Located in San Diego (Point Loma), Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina is within a 10-minute drive of Port of San Diego and Old Town San Diego State Park. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Naval Base Coronado 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
Mitch's Seafood - 19 min walk
Bali Hai Restaurant - 11 min walk
Point Loma Seafoods - 18 min walk
Jimmy's Famous American Tavern - 4 min drive
Blue Wave Bar & Grill - 15 min walk
About this property
Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina
Bayside hotel with 2 outdoor pools and 2 hot tubs
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 swimming 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
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Best Western Island Palms
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Best Western Plus Island Palms
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Best Western Plus Palms
Island Palms
Island Palms Hotel
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Reviews
Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 987 out of 1554 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 337 out of 1554 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1554 reviews
6 - Okay
130
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1554 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1554 reviews
2 - Terrible
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Shannen
Traveled with family
Sep 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great property, greatest service
Alexander at the front desk offers the highest level of customer service, not just this visit but every visit. We stay here at least 3 days, 3 times a year. It’s our happy place. Great pools for kids, restaurant ease of ordering by the pool. It’s our fave spot in SD. Alexander greets me every time with a smile & welcome back. Makes me feel at home, our home away from home,
My family and I usually stay here when we come down to San Diego for our vacations. We love the fact that you can walk to the local coffee, shops and dying at some of the nearby restaurants. Service is always great and our room is most of the time up to par. It was just a few little things that were missing and needed during this day like extra towels for our guests and the air conditioning units were really loud. But other than that, it was a great day and we had a great time and we enjoyed our visit. We loved that the beach is right across the street. Well, I should say the water And the view is spectacular.
This was our fifth time here and there’s a reason for that! We love it here. Beautiful views, amazing staff, comfortable rooms and it always feels like home.
Lovely marina view with garden setting and chairs to relax in. Good food and food choices and preportions on breakfast menu. Great marina views in bar and restaurant area. The air conditioner worked well but the noise was too loud for sleeping, however, mostly the weather is such that you dont need it.
Gena
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dawayne
Aug 30, 2025
Dawayne
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Blade
Aug 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Blade
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Christopher
Traveled with group
Aug 30, 2025
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Restaurant service was great, poolside was not clean