The Westgate Hotel

Hotels
9 (523 reviews)
1055 2nd Avenue , San Diego , us

Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful hotel
Exceptional service
Cons:
Room cleaning frequency
Transparency in pricing

Categories

Cleanliness
8.08
Some concerns about room cleaning and service delays.
Service
9.55
Gabriel's exceptional service was highlighted, and overall staff was described positively.
Location
9.59
Convenient location, close to key attractions.
Room Quality
9.04
Rooms are spacious and comfortable.
Amenities
9.07
Amenities generally met expectations, though gym discount issues were noted.
Value for Money
8.53
Some transparency issues with pricing affected perceived value.
Food and Beverage
9.08
Food quality was praised, but some service issues occurred.
Overall Experience
9.05
Overall experience was positive but with certain service-related disappointments.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 08:56

Property Description

Spectacular Views and Luxurious Amenities
Located just 3 blocks from the 5th Avenue Light Rail Station, The Westgate Hotel offers stunning views of downtown San Diego. The hotel features a rooftop outdoor pool, a full-service spa, a gym, and a restaurant.

Fine Dining and Entertainment
Indulge in Continental-California cuisine at The Westgate Room, or enjoy Afternoon Tea with live harp music on select days. Live piano entertainment awaits you at the Plaza Bar for a relaxing evening experience.

Convenience and Comfort
Guests can enjoy hand-crafted European furniture, a 49-inch LED TV, and free WiFi in all rooms. The hotel offers a business center, laundry services, ticket assistance, and unique amenities like an outdoor heated lap pool, hot tub, and a running track.

Book your stay at The Westgate Hotel for a luxurious and unforgettable experience.

Important information:

Please note that the credit card presented at check-in must match the credit card used to make the reservation.


The resort/hotel access fee includes: Wi-Fi, Business Center, Access to AquaVie Fitness Center, Pool/Hot Tub, Group Fitness Classes, water stations throughout hotel, Concierge Services, Coffee maker in the room, Local calls.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SAN

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs USD 52 per day.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and costs USD 30 per 24 hours.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 523 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.08
Service: 9.55
Location: 9.59
Room Quality: 9.04
Amenities: 9.07
Value for Money: 8.53
Food and Beverage: 9.08
Overall Experience: 9.05
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O3158CUamandaf Business
10
Great amenities at a comfortable property
Pros:

I was pleasantly surprised by this hotel. At first, I wasn’t really sure about the furnishings, etc., but I loved the bathroom, and my room was super quiet on the 10th floor. I had a great view, and the room was really huge! The best part of this hotel I think is the incredible gym and pool area— the best hotel gym I’ve ever seen, and a comfortable, stylish pool with lots of good seating. The Westgate has a lot to offer at a reasonable price.

2026-05-16 via Tripadvisor
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David couple us
9
2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Knotified Couples
10
Memorable Stay 😊
Pros:

Our stay was wonderful and seamless here. We were greeted and assisted by Ivan to check us in. He made our stay memorable from start to finish. We got a suite and it exceeded our expectations - would definitely stay here again! Thanks Ivan!

2026-05-13 via Tripadvisor
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reemaa308 Family
10
Amazing view, great location!
Pros:

This hotel was so incredibly beautiful. We had an amazing view and they treated us so well! It was super clean and all the workers were very helpful and super professional. The location is perfect too! It was definitely a hotel I will brag about and will continue to book when I make my way down to SD!

2026-05-13 via Tripadvisor
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Cassandra couple us
8
Fantastic hotel and staff, very noisy train nearby.
Pros:

The hotel is very nice, the staff is great and the rooftop pool was a fantastic place to relax. It’s in a nice area so you can walk to restaurants and shops.

Cons:

Huge downside is that it is directly next to the train and you can hear the horn and announcements from the train at all hours. I’m not sure if staying in a different part of the hotel would be less noisy but I found it really disruptive. Maybe try requesting a quieter area of the hotel.

2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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Flores solo_traveller us
2
2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Nanah & Andre couple ch
7
Pros:

Das Personal ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Auch das Valet war ok. Das Parkhaus hat den direkten Zugang zum Hotel ohne das man durch die Strasse ins Hotel laufen muss, was es für uns etwas "sicherer" gemacht hat. Die Zimmer sind sehr gross und schön.

Cons:

Die Lage ist nicht toll. Es ist in Downtown und direkt neben dem Civic Center was nicht schön war. Ebenso den Zug oder Tram durch die Nacht ist sehr störend, da die Fenster nicht abgedichtet sind bzw für diesen Lärm ausgestattet.

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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X609RMhannahd Family
10
The Westgate is the only place you should stay in San Diego
Pros:

My mom and I stayed at the Westgate and had the best time! The hotel and the rooms are beautiful, and the beds are super comfortable. The service is fantastic, huge shout out to Joe who made our stay so special and knew so much about the hotel’s history. Everyone here has great recommendations for things to do around town, and the central location makes it easy to get around. The restaurant is delicious as well, we got the lemon ricotta pancakes and the eggs Benedict. We can’t wait to visit San Diego again and come back to our favorite hotel.

2026-05-10 via Tripadvisor
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Paradise406143 Couples
8
Mother’s Day weekend
Pros:

Beautiful hotel but needs some updating.

2026-05-10 via Tripadvisor
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V7766GPmarisolr Family
10
Pleasant Stay
Pros:

We went for a weekend trip with family and our stay was pleasant. Hotel was very clean, employees were accommodating especially Sarah, she recommended coffee shops, restaurants and things to do with the family during our stay. We will definitely be back and recommend to our friends.

2026-05-10 via Tripadvisor
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Laura extended_group us
8
Very friendly staff. Very clean rooms
Pros:

Cleanliness

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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alejandrogF7608WX Business
10
Human touch always !
Pros:

The best experience in San Diego. I always hope to be a customer at The Westgate Hotel, all the people always focus on bringing the greatest experience. Since you arrive to the frontdesk and once you are in your room, you can feel the great quality and most of all, the human touch, specially from Sarah Contreras, my family and i love her.

2026-05-09 via Tripadvisor
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Antonis couple cy
10
2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Jamaal couple us
9
2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Jessica couple us
9
This hotel was very nice and I’d stay here again, but maybe in a room on the opposite side to avoid street noise.
Pros:

It was pretty, clean, comfortable, and had a pool/hot tub/sauna and full gym with a morning yoga class that’s part of the cost of the room.

Cons:

My room was close to a public transportation bus that beeped loudly every 10 min late into the night. So the loudness of that was my main issue.

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Gerardo solo_traveller us
9
2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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patsy solo_traveller us
6
2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Andrea solo_traveller it
8
Pros:

Hotel splendido in pieno stile vittoriano, staff molto gentile.

Cons:

La posizione era comoda ma penso che preferirei andare più vicino alla costa la prossima volta

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Michael solo_traveller gb
9
Lovely hotel
Pros:

Very luxurious and comfortable

Cons:

The proximity of the trolley outside ringing it's bell 247

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Cathy couple us
10
Very nice elegant
2026-04-30 via Nuitee