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Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

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Located close to San Diego Convention Center and Balboa Park, Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel provides a golf course, mini golf, and a coffee shop/cafe. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site American cuisine family restaurant, Kimball's restaurant, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and happy hour. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, as well as activities like mountain biking. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.

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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

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1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Balcony, Microwave and Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Work Desk, Microwave and Refrigerator

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  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a large painting on the wall.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a large abstract mural on the wall.

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(118 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a large abstract painting, and a television.

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a TV.

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, and a desk. There is a window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a rug on the floor.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a large window with curtains, and a wall mural.

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(184 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a wall mural.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, a tray with fruits and flowers, and a large abstract painting above the bed.

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a large abstract painting, and a view of the city.

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden dresser, a desk, and a large window with sheer curtains.

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Located in National City, Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel is in the business district and near the bay. While the natural beauty of Balboa Park and Mission Bay can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Port of San Diego. Traveling with kids? Make time for San Diego Zoo, or check out an event or a game at Pechanga Arena. Take time off to check out the health/beauty spa in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our National City travel guide
Map
800 Bay Marina Dr, National City, CA, 91950

What's nearby

  • A coastal city with a large naval base, including multiple ships and aircraft carriers.
    Naval Base San Diego
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A riverboat with an American flag, passengers, and a city skyline in the background.
    San Diego Bay
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A modern building with a curved glass facade and a pedestrian walkway.
    San Diego Convention Center
    8 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • A zoo entrance with a panda sculpture, ticket booth, and people.
    San Diego Zoo
    11 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Kimball Park
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • In-N-Out Burger
    5 min walk
  • Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
    2 min drive
  • Starbucks
    3 min drive
  • The Barbecue Pit
    3 min drive
  • Starbucks
    6 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

  • Family-friendly hotel remodeled in 2022 and located near San Diego Convention Center
  • Located close to Balboa Park and Port of San Diego, Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel provides a golf course, mini golf, and a coffee shop/cafe. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site American cuisine family restaurant, Kimball's restaurant, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and happy hour. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, as well as activities like mountain biking. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
    • Free self parking
    • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and coworking spaces
    • Meeting rooms, a bicycle shop on site, and smoke-free premises
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the dining options, pool, and helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 173 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), and free cribs/infant beds
    • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
    • HDTVs with premium channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

Awards and affiliations

  • Sustainability Certifications
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Key Global. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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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 (on request)
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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
  • 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
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:30 PM to 7:30 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • 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)

Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–10:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel?

As of Aug 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel on Sep 7, 2026 start from $158, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of USD 250 per stay and a fee of USD 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel located?

Located near the airport, this family-friendly hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of San Diego Convention Center, Balboa Park, and Port of San Diego. San Diego Zoo and San Diego State University are also within 12 mi (20 km). 24th St Trolley Station is 7 minutes by foot and 8th St Trolley Station is 23 minutes.

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