Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

Hotels
Best Western Plus
9.2 (1495 reviews)
800 Bay Marina Drive , National City , us

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Free beach shuttle
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
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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 1495 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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Rene solo_traveller us
7
Very Comfy
Pros:

Nice!

Cons:

Location

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Kirk solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

This Best Western Plus was in a great location. It was near other restaurants and stores, gas stations that was convenient. The interior decor of the hotel was elegant and beautiful, including my room. The landscaping on the outside was gorgeous and relaxing. I really enjoyed and was satisfied with my three day stay at this hotel. It was truly wonderful!

Cons:

No complaints with my stay.

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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Carlos couple us
10
2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Willis solo_traveller us
10
2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Pawan solo_traveller ca
10
Pros:

Friendly staff, clean rooms and comfortable bed

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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James couple us
10
2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Sarah solo_traveller us
10
2 nights.san diego. Was very easy to park very clean. Comfortable. Great rate 130.$
Pros:

Didnt have breakfast. Wish it did. Coffee maker was broken in lobby BUT it was still great. Super clean. Comfortable. Friendly staff

Cons:

No breakfast/coffee

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
4
445ba Friends getaway
2
Terrible EXPERIENCE!
Pros:

Update: spoke to manager Daniel even after confirming that Jacob gave me wrong information they still get to keep my money because he's NEW. Is that not a training error? Stay here IF YOU WANT TO BE FRAUDED!! This is my 2nd interaction with this business. I visited previously in March. I had an issue then and was given a credit. I tried to give them the benefit of the doubt only to be frauded out of my money. I originally booked 2 rooms. One king and one double through hotels.com. I tries multiple times to cancel the 2nd booking. I was told to contact the hotel directly due to not being able to reach anyone from Hotels.com. I began calling May 6th regarding my reservation on the 8th. Hotels.com has a 48 hour cancelation policy. I had tried canceling for a week. I spoke to 2 reps BEFORE checking in. My card that hotels.com has on file wasn't accurate so I called in to give them my updated card information and ask multiple if I was going to be charged for both rooms because I did not need them both. I was assured multiple times that I was only being charged $1 to hold the room that I wanted to keep. I was never told about any other charges. At check in I spoke to JACOB. I told him about the issue I was having. He ASSURED me I was only being charged one room. Me and my group stayed the night. Had a uneventful stay. My deposit and everything was returned to me only for me to be charged the same day for the 2nd room that I did not use. With the card information that Hotels.com does not have access to and they did not have PERMISSION to use. I was never given or offered a receipt. I called the hotel immediately. Spoke to Jacob who assured me that my problem would be resolved because he even saw in the notes for my room that the other room was to be canceled and I wasn't supposed to be charged. They had no right to update the other room with my card information. I did NOT GIVE MY PERMISSION. After being assured my Jacob that all would be resolved. He's amazing by the way. If I could rate him separate I would. I then spoke the Raina the next day (Mother's day) and was told different information. Her collegue Mauricia said that I was told that I spoke to the manger and was told I would be charged for both rooms and they would NOT BE HONORING the refund. If I was being charged for 2 rooms I could have checked into both rooms. I was not a no call no show. I asked about the previous calls I had with them. I was told the calls aren't recorded and that's fine but I KNOW my check in in the lobby was recorded I was the only person checking in and I asked about the 2nd room MULTIPLE times. I've never had deceptive practices like this used in a booking. I'm so upset that my mother's day is now ruined. They put my account in the negative and I have to deal with the fees associated with that. All for one night and a lack of clarity. If I would have been told that I would not have checked in and they would not have had my card number to use. I would have checked in somewhere else. Instead I was lied to and taken advantage of. So much for my mother's day weekend getaway.

2026-05-11 via Tripadvisor
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Ramirez couple us
10
2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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John couple us
8
2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Alejandra solo_traveller mx
10
2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Rademaker Hickey solo_traveller us
9
2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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Esau solo_traveller us
10
2026-05-01 via Nuitee
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Daniel couple us
10
Perfect
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Nothing it was perfect

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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Duygu Selin family_with_children tr
9
Pros:

Otel yeni ve geniş odalara sahipti. Gayet temizdi.

2026-04-28 via Nuitee
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Marisol solo_traveller us
9
Great stay
Pros:

The view and stuff near by that was fun

Cons:

Probably the lack of breakfast but was tasty with the breakfast right across street on them

2026-04-26 via Nuitee
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Alex family_with_children us
5
2026-04-26 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

I come to this hotel every time I am in San Diego. Has everything I need at a good price.

2026-04-26 via Nuitee
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Carolina couple mx
10
Great place to stay
2026-04-25 via Nuitee
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Carolina couple mx
10
Great value
Pros:

Very clean

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-25 via Nuitee