Kona Kai San Diego
4.0 star property

Hotel with private beach and full-service spa
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Kona Kai San Diego

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Water view
Point of interest
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine, pool views
In-room business centre

Overview of Kona Kai San Diego

8.4

Very good

Highlight
  • Offers an on-site restaurant. Only 5% of properties have this in San Diego.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • On private beach
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
The price is AU$452
Price available on 25/4/2024

Explore the area

1551 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, CA, 92106
  • Popular LocationFathom Bistro Bait & Tackle5 min walk
  • Popular LocationBlue Wave Bar & Grill7 min walk
  • Popular LocationHumphreys Backstage Live13 min walk
  • AirportSan Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)11 min drive
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Room options

Suite, 1 Bedroom, View

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility/Hearing)

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 32 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Junior Suite (Fire Pit)

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, View (Bay)

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace (Waterfront)

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
  • 39 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Marina View

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 32 sq m
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Marina View

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 32 sq m
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 32 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, View (Bay)

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Marina View

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 39 sq m
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds, View

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 39 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, View

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 39 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Marina View

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 39 sq m
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed (Junior)

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 35 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

San Diego

Kona Kai San Diego is located in Point Loma, a neighbourhood in San Diego, and is near the airport and on a private beach. San Diego Zoo is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Old Town San Diego State Park and Cabrillo National Monument. USS Midway Museum and Seaport Village are two other places to visit that come recommended. Windsurfing and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.

What's nearby

  • Shelter Island - 1 min walk
  • USS Midway Museum - 11 min drive
  • Seaport Village - 11 min drive
  • SeaWorld - 13 min drive
  • San Diego Zoo - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • County Center - Little Italy Station - 10 min drive
  • San Diego-Old Town Transit Center - 16 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Point Loma Seafoods - 4 min drive
  • Mitch's Seafood - 4 min drive
  • Bali Hai Restaurant - 18 min walk
  • Point Loma Dining - Nicholson Commons - 7 min drive
  • Jimmy's Famous American Tavern - 5 min drive

About this property

Kona Kai San Diego

Upscale eco-certified hotel near Old Town San Diego State Park
Located close to Cabrillo National Monument, Kona Kai San Diego provides a marina, 2 poolside bars and a terrace. With a private beach, beach cabanas and beach massages, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage, a body treatment or a body wrap at the on-site spa. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Vessel Restaurant and Bar, features pool views and brunch. The gym offers yoga classes and fitness classes; other things to do include beach yoga, sailing and boat tours. In addition to a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • 2 outdoor pools with cabanas, sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and self-parking (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, a reception hall and smoke-free property
  • Wedding services, a ballroom and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 170 individually furnished rooms boast thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as amenities such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hairdryers
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies or patios, fridges and coffee/tea makers

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key Eco-Rating Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage and 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 45 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM–11 AM for a fee: USD 12–50 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 motorised 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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 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
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels
  • IPod dock
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

Outdoor space

  • Balcony/patio

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

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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 are allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 150 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 65 lb 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.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 110.00 per night
  • Resort fee: USD 50.76 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Business centre/computer access
  • Fitness centre 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: from approximately USD 12 to 50 per person
  • Self-parking fee: USD 45.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD150 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 7:00 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Kona Kai San Diego have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools. Pool access is from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Kona Kai San Diego?

As of 29 Mar 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kona Kai San Diego on 25 Apr 2024 start from AU$373.63, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Kona Kai San Diego pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 65 lb per pet. There's a fee of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Kona Kai San Diego?

Self-parking is available for USD 45.00 per night.

What time is check-in at Kona Kai San Diego?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Kona Kai San Diego?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kona Kai San Diego located?

Located in Point Loma, this beachfront hotel is on the boardwalk and within 6 mi (10 km) of Old Town San Diego State Park, Cabrillo National Monument and USS Midway Museum. Seaport Village and Balboa Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Kona Kai San Diego Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 477 out of 910 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 220 out of 910 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 910 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 910 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 910 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

Connie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff! Beds are very comfortable. Beautiful view from balcony!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Secluded quiet property that we enjoyed after being out all day. Staff were excellent. Room was okay. Bed was very comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Muzammil

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy, Hawthorne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this property always have the best time.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kuthur, Mission Viejo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was in very good condition but furniture in balcony was frayed. Limited view of bay from room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Resort fee is a bit high at $45 but the $45 per day self parking fee is very high.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Irene

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hallways smelled like too much perfume. Not sure what they spray in the hallways but it is awful! Needed to hold my breath. Ate at the restaurant 2 times. Food was cold. Ordered their sourdough bread. Both times bread was cold and stale. My breakfast potatoes were cold too. Over rated.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamira

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

6/10 Okay

Mariana

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The restroom was no clean, it was dirty and the shower was dirty as well.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

T

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The area for the property is clean and nice, at the quiet end of Shelter Island. It's mostly a property for members and marina/yacht people. There's a nice walk along the waterfront across the street, with a small beach farther down. The back side of the property is mostly along a marina. There's bonfire pits, a couple of pools. It's mostly meant for adults. I attended yoga one morning, but I was the only "guest" -- the rest were property members of 50 years and up. There is a restaurant on site -- no room service, but you can call ahead and walk down to pick up. The food was very good. There is a spa, but you might have to call the office a couple weeks in advance to find out how to book spa services because there were no weekend slots by the time I checked into my room on Friday afternoon. In spite of all these pluses, we found ourselves constantly asking questions of the staff -- who are nice, by the way. Parking didn't work (which is $45/night, ouch), so we had multiple calls and questions about how to get access and how to leave the property. We were charged $200 extra in incidentals in advance ($100/night), and we had to ask when it would be returned to our account and why so much. We'd ask how to navigate the property, which winds around, and where things were (it wasn't always clear to a non-member). Later, after checking out, staff reported we had a pet and we were charged over $100 again -- that took two calls to fix, since we didn't bring a pet.

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Room Cleanliness & Outdoor Pool
Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
4.0