The Westgate Hotel

Hotels
9 (579 reviews)
1055 2nd Avenue , San Diego , us

Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 579 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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217hadleyc Friends getaway
10
What a great time!
Pros:

Randy at the valet and both Sarah and Joe at the front desk were incredible!! They were accommodating, had top level service, and made our stay perfect from start to finish.

2026-06-26 via Tripadvisor
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jasminelZ7678KJ Friends getaway
10
Amazing Experience!
Pros:

Our stay at The Westgate Hotel in San Diego was absolutely incredible! From the moment we walked in, we were blown away by how stunning the hotel is—every detail is elegant and literally breathtaking. The staff made our bachelorette trip even more special by surprising us with a complimentary room upgrade, which was such a thoughtful touch and made the whole experience feel extra luxurious.

The rooms were beautiful, spotless, and so comfortable, and the entire hotel has a timeless, upscale charm. The service was exceptional from start to finish, and everyone went out of their way to make us feel welcomed and celebrated.

If you're planning a girls' getaway, bachelorette weekend, or just want a gorgeous place to stay in San Diego, I can't recommend The Westgate Hotel enough. It truly exceeded all of our expectations, and we can't wait to come back!

2026-06-26 via Tripadvisor
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Cecilia couple py
7
Buena ubicación
Pros:

La ubicación, la cama muy cómoda y el tamaño de la habitación. El gym muy bueno.

Cons:

Había en la habitación ruido de la bocina del tren 24/7 . Hice un reclamo q deberían avisar eso con tiempo. Es muy ruidoso. El desayuno es a la carta y es caro. Y no tienen a nadie que ayude con las maletas.

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Athanasia Soula couple au
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2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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BATUHAN couple tr
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BİR DAHA ASLA TERCİH ETMEM OTELİN YENİLENMESİ LAZIM ÖZELLİKLE BANYO VE HALIFLEXLERİNİN
Pros:

ÇALIŞANLAR AŞIRI İLGİLİYDİ VE GÜLER YÜZLÜYDÜ EN SEVDİGİM ÖZELLİGİ BU OLDU

Cons:

TESİSİN ALT YAPISI ÇOL KÖTÜ KLOZETİ SU BASTI VE DUŞ ALDIGIMIZ TEKNEDEN SU GİTMEDİGİ İÇİN ODAYI DEGİŞTİRDİLER YENİ GEÇTİGİMİZ ODADADA KLOZETİ SU BASTI VE TIKANDI

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Marco solo_traveller de
10
2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Claudia couple us
10
2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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C2903PZkimberlyv Friends getaway
10
Great customer service!
Pros:

I would like to recognize Sarah C., Receptionist at the Westgate Hotel in San Diego, for providing truly exceptional customer service. From the moment I arrived, Sarah was warm, welcoming, professional, and attentive to every detail.

She went above and beyond to ensure my stay was comfortable and enjoyable, taking the time to answer questions, provide helpful recommendations, and assist with any requests promptly and courteously. Her positive attitude and genuine commitment to guest satisfaction made a lasting impression.

Sarah stands out as someone who consistently exceeds expectations. She is a tremendous asset to the Westgate Hotel, and her dedication to creating a positive guest experience deserves special recognition. Thank you, Sarah, for making my stay memorable!

2026-06-19 via Tripadvisor
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W9858YPtheresas Family
10
A bit of Paris in SoCal
Pros:

The Westgate is an elegant hotel, but it is family friendly. The public areas are so beautiful that you feel like you are in a fancy French hotel. Our room was big and very comfortable. It was beautifully furnished. The staff were all friendly and made us feel like royalty. Frankie brought us room service and was 5 star. The food from Bonne Vie is amazing. Best hotel restaurant we have ever experienced. I could not get over the value and quality that we received at the hotel. We also had amazing service from Perry at Bonne Vie. We used Lyft to get around because there is not too much to do around the hotel, but it was reliable and inexpensive. The only drawback is the constant honking from the nearby trolley or tram. Our room was 85 and it was pretty loud on this side of the building. Also not a very good view, but the view from the pool area is nice. We would definitely stay here again!

2026-06-19 via Tripadvisor
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S7471EAelvirac Business Santa Monica, California
10
Westgate my favorite
Pros:

The beds, the rooms, the service. Lobby is beautiful as always. This is one of my favorites hotels in San Diego. Sarah at the front desk is one of my reasons I return to The Westgate yearly. Gabriel restaurant server. Good breakfast service “the best”. Never a dull moment with those two. If you haven’t been to the westgate, you’re missing out!

2026-06-17 via Tripadvisor
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Adventurer433821 Family Shymkent, Turkistan Region
10
Great reception desk
Pros:

The reception welcome was outstanding. Particularly Joe at the reception desk, was professional and very helpful. We were pleased by the hospitality we received

2026-06-17 via Tripadvisor
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Serge solo_traveller fr
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2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Suzy Wilson solo_traveller us
9
2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Linda couple us
9
The stay was awesome and liked the harp & piano playing along with English tea. A nice touch!
Pros:

The location was perfect near other places but not too close to the real busy restaurant row. Breakfast was excellent.

Cons:

The bar could have been open longer as when returning from the concert at 10 I would have liked to have had a drink and also room service closing at 10 would be better at 11pm. You do not any small foods you can buy other than snacks if hungry.

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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844katp Couples
10
Weekend Visit
Pros:

Came in for an extended weekend with my boyfriend for a concert. Overall the hotel was great. Joe checked us in at the front desk and he was awesome. He was able to get us into our room early, explained all the amenities and gave us some fun facts about the history of the hotel. Only downside with the actual hotel is the metro being right outside and due to local laws, they have to honk their horns a lot. We were on the 15th floor and could still hear the metro. It didn't wake us up but it's noticeable. Hotel does provide free ear plugs which was nice. Overall was a lovely stay, location was great and hotel had great amenities

2026-06-15 via Tripadvisor
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Calvin family_with_children us
10
2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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113ananr Friends getaway
10
Fabulous wish we'd stayed longer
Pros:

Was just blown away by this fabulous place. Joe checked us in smoothly and explained all the essentisl details of what we needed to know for our stay in a friendly understandable way. We noticed the fabulous interior design and artwork and Joe was a mine of information everything we learned was so interesting. The room was extremely comfortable and spacious we had all we needed and more! Excellent location too. Wish we'd booked for longer stay. Wholly recommended.

2026-06-13 via Tripadvisor
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Carissa solo_traveller us
10
Excellent service and clean!
Pros:

This hotel is clean and well maintained. It's not too far from restaurants, bars, and petco park. The staff were amazing! Joe was particularly helpful from parking to telling us about the history of the hotel and taking photographs of us. I would highly recommend this hotel.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Magdiel extended_group us
10
This was the best stay we’ve ever had!
Pros:

The property is absolutely beautiful! It had a lovely ambience with its own bar. The staff are so friendly and welcoming as well.

Cons:

There was nothing we didn’t like about the property.

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Aleesia solo_traveller us
10
2026-06-10 via Nuitee