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Kona Kai San Diego

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with spa, near Shelter Island

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2 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)
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Nestled close to Cabrillo National Monument, Kona Kai San Diego offers a tranquil retreat with 2 poolside bars and a private beach. Unwind with beach massages, yoga classes, or soak up the sun in cabanas by the outdoor pools. With an on-site spa and Vessel Restaurant serving local cuisine for breakfast to dinner, this eco-certified hotel has impressed guests with its helpful staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Parking available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • Marina
  • Restaurant and 2 poolside bars
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Steam room
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach cabanas

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
$301 nightly
The total price is $346
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Total with taxes and fees

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Waterview One Bedroom Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Waterview One Bedroom Suite

Highlights

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

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Mobility/Hearing Accessible King | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Mobility/Hearing Accessible King

Highlights

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

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Kona Kai One Bedroom Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Kona Kai One Bedroom Suite

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Two Queen

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 344 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Fire Pit Junior Suite

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Bayview Two Queen

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 344 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Waterfront Fireplace Junior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
  • 420 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Marina View King | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Marina View King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 344 sq ft
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Marina View Two Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 344 sq ft
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe King

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 344 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Bayview King | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Bayview King

7.2 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 344 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Marina View Junior Suite Two Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 420 sq ft
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Bayview Junior Suite Two Queen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 420 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Bayview Junior Suite King | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Bayview Junior Suite King

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 420 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Marina View Junior Suite King | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Marina View Junior Suite King

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 420 sq ft
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 377 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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1551 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, CA, 92106

What's nearby

  • Shelter Island - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • SeaWorld - 10 min drive - 7.9 km
  • USS Midway Museum - 11 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Seaport Village - 11 min drive - 10.5 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 13 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 15 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 27 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 39 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 47 min drive
  • Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 59 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 16 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 21 min drive
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Point Loma Seafoods - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bali Hai Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Mitch's Seafood - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Portside Coffee and Gelato - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Kona Kai San Diego

Placing you just steps from Shelter Island, Kona Kai San Diego offers a private beach where you can enjoy cabanas, beach umbrellas, and beach massages. 2 outdoor pools provide fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy, and mani/pedis. Offering pool views, Vessel Restaurant and Bar serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. Other highlights at this eco-certified hotel include 2 poolside bars, a marina, and a fitness center. The helpful staff and location get good marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 170 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
DONE

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
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • Up to 2 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
DONE

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total, up to 65 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (USD 46 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekdays and 11:00 AM–1:00 PM on weekends
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 poolside bars
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Beach yoga
  • Fitness classes
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Boat tours
  • Personal watercraft (motorized)
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby

Working away

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

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 8 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1959
  • ATM/banking
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Fitness center
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Full-service spa
  • Marina
  • Hot tub
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Reception hall
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • IPod docking station
  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium digital channels
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Spa

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.

Dining

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.

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.

Here's the breakdown, no surprises

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 110.00 per night

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: USD 60 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee inclusions:
    • 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 (may be limited)
    • Pool access
    • Spa access (may be limited)

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 33.00 to 100 per person

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 20.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 113 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 170 per stay)

Parking

  • Self parking costs USD 46 per night with in/out privileges

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

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.
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.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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

Does Kona Kai San Diego offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Kona Kai San Diego does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Kona Kai San Diego?

Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools. Guests have pool access from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Kona Kai San Diego?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 65 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 113 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Kona Kai San Diego?

Yes. Self parking costs USD 46 per night. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Kona Kai San Diego?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Kona Kai San Diego and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like kayaking, sailing, and beach yoga. Additional recreation onsite includes fitness classes and yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa, soothe your senses in the hot tub, or go for a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools. Kona Kai San Diego also has 2 poolside bars, 2 bars, and a private beach, as well as a steam room and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Kona Kai San Diego?

Yes, Vessel Restaurant and Bar offers alfresco dining, local cuisine, and pool views.

Does Kona Kai San Diego have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.

What's the area around Kona Kai San Diego like?

Kona Kai San Diego is located on the boardwalk/promenade in Point Loma, a short 1-minute walk from Shelter Island and 14 minutes' walk from Humphreys Concerts by the Bay. Travelers say this hotel is in a good location.

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