Kona Kai Resort & Spa, a Noble House Resort
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Kona Kai Resort & Spa, a Noble House Resort
#8 of Scenic Hotels in San Diego Metropolitan Area
1551 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, California, 92106, United States
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Located in San Diego (Point Loma), Kona Kai San Diego is within a 15-minute drive of Old Town San Diego State Park and USS Midway Museum. This upscale hotel is 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Cabrillo National Monument and 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Seaport Village.Show More
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4/5Very Good·Cleanliness: 4.0
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Amenities
Outdoor Swimming PoolExclusive Beach AreaDivingSpaMassage RoomFitness RoomPrivate ParkingCar Charging FacilitiesBarRestaurant
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Surroundings
Metro: Old Town Transit Center
(7.2 km)
Metro: Middletown
(8.4 km)
Airport: San Diego International Airport
(5.7 km)
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3
Kona Kai One Bedroom Suite
1 King bed and 1 Sofa bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bath
Refrigerator
Minibar
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5
Deluxe Two Queen Room
2 Queen bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bath
Refrigerator
Minibar
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7
Bayview Junior Two Queen Suite
2 Queen bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bath
Refrigerator
Minibar
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7
Bayview Junior King Suite
1 King bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bath
Refrigerator
Minibar
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7
Deluxe King Room
1 King bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bath
Refrigerator
Minibar
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5
Waterfront Fireplace Junior Suite
1 King bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bath
Refrigerator
Minibar
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5
Marina View Junior King Suite
1 King bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bath
Refrigerator
Minibar
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7
Mobility Hearing Accessible King Room
1 King bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bath
Refrigerator
Minibar
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6
Marina View Two Queen Room
2 Queen bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private Bath
Minibar
Connecting Room
Shade Curtain
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5
Waterview One Bedroom Suite
1 King bed and 1 Sofa bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bath
Refrigerator
Minibar
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6
Bayview Two Queen Room
2 Queen bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private Bath
Minibar
Connecting Room
Shade Curtain
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Fire Pit Junior Suite
2 Queen bed
38.1m² | Floor: 2
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bath
Refrigerator
Minibar
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7
Deluxe Junior Suite
1 King bed and 1 Sofa bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bath
Refrigerator
Minibar
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8
Marina View King Room
1 King bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Minibar
Connecting Room
Shade Curtain
Bedding: Blanket Or Quilt
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9
Bayview King Room
1 King bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Minibar
Connecting Room
Shade Curtain
Bedding: Blanket Or Quilt
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5
Marina View Junior Two Queen Suite
2 Queen bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bath
Refrigerator
Minibar
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Guest Reviews(100)
4/5
Very Good
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4
- Amenities4
- Location4
- Service4
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February 27, 2024
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.
Tannika
February 22, 2024
My family and I stayed here only one night in February. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. We utilized the restaurant and enjoyed all of our food selections. It was a rainy day so we did not get an opportunity to use the pool and the many outdoor amenities, however, the outdoor courtyard, pool and hot tub area were clean and looked nice. The weather broke and we were able to sit by a fire pit along the marina, which made for an enjoyable and relaxing evening. Overall would recommend for families and would stay here again.
Tristen
February 20, 2024
Beautiful place with kind and helpful staff! However after paying a daily resort fee and parking fee on top of the rental for the room you still have to pay expensive separate fees to do the activities the resort offers.
Maxim
February 19, 2024
I paid much mo to get there. Received service much less for the money I paid.
Old smell in the room, noise drunk people in the middle of the night.
Someone in the next room left the phone on the table and it beeped all night.
I could get much more in Haytt or Marriot for the money I paid.
Laura
February 19, 2024
We came to San Diego to support some friends in a sailing race. We stayed at the Kona Kai for one night.
The front desk person, Jesse, who checked us in, was very disinterested and too efficient. He spoke so quickly in a voice barely audible, that had to repeatedly ask him, "What?" He did not explain the $100 hold on the credit card, or the necessity of a $45 parking charge.
He recited the speech he gives for every guest checking into the hotel.
We liked the decor of our hotel room. It was clean, colorful and comfortable.
The bathroom was not good. The toilet was too small. It was very low and very small. It seemed like it was the same size as the toilets in my first grade classroom bathroom.
The bathroom was very big and sp****ly decorated, this contrast was comical.
I asked to have the $45 resort fee removed because we did not use any of the services dedicated to the resort fee. The front desk check out person said she could not remove the charge. Resort fees seem like pure greed.
Christine
February 19, 2024
We loved the location the amenities it offered. Nice decor and vibe of the resort. The one small issue we had they made it right. We will stay here again!
Lady Claire
February 13, 2024
Such a beautiful property in a beautiful location. There’s so much to do for the kids and you can walk around shelter island which is an area of San Diego that many people don’t know about. The kids enjoyed playing at the private beach every night next to the bonfires. We truly love this resort
eric
February 12, 2024
After being locked out of our room and being treated rudely due to a CC glitch which was resolved in 1 hour I will not plan on returning.
Trudi
February 8, 2024
Great location and hotel was nice, but thought it overpriced.. The $40 or $45 dollars to park and the additional resort fee made it quite a bit more than expected. Dinner was very good at the Vessel restaurant. Overall it was nice, just not what I expected for the price.
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 16:00–24:00
Check-out: 02:00–11:00
Front desk hours: 24/7
Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Children between 0 and 17 years old can stay for free if no extra bed is needed.
Cribs and Extra Beds
Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
Breakfast
StyleA la carte
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
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Property Description
- Opened: 1959
- Number of Rooms: 164
Located in San Diego (Point Loma), Kona Kai San Diego is within a 15-minute drive of Old Town San Diego State Park and USS Midway Museum. This upscale hotel is 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Cabrillo National Monument and 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Seaport Village.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. After dipping into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools, you can spend some time at the private beach. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Vessel Restaurant and Bar serving guests of Kona Kai San Diego. Wind down with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges or 2 poolside bars. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in San Diego? This hotel has 56000 square feet (5203 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 5 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 170 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and iPod docking stations. Rooms have private balconies or patios. 42-inch flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. After dipping into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools, you can spend some time at the private beach. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Vessel Restaurant and Bar serving guests of Kona Kai San Diego. Wind down with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges or 2 poolside bars. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in San Diego? This hotel has 56000 square feet (5203 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 5 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 170 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and iPod docking stations. Rooms have private balconies or patios. 42-inch flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Services & Amenities
Most popular business facilities
Outdoor Swimming Pool
Exclusive Beach Area
Diving
SpaAdditional charge
Massage Room
Fitness Room
Private ParkingAdditional charge
Car Charging Facilities
Bar
Restaurant
Café
Meeting RoomAdditional charge
Multi-function Room
Kids' Club
Luggage Storage
24-Hour Front Desk
Wi-Fi in Public AreasFree
Outdoor Swimming Pool
Exclusive Beach Area
Spa
Fitness Room
Bar
Restaurant
Meeting Room
Multi-function Room
Restaurant
Restaurant
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