Kona Kai Resort & Spa

San Diego, California

Virgin rating

Deluxe King Room
Vessel Restaurant
Terrace
Deluxe Queen Room
Marina Terrace
Marina View Junior Suite
Deluxe King Room
Vessel Restaurant
Terrace
Deluxe Queen Room
Marina Terrace
Marina View Junior Suite

The hotel

This iconic California hotel is on Shelter Island, overlooking the famed Kona Kai Marina. With ocean views from every room type, you can laze the days away on your balcony if you fancy - complete with stunning views of San Diego bay. Although with a private beach two waterfront pools, you'll probably want to leave the room to enjoy a leisurely day by the water either way. Embrace true holiday life and head to the poolside bar for a refreshing drink – and take in the views of the marina, or pamper yourself at the spa. If you fancy something a bit more active, explore the island on one of the complimentary beach cruisers or enjoy one of the many water sports activities on offer!

Amenities

  • Bicycle Rental
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Beachfront location

Where is it

Located on Shelter Island on Kona Kai Marina, minutes from Downtown San Diego and San Diego’s International Airport.

Hotel information

170 rooms, including 41 luxury suites, all with spectacular water viewsfrom the private patio or balcony, as well as flatscreen TV with premium entertainment channels, complimentary coffee, mini-fridge, safe, hairdryer, bathrobes, iron and board. 

Deluxe Guestrooms have 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Premium Rooms offer 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Suites are also available, featuring sophisticated coastal design, spa-inspired bathrooms with bath and rainfall shower, and bay or marina views from an oversized balcony. 

Vessel restaurant (local coastal cuisine, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner). Tiki Bar and adults-only pool bar. Resort pool and adults-only pool. Pool and beach cabanas*. Spa*. Fitness centre. Complimentary fitness classes. Private beach and firepits. Water activity centre* including kayaks and paddle boards. Volleyball. Badminton. Complimentary bikes. Fishing*. Beach parties. Kona Kai Marina with bay cruises* and dinner cruises*. Gift shop. Room service*. WiFi*. Self-parking $34, plus tax per night (payable locally, subject to change)

This hotel has resort fees that are included in the room rate (subject to change)

Resort fee includes: - Daily Newspaper in Lobby - WiFi - Fitness centre and steam room - Towel Service at pool and spa. Resort fee, tax and inclusions are subject to change - please see hotel check-in for current inclusions available to you upon arrival.

*Denotes local charge. 

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (1625)
  • Very good (453)
  • Average (300)
  • Poor (192)
  • Terrible (173)
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Dec 11, 2024 varun t

Clean Rooms. Great hospitality. Management upgraded us from a junior suite because of our anniversary with out asking. Friendly and readily available staff to help with questions or concerns. Good parking availability. Good location with in 20 min of multiple must visit destinations.
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Dec 9, 2024 Kristen M

Nice hotel, nice rooms. Booked a king but ended up with 2 queen beds which was a bummer but not the end of the world. Staff very nice. Very nice bathrooms in the room. Nice pools. My only complaint other than the bed situation would be the very expensive parking. This hotel is not in the middle of the city
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Dec 9, 2024 Dennis L

Beds were very comfortable; Staff- Friendly, Service oriented & the restaurant food was Awesome- NOT what we expected from a Hotel!! Gorgeous water views from all aspects of the property especially the restaurant. Great marina side walk.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating It was just ok, which was a huge letdown

Dec 7, 2024 B H

Gorgeous hotel, but staff lacks commitment to excellence. My safety felt compromised when my room was entered without notice or announcement and my keys continued to expire (not deactivate) so I kept getting them remade. I had apologies given but no real effort made to make any of it right for the rest of my stay. Depending on the day, the… Read more
Gorgeous hotel, but staff lacks commitment to excellence. My safety felt compromised when my room was entered without notice or announcement and my keys continued to expire (not deactivate) so I kept getting them remade. I had apologies given but no real effort made to make any of it right for the rest of my stay. Depending on the day, the restaurant is extremely slow during lunch so don’t go if you’re in a time crunch. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating I will come back to this resort

Dec 6, 2024 GrandTour66117590118

Great resort, very clean, staff are phenomenal!! The views from the hotel is priceless. Very quiet neighborhood and close enough to get to downtown or Coronado island. The nighttime firepits so relaxing to enjoy, gym.is great. Resort is 15 minutes to the airport and I took a taxi.