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Twentieth, level on 33 with the Hampton at Liberty Station and behind on unpublished parking. A free breakfast every day, a pool and a hot tub, on the harbor in Point Loma.
A third-party cruise site says it runs a free shuttle to the terminal. Best Western's page doesn't, so we can't score it.
There's no parking policy for cruisers, and its pet rules contradict each other.
Call and ask about the shuttle before you count on it.
Book it if
- A plain night on the bay with breakfast
Look elsewhere if
- You want the ride and the car sorted before you book.
Your night before, from here
From check-in to the gangway, using only what BW Yacht Harbor publishes.
A family-owned hotel on the harbor, with a pool and a hot tub. Best Western lists no restaurant.
Best Western lists no shuttle. A third-party cruise site says it runs a free shuttle to the terminal; Best Western's page doesn't, so it isn't scored. A taxi or rideshare covers the trip.
"The Best Western Yacht Harbor Hotel includes a free breakfast, served daily."
Best Western gives no distance to the terminal. The hotel is on North Harbor Drive in Point Loma, "right on the bay" in its words.
Best Western's page says nothing about parking while you cruise.
Night-Before Score: 33 of 100
Scored only from what the hotel publishes. Here’s how the Night-Before Score works.
Getting here, and on to the ship
Pick where you’re coming from. Solid lines are rides the hotel publishes; a question mark is a leg you’ll arrange yourself.
Best Western doesn't mention an airport shuttle, and the airport distance it lists can't be right.
Best Western lists no shuttle. A third-party cruise site says it runs a free shuttle to the terminal; Best Western's page doesn't, so it isn't scored.
Best Western gives no distance to the terminal. The hotel is on North Harbor Drive in Point Loma, "right on the bay" in its words.
From SAN without a hotel shuttle
Taxis run on MTS's maximum meter: $3.80, then $4.10 a mile, plus a $3.56 airport surcharge. The airport guide has the rest.
Best Western's page says nothing about parking while you cruise.
Parking for your stay: Not stated.
Best Western lists no shuttle. A third-party cruise site says it runs a free shuttle to the terminal; Best Western's page doesn't, so it isn't scored.
Best Western gives no distance to the terminal. The hotel is on North Harbor Drive in Point Loma, "right on the bay" in its words.
Landing on sail morning instead? Some cruise lines and shuttle companies run straight to the terminals; see the airport page and the landing check.
Which terminal
B Street PierMost lines name the B Street Pier, 1140 North Harbor Drive; the Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier is the second terminal.
Source: portofsandiego.orgDistance
No mileage statedBest Western gives no distance to the terminal. The hotel is on North Harbor Drive in Point Loma, "right on the bay" in its words.
Source: bestwestern.comShuttle departures
No shuttleBW Yacht Harbor runs no shuttle you’d need to time, so a taxi or rideshare leaves when you do.
Source: bestwestern.comParking while you sail
Cruise parking
Cruise parking unconfirmedBest Western's page says nothing about parking while you cruise.
Source: bestwestern.comThe port-listed lots
From $24.95 a dayThere's no long-term parking at the terminals; the nearest the port lists is Park, Shuttle & Fly, at $24.95 a day with a free terminal shuttle. Compare every parking option.
Source: sdparkshuttlefly.comThe evening and the morning
The evening
PoolA family-owned hotel on the harbor, with a pool and a hot tub. Best Western lists no restaurant.
Breakfast
Free"The Best Western Yacht Harbor Hotel includes a free breakfast, served daily."
Address
North Harbor Drive, Point Loma5005 N Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92106
Hotel website
The fine print, in one place
Times, fees, rooms and the small stuff, as BW Yacht Harbor publishes it. Where it says “not stated”, the hotel doesn’t say, and a quick call will settle it.
Check-in and check-out
Minimum age
Not stated by the hotel.
Resort fee
None stated
Wi-Fi
Free
Parking for your stay
Not stated
Cruise parking is in the parking section above.
Breakfast
Free, daily
Pool
Heated pool and hot tub
Pets
Best Western's amenity list says pet-friendly; its FAQ says "Pets are not accepted."
Rooms
Room types aren’t published on the pages we could read.
Accessibility
The hotel’s pages don’t detail accessible rooms. Call before you book if you need one.
On site
- EV chargingNot stated
- Guest laundryNot stated
- Fitness centerNot stated
- Pets allowedNot stated
Before you book
Worth knowing
- Check-in 3 PM, check-out noon.
- Best Western lists the airport as 0.02 miles away, which can't be right; we don't use it.
What we couldn’t confirm
- A cruise shuttle
- Parking prices and whether you can leave the car
- Whether pets are allowed
Rates and policies are as the hotel published them on September 26, 2026. Confirm anything you’re counting on when you book.
Worth a look alongside it
Wake up by the airport, a few miles from the ship.
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BW Yacht Harbor FAQ
Does BW Yacht Harbor have a cruise shuttle?
Not that it publishes. Best Western lists no shuttle. A third-party cruise site says it runs a free shuttle to the terminal; Best Western's page doesn't, so it isn't scored.
Does BW Yacht Harbor have an airport shuttle?
Not that it publishes. Best Western doesn't mention an airport shuttle, and the airport distance it lists can't be right.
Can I park at BW Yacht Harbor while I cruise?
The hotel doesn't say. Best Western's page says nothing about parking while you cruise.
How far is BW Yacht Harbor from the cruise terminal?
Best Western gives no distance to the terminal. The hotel is on North Harbor Drive in Point Loma, "right on the bay" in its words.
Can I check in early or check out late at BW Yacht Harbor?
BW Yacht Harbor checks in at 3:00 PM and out at noon, per Best Western, with no early, late or bag-storage terms published. Ask when you book.
What time is breakfast at BW Yacht Harbor on sail morning?
Free, daily. Best Western doesn't publish breakfast hours for BW Yacht Harbor, so ask at check-in if you're leaving early.
Can I charge an EV or park an oversized vehicle at BW Yacht Harbor?
Best Western doesn't say whether BW Yacht Harbor has EV charging, and it publishes no height limit or oversized parking. The port's limits are on the parking page.
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