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Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

800 Bay Marina Dr, National City, CA, US
4.0Very Good
Hotel amenities
Laundry
Pool
Non-Smoking
Gym
Parking
Lounge

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About this property

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel is a 3.5-star property located in National City, CA, positioned in the historical district within a 10-minute drive of the San Diego Convention Center and Balboa Park. The hotel is 6.7 miles from the Port of San Diego and 7 miles from the San Diego Zoo, with San Diego Lindbergh Airport just 7 miles away.

The hotel features 173 guestrooms, including 23 suites, each equipped with a refrigerator and microwave. All rooms include complimentary wired and wireless internet access, LCD televisions with cable programming, and private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Guests have access to laptop-compatible safes and desks, with housekeeping available upon request. The property has earned a guest comfort rating of 4.6 out of 5.

Dining options include Kimball's restaurant, which serves American cuisine and features a bar and lounge, as well as a coffee shop and café. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee. The property offers recreational amenities including an on-site golf course, outdoor pool, and hot tub. A 24-hour front desk, concierge services, and discounted access to a nearby fitness facility are available. The hotel is smoke-free and wheelchair accessible throughout, with accessible parking, an elevator, and accessible meeting spaces. Dogs are welcome with restrictions. The property maintains strong guest approval with an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 across more than 3,100 reviews.

Check-in runs from 3:00 PM to 2:00 AM, with check-out at noon. Pet restrictions apply.

Location & nearby attractions

Located in National City, Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel is in the historical district, within a 10-minute drive of San Diego Convention Center and Balboa Park. This family-friendly hotel is 6.7 mi (10.9 km) from Port of San Diego and 7 mi (11.2 km) from San Diego Zoo.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

San Diego Bay - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Chula Vista Center - 4.4 km / 2.7 mi
Chula Vista Bayside Park - 5.3 km / 3.3 mi
Chicano Park - 6.5 km / 4.1 mi
Petco Park - 8.5 km / 5.3 mi
San Diego Convention Center - 8.8 km / 5.4 mi
San Diego City College - 9 km / 5.6 mi
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park - 9.4 km / 5.8 mi
Balboa Park - 9.4 km / 5.9 mi
Seaport Village - 9.7 km / 6 mi
San Diego Civic Theatre - 10.1 km / 6.3 mi
Japanese Friendship Garden - 10.6 km / 6.6 mi
San Diego Air and Space Museum - 10.8 km / 6.7 mi
Navy Pier - 10.8 km / 6.7 mi
Port of San Diego - 10.9 km / 6.7 mi

The nearest airports are:
San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 14.4 km / 8.9 mi
San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 19.5 km / 12.1 mi
Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 31.7 km / 19.7 mi
San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 31.4 km / 19.5 mi

The preferred airport for Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel is San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN).

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 173 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, and LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided on request.

Dining

Satisfy your appetite with American cuisine at Kimball's restaurant, a family restaurant which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Amenities & features

Practice your swing on the golf course and enjoy other recreational amenities, such as an outdoor pool and a hot tub. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-out. Planning an event in National City? This hotel has 710 square feet (66 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 3 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Getting here

San Diego Linbergh Airport is 7 miles. Brown Field Airport is 12 miles.
Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 3:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Check-out 12:00 PM
  • 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)
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival. Quiet hours are enforced at the property from 10:30 PM to 7:30 AM. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Contactless check-out is available

Pet policy

  • Pets allowed
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Restrictions apply.
  • Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Fees & policies

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

  • Refundable incidentals deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • 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<

Know before you go

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Up to 10 children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-out is available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).