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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)
Lobby sitting area
Kona Kai One Bedroom Suite | Living area | 42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, iPod dock
Water view
Deluxe Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar

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

Room options

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

Waterview One Bedroom Suite

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

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

Mobility/Hearing Accessible King

  • 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

  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single 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)
  • 32 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Fire Pit Junior Suite

  • 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
(10 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 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)
  • 39 sq m
  • 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)
  • 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 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)
  • 32 sq m
  • 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)
  • 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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Bayview Junior Suite King | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

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

Marina View Junior Suite King

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

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About this property

Kona Kai San Diego

On private beach with 2 outdoor pools, near Shelter Island
Spend the day catching some rays at Kona Kai San Diego's private sand beach, relaxing by one of the hotel's 2 outdoor swimming pools, or pampering yourself at the 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-per-view films. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

A private beach and a marina are featured at the hotel. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with Access to hot tub. Other recreational amenities include a steam room and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

The on-site 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.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Kona Kai San Diego. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Shelter Island. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 outdoor pools and 2 poolside bars. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy local cuisine and pool views while dining at Vessel Restaurant and Bar
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the 2 outdoor pools or soak in the hot tub
  • Treat yourself to aromatherapy, Swedish massages or facials at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a private beach, a gym and a steam room
  • 9 minutes by car from Old Town San Diego State Park and 11 minutes from USS Midway Museum
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Simply walk outside to smell the salty air and watch the ocean waves from the sandy beach. Hit the beach and work on your tan in the sunloungers (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.

Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. For a drink, you can stop by one of the on-site 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 hot tub, a steam room and a fitness centre. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star San Diego hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and at the weekend from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Vessel Restaurant and Bar – Overlooking the pool, this restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Paloma Bar – This poolside bar only serves light fare. Open selected days.
Tiki Bar – This poolside bar only serves light fare. A children's menu is available. Open selected days.

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

English, Spanish

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 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

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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: USD 113 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 170 per stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 65 lb 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.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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 centre/computer access
  • Fitness centre 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 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 USD170 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 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 aged 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. 532 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 227 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 1004 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great property and we enjoyed every minute.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room not ready at check in time. Not notified it was ready until 6:30pm.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Christina

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wish more restaurants and shopping was around. Not walkable. Very pretty just not much around.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Joelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice place to stay for our first trip to San Diego but I wouldn’t stay there again. I wasn’t a shocked that I had to pay extra for parking and the breakfast buffet was delicious but so over priced. Also definitely not what the pictures look like online.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Thanh

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property seems clean. Staff are friendly. Room does not have a microwave, somewhat inconvenient. My family enjoyed roasting marshmallow on the beach, a plus. Pool and hot-tub were great, just the right depth, safe for non-swimmers to have some pool time without drowning concerns LOL. Yard with ping-pong table and cute sitting area. Suggest some aroma for the hallway and rooms as it has a slightly unpleasant odor. Otherwise, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Nayely

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Bigg

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nathaniel

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We spent 500 for a regular room and 50 for use of property amenities. No shuttle service. Hot tubs didn’t work. Rental website didn’t work for water sports ran through the resort. Pool had seagulls landing in the pool area eating peoples food that was left behind after they left. $16 liquor shots. Waste of money in my opinion. I am usually not a complainer but I couldn’t let this slide
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

VAROOJ

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very professional staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Indriawati

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Brianna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I have stayed at Kona Kai 3 times. All have been pleasant. The property is always clean. However, the most recent of my stays the swimming pool and jacuzzi were dirty. The jacuzzi jets stopped working. The key card I was given did not work to open my door.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Corinthian Lynn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall for the price we paid to stay it could’ve been better. Everything cost even the morning coffee parking lunch buffet was $100 for two people breakfast buffet was $75 for two people. All in all food was really good but it’s cheaper to eat off grounds.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Yasser

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jose

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our room was dirty. Bedding was full of hairs and dusty. Floors dirty. They changed us rooms and was on lower floor with no view.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Peter J

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were so many extra fees - $46 resort fee, $46 parking fee, city fee, state fee, occupancy tax, etc. $7 for in room water bottles that we got charged for but didn't drink. So it ended up costing much more than the original booking. Beds were comfortable, view great, restaurant great. No microwave which was a bummer.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jessika

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dirty room. Not worth it

The room setup was cool but the bathroom had lots of hairs in the tub. A wash cloth has some type of red (looked like blood) satin on it. Also I was charged $197.88 for fees when I was told it would be $48.00.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana, Huntington

Travelled with partner
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonna

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

Kona Vibes

Kona Kai made sure my request was provided with the same exact room I wanted. Amazing location, service is exceptional and the rooms are updated and clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kelli

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Hotel! We were unfortunately right next to the building door, and would hear it slam every time it would open and slam shut. Was hard to fall asleep, and not wake up early due to this.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025