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Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina

3.0 star property

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Reception
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board
2 outdoor pools, pool loungers
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
2051 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA, 92106
  • Shelter Island
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • San Diego Yacht Club
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

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

  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator, Marina View (Refrigerator)

  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator, Marina View (Refrigerator)

  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

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

  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

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

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

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

  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Living Room;with Sofabed)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Standard Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Kitchen (with Sofabed)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Bathtub)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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 mi (8.1 km) from University of San Diego and 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Port of San Diego.

What's nearby

  • Shelter Island - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Humphreys Concerts by the Bay - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • San Diego Yacht Club - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot - 11 min drive - 8.4 km
  • SeaWorld - 12 min drive - 9.0 km

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

  • ‪Point Loma Seafoods - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Bali Hai Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Better Buzz - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mitch's Seafood - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive

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 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.

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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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
  • Free cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • 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

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • 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

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

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 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
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

Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 953 out of 1538 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 354 out of 1538 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 1538 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1538 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1538 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia June, ST LOUIS

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, beds comfortable, plenty of pillows. Large bathroom with plenty of towels. Staff was friendly and helpful. Staff in restaurant so friendly and kind.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the view of the marina from our room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sam, Roseville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property in an amazingly beautiful place. Airport noise is present but not bad. However they don't do a great job on maintenance. Our room's smoke detector battery got to the end of its life at 4am, and started beeping nonstop. Shame on their maintenance department they don't replace these on a regular schedule to avoid this.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food and service at the hotel was outstanding!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kammy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room much smaller and run down than expected. Staff told me that I was able to cancel our third night without any penalty after our first night stay. But after checking out and paying only for two nights and returning home, they ended up still charging us for our third night. So frustrating!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
room was not cleaned completely from last visitor staff took a long time to bring items requested ahead of time such as a rollaway bed no pillows
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an easy, clean, no hassle destination for us. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

KAREN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The refrigerator did not work Huge gap under patio door. Let a cold breeze in. Lamp by couch had no electrical outlet. So no light. Carpet and couch seemed grimy I found a needle cap and a dirty bandage under the couch Hot water took forever to reach the room. Waste of a lot of good water. We have stayed there before and had a great experience. But stay away from room 205- building C Also, the $25 per night parking fee is ridiculous . No room service and no free HBO even though that’s what is said while you are on hold. Overall, I was very disappointed in this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret, Chandler

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the area easy to get to and close to what we want to see
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have been staying at this place for the last 4years for news years Eve! I so much fun and relaxing! Thank you for always giving us the same room we request every time we stay with you guys! Look forward for this year to do it all over again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is showing its age in some places but overall the property is well maintained. The room was very comfortable and the balcony view was very relaxing. Beautiful grounds and the pathway along the marina was lovely in the morning and evening. The area is very quiet and very safe. We will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Jera

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Cassie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Decent for a Best Western

The room is really small/tight and the beds were not comfortable at all. Our shower leaked horribly and soaked the bathroom. The room was definitely in need of some upkeep. The hotel lobby was really nice and the villa type setup is cute. The view from the room of the marina was really pretty. The restaurant and bartender were a nice addition!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Breeanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda, Livingston

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was great and close to many food options. It’s also directly across the street from the water which makes for a pretty view. The staff was friendly and helpful. The room was nice and spacious. Will recommend to others and will stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kumail

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and stay was great no complaints
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Happy New Year

It was very convenient and Tonys drive thru Mexican on Rosecrans was delicious. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy Sue

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ricky

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our only complaint is that the mattress was super hard.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness
Love, love, love!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shobhit

Why the parking was not provided for free there was so much of space
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024