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Kona Kai San Diego

4.0 star property

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2 bars/lounges, 2 poolside bars
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
$289
$251 nightly
$289 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 30 - Jan 31

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1551 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, CA, 92106
  • Place, Shelter Island
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Humphreys Concerts by the Bay
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Bayview King | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Bayview King

  • 344 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Bayview Two Queen | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Bayview Two Queen

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Marina View King | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Marina View King

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Marina View Two Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe King | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe King

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Two Queen

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Junior Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Waterfront Fireplace Junior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 420 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Marina View Junior Suite Two Queen | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Marina View Junior Suite Two Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 420 sq ft
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Bayview Junior Suite Two Queen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 420 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Marina View Junior Suite King | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Marina View Junior Suite King

  • 420 sq ft
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Bayview Junior Suite King | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Bayview Junior Suite King

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 420 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Fire Pit Junior Suite

  • 420 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Mobility/Hearing Accessible King | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Mobility/Hearing Accessible King

  • 315 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Waterview One Bedroom Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Waterview One Bedroom Suite

  • 645 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Kona Kai One Bedroom Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Kona Kai One Bedroom Suite

  • 645 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

Located in San Diego (Point Loma), Kona Kai San Diego is within a 15-minute drive of Old Town San Diego State Park and USS Midway Museum. .This beach hotel is 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Cabrillo National Monument and 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Seaport Village.

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 - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • San Diego Yacht Club - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • USS Recruit - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • County Center - Little Italy Station - 10 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 16 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bali Hai Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Point Loma Seafoods - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Blue Wave Bar & Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪La Perla #3 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ketch Grill & Taps - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Kona Kai San Diego

Beachfront, with full-service spa
Kona Kai San Diego offers 170 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature iPod docking stations and minibars. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels and pay movies. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

A private beach and a marina are featured at the hotel. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a hot tub. Other recreational amenities include a steam room and a fitness center.

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

The onsite spa has 6 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and sports massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a hot tub and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 170 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and iPod docking stations. Rooms have private balconies or patios. 42-inch flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. After dipping into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools, you can spend some time at the private beach. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
You can enjoy a meal at Vessel Restaurant and Bar serving the guests of Kona Kai San Diego, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wind down with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges or 2 poolside bars. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in San Diego? This hotel has 56000 square feet (5203 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 5 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Vessel Restaurant and Bar - Overlooking the pool, this restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Paloma Pool Bar - This poolside bar serves light fare only. Open select days.
Tiki Bar - This poolside bar serves light fare only. A children's menu is available. Open select days.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (USD 46 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends; USD 33 to 100 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 poolside bars
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Paloma Pool Bar
  • Tiki Bar
  • Vessel Restaurant and Bar

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat tours
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Kayaking
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Sailing
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (56,000 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Marina
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 3 floors
  • 8 buildings
  • Ballroom
  • Built in 1959
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels
  • iPod dock
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 113 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 170 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 65 lbs per pet)
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 110.00 per night
  • Resort fee: USD 60 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Business center/computer access
  • Fitness center access
  • Fitness/yoga classes
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Newspaper
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access
  • Spa access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 33.00 to 100 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 46 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 113 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 170 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 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 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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Kona Kai Resort & Marina San Diego
Kona Kai Hotel San Diego
Kona Kai Resort Spa San Diego
Kona Kai Resort Spa
Kona Kai Spa San Diego
Kona Kai Spa
Kona Kai Resort San Diego

Kona Kai San Diego Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 532 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 217 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Llyneasa

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Bethany

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean & updated , very pricey for what it is. Basically a hotel room with pool access in a nice area. Not with the price in my opinion. We had a good deal we thought but after the additional cost of parking and resort fees we won’t be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fees were crazy...I have stayed at 4 star resorts in Hawaii where the resort fees were just over half of what they are here and the valet parking was included...Kona Kai gets you for an extra $100/Night for these 2 fees. Room was very comfortable, but probably not worth it in the end.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

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

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were on our Honeymoon and we fully enjoyed our stay. It was clean and convenient with so many amenities. We are totally going back for our next San Diego trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room a bit small and bed not comfortable. Consider mattress replacement for room 123
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeremy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly a must!!! We were happy they accommodated our pet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Joseph

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Humphrey

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the beautiful views of the Marina and sitting at the Fire pit in the evening.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moises

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very accommodating beautiful location loved bombfire. Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

William

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Selma

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great facility! Really liked it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mitchell Trent

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is amazing, clean and very safe. The dining option is mediocre at best, you will need a vehicle during your stay or plan to Uber. The $45 daily parking fee is pricey in my opinion. The new energy efficient rooms will shut off your AC and refrigerator when you aren't in the room. Our AC failed night two of our stay and the property was kind enough to credit our account $50.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lo único fue que no estaba incluido el desayuno . De resto excelente
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Anne Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice accommodations & a fun, relaxing, pretty property. Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

LOBATO,

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay, was very happy that it was pet friendly. Disappointed dogs are not allowed in the pool areas. The photos online show a dog at the pool which was one of the reasons I booked and to find out pups are not allowed in the area was a bummer.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda, San Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved staying at this property on shelter Island in San Diego. The Bay trail that’s nearby overlooking the bay, and the city itself was just beautiful. The hotel property was well appointed love the amenities like the pool and spa. The food was very good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025