Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

Bayfront hotel in National City with golf course and outdoor pool

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Dates

December 2025

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January 2026

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel offers a family-friendly atmosphere near San Diego Convention Center. Indulge in American cuisine at Kimball's restaurant, explore the nearby Balboa Park, or tee off at the 9-hole golf course. The spa tub and outdoor pool with sun loungers are perfect for relaxation.

VIP Access

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Main amenities (12)

Housekeeping (on request)
Golf course
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Outdoor pool
Breakfast available
24-hour fitness center
Children's pool
Hot tub
Coffee shop/cafe
Spa services
24-hour business center
Conference center

For families (6)

Children stay free
Free cribs/infant beds
Children's pool
Microwave
Private bathroom
Premium TV channels

$128 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 21 - Dec 22

Room options

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Dec 4 - Dec 5

Tomorrow

Dec 5 - Dec 6

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 22 of 22 rooms

Executive Two Queen Suite

Sleeps 5

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Mobility Accessible Two Queen Room

Sleeps 4

Mobility Accessible King Suite

Sleeps 4

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

HDTV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Renovated in 2022

Blackout drapes/curtains

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

HDTV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Renovated in 2022

Blackout drapes/curtains

Premium bedding

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

HDTV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Renovated in 2022

Blackout drapes/curtains

Premium bedding

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

HDTV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Renovated in 2022

Blackout drapes/curtains

Premium bedding

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

HDTV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Renovated in 2022

Blackout drapes/curtains

Premium bedding

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

HDTV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Renovated in 2022

Blackout drapes/curtains

Premium bedding

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

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

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

HDTV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Renovated in 2022

Blackout drapes/curtains

Premium bedding

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

Wonderful

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

HDTV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Renovated in 2022

Blackout drapes/curtains

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

HDTV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Renovated in 2022

Blackout drapes/curtains

Premium bedding

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

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

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

HDTV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Renovated in 2022

Blackout drapes/curtains

Premium bedding

Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

HDTV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Renovated in 2022

Blackout drapes/curtains

Premium bedding

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

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

Sleeps 2

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

Sleeps 2

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Balcony, Microwave and Refrigerator

Sleeps 4

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

Sleeps 4

Accessible-1 King, Mobility Accessible, Communication Assistance, Bathtub, Microwave and Refrigerator, Non-Smoking

Sleeps 2

Guest Room With 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub, Microwave And Refrigerator-Non-Smoking

Sleeps 2

Suite-1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Sofabed, Work Desk, Sitting Area, Refrigerator

Sleeps 4

Two Queen Room

Sleeps 4

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$131 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 14 - Dec 15

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About the neighborhood

800 Bay Marina Dr, National City, CA, 91950

What's nearby

San Diego Bay - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Naval Base San Diego - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
San Diego Convention Center - 8 min drive - 9.7 km
Port of San Diego - 10 min drive - 11.9 km
San Diego Zoo - 10 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 14 min drive
San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 17 min drive
San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 27 min drive
Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 33 min drive
Old Town Transit Center - 14 min drive
San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 15 min drive
San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 21 min drive
24th St Trolley Station - 7 min walk
8th St Trolley Station - 23 min walk

Restaurants

‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬5 min walk
‪Chick-fil-A - ‬7 min walk
‪Eat Crispy Burger - ‬6 min walk
‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬2 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

Featuring a golf course, Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center. Guests can indulge in spa services and enjoy American cuisine at Kimball's restaurant, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. There's an outdoor pool and a bar/lounge, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. The pool and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travelers. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: 24th St Trolley Station is 7 minutes away.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 173 rooms
- Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
- Express check-out available
- Early check-in subject to availability
- Late check-in subject to availability
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is noon
- Contactless check-out available
- Late check-out subject to availability

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

Required at check-in

- Credit card required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

- Up to 10 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

- Pets allowed (dogs only)*
- Service animals welcome

Internet

- Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
- Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

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

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Snack bar/deli
Water dispenser

Traveling with children

Children stay free (see details)
Children's pool
Mini golf
Children's menu
Pool gate
Fence around the pool

What to do

Mini golf
Mountain biking
Bicycle tour information
Discount at nearby fitness center
Bicycle rentals nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

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

Services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Bike shop
Bike repair services
Bike shuttle
Bike cleaning
Bike storage
Golf clubs on site
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas

Facilities

1 building/tower
Built in 2009
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
24-hour fitness center
Golf course on site
An outdoor pool
Bicycle parking
Spa services
Hot tub
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Water dispenser
Banquet hall

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
Wheelchair-accessible vanity height (inches): 36
Wheelchair accessible
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 72
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
6 on-site accessible parking spaces
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 48
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Visual alarms in hallways
Closed captioned TV
Grab bar in shower
Shower grab bar height (inches): 36
Vibrating pillow alarm
Lever door handles
Phone accessibility kit
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Pool hoist on site
Tile flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Be entertained

LCD television
Premium cable channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

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

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels

Stay connected

Desk
Free weekday newspapers
Free WiFi and wired internet
Free local calls
Desk chair

Food and drink

Refrigerator
Microwave

More

Housekeeping on request
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Water-efficient showers only

Special features

Spa

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

Dining

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.

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.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per night

Optional extras

Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 8 to 20 for adults, and USD 8 to 20 for children
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per night

Pets

Service animals exempt from fees
Pet deposit: USD 250 per stay
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Policies

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.

Long-term renters welcome.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting on site.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Carte Blanche, Eurocard

Cashless transactions are available.

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 30 per pet, per night, and there's also a deposit of USD 250 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Caliente Racetrack Casino (15-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities such as mountain biking, and practice your swing at the golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the outdoor pool. Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel also has a 24-hour fitness center and spa services.

Are there restaurants at or near Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel?

Yes, Kimball's restaurant offers American cuisine.

What's the area around Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel like?

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel is a short 7-minute walk from 24th St Trolley Station and 10 minutes' walk from San Diego Bay. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.