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Kona Kai Resort

1551 Shelter Island Drive San Diego, 92106 California

Sprawling Shelter Island resort on San Diego Bay

Island in the bay
Situated at the tip of Shelter Island, this 8-acre resort is 6 miles from SeaWorld and Seaport Village; historic Old Town and downtown San Diego are 7 miles away. Show more
Recreation, dining
Kona Kai Resort offers an outdoor swimming pool, spa tub, and health/fitness club with two massage rooms. The restaurant features California cuisine, marina views, and outdoor dining.
Complimentary Wi-Fi
All Kona Kai Resort guestrooms have a tropical theme and rattan furniture. Spacious rooms provide private patios, tiled baths, and complimentary wireless and wired high-speed Internet access. Hide

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3.8out of 5

Expedia Guest Rating

78%

of guests recommend

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Room type  
Water View King
One king bed. Balcony or patio with bay or marina view. 425 square feet. Island-style decor. Desk. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Data port telephone. Refrigerator. Coffeemaker. Hair dryer. Iron and ironing board.
Traditional King
One king bed. Balcony or patio. 425 square feet. Island-style decor. Blackout drapes/curtains. Desk. Data port telephone. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Refrigerator. Coffeemaker. Hair dryer. Iron and ironing board. Complimentary toiletries. Access via exterior corridors and electronic/magnetic keys.
Traditional Two Queen Beds
Two queen beds. Garden view. Balcony or patio. Island-style decor. Desk. Telephone with data port. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Refrigerator. Coffeemaker. Hair dryer. Iron and ironing board. Rollaway beds not permitted.
Water View 2 Queen Beds
Two queen beds. Bay or marina view. Balcony or patio. Island-style decor. Desk. Telephone with data port. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Refrigerator. Coffeemaker. Hairdryer. Iron and ironing board. Rollaway beds are not permitted.
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Hotel Policies & Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Know Before You Go
  • Advanced reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. There are no room charges for children 18 years old and younger who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians, using existing bedding.
Policies
  • Pet fee charged at hotel/condo
  • Small pets only
  • Minimum check-in age is 21
  • Check-out time is Noon
  • Pets accepted
  • Caters to couples
  • Caters to families
  • American Express accepted
  • Discover accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Visa accepted
  • Check-in time starts at 4 PM
  • Early departure fee charged
Fees
  • The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
    • Self parking fee: USD 15 per night (in/out privileges)
    • Pet fee: USD 100 per room, per stay
    • Late check-out fee: USD 50
    • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 per night
  • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Mandatory Fees and Taxes
  • The following mandatory hotel-imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out.
    • A 12.59 percent city/local tax will be charged
  • The above list may not be comprehensive. Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change.

Accessibility Options

  • Accessibility equipment for the deaf
  • Accessible bathroom
  • Accessible path of travel
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Handicapped parking
  • In-room accessibility
  • Roll-in shower

Property Amenities

  • Spa services on site (massage)
  • Fitness facilities
  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air-conditioned public areas
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Banquet facilities
  • Bar/lounge
  • Business services
  • Event catering
  • Health club
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Airport transportation (complimentary)
  • Spa tub
  • Laundry facilities
  • Multilingual staff
  • Patio
  • Secure parking
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Security guard
  • Suitable for children
  • Ballroom(s)
  • Internet access in public areas - high speed
  • Total number of rooms - 129
  • Number of floors - 3
  • Parking (surcharge)
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Business center
  • Coffee shop or café
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Exhibit space
  • Express check-out
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Full-service health spa
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (complimentary)
  • Beach/pool umbrellas
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
  • Wired (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Private beach
  • Garden
  • Tour assistance
  • Elevator/lift
  • ATM/banking
  • Area shuttle (complimentary)
  • One meeting/conference room
  • Marina on site
  • Massage - spa treatment room(s)
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Train station pickup (complimentary)
  • Conference center
  • Sauna
  • Self parking
  • Wedding services

Rooms

This resort on San Diego Bay offers 129 guestrooms in three, two- or three-story buildings. Some rooms offer exterior entrances.

Kona Kai Resort guestrooms feature private patios and include island-style decor. Room amenities include complimentary wireless and wired high-speed Internet access, multi-line data port telephones with voice mail, cable TV, ESPN, HBO, free movie channels, and video games (surcharge). Additional amenities include coffeemakers, hair dryers, compact refrigerators, and complimentary toiletries. Bathrobes and turndown service are available on request.

Kona Kai Resort, San Diego,  California, Rooms Guest Room

Room Amenities

  • Wireless Internet access
  • Premium television channel(s)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Climate control
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Clock radio
  • Desk
  • Video-game console
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Patio
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Complimentary weekday newspaper
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Extra towels/bedding
  • Pay movies
  • Internet access (complimentary)
  • Multi-line phone
  • Free local calls
  • Private bathroom
  • Voice mail
  • Window opens
  • Rollaway beds available
  • Wake-up calls
  • Refrigerator
  • Turndown service (on request)
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Bathrobes (on request)
  • Cable television service
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Television
  • Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary)
  • Wired high-speed Internet access (complimentary)
  • Television Internet access (complimentary)
  • In-room massage available
  • ESPN
  • Free movie channels
  • HBO
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • Water view
  • City view
  • Garden view
  • Pool view
  • Wheelchair accessible

Dining

Kona Kai Dining Room - Marina-view restaurant with adjacent Kona Kai Lounge. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Casual decor and outdoor seating. American fare. Children's menu available.

Room service is available during limited hours.

Kona Kai Resort, San Diego,  California, Dining Dining

Recreation

  • Motor boating nearby
  • Aerobics nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Golf - driving range nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Tennis nearby
  • Running track/path nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
  • Volleyball nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Personal watercraft on site
  • Playground nearby
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Boat launch on site
  • Boating on site
  • Dock on site
  • Pilates classes on site
  • Swimming on site
  • Yoga classes/instruction on site

Spa

  • Minimum age to access spa is 18
  • Body wraps
  • Body scrubs
  • Sauna in spa
  • Ocean view from spa
  • Massages
  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments

Verified Reviews: All guest reviews are verified as submitted by our customers and reflect their stay at Kona Kai Resort

3.8
out of 5
avg. guest rating
Hotel service:
3.8
Hotel condition:
3.7
Room cleanliness:
3.9
Room comfort:
3.8
Location:
4.4
Neighbourhood:
4.5
78%

of guests recommend

out of 91 reviews

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A Traveller from Cowgill, MO
3.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted 2 Dec 2011

“It was ok”

In need of remodel. Housekeeper where very good. Bed was awful. was about a 2 star hotel

Area recommendations
Oceanside, Carlsbad area nicer hotels
Anne C from North coast San Diego county
1.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted 22 Nov 2011

“Noise level from other guests was not tolerable-we left after 1 night”

The rooms are old, the doors and walls have no soundproofing. Wedding guests were partying in the hallway day and night running from room to room. The carpet in our roomwas still wet when we arrived, The shower/tub was patched . The bathroom was tiny. Towels were well used and shredded on edges. The view is wonderful and it would have been nice if the other guests would have allowed us to enjoy the room and balcony. Very disappointing for a 44 anniversary weekend away.

Area recommendations
Del Mar Coronado Bay side We enjoyed our stays in these various areas
Heidi C from Denver
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 8 Nov 2011

“2nd time here”

I love Kona Kai,beautiful setting,quiet and relaxing,nice view of the bay this time,and the hot tub right in front of the marina,it's awsome!

Area recommendations
good area to walk around in, lots of stores,Starbucks,salons etc..on Rosecrans St. Close to drive to Ocean beach,Misson beach & Pacific beach,Sea World & other tourist attractions.
When to go
1st week of November was perfect, great weather & not big tourist season, so it was quiet at the resort and not alot of people at the beaches.
A Traveller from Fairbanks Alaska
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 8 Nov 2011

“Overall Very Good”

Clean rooms. Good hotel for the price. Close to others with better dining choices.

Raymond O from Phoenix, Az
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 2 Nov 2011

“One of San Diego's finest”

An outstanding hotel in a beautiful location of San Diego. Very scenic and peaceful. The service was excellant. Can't wait to go back!!!!!

Area recommendations
Beach and bay areas
Nightlife
Only 7 minutes to gaslamp quarter in downtown San Diego
Mark from Los Angeles
2.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted 17 Oct 2011

“Last minute trip to San Diego”

We booked the night before and secured an amazing deal. Thid hotel has a great location its close to everything. The room needs to be updated the bed is hard and the furniture is a little beat up, but can not beat the price and location.

Outdoors or beach
This hotel has its own private beach on the harbor so bring sand toys and have some from with the kids
Bob M
3.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted 17 Oct 2011

“Not Hawaiian”

If you are draw by the allure of the Hawaiian name or the "Drive to Hawaii" tag lines they promote you will be disappointed. It should read "Drive to Mexico" because there was nothing Hawaiian about the place other than the name. All the buildings are Spanish style with Spanish names on them, the luau advertised did not exist.

Area recommendations
Area is fine, hotel is fine as a 3 star.
Sylvia S from Seattle
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 11 Oct 2011

“San Diego vacation”

The hotel has a great Hawaiian decor. You really need a car to get around but everything we wanted to see was no more than a 30 min. drive. We had a complimentary breakfast every morning. This was just enough to get us going for the day. We had a pool and marina view room. We would definitely stay there again.

cal from LA
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 20 Sep 2011

“Point Lomas best”

Great place. Cant wait to go back!

Nadeem AM from Glendale, Arizona
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 9 Sep 2011

“I will like to visit again in the future”

It was a great place to stay, and will definitely going to go again if i end up being in SD

Area recommendations
I would recommend this hotel to anyone i know of, because it's closer to everything needs to be around San Diego
Must see
This Resort is a must see place, althought i didn't had much time to see around during the day time, but when i returned back in the evening, i did took a look around and it was beautiful. it's a really good place to relax,

Kona Kai Resort

1551 Shelter Island Drive San Diego, 92106 California

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Nearby Points of Interest

  • Naval Base Coronado - 3.2 km / 2 mi
  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot - 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
  • Point Loma Lighthouse - 5 km / 3.1 mi
  • Coronado Beach - 5.1 km / 3.1 mi
  • Ocean Beach Park - 5.2 km / 3.2 mi
  • Maritime Museum of San Diego - 5.6 km / 3.5 mi
  • Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego - 5.9 km / 3.7 mi
  • Old Town San Diego State Park - 6 km / 3.7 mi
  • Seaworld - 6.1 km / 3.8 mi
  • San Diego Repertory Theater - 6.4 km / 4 mi
  • San Diego Convention Center - 6.6 km / 4.1 mi
  • Petco Park - 6.9 km / 4.3 mi
  • Mission Beach - 7.3 km / 4.6 mi
  • University of San Diego - 8.2 km / 5.1 mi
  • Balboa Park - 8.3 km / 5.2 mi

Location Highlights

  • Marina nearby
  • Theme park(s) nearby
  • Cruise ship terminal nearby
  • Airport nearby
  • Full-service health spa nearby
  • On bay
  • On beach
  • Convention center nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby

The preferred airport for Kona Kai Resort is San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 4.1 km / 2.6 mi.

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometre.

Nearest Major Airport:

  • San Diego, CA, United States (SAN-San Diego Intl.)

Area:

Beach Cities, San Diego, California, United States of America: During warm weather, crowds pack the waters off Mission Beach and Pacific Beach, two of the most popular stretches of San Diego sand. These laidback locales are known to host the occasional farmer’s market or arts festival. Mission Boulevard connects both beaches and leads north to La Jolla.

Kona Kai Resort

1551 Shelter Island Drive San Diego, 92106 California

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