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8.8

1,040 reviews

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

800 Bay Marina Drive, National City, 91950, California, United States

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Free parking

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Business center

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Free spa

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

Welcome to the Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel, a delightful 3-star hotel located in the charming city of National City in sunny California, United States. With a distance of just 1.5mi to the city center, you'll have easy access to all the attractions and activities that this vibrant city has to offer.

Upon arrival, you'll be greeted by a friendly and attentive staff at the 24-hour front desk. The hotel offers a range of amenities to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. Start your day off right with a delicious breakfast, included in your stay. Afterward, take a dip in the outdoor swimming pool or relax in the hot tub. If you're looking to stay active, the fitness center is at your disposal. For those traveling with furry friends, the hotel is pet-friendly with some extra charges.

The Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel is well-loved by its guests, with an impressive 1040 reviews. Previous visitors appreciate the free Wi-Fi, free toiletries, and comfortable rooms. The hotel also boasts an on-site restaurant and bar, perfect for enjoying a meal or a drink after a long day of exploring. So, whether you're traveling for business or leisure, this hotel is the ideal choice for your stay in National City. Book your room now with prices starting from $143 and get ready for an unforgettable experience!

Once you're done splashing around in the outdoor swimming pool, satisfy your hunger at the on-site restaurant, Kimball Coastal Eatery. Indulge in delicious American cuisine that will leave your taste buds wanting more. Grab a drink at the bar and unwind after a long day of exploring the city. The restaurant and bar provide the perfect ambiance for a relaxing meal or a fun time with friends.

When it comes to payment, the Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel accepts a variety of options. Visa, JCB, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and Carte Blanche are all accepted, so you can choose the payment method that suits your preference.

Choose from a variety of comfortable and well-equipped rooms to suit your needs. The King Room - Non-Smoking offers a spacious retreat with a king-size bed, perfect for up to 2 adults and 1 child. If you're traveling with family or friends, the Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Balcony - Non-Smoking can accommodate up to 4 adults and 3 children. Each room is thoughtfully designed to provide a comfortable stay, with amenities such as free Wi-Fi, free toiletries, and more.

With its excellent amenities, friendly staff, and convenient location, the Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel is the perfect choice for your stay in National City. Book a room now, with prices starting from $143, and get ready to experience a fantastic stay that exceeds your expectations.

Closest airports

San Diego International Airport

7.2mi

General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport

11.2mi

McClellan–Palomar Airport

33.9mi

Most popular amenities

Free parking

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Business center

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Free spa

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Parking On Site

Mini golf

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Wheelchair accessible

Beach chairs/Loungers

Elevator

Garden

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Rooms

King Room - Non-Smoking in Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

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King Room

1 King Size Bed

325 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Microwave

Coffee machine

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Experience the ultimate comfort in our spacious King Room - Non-Smoking, featuring a luxurious King size bed, private bathroom with bathtub, and convenient amenities like a microwave, coffee machine, and flat-screen TV. Enjoy a worry-free stay with our inclusive safety features and easy accessibility options.

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Balcony - Non-Smoking in Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

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Room - 2 Queen, Balcony

2 Queen Size Beds

325 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Microwave

Coffee machine

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Stay in our spacious Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Balcony, perfect for families or groups of friends, with a generous 323 sqft of space. Enjoy the comfort of non-smoking accommodations and take advantage of amenities like a private bathroom, bathtub, microwave, coffee machine, and flat-screen TV.

King Room with Bath Tub - Disability Access/Communication Assistance in Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

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King Room, Accessible

1 King Size Bed

325 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Microwave

Coffee machine

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Experience ultimate comfort and relaxation in our King Room with Disability Access, featuring a spacious 323 sqft area, a luxurious King size bed, a private bathroom with a bathtub, and a wide range of amenities including a microwave, coffee machine, flat-screen TV, refrigerator, and air conditioning. Perfect for 2 adults and 1 child, this room ensures an enjoyable stay for everyone.

Queen Suite with Two Queen Beds and Sofa Bed - Non-Smoking in Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

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Suite, 2 Queen Size Beds, Sofa

1 Sofa Bed

2 Queen Size Beds

325 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Microwave

Coffee machine

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Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking in Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

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Room - 2 Queen

2 Queen Size Beds

420 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Microwave

Coffee machine

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King Suite with Sofa Bed - Non-Smoking in Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

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Suite, King Size, Sofa

1 Sofa Bed

1 King Size Bed

365 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Microwave

Coffee machine

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King Room with Sofa Bed - Non-Smoking in Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

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King Room, Sofa

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

325 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Microwave

Coffee machine

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Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Roll-In Shower - Disability Access/Communication Assistance in Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

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Room - 2 Queen, Accessible

2 Queen Size Beds

325 sqft

Private Bathroom

Microwave

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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Executive Suite, King Size, Sofa

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

Refrigerator

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King Suite with Sofa Bed and Bath Tub - Disability Access/Non-Smoking in Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

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Suite, Accessible, Sofa

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

365 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Microwave

Coffee machine

x8

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x5

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King Room with Balcony - Non-Smoking in Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

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King Room, Balcony

1 King Size Bed

420 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Microwave

Coffee machine

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x3

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Executive Suite, 2 Queen Size Beds

2 Queen Size Beds

1 Sofa Bed

Refrigerator

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Guest reviews

8.8

1,040 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Zac

8.2

March 2024

Really nice, clean hotel. The staff was super friendly. It felt like we were with a fancier hotel chain without the price. Location was great. Close to the freeway and within 15-20 minutes of all the things we wanted to do.

3 things kept me from rating this hotel a 10. 1, There’s no continental breakfast. They encourage you to use the restaurant that is right next door but I’d rather have one provided at no cost by the hotel. 2, The bathroom in the room has no ventilation so it does smell a little like a porta-potty. The AC also has a weird smell to it. And 3, I requested a top floor room with a view and we got a ground level room with no view. So that was kind of a bummer.

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Gabriel

9.1

July 2024

Great location. Clean, quiet. Great weather. Really surprised how quiet it was with train yard and restaurant/bar next to hotel. Had a great stay. The staff was friendly and helpful. Great place.

The only problem was the restaurant they are associated with. Very small portions of food. Ordered fish tacos and there was one little sliver of fish in each one. Rice and beans came out of a can. The servers there really didn't like us being there. Luckily we only went there once. I recommend not getting their breakfast included package and eating at other great places in the area. Like Aunt Emma's pancakes.

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Rachel

10

August 2024

Every single thing! I mostly enjoyed the cleanliness. The staff was helpful, friendly, accommodating and really looked like they enjoy their work. The hot tub worked so that was a plus for me, the pool was clean. The lobby was immaculate. There's all day coffee, the pillows are soft, the air conditioning worked great and I love that. We received a welcome bag when we checked in, the front desk from 8/23-8/25 were great. Being from out of town I had questions as the best beach to go etc and was given great advice. I felt very safe being there with my 2 teenagers. I loved our stay.

No complaints

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Carmen

8.2

July 2024

It was next to the freeway but quiet. It was very clean and conveniently there was a restaurant across the parking lot the drinks were good food was alright for a quick bite. The hotel was easy to check in we even checked in early which was great and we received a welcome bag with snacks and drinks which we loved it added a good touch that other hotels have never done. The hotel was quiet nobody running around in the morning when they were cleaning other rooms the staff was quiet we were able to sleep in unlike other hotels that we would hear people and staff in the hallway. I would stay again. We were also able to open the window to get fresh air and breeze from outside. Lots of parking.

We did find 2 tiny spiders but nothing exaggerating. We couldn’t cast to the tv unlike other places we stayed.

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Iesha

10

June 2024

I have nothing but positive things to say about this property. The cleanliness of the pool is consistently excellent, and the housekeepers do a fantastic job. I had a wonderful time during my stay. This is my second time booking with this hotel, and I look forward to booking again in the future. The staff members are exceptional, and the housekeeping team deserves to be recognized for their hard work. It's truly a fantastic experience.

I can't find anything negative to say about this property. It's absolutely worth the money. Nothing bad at all.

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Samantha

10

October 2024

The staff was very friendly and accommodated my request for a room close to the elevator. The hotel lobby smelled great, was very pretty and clean and the hot chocolate from the machine was really good! The pool is heated so you can enjoy it regardless of it being a cool day. The room was nice and comfy!

The fridge in the room didn’t get very cold. Either there’s a dial I couldn’t find that needs to be raised or maybe it’s slowly breaking down?

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Donnie

9.1

March 2024

We enjoyed our stay at the Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel, impressed by its cleanliness and modernity. The staff were notably helpful and kind, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere. While conveniently located within a 10-minute drive from tourist attractions, the hotel's industrial surroundings meant scenic views and walkable destinations were limited. However, the short drive to attractions, combined with the hotel's reasonable rates and new facilities, outweighed these minor inconveniences. Although not the most scenic location, for those prioritizing cleanliness, affordability, and convenience, this hotel is an excellent choice.

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Gerardo

9.1

March 2024

The venue appeared clean, modern, inviting, and well-decorated. The staff was approachable, friendly and professional well dressed, and accommodating. The room was spacious and our bed was very comfortable, we slept well all three nights. I would definitely come again.

Our tub in our room had a very slow drain every time we took a shower, and water was up to our ankles; this was addressed to the front desk the first day. Unfortunately, the maintenance personnel didn't clean up the gunk that came out of the drain & required the night staff to clean it up when we returned to the hotel. The problem persisted for the rest of our stay. The front desk and staff were apologetic, and I asked them to please fix it before another guest used this room. I'm sure this could have been an isolated situation, but overall, my wife and I enjoyed our stay; we would come back because of how inviting the venue is, and more importantly, the staff was accommodating and very friendly to their guest.

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Lori

8.2

January 2025

They accommodated our request for ground floor room. We liked easy access.

Our stay was over Christmas. They advertised a sports bar and restaurant (great college games were scheduled). When we arrived, I asked where the restaurant was, we were hungry, but we were told it was closed, along with the hotel's food service due to the holiday. We had no access to a meal our entire stay (unless we wanted to go find a place). The vending machines in the hotel only offered sweets and carbs.

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Amos

9.1

March 2024

The staff was very friendly and helpful. The site was gorgeous and the hotel was well decorated. It felt very cozy and comfortable when I walked in. The room was quiet despite being close to the freeway. The temperature in the room was perfect.

My reservation stated that breakfast was included but they didn't have breakfast on-site. I did receive a 10% discount at the restaurant across the way but it was certainly more more than a standard continental breakfast. Needless to say, it was misleading. The room was clean and organized but the room could use minor upgrades. For instance, the bathroom tub had cracks in it. The lights were only on lamps so it was dim and hard to read my book. Also, the pillows were WAY too small. They were the size of throw pillows so it made it difficult to sleep. The bed itself was comfortable but would have loved larger (standard-sized) pillows.

Points of Interest Around Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

Attractions

Spreckels Organ Pavilion

5.4mi

Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden

5.5mi

Mingei International Museum

5.5mi

El Prado

5.5mi

Spanish Village Art Center

5.6mi

Old Globe Theater

5.6mi

Embarcadero

5.8mi

Liberty Station

8.2mi

Shelter Island

8.3mi

Point Loma

9.1mi

Mission Beach

11.4mi

Pacific Beach

12.5mi

Sunny Jim Sea Cave

16.1mi

Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD)

16.1mi

Heritage Park

21.3mi

Restaurants

Kimball Coastal Eastery

Cuisines

  • American

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Amenities of Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

Free parking

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Business center

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Free spa

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Parking On Site

Mini golf

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Wheelchair accessible

Beach chairs/Loungers

Elevator

Garden

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Stay rules - Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

Can I bring my pet to Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel?

Yes, you can stay with your pet at Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel. However, it is important to note that there may be charges associated with bringing your pet along. Therefore, it is recommended to inquire about the specific pet policy and any applicable fees before making a reservation.

When are the check-in and check-out times for Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel?

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel welcomes guests for check-in at 03:00 PM and the departure or check-out time is set at 12:00 PM.

Does Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel provide free parking options?

Yes, there is complimentary on-site public parking available at Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel.

What are the rates at Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel?

The beginning rate for stays at Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel is $143. Bear in mind that pricing can alter depending on room configurations and dates. For a precise figure, enter your stay dates.

Which room categories can I book at Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel?

The Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel offers a variety of room types including King Rooms with a non-smoking policy, accommodating 2 adults and 1 child, with 1 King size bed. They also have Queen Rooms with Two Queen Beds and a balcony, providing accommodation for 4 adults and 3 children, with 2 Queen size beds. The hotel also offers King Suites with a non-smoking policy, accommodating 4 adults and 3 children, featuring 1 King size bed and a sofa bed.

Which amenities can guests enjoy at Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel?

Guests at the Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel can spend their time enjoying a range of leisure amenities. They can relax by the outdoor swimming pool, soak in the hot tub or jacuzzi, or sunbathe on the beach chairs or loungers provided. The hotel also offers mini golf for those looking for some fun and entertainment.

For guests looking for some live entertainment, they can enjoy live music or performances at the hotel. There is also a bar where guests can unwind and enjoy a drink.

Fitness enthusiasts can make use of the fitness center to stay active during their stay. Additionally, there is a sun deck where guests can relax and soak up the California sunshine.

For guests who need to attend to business matters, the hotel also offers a business center.

Restaurant-wise, the hotel has Kimball Coastal Eatery on-site, which serves American cuisine.

Is there a swimming pool at Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel?

The hotel has an outdoor pool.

Does Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel feature its own restaurants?

Yes, the Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel has a restaurant on site called Kimball Coastal Eatery that serves American cuisine.

Which payment methods are supported by Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel?

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel accepts payment through Visa, JCB, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and Carte Blanche. However, cash payments are not accepted.