Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

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Best Western Plus
9.2 (1463 reviews)
800 Bay Marina Drive , National City , us

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Free beach shuttle
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Comfortable accommodations
Cons:
No breakfast included
Some noise from outside
Parking difficulties

Categories

Cleanliness
8.75
Mixed reviews; some rooms reported clean, but issues with service affecting cleanliness.
Service
9.99
Staff were praised for being friendly and helpful; high satisfaction overall.
Location
8.76
Some guests found it a bit far from the city center, though convenient.
Room Quality
9.71
Overall comfortable rooms with positive feedback on room amenities.
Amenities
8.74
Basic amenities provided, but some guests wanted breakfast options.
Value for Money
9.7
Good pricing for quality of stay; favorable comparison to other hotels.
Food and Beverage
8.25
No breakfast available; coffee service was appreciated.
Overall Experience
9.72
Guests expressed high satisfaction and willingness to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 00:53

Property Description

Convenient Location near Downtown San Diego
Located just 10 minutes away from downtown San Diego, Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel offers easy access to the city's vibrant attractions.

Comfortable Rooms and On-Site Dining
The guest rooms at our hotel are equipped with modern amenities like free WiFi, cable TV, refrigerator, and coffee machine. Indulge in American favorites at Goodies Bar and Grill, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Amenities for a Relaxing Stay
Enjoy our outdoor pool, fitness center, and business center during your stay. Take advantage of the free shuttle service, concierge desk, and on-site Kimball's Coastal Eatery for a convenient and enjoyable experience.

Book now for a memorable stay at Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel.

Important information:

When booking more than 5 rooms or more, it is considered a group booking and different cancelation and prepayment policies apply.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: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SAN

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 5.14
Public Area
  • Hill Located: No
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Type:
  • Entrance Leveled: Yes
  • Pet Friendly: Yes
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: Yes
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: Yes
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: Yes
  • Elevator Visual Signs: Yes
  • Lifts Accessible: No
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Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 1463 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.75
Service: 9.99
Location: 8.76
Room Quality: 9.71
Amenities: 8.74
Value for Money: 9.7
Food and Beverage: 8.25
Overall Experience: 9.72
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Michell • family_with_children • us
10
Perfect always clean nice and welcoming
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

N/A

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Deniece • family_with_children • us
8
2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Visith • extended_group • us
10
We would definitely book w best western every time we head to San Diego
Pros:

Everyone was so friendly. Helpful. Kind. Super clean. Beautiful area. So many restaurants & store close by.

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Jacqueline • extended_group • us
10
2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Victoria • extended_group • us
1
We didn't stay!!
Pros:

We had stayed here before and it was great, and so was the Kimball's next door. This time there was no room for us, even though we had a reservation. And we had a hard time finding a room for 2 nights.

Cons:

That the woman named Reyna was pretty rude when explaining the situation to me. We are never using Booking.com ever again!

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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José Polo • family_with_children • mx
10
2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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travelholicc • Couples • Singapore
8
Has everything that you need
Pros:

Satisfied during my stay in this hotel. Everything that I needed was working fine such as the coffee machine at the lobby and washing machine/dryer. Hotel location seems a little secluded but there’s free parking here anyway.

Little hazard discovered was that the mini entrance (that require key card access) at the carpark has a staircase door beside it. If you were trying to enter the mini entrance and someone comes out from the staircase door, chances are your leg is gonna get hurt.

2026-03-10 • via Tripadvisor
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Maire • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Christina • couple • us
10
2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Esther • family_with_children • mx
9
Pros:

Tiene estacionamiento gratis y esta muy bonito

Cons:

Las almohadas no son las mejores

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • extended_group • us
10
2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Monica • couple • us
10
Pros:

Always a pleasure!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Tellyer • couple • us
10
2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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YU • solo_traveller • ca
6
Fire alarm during sleep
2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Louis • family_with_children • us
10
2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Q. • family_with_children • us
10
2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Paul • family_with_children • us
10
2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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paolasV5339HL • Friends getaway • Baldwin Park, California
10
Great hotel
Pros:

From beginning to end great hotel. The hotel was super clean had a balcony view, excellent service and great location will definitely be back!

2026-02-21 • via Tripadvisor
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maryrainerson376 • Solo travel • San Diego, California
10
BEST WESTERN IS THE BEST!
Pros:

Great location, quiet, relaxing, clean, well-appointed rooms, friendly, courteous helpful staff! You can't go wrong w/ BEST WESTERN HOTELS!

2026-02-14 • via Tripadvisor