Kona Kai San Diego

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June 2025

July 2025

2 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)

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Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Housekeeping
24/7 front desk
Breakfast available

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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

Waterview One Bedroom Suite

Marina view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Mobility/Hearing Accessible King

Resort view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Kona Kai One Bedroom Suite

Marina view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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

Deluxe Two Queen

Very good

32 sq m
Resort view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Fire Pit Junior Suite

Resort view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Bayview Two Queen

Very good

32 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Waterfront Fireplace Junior Suite

39 sq m
Bay view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Marina View King

Very good

32 sq m
Marina view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Marina View Two Queen

Exceptional

32 sq m
Marina view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Deluxe King

Very good

32 sq m
Resort view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Bayview King

Good

32 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Marina View Junior Suite Two Queen

Exceptional

39 sq m
Marina view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Bayview Junior Suite Two Queen

Excellent

39 sq m
Bay view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Bayview Junior Suite King

Exceptional

39 sq m
Bay view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Marina View Junior Suite King

39 sq m
Marina view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Deluxe Junior Suite

Exceptional

35 sq m
Resort view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

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Pool
Hot tub
Spa
Free WiFi

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

4 Jul - 5 Jul

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 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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Kona Kai San Diego. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from San Diego Bay. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 outdoor pools and 2 poolside bars. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like 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 massages, body scrubs, or manicures and pedicures at the spa
Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
Onsite 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 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.

Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli 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 hot tub, a steam room, and a fitness center. 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 on weekends from 11:00 AM to 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 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.

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

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

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: USD 113 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 170 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.

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 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 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

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, 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

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 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

8.4

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

6/10 Okay

Jose

Travelled with partner

21 Mar 2025

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

18 Mar 2025

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

16 Mar 2025

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

16 Mar 2025

Great location

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonna

Business traveller

15 Mar 2025

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

15 Mar 2025

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

11 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Room comfort

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

10 Mar 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

10 Mar 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

10 Mar 2025

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Resort lovely, room was not, overpriced

The good- the resort itself was very nice. Two pool areas with hot tuba, one is adult-only. Food in the restaurant was good, the service was excellent. View of the boats coming and going in fantastic! The little faux beach is cute, but not practical. The bad- I traveled alone (female) and they assigned me a room that opened to outside instead of an indoor hallway. They gave me an accessible room without asking.There was no hair dryer and the TV didn't work, only stayed on the advertisement. The front desk didn't tell me the thermostat isn't operational, so it took me a bit to figure out there was a window heater/cooler. The baseboards in my room were filthy! The adults only hot tub is really way too small. There was no notice that the bar in the adults only area is closed until summer, we were counting on that bar. They charge $5 for a cup of coffee in the front lobby!!!🙄 Also, when they lock the pool area for the night it's difficult to get to the rooms in the other buildings without walking around the front of the hotel. The directions they gave me at the front desk, the door was out of order due to construction. I had to duck under a rope to use the stairs in the back pretty ridiculous. And no sound proofing! I could hear above and next door. I will say I met up with friends who had nicer rooms, hair dryers and their tvs worked. Overall the resort is lovely, but I feel pretty ripped off paying $300 for my room plus $46 for parking (in an open lot with no security).

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Travelled with group

9 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We loved our stay at the resort, I just wish there was an elevator. It was a girls trip and we had to carry our bags/luggage’s in multiple trips from the stairs. But overall, the stay was very peaceful!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mahvash

9 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Maisa

Travelled with partner

5 Mar 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Was something broken in the restroom and we couldn’t sleep the whole night from the noise

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Travelled with partner

2 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Nice views!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

Travelled with family

28 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Amenities

Hotel restaurant was closed on the day we arrived. On the main resort lawn was a private event, which limited any one from using that area, not sure why they charge a resort fee when the areas are closed to guests.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Travelled with family and small children

27 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great place!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

27 Feb 2025

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

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Travelled with partner

25 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Pretty views of the Bay, and it has a man made private beach thats on the bay. The hotel could use a face lift, for the price you pay its not immaculate. Little things like my room was mossing a hair dryer and they never brought me one when i asked. The TV remote didnt work. The wifi kept giving us problems. Our key card didnt work one night because they didnt program it for the correct amount of days we wers staying. That said the staff were friendly and its in a great are for amenities.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

russell

23 Feb 2025

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Starla

Travelled with partner

20 Feb 2025

Too pricey for what it has to offer. No elevators where our room was which was so inconvenient. I would never stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Desiree

Travelled with family and small children

19 Feb 2025

Liked: Amenities

The hotel serves as a local club so many teens hang at the pool. Hot tub broken, but very warm pool. Cups not cleaned up frequently at pool and rooms are a bit worn. Pretty grounds.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

18 Feb 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chandana

18 Feb 2025

Never book this property. 1. They made us wait for an hour just because we booked on Expedia even though when we checked in late in the night. 2. After payment done on Expedia they charged extra 200 for resort fees and parking. We checked in at 1 am. 3. Breakfast was not included, we paid approx 900 for 2 nights. It was last minute. They even charged for water bottles. When asked for kettle to heat water, they offered as a daily basis on rental. Probably they read my face and said no fees. 4. The cleaning was not up to the mark. The floor was still forty 5. I felt They only care about money The worst ever stay I ever booked feeling like we are nothing. I have had better places where they treated us to luxury for much lesser. After charging so much. They can’t provide a free breakfast ??? lol hilarious.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Camryn

Travelled with partner

17 Feb 2025

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Cleanliness

Property was beautiful with great views. I don’t believe you get what you pay for. The rooms and pretty basic, it is not very clean and there’s a resort fee of almost $50 a day but then you still need to pay extra for everything, even a microwave

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Shreya

16 Feb 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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About this property

Kona Kai San Diego

Awards and affiliations

Languages

Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transport

Food and drink

Restaurants on site

Things to do

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Business services

Outdoors

Full-service spa

Accessibility

More

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

Entertainment

Food and drink

More

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Optional extras

You need to know

We should mention

Property is also known as