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Kona Kai San Diego

4.0 star property

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2 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)
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Outdoor wedding area
Aerial view
Water view

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk

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1551 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, CA, 92106
  • Place, Shelter Island
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, SeaWorld
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, USS Midway Museum
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Bayview King

Bayview King

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

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

Bayview Two Queen

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Marina View King

Marina View King

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 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)
  • 32 sq m
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Deluxe King

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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)
  • 32 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Junior Suite

Deluxe Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 35 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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)
  • 39 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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)
  • 39 sq m
  • 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)
  • 39 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Marina View Junior Suite King

Marina View Junior Suite King

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

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Bayview Junior Suite King

Bayview Junior Suite King

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Fire Pit Junior Suite

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

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Mobility/Hearing Accessible King

Mobility/Hearing Accessible King

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

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Waterview One Bedroom Suite

Waterview One Bedroom Suite

  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Kona Kai One Bedroom Suite

Kona Kai One Bedroom Suite

  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa 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 - 0.0 km
  • SeaWorld - 11 min drive - 7.9 km
  • USS Midway Museum - 11 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Seaport Village - 12 min drive - 10.5 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 14 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

  • County Center - Little Italy Station - 10 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 16 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bali Hai Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Point Loma Seafoods - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Blue Wave Bar & Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Portside Coffee and Gelato - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Kona Kai San Diego

Beachfront hotel with 2 outdoor pools and a marina
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 hot 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 hot 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 11:00 AM and on weekends from 11:00 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 11:00 AM and on weekends between 11:00 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.
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.

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 46 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends; USD 33 to 100 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 poolside bars
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Paloma Pool 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
  • Hot tub
  • Kayaking
  • Personal motorised watercraft
  • Sailing
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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/promenade
  • 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
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily
  • 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 bathroom
  • 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
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

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

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 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 at the property

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 60 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 33.00 to 100 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
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
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

Reviews

Kona Kai San Diego Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 535 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 218 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 123 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
There was a room charge on my room that was not mine and it’s been impossible to get it resolved. The hotel did bot repond to my message for almost 2 weeks. Just been awful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christina, Calipatria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a beautiful area in and out and everyone is so friendly. I only gave it a 4 because its expensive and i didnt see the reason for it except I guess the view..
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Garrick

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rocio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant view
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giorgio

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Mitchell

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Very poor front desk service. Many people trying to check in being told they did not have a reservation and that hotel was full. Poor menu choices for high end hotel. We walked to hotels nearby that offered much better menu choices. Looks like they are trying to be high end and kids hotel at same time. Overpriced compared to competitors.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teri or Mike

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

Peaceful

Very nice place to go and relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amaria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best resort I've ever stayed in
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

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

Nice Getaway

The first night the room we had did not have the view that was pictured. We talked to the front desk and we got the BEST room with the view of the harbor. Excellent!! We were disappointed that the only breakfast offered was a buffet for $26+. We are light eaters and a bagel with fruit would have been great. We found a place down the road. I really do like this resort and we will be staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dayna

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautiful and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer L

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The cost of the rooms plus the resort fees are NOT worth the hype. If you’re doing all the touristy attractions you spend little time at the resort. Would not stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruben

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

10/10 Excellent

Mindy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Arash

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I Didn't receive the room I paid for. I paid for a Marina View Junior Suite King. I had no view of the Marina. When I complained to the front desk I was told this was only room they had available. I would've been better off with a regular room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terrance Aikens

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025