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Kona Kai San Diego

4.0 star property

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Water view
2 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)
Point of interest
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Point of interest

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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Map
1551 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, CA, 92106
  • Shelter Island
    1 min walk
  • Fathom Bistro Bait & Tackle
    5 min walk
  • Washington Street Station
    10 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    11 min drive

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Waterview One Bedroom Suite

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

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Mobility/Hearing Accessible King | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Mobility/Hearing Accessible King

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Kona Kai One Bedroom Suite

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

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Two Queen

  • 344 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Fire Pit Junior Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Fire Pit Junior Suite

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Bayview Two Queen

  • 344 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Waterfront Fireplace Junior Suite

  • 420 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Marina View King

  • 344 sq ft
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Marina View Two Queen

  • 344 sq ft
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe King

  • 344 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Bayview King

  • 344 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Marina View Junior Suite Two Queen

  • 420 sq ft
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Bayview Junior Suite Two Queen

  • 420 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Bayview Junior Suite King | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Bayview Junior Suite King

  • 420 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Marina View Junior Suite King

  • 420 sq ft
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Junior Suite

  • 377 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Kona Kai San Diego

4-star hotel in Point Loma
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 spa 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 spa tub and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the sand beach. Sit back and relax on the beach with cabanas (surcharge), umbrellas, and sun loungers. 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.

The hotel offers a restaurant. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include 2 poolside bars and 2 bars/lounges. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This eco-certified hotel also offers a spa tub, a steam room, and a fitness center. Onsite parking is available (surcharge), along with a car charging station.

Kona Kai San Diego is a smoke-free property.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11 AM.
Vessel Restaurant and Bar - Overlooking the pool, this restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, 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.
Paloma Bar - This poolside bar serves lunch and light fare. Open daily.
Tiki Bar - This poolside bar serves light fare only. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. 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 transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (USD 46 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 32 to 50 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 poolside bars
  • A restaurant

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
  • Kayaking
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Sailing
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • In-room refrigerator

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 center
  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (56,000 square feet 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
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • 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 movies

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

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

Property 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 51.88 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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 32 to 50 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
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

Kona Kai San Diego Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 541 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 233 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 1003 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verena

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the views and area. Very relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing all around!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a really beautiful spot, and the place has many amenities to enjoy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the area, its beautiful. The property is well laid out and nice. It needs updates and the parking charge on top of resort fee is too much.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

HEIDI E

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Our refrigerator was broken when we got there they quickly replaced but the cabinet it was in smelled horrible so everytime you opened it to get into fridge you smelled also a ton of fruit flies in room on slider inside , we had no fruit, and for 2 night a screaming baby next door they did offer to move us on last night we declined so we received a $60 credit, overall nice resort and staff was friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Behshad

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Paid a lots of money for bay view and instead got a parking view . Very disappointed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just wow ! People kindness +++++
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hovo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great resort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

so much fun
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Blanca

Traveled with family
They are bad staff service at the feont desk , ans they dont tell you about extra fee to the day you going to checking ao you ha e ronpaod extra 200 dlls for 2 fays nevee again in that reaort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Gayane

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sandeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Rajinder

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
View was great but restroom no good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were all very courteous and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Emanuel

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Was not bad
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
First stay at Kona Kai had it's issues, but the property was great so we decided to give it a second chance and so glad we did. Wonderful staff and great property. Parking and resort fee's a little high but consistent with area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic resort right next to the bay. Environment is so beautiful the pool was great and the middle common area is beautiful. Can’t wait to visit again
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

isabella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024