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Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

3.5 star property

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (with Sofabed) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Exterior
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

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800 Bay Marina Dr, National City, CA, 91950
  • Naval Base San Diego
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • San Diego Convention Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • San Diego Zoo
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (with Sofabed) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

3.5-star National City hotel close to San Diego Bay
This smoke-free hotel features a golf course, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are onsite. Change of towels is available on request.
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 play rounds at the 9-hole golf course. An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.
In addition to a golf course, Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel features an outdoor pool and a hot tub. The hotel offers a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Business amenities at this 3.5-star property consist of a 24-hour business center, 3 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces. Event facilities measuring 710 square feet (66 square meters) include a conference center. This family-friendly hotel also offers a children's pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and spa services. Onsite self parking is complimentary. A total renovation of this property was completed in June 2022.

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Kimball's restaurant - This family restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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

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

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 8 to 20 for adults and USD 8 to 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Kimball's restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 9-hole golf course
  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle equipment shop
  • Bicycle repair station
  • Bicycle shuttle
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Children's pool
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Hot tub
  • Mini golf
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (710 square feet of space)
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • On the bay
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Spa

  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (72 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar in shower (36 inches high)
  • 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 (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (48 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2009
  • Renovated entire property - June 2022
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Water-efficient showers

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 250 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
10 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
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
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel National City
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel Hotel National City

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2221 out of 3125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 578 out of 3125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 180 out of 3125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 3125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 84 out of 3125 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Godofredo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very Comfortable Stay

Very Comfortable Stay, Very Friendly staff, large free car park, super comfortable beds, 24/7 coffe facilities near reception.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, in a great area central to everything! Loved it
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

lawrence

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik, Blairsville

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best, best westerns I have been to. Very clean, plenty of amenities including a welcome pack of water and biscuits, pool and spa, water refill station, free hot choc and coffee machine, etc. Great room, comfy bed, clean, fantastic staff. Could not be happier.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

donovan

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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We booked for three nights. First night was fine. But like a night the restaurant next to the property live loud music. We could barely hear ourselves talk. The next morning we asked to change rooms. The staff was excellent and accommodated our request. However, the room we were put in was on the first floor and the heater/air conditioner was so loud that it was really annoying. Not good at all. So overall, the staff were very good but the facility and location next to that restaurant was very bad.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's convenient and easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALEJANDRO, Lemon Grove

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family trip

Great stay! The hotel was very clean, staff were friendly and helpful, pool and hot tub were great for the family! Hotel is in great condition and we felt comfortable during our stay! Very affordable and excellent hotel! Perfect location to get to all the nearby attractions. Would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Since prior to booking the staff at front desk were very attentive. Got the accessibility room on first floor which we appreciate.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our second time, and we never get disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

LaDonna

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALEJANDRO, Lemon Grove

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karina E

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing 👍👍
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff always so welcoming, rooms are so well kept .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

LILIA, Fresno

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked it was close to the freeway but the restaurant next to the hotel had very loud music.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025