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Kona Kai San Diego

4.0 star property
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Water view
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Point of interest
Point of interest
2 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

Map
1551 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, CA, 92106
  • Shelter Island
    1 min walk
  • Old Town San Diego State Park
    9 min drive
  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot
    12 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    11 min drive

Room options

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

Waterview One Bedroom Suite

  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Mobility/Hearing Accessible King

Mobility/Hearing Accessible King

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Kona Kai One Bedroom Suite

  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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

Deluxe Two Queen

  • 32 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Fire Pit Junior Suite

Fire Pit Junior Suite

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Bayview Two Queen

  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Waterfront Fireplace Junior Suite

  • 39 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Marina View King

  • 32 sq m
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Marina View Two Queen

  • 32 sq m
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Deluxe King

  • 32 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Bayview King

  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Marina View Junior Suite Two Queen

  • 39 sq m
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Bayview Junior Suite Two Queen

  • 39 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Bayview Junior Suite King

Bayview Junior Suite King

  • 39 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Marina View Junior Suite King

  • 39 sq m
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Junior Suite

  • 35 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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
  • 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
  • Old Town Transit Center - 16 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Point Loma Seafoods - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bali Hai Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Better Buzz - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mitch's Seafood - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Portside Coffee and Gelato - ‬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 spa 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 spa 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 10:00 AM and on weekends from 10:00 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 10:00 AM and on weekends between 10:00 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. Happy hour is offered.
Paloma 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. Happy hour is offered. Open select days.

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

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

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 10:00 AM–1:00 PM on weekends: USD 32-50 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 2 poolside bars and 2 bars/lounges

Restaurants on site

  • Vessel Restaurant and Bar
  • Paloma Bar
  • Tiki Bar

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Fitness classes
  • Beach yoga
  • Bike rentals
  • Boat tours
  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Motorised watercraft
  • Sailing
  • A hot tub
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Ballroom
  • Lift
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (56000 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms - 5

Outdoors

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Marina on site
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Private beachfront location
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - on the beach
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Spa open daily
  • Hot tub
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Beach towels
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital channels
  • iPod dock
  • Films for purchase
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • 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

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

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 51.88 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 32 to 50 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
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

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 540 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 1000 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

8/10 Good

weston

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel good, restaurant not so much.
Hotel was nice and comfortable. Would have been nice to be offered choice of building as being far from the amenities was awkward for me. Restaurant let us down - problems with breakfast (eggs were badly done, by the time they were recooked, rest of breakfast was cold). Offered a vague promise of discount at dinner, which we accepted. It was a 20% discount which was nice, but the menu was very limited and we didn't really like any of the items on offer that much.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

BARBARA MARGO, Calgary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots to see and do at Kona Kai. Beautiful location at the end of Shelter Island. 20 minute walk 20 Humphries by the Bay, where we attended live, outdoor concerts. Staff are extremely friendly and helpful. Very clean and safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

jean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, pretty clean for being old.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Jeffrey

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verena

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the views and area. Very relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing all around!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a really beautiful spot, and the place has many amenities to enjoy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the area, its beautiful. The property is well laid out and nice. It needs updates and the parking charge on top of resort fee is too much.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

HEIDI E

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Our refrigerator was broken when we got there they quickly replaced but the cabinet it was in smelled horrible so everytime you opened it to get into fridge you smelled also a ton of fruit flies in room on slider inside , we had no fruit, and for 2 night a screaming baby next door they did offer to move us on last night we declined so we received a $60 credit, overall nice resort and staff was friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Behshad

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Paid a lots of money for bay view and instead got a parking view . Very disappointed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just wow ! People kindness +++++
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

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

10/10 Excellent

Hovo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great resort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

so much fun
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Blanca

Travelled with family
They are bad staff service at the feont desk , ans they dont tell you about extra fee to the day you going to checking ao you ha e ronpaod extra 200 dlls for 2 fays nevee again in that reaort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Gayane

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sandeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Rajinder

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
View was great but restroom no good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were all very courteous and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024