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Kona Kai San Diego

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel near Cabrillo National Monument

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Water view
Point of interest
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine, pool views
In-room business centre
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Pool
  • 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.)11 min drive
  • Popular LocationUSS Midway Museum11 min drive
  • Popular LocationSeaWorld13 min drive

Room options

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, View

  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Junior Suite (Fire Pit)

Junior Suite (Fire Pit)

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, View (Bay)

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

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace (Waterfront)

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Marina View

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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Marina View

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

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, View (Bay)

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

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

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Marina View

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

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

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds, View

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

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, View

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

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Marina View

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

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

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed (Junior)

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

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About the area

San Diego

Beachside getaway.Your stay at this Point Loma hotel places you within 6 miles (10 km) of Old Town San Diego State Park and Cabrillo National Monument. USS Midway Museum and Seaport Village are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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
  • 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

4-star beachfront hotel near Cabrillo National Monument
Simply walk outside to smell the salt air and watch the ocean waves from the sand beach. Hit the beach and work on your tan in the sun loungers (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 onsite 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 spa tub, a steam room, and a fitness center. 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 center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • 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 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.

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.

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

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 45.00 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–11 AM: USD 12-50 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 2 poolside bars and 2 bars/lounges

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Fitness classes
  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat tours
  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Motorized watercraft
  • Sailing
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • 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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital channels
  • iPod dock
  • Pay movies
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Balcony or patio

Food and drink

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

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: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 150 per stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 65 lbs 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.

Property 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 center/computer access
  • Fitness center 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 12–50 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 45.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 150 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 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

Kona Kai San Diego Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 500 out of 947 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 224 out of 947 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 947 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 947 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 947 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

PATRICK, Rancho Cucamonga

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant and free
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lady Claire

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful property in a beautiful location. There’s so much to do for the kids and you can walk around shelter island which is an area of San Diego that many people don’t know about. The kids enjoyed playing at the private beach every night next to the bonfires. We truly love this resort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ralph

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

eric

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
After being locked out of our room and being treated rudely due to a CC glitch which was resolved in 1 hour I will not plan on returning.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice and beautiful hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Trudi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and hotel was nice, but thought it overpriced.. The $40 or $45 dollars to park and the additional resort fee made it quite a bit more than expected. Dinner was very good at the Vessel restaurant. Overall it was nice, just not what I expected for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We love staying here! Great amenities & close to lots of attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven P.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was very clean and beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location , spa , and quality of the property were outstanding
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024