Kona Kai San Diego

4.0 star property
Hotel with private beach and full-service spa

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Water view
Point of interest
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Outdoor banquet area
In-room business centre
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Pool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • On private beachOn private beachOn private beach

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1551 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, CA, 92106
  • Popular LocationShelter Island1 min walk
  • AirportSan Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)10 min drive
  • Popular LocationUSS Midway Museum11 min drive
  • Popular LocationSeaWorld13 min drive

Room options

Suite, 1 Bedroom, View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility/Hearing)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4/10 Very good

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 32 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Junior Suite (Fire Pit)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, View (Bay)

8/10 Good

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace (Waterfront)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
  • 39 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Marina View

8.4/10 Very good

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 32 sq m
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Marina View

8.4/10 Very good

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 32 sq m
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2/10 Wonderful

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 32 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, View (Bay)

9.1/10 Wonderful

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Marina View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 39 sq m
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds, View

7.3/10 Good

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 39 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, View

7.9/10 Good

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 39 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Marina View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 39 sq m
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed (Junior)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 35 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

San Diego

At Kona Kai San Diego, you'll be 7.3 km (4.5 mi) from Old Town San Diego State Park and 9.2 km (5.7 mi) from Cabrillo National Monument. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 2 outdoor swimming pools, 2 poolside bars and a full-service spa. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, aromatherapy and mani/pedis along with access to the hot tub. The restaurant, Vessel Restaurant and Bar, serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Paloma Bar is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with lunch and light fare. Spend the day at the private beach where you'll find cabanas, and enjoy the on-site marina and gym. 56000 square feet (5203 square metres) of event facilities include 5 meeting rooms and a conference centre, and other business amenities include a 24-hour business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a hot tub and a steam room. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 11 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Point Loma hotel include USS Midway Museum and Seaport Village.

What's nearby

  • Shelter Island - 1 min walk
  • USS Midway Museum - 11 min drive
  • Seaport Village - 11 min drive
  • SeaWorld - 13 min drive
  • San Diego Zoo - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • County Center - Little Italy Station - 10 min drive
  • San Diego-Old Town Transit Center - 16 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Point Loma Seafoods - 4 min drive
  • Mitch's Seafood - 4 min drive
  • Bali Hai Restaurant - 18 min walk
  • Jimmy's Famous American Tavern - 5 min drive
  • Better Buzz - 5 min drive

About this property

Kona Kai San Diego

Hotel with private beach and full-service spa
Simply walk outside to smell the salty air and watch the ocean waves from the sandy beach. Hit the beach and work on your tan in the sunloungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with cabanas (surcharge) and umbrellas. At Kona Kai San Diego, you can cool off in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

There's a restaurant on site. For a drink, you can stop by one of the on-site bars, including 2 poolside bars and 2 bars/lounges. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. This eco-certified hotel also offers a hot tub, a steam room and a fitness centre. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star San Diego hotel is smoke free.

  • 170 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 8 buildings
  • 2 bars by the pool
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 56000 sq ft of conference space
  • 5203 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1959
  • Cabanas on the beach (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Cabanas by the pool (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
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-per-view films. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The on-site 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.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key Global – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site (USD 45 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11 AM for a fee: USD 12 to 50 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 poolside bars
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Paloma 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
  • Kayaking
  • Personal motorised watercraft
  • Sailing
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

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

Outdoors

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Marina
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • On the boardwalk
  • 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
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • 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
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels
  • IPod dock
  • Pay films

Food and drink

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

Outdoor space

  • Balcony/patio

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

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 150 per stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 65 lb per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 110.00
  • Resort fee: USD 50.76 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Business centre/computer access
  • Fitness centre access
  • Fitness/yoga classes
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Newspaper
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access
  • Spa access

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 12 to 50 per person
  • Self-parking fee: USD 45.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD150 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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 and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. Contactless check-out is available.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Kona Kai San Diego?

Kona Kai San Diego offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Kona Kai San Diego?

As of 6 June 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kona Kai San Diego on 12 June 2024 start from AU$456.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Kona Kai San Diego?

Yep, Kona Kai San Diego has a self car park with in/out privileges for USD 45.00 per night.

Are there any beaches close to Kona Kai San Diego?

The closest beach to Kona Kai San Diego is Coronado Beach (5 km).

Is there a spa on site at Kona Kai San Diego?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Kona Kai San Diego. It has a hot tub and a steam room. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as Swedish massages.

Does Kona Kai San Diego have a pool?

Kona Kai San Diego has 2 outdoor swimming pools. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying in a cabana and under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

What luxury perks are available at Kona Kai San Diego?

Kona Kai San Diego features a private beach, 2 poolside bars and 2 outdoor pools.

What makes Kona Kai San Diego a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and couples spa treatments, as well as premium bedding and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Kona Kai San Diego.

Is Kona Kai San Diego family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals, 2 outdoor pools and a private beach, it's no surprise that Kona Kai San Diego is a hit with families.

Does Kona Kai San Diego serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order breakfast is offered daily between 7:00 AM and 11 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Kona Kai San Diego?

No, Kona Kai San Diego does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Kona Kai San Diego?

Relax with a coldie at the 2 poolside bars or 2 lounge bars, and grab a meal at the onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Kona Kai San Diego?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Kona Kai San Diego?

Dogs are welcome at Kona Kai San Diego, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets, with a maximum weight of up to 29 kg per pet.

Kona Kai San Diego Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 503 out of 955 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 955 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 955 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 955 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 955 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tamira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Camas

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Mariana

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The restroom was no clean, it was dirty and the shower was dirty as well.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

T

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The area for the property is clean and nice, at the quiet end of Shelter Island. It's mostly a property for members and marina/yacht people. There's a nice walk along the waterfront across the street, with a small beach farther down. The back side of the property is mostly along a marina. There's bonfire pits, a couple of pools. It's mostly meant for adults. I attended yoga one morning, but I was the only "guest" -- the rest were property members of 50 years and up. There is a restaurant on site -- no room service, but you can call ahead and walk down to pick up. The food was very good. There is a spa, but you might have to call the office a couple weeks in advance to find out how to book spa services because there were no weekend slots by the time I checked into my room on Friday afternoon. In spite of all these pluses, we found ourselves constantly asking questions of the staff -- who are nice, by the way. Parking didn't work (which is $45/night, ouch), so we had multiple calls and questions about how to get access and how to leave the property. We were charged $200 extra in incidentals in advance ($100/night), and we had to ask when it would be returned to our account and why so much. We'd ask how to navigate the property, which winds around, and where things were (it wasn't always clear to a non-member). Later, after checking out, staff reported we had a pet and we were charged over $100 again -- that took two calls to fix, since we didn't bring a pet.

10/10 Excellent

Lena

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Eli

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Tannika

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I stayed here only one night in February. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. We utilized the restaurant and enjoyed all of our food selections. It was a rainy day so we did not get an opportunity to use the pool and the many outdoor amenities, however, the outdoor courtyard, pool and hot tub area were clean and looked nice. The weather broke and we were able to sit by a fire pit along the marina, which made for an enjoyable and relaxing evening. Overall would recommend for families and would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dana

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Tristen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Beautiful place with kind and helpful staff! However after paying a daily resort fee and parking fee on top of the rental for the room you still have to pay expensive separate fees to do the activities the resort offers.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024