Kona Kai San Diego

4.0 star property

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2 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)
Fire Pit Junior Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Point of interest
Water view
Lobby sitting area

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

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

Deluxe Two Queen

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

Fire Pit Junior Suite

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Bayview Two Queen

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

Waterfront Fireplace Junior Suite

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

Marina View King

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

Marina View Two Queen

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

Deluxe King

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

Bayview King

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

Marina View Junior Suite Two Queen

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

Bayview Junior Suite Two Queen

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

Bayview Junior Suite King

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

Marina View Junior Suite King

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

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 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.

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.

Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. 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 hot 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.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 11:00 AM and 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 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

  • 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 motorized 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 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
  • 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
  • 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 at the property

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 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

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
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

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. 530 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 228 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 1001 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

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

Traveled with group
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

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Maisa

Traveled with partner
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

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice views!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

Traveled with family
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

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Traveled with partner
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

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Starla

Traveled with partner
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

Traveled with family and small children
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

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chandana

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

Traveled with partner
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

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Tedenkyalsh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie, ALAMEDA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet room - very comfortable, great waterfront trail, onsite restaurant and nearby restaurants. The spa was wonderful and the staff were all great. Hope to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Susan

Traveled with group
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seeta, St. Paul

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025