Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Exterior
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Lobby
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Californian cuisine, pool views

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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2051 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA, 92106
  • Place, Shelter Island
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Humphreys Concerts by the Bay
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(83 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator, Marina View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)
  • Marina view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Marina View (with Sofabed)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • Marina view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Kitchen (with Sofabed, Full Kitchen)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Living Room, Sofabed, Full Kitchen)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Living Room, Sofabed, Full Kitchen)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Marina View (Living Room, Sofabed, Full Kitchen)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Marina view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen, Marina View (Living Room, Sofabed, Full Kitchen)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Marina view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(66 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator, Marina View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(54 reviews)
  • Marina view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (View)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (with Sofabed)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

Mobility Accessible King Room

  • Sleeps 2

King Room with Marina View

  • Sleeps 2

Two Queen Room with Marina View

  • Sleeps 4

Casa Del Mar King Room with Water View

  • Sleeps 2

Mobility Accessible Two Queen Room with Roll in Shower

  • Sleeps 4

Casa Marina King Room with Water View

  • Sleeps 2

Casa Marina Two Queen Room with Water View

  • Sleeps 4

Mobility Accessible Two Queen Studio Suite with View

  • Sleeps 4

Casa Del Mar Mini King Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Casa Del Mar Mini Two Queen Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Mobility Accessible Mini King Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 3

King Suite with Marina View

  • Sleeps 4

Two Queen Suite with Scenic View

  • Sleeps 6

King Suite with Scenic View

  • Sleeps 4

Two Queen Suite with Marina View

  • Sleeps 6

Casa Del Mar Two Queen Studio Suite with Water View

  • Sleeps 4

Casa Del Mar Building Marina View King Suite

  • Sleeps 3

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub, View, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Suite-1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub, Sofabed, Kitchen, Patio, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

Casa Del Mar King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Casa Del Mar Two Queen Room With Water View

  • Sleeps 4

Casa Del Mar Mini Two Queen Studio Suite With Water View

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 4

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Interior Entrance, Microwave And Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 4

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Interior Entrance, Microwave And Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina

Along with a marina, this smoke-free hotel has 2 outdoor pools and a restaurant. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a fitness center, outdoor tennis courts, and a 24-hour business center are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina offers 227 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 42-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

2 outdoor tennis courts and a marina are featured at the hotel. 2 outdoor swimming pools and 2 hot tubs are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

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

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Shelter Island. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 outdoor pools and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy Californian cuisine and pool views while dining at Blue Wave Bar & Grill
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the 2 outdoor pools or soak in the 2 hot tubs
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes 2 outdoor tennis courts and a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the restaurant
  • Steps from Shelter Island and San Diego Bay
Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina offers its guests a marina, 2 outdoor swimming pools, and 2 hot tubs along with outdoor tennis courts and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and 6 meeting rooms.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 6500 square feet (604 square meters) and includes conference space. Spa services, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3-star San Diego hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Blue Wave Bar & Grill - Overlooking the pool, this restaurant specializes in Californian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 14 to 34 for adults and USD 10 to 15 for children
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Blue Wave Bar & Grill

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Gym

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 6 meeting rooms
  • 6,500 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Marina
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 12 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

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 14 to 34 for adults, and USD 10 to 15 for children
  • Self parking fee: USD 25 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Cashless transactions are available
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • 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

Best Western Island
Best Western Island Hotel
Best Western Island Palms
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Best Western Plus Island Palms
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Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel San Diego
Best Western Plus Palms
Island Palms
Island Palms Hotel
Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel And Marina
Best Western San Diego
Best Western Plus Island Palms San Diego
San Diego Best Western
Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel Marina

Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1024 out of 1600 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 346 out of 1600 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 1600 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1600 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1600 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Destiny

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hotel, great view, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean room , the bed was very comfortable, the building it self was well maintained as well .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Not a bad price. Decent place. Charge for parking 👎
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool was too cold to ise
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Alysa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff was great, easy check in and great location
View from our bed of the marina
View from our breakfast table
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and lovely location room overlooking the harbor
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lashonda

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yummy food. Lovely rooms. Nice hottub a
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jerry

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and orderly and the property was well maintained
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every time i have stayed here everything is always clean...no complaints!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was in good condition but the shutters on the windows while they look nice, let in a lot of light at night, so it was hard for me to sleep. Also it was loud when people came in/out of the building when the door was closing.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aliah

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was fantastic and staff was amazing! Highly recommend!
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amer

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

GERALD

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, happy, helpful staff, great resturant. It was the week we needed to get away.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Absolutely! Love coming back here-trsted great on every level and always accommodated with special requests for rooms and location!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

GERARDO, Longmont

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, friendly staff members, nice amenities, safe and quiet neighborhood, and centrally located to see various parts of the area from La Jolla to Coronado and everything in between. Great place to walk along the bay in the morning.
View from our patio
The marina area
Nice space to have dinner on the patio
Walk along the bay across the street
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025