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Bayside San Diego hotel in Point Loma with 2 outdoor swimming pools

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
24-hour business center
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk

Located in San Diego (Point Loma), Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina is within a 10-minute drive of Old Town San Diego State Park and Waterfront Park. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Naval Base Coronado and 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from Marine Corps Recruit Depot.

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 spa 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.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina

2051 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92106

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina features a marina, 2 outdoor swimming pools, and 2 spa tubs along with outdoor tennis courts and a fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant. Business-related amenities consist of a 24-hour business center and 6 meeting rooms.

A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. Event facilities measuring 6500 square feet (604 square meters) include conference space. This San Diego hotel also offers spa services, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina is a smoke-free property.

  • Picnic area
  • Organic food
  • Number of outdoor pools - 2
  • Number of spa tubs - 2
  • Elevator
  • Fitness facilities
  • Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
  • 24-hour front desk
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • Business center
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Express check-out
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • No single-use plastic soda bottles
  • No single-use plastic stirrers
  • Biodegradable/compostable stirrers
  • Computer station
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • Biodegradable/compostable straws
  • No single-use plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Conference space size (meters) - 604
  • Number of meeting rooms - 6
  • Luggage storage
  • ATM/banking
  • Concierge services
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 2
  • Total number of rooms - 227
  • Number of floors - 3
  • Number of buildings/towers - 12
  • Tennis on site
  • Marina on site
  • Conference space
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Smoke-free property
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Spa services on site
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference space size (feet) - 6500
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Off-street parking
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 2
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 2
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English

Parking

Self parking (surcharge)

Room Amenities

Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina offers 227 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 42-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Television
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Free local calls
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Microwave
  • In-room massage available
  • Cable TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • LCD TV
  • TV size: 42
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)

Where to Eat

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.

Nearby Things to Do

2 outdoor tennis courts and a marina are featured at the hotel. 2 outdoor swimming pools and 2 spa 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.

  • Water skiing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Segway rental/tour nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Health or beauty spa nearby

Spa Services

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time ends at 11:30 PM

Check-in time starts at 4 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

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 affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

Comprehensive food waste policy

Comprehensive recycling policy

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is not available

Car not required

Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines We Care Clean (Best Western)

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch

Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 14–34 for adults, and USD 10–15 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.

Hotel Names

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

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel 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.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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