Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Lobby
Exterior
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Californian cuisine, pool views

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$155
$135 nightly
$155 total
Total with taxes and fees
Feb 22 - Feb 23

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2051 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA, 92106
  • Place, Shelter Island
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Humphreys Concerts by the Bay
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(81 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator, Marina View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Marina View (with Sofabed)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Kitchen (with Sofabed, Full Kitchen)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Living Room, Sofabed, Full Kitchen)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Living Room, Sofabed, Full Kitchen)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Marina View (Living Room, Sofabed, Full Kitchen)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen, Marina View (Living Room, Sofabed, Full Kitchen)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(65 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator, Marina View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(53 reviews)
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (with Sofabed)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

Mobility Accessible King Room

  • Sleeps 2

King Room with Marina View

  • Sleeps 2

Two Queen Room with Marina View

  • Sleeps 4

Casa Del Mar King Room with Water View

  • Sleeps 2

Mobility Accessible Two Queen Room with Roll in Shower

  • Sleeps 4

Casa Marina King Room with Water View

  • Sleeps 2

Casa Marina Two Queen Room with Water View

  • Sleeps 4

Mobility Accessible Two Queen Studio Suite with View

  • Sleeps 4

Casa Del Mar Mini King Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Casa Del Mar Mini Two Queen Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Mobility Accessible Mini King Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 3

King Suite with Marina View

  • Sleeps 4

Two Queen Suite with Scenic View

  • Sleeps 6

King Suite with Scenic View

  • Sleeps 4

Two Queen Suite with Marina View

  • Sleeps 6

Casa Del Mar Two Queen Studio Suite with Water View

  • Sleeps 4

Casa Del Mar Building Marina View King Suite

  • Sleeps 3

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub, View, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Suite-1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub, Sofabed, Kitchen, Patio, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

Casa Del Mar King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Casa Del Mar Two Queen Room With Water View

  • Sleeps 4

Casa Del Mar Mini Two Queen Studio Suite With Water View

  • Sleeps 4

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

  • Sleeps 4

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Interior Entrance, Microwave And Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 4

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Interior Entrance, Microwave And Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2

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

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

With a stay at Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina in San Diego (Point Loma), you'll be steps from Shelter Island and 5 minutes by foot from Naval Base Coronado. .This hotel is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Port of San Diego and 6 mi (9.7 km) from Mission Bay.

What's nearby

  • Shelter Island - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • San Diego Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Humphreys Concerts by the Bay - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • San Diego Yacht Club - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Spanish Landing Park - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • County Center - Little Italy Station - 9 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 16 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bali Hai Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Better Buzz Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mitch's Seafood - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina

Bayside hotel with 2 outdoor pools, steps from Shelter Island
Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina offers 227 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 42-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

2 outdoor tennis courts and a marina are featured at the hotel. 2 outdoor swimming pools and 2 hot tubs are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 227 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Dip into one of the 2 outdoor pools or 2 hot tubs and enjoy other recreational amenities, which include outdoor tennis courts. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Blue Wave Bar & Grill serving guests of Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in San Diego? This hotel has 6500 square feet (604 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 6 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Blue Wave Bar & Grill - Overlooking the pool, this restaurant specializes in Californian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 14 to 34 for adults and USD 10 to 15 for children
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Blue Wave Bar & Grill

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Gym

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 6 meeting rooms
  • 6,500 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Marina
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 12 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 14 to 34 for adults, and USD 10 to 15 for children
  • Self parking fee: USD 25 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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)

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Best Western Island
Best Western Island Hotel
Best Western Island Palms
Best Western Island Palms Hotel
Best Western Plus Island Palms
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Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel San Diego
Best Western Plus Palms
Island Palms
Island Palms Hotel
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Best Western San Diego
Best Western Plus Island Palms San Diego
San Diego Best Western
Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel Marina

Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1007 out of 1577 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 339 out of 1577 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1577 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1577 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1577 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vince

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINE

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
We love this property and while it could use a refresh it fits our family in terms of space and is quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Kathy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was a little rocky-we showed up about an hour early, so we understood when told our room wasn't ready. Desk clerk took our phone number and said they would call when room was ready. We never got a call, so we called. Whoever answered said that was weird and they didn't take a number like that to contact. I went back to front desk, waited in line, finally got room keys. Then directions and map to get to room/building were not very clear. Letters on buildings hard to find, map and marking desk clerk made to get to room made it look like we drove to very end. We did and that was way too far. Then asked passing worker in golf cart and she directed us to wrong building. So it seemed unnecessarily challenging to just check in and find room. After that all staff and facilities were really great. Walls are thin, so you can easily hear occupants in adjacent rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
too many noise at night
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Zandy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JULIAN

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Traveled with partner
Spectacular scenery
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pool areas were great but towels were not replenished quickly enough.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mick

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great and friendly, good food and drink, clean and good central location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ERNESTO R.

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly and educated
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay here! Quiet and nice to have a morning walk by the marina. We told them we were celebrating our engagement and they left us a sweet surprise in our room. The staff was exceptional and happily helped with anything you needed. Gym is small with minimal equipment. Both pools are in great condition with comfortable chairs which was an added bonus. Rooms and bathroom were very clean and comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa C

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Shawna

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

jeffrey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to go fishing and hang out by the pool and paddle board in the bay. We go here every year.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was better last time, but we enjoy this spot for location and convenience. This is a fabulous location for dining and marina vibes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay and do some safe walking. Also great place to watch boats and aircraft.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Genaro

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025