Dive into fun and excitement with a round of mini golf or mountain biking. Enjoy delicious meals, relax by the pool, and take advantage of helpful staff.
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San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 14 min drive
San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 15 min drive
San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 24 min drive
Tijuana, Baja California Norte (TIJ-General Abelardo L. Rodriguez Intl.) - 26 min drive
Old Town Transit Center - 13 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
Starbucks - 6 min walk
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers - 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 San Diego Convention Center and Port of San Diego. 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 at this eco-friendly hotel include fridges and microwaves. The pool and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travellers. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: 24th St Trolley Station is 7 minutes away.
Languages
English, Filipino, Spanish
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
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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 on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
On-site 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
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services.
Dining
Kimball's restaurant – This family restaurant specialises 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 programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
Optional extras
Dial-up internet access is available in guestrooms for an extra charge
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
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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Long-term renters welcome.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, 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.
Cashless transactions are available.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).
Also known as
Best Western Gateway Marina
Best Western Marina Gateway
Best Western Marina Gateway Hotel
Best Western Plus Marina
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Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel
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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. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.
Is there an on-site 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 on-site activities such as mountain biking, and practise 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 centre 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. Travellers say that the hotel is in a great location.
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
6 Jan 2025
Yvonne
Yvonne, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
6 Jan 2025
Comfortable but shower was lacking
We enjoyed our short stay and customer service was amazing. The only deduction was for the shower. The shower pressure was lacking and the water temperature would only heat to warm. I would have preferred a hotter shower.
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 Jan 2025
Great 3.5 star hotel
Excellent pool and hot tub plus a grade above usual 3-star with decorative lobby and free commercial coffee machine. Rooms also excellent interior design.
Ray
Ray, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 Jan 2025
Everything was wonderful! The staff was very kind & helpful. The cleanliness of my room the facility overall was impeccable. And the Christmas decorations made the lobby beautiful!
Ellen
Ellen, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 Dec 2024
Jose
Jose, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
28 Dec 2024
Norma
Norma, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 Dec 2024
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 Dec 2024
Debra
Debra, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 Dec 2024
Octavio E
Octavio E, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
20 Dec 2024
Very nice
Jesus
Jesus, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 Dec 2024
MaryJoy
MaryJoy, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
18 Dec 2024
CARLOS A
CARLOS A, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 Dec 2024
Clean, convenient and quiet.
This is a very nice hotel that is very clean and also very quiet.
Zak
Zak, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
13 Dec 2024
Jeffrey
Jeffrey, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 Dec 2024
ragnar
ragnar, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 Dec 2024
Fair price
Nice hotel, clean and fair price.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
4 Dec 2024
Maria Christina
Maria Christina, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 Dec 2024
Anakin
Anakin, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 Dec 2024
Family time at the Best Western Marine Gateway
I’ve stayed once before and because I had a great stay, I decided to bring my family with me for a family get together…and we all had a nice stay.
Tony
Tony, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
2 Dec 2024
Isaac
Isaac, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
1 Dec 2024
Everything was great except the pool was not heated to 93 degrees.. which was the whole reason I picked hotel
Diana
Diana, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
1 Dec 2024
Everything was great except the pool was not heated to 93 .. which was the whole reason I picked the hotel..