a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli are on-site. Change of towels is available on request
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. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using 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 newspapers and an iron/ironing board. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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

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

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services.
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of San Diego Bay. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Kimball's restaurant, a family restaurant that serves American cuisine
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a golf course, a 24-hour gym and mini golf
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness and overall comfort
  • 6 minutes by car from San Diego Convention Center and 7 minutes from Balboa Park
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel offers its guests a golf course, an outdoor pool, and Access to hot tub. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre, 3 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 710 square feet (66 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A children's pool, a 24-hour fitness centre, and spa services are also featured at the family-friendly Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel was completed in June 2022.

This 3.5-star National City hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Kimball's restaurant – This family restaurant specialises 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 programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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
  • In-room 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
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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: USD 30 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 250 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 10 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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)
Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Up to 10 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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. 2338 out of 3275 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 616 out of 3275 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 171 out of 3275 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 3275 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 86 out of 3275 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

2/10 Terrible

Abuzar

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and very helpful. Rooms were clean and the pool was beautiful! Definitely booking here when I return!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

jorge

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience great rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antwon

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Abraham

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo me gustó, como me recibieron y la información que me dieron, todo súper completo. Muy conveniente el café gratis 24 horas. Lo que NO me gustó, es que cenamos en el restaurante de junto y pagamos la cuenta. Al hacer check out, el hotel me cargo a mi tarjeta el importe de esa cena. En teoría me van a hacer un ajuste, pero hasta ahora no ha sucedido. Por lo demás perfecto.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean in all areas including the room, halls, lobby and surroundings
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edgar

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed everything this property had to offer, highly recommended for any stays
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edgar

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You won't regret your stay here, amazing views, local dining, and cleaned daily. Front desk employees were very friendly and attentive to any questions we had. Housekeeping associates were polite and kind, but what tops it all off is how good they were in having our room ready whenever needed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Loren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Close to beaches
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Muey Chiem

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olive Liaga

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms. Friendly staff overall the nicest hotel in National City. Hopefully some day the would have a free breakfast on site.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edgar

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk employees are very informative and welcoming when you arrive, always a smile and answer to any question you might come across whipe stayimg there. Room was spacious, the view was straight out to a National Wildlife reserve. Scenic throughout the day, very clean and comfortable place to stay at. Glad to have found and been able to stay for 8 nights what initially was a 3 night stay. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edgar

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from our room was Beautiful to say the least, National wildlife reserve just outside our balcony view. Room service and housekeeping were fast and very friendly. Entire property is very well taken cared for. We will definitely be returning guests
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maraea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room, comfortable beds, plenty of towels stocked. Pool and hot tub were very nice. A little bit of train noise if you’re on the west side of the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tien

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer, Los Angeles

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in process should have included specifying the checkout date that was entered in the system (incorrectly). Our family lost our room for the third night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed my stay here. Jenn was so sweet during check in.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dushane

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025