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Kona Kai San Diego

4.0 star property
Hotel with private beach and full-service spa
your current months are May, 2024 and June, 2024.
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Water view
Point of interest
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; pool views
In-room business centre
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Pool
  • On private beachOn private beachOn private beach
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • SpaSpaSpa
The price is NZ$541
Price available on 12/5/2024

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1551 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, CA, 92106
  • Popular LocationShelter Island1 min walk
  • AirportSan Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)11 min drive
  • Popular LocationUSS Midway Museum11 min drive
  • Popular LocationSeaWorld13 min drive
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Room options

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, View

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

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

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

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

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Junior Suite (Fire Pit)

Junior Suite (Fire Pit)

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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, View (Bay)

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

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace (Waterfront)

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Marina View

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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Marina View

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

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, View (Bay)

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

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

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Marina View

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

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

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds, View

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

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, View

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, View

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

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Marina View

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Marina View

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

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

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed (Junior)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 35 sq m
  • Resort 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 neighborhood 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.
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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
  • Old Town Transit Center - 16 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Point Loma Seafoods - 4 min drive
  • Mitch's Seafood - 4 min drive
  • Bali Hai Restaurant - 18 min walk
  • Jimmy's Famous American Tavern - 5 min drive
  • Better Buzz - 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 manicure/pedicure, a hot stone massage, or aromatherapy at the onsite spa. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Vessel Restaurant and Bar, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. The gym offers fitness classes and yoga classes; other things to do include kayaking, 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:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and self-parking (surcharge)
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 170 individually furnished rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hairdryers
  • Balconies or patios, fridges and premium channels

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key Global – 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 to 11 AM for a fee: USD 12 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 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
  • 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
  • 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

Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

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

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

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: approximately USD 12–50 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 45.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 150 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

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

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. 493 out of 937 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 937 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 937 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 937 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 937 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Ruth

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We were so looking forward to staying here based on the reviews we read. Location is fabulous and surrounding areas also. Room on the other hand was completely substandard. Bathroom was old and lacking in maintenance (gross red stains on the tub tile); Balcony door did not even lock properly with the deadbolt; beds squeaked; furniture was old and chipped; coffee machine was filthy and even when I tried to use it to boil bottle water for some instant coffee it was disgusting; TV access was turned off hours before checkout time. The only reason I give it 3 stars is because of the location - otherwise it would've been 1 star. I don't know what rooms people are staying in who are writing 5 star reviews, but it definitely wasn't a room like ours. So disappointed and excessively expensive for what you get.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nekeyia

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort was an amazing experience, right on the Marina with its own private beach, everything is literally in reach. The perfect getaway most definitely would book again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

KRIS MONICKA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love that it’s at the very end of the island so not a lot of cars pass through the property. Food options are great as well. But to be honest, food at the restaurant was way better. My husband and I regretted getting breakfast for two days somewhere else that week instead of at the hotel restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felix

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like this place
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew, Casper

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Timothy

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There were red stains in the bed tub
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominique

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kona Kai was absolutely beautiful! It was conveniently located for my parents and I to enjoy our trip back home. The rooms were beautiful and clean. If you book, i highly recommend being the marina view... it does not disappoint morning, noon, or night!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024