Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

3.5 star property
Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel with outdoor pool

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed)
Lobby
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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Map
800 Bay Marina Dr, National City, CA, 91950
  • San Diego Bay
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Naval Base San Diego
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Petco Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

National City

Close to airport.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this hotel, you'll find San Diego Convention Center and Balboa Park. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Port of San Diego and San Diego Zoo.

What's nearby

  • Naval Base San Diego - 13 min walk
  • San Diego Convention Center - 6 min drive
  • Balboa Park - 7 min drive
  • Port of San Diego - 8 min drive
  • San Diego Zoo - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • 24th St Trolley Station - 7 min walk
  • Old Town Transit Center - 13 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel with outdoor pool
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel offers its guests a golf course, an outdoor pool, and a 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 center, 3 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 710 square feet (66 square meters) and includes a conference center. A children's pool, a 24-hour fitness center, 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.

  • 1 building
  • 173 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 710 sq ft of conference space
  • 66 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2009
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the 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 weekday newspapers and irons/ironing boards. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key Global, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, Filipino, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Fence around the pool
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–11:00 AM: USD 8-20 for adults and USD 8-20 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Bicycle tour information
  • Bike cleaning
  • Bike parking
  • Bike repair services
  • Bike shop
  • Bike shuttle
  • Bike storage
  • Children's pool
  • Golf course
  • Mini golf
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa services
  • Hot tub

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 72
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Shower grab bar height (inches): 36
  • Lever door handles
  • 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 bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible vanity height (inches): 36
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 6 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 48
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • LCD TV
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers (weekdays)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Water-efficient showers only

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 available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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 cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

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

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 fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Carte Blanche, Eurocard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Up to 10 children 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
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Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel Hotel National City

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2104 out of 3010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 571 out of 3010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 178 out of 3010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 67 out of 3010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 90 out of 3010 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Saray, Harrison

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We liked the location, the room was clean very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

corwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Excellent staff and well appointed, clean rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cleanest in the South Bay
Amazing customer service! Super clean rooms and bathroom! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Miriam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet & very clean; short drive to restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

helene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The desk clerk was very nice and polite. He made me feel comfortable when I walked in with my Grandson. I give him a 10 He’s doing an excellent job. Thank you, Mr.ROMERO.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert D

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everybody on the property was very nice polite and doing a great job. I give them all 10 1/2. You got a great crew working for you Thank you Mr. Romero
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The smell and ambience
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Iselda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was really good, very happy with my choice!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Bryce

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very beautiful but the bed was extremely hard, the sink leaked all over the floor
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, free coffee and hot chocolate all day and night in the lounge area of the lobby. Beautiful clean pool, hot tub, workout facilities, huge comfy beds and fantastic location close to any Highway you would need! I love it here!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the size of the rooms, the comfy beds and bright bathroom with wonderful bath toiletries. The staff is always super friendly. I stay here about once every other month for at least 3 days. Just to recharge.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gilberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024