Kona Kai Resort Hotel
http://www.orbitz.com/hotel/United_States--CA/San_Diego/Kona_Kai_Resort_Hotel.h170603/
Hotel Overview
Harbor view setting
You can 't get a better view and location in San Diego. The hotel is not too far from the airport....
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Bob H M
- Apr 10, 2012
Good Hotel
it is very good hotel, but the problem is the private beach you only can sit and enjoy the view you...
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Ya87
- Mar 16, 2013
Waterfront resort offers a taste of Hawaii in San Diego
Crystal waters, watercolor skies and rows of yachts in the harbor -- this is Kona Kai Resort Hotel. This resort's spectacular waterfront location at the tip of San Diego's Shelter Island is just one item on a long list of impressive amenities. Other great features include tropical island ambiance, fantastic California cuisine, complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access, and guest rooms with garden, marina and bay views. Kona Kai Resort Hotel is convenient to numerous attractions including the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Museum of Art.
Kona Kai Resort Hotel Rooms
- Traditional
- All accommodations feature bright island-style dcor and are complemented by a private patio or balcony. Many guestrooms offer sweeping views of the San Diego Bay and Marina. Our in room amenities include refrigerators, coffee makers, hair dryers, irons and boards and work desk with telephone/data port and free internet access.
Amenities
- Wireless internet
- Pool
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- General
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- Concierge
- Pets allowed
- Elevators
- Activities
- Pool
- Fitness center or spa
- Health club
- Spa services
- Dining
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Services
- Business center
- Laundry service
- Safe deposit box
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Conference facilities
- Internet
- Wireless internet
- Parking
- Parking
- Accessibility
- Handicapped rooms/facilities
Hotel Map
- Area served
- San Diego
- Nearby airports
- International Airport: 3.5mi Domestic Airport: 3.5mi Closest Public Transport: Bus 1mi
- Area description
- The Kona Kai Resort Hotel is situated on eleven acres of lush tropical gardens at the tip of Shelter Island on San Diego's own Hawaiian Isle.The Kona Kai is uniquely located to allow easy access to all the exciting area attractions while providing a relaxing retreat from the intensity of dynamic San Diego. The Kona Kai Resort Hotel is only five minutes from Sea World, downtown San Diego, Convention Center, Gas Lamp area, Seaport Village, Horton Plaza and the USS Midway.
Nearby points of interest
- Sunset Cliffs: 1.8 mi
- Port of San Diego: 2.5 mi
- Hospitality Point: 3 mi
- Whaley House Museum: 3.7 mi
- Old Town San Diego: 3.8 mi
- Sea World: 3.8 mi
- Bazaar Del Mundo: 3.9 mi
- Heritage Park: 3.9 mi
- Firehouse Museum: 3.9 mi
- Childrens Museum of San Diego: 3.9 mi
- Junipero Serra Museum: 4.2 mi
- Gaslamp Quarter: 4.2 mi
- Belmont Park: 4.4 mi
- PETCO Park: 4.4 mi
- San Diego Museum of Art: 4.7 mi
- Sunset Cliffs: 1.8 mi
- Port of San Diego: 2.5 mi
- Hospitality Point: 3 mi
- Whaley House Museum: 3.7 mi
- Old Town San Diego: 3.8 mi
- Sea World: 3.8 mi
- Bazaar Del Mundo: 3.9 mi
- Heritage Park: 3.9 mi
- Firehouse Museum: 3.9 mi
- Childrens Museum of San Diego: 3.9 mi
- Junipero Serra Museum: 4.2 mi
- Gaslamp Quarter: 4.2 mi
- Belmont Park: 4.4 mi
- PETCO Park: 4.4 mi
- San Diego Museum of Art: 4.7 mi
- San Diego Aerospace Museum: 4.7 mi
- San Diego Automotive Museum: 4.7 mi
- San Diego Museum of Man: 4.9 mi
- San Diego Zoo: 5 mi
- Timken Museum of Art: 5 mi
- Botanical Building: 5 mi
- Casa De Balboa: 5.2 mi
- San Diego Natural History Museum: 5.2 mi
- Spanish Village Art Center: 5.2 mi
- Fleet Space Theater and Science Center: 5.2 mi
- Mission Bay Park: 5.6 mi
- Pacific Beach: 6.2 mi
- Qualcomm Stadium: 7.1 mi
- Chula Vista Nature Center: 9 mi
- Family Fun Center: 9.3 mi
- Sorrento Valley: 12.8 mi
- Legoland: 29.4 mi
- California Center For The Arts Museum: 29.5 mi
Dining
- Kona Kai Dining Room
- The Kona Kai Dining Room and Lounge offers a pleasant guest experience for breakfast, lunch, dinner or beverages with a casual, informal ambience featuring "California Fresh" cuisine artfully prepared and graciously served. Relax and enjoy the sunset and tropical breezes of San Diego Bay in our beautiful restaurant overlooking the marina. Outside waterfront dining and bar menus are also available. Happy hour everyday from 4:30-7:00 p.m.
Meeting facilities
- Meeting Info
- Flexibility is the hallmark of the Kona Kai Resort Hotel, with 8,000 square feet of indoor space to accommodate your San Diego meeting or banquet room needs. And with 23,000 square feet of outdoor space encompassing courtyards and gardens, as well as a private beach, the possibilities are as endless as your imagination.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1600
- Check-out:
- 1200
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (101)
Ratings and reviews for Kona Kai Resort Hotel
- All travelers (101) 3.6 / 5
- Business (7) 4.1 / 5
- Couples (41) 3.6 / 5
- Families (30) 3.2 / 5
- Friends (6) 3.5 / 5
- Singles (9) 3.3 / 5
- L.G.B.T. (1) 3 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.5
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.2
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3.9
- Location:
- 4.5
- Value:
- 3.7
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
Big bay boater
Shelter Island hideaway
This was our second stay and we will definitely be going back for a third. This is the perfect spot for the Big Bay boater, with a dock for guests the hotel is ideal. A beautiful setting in a beautiful city.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Rose and Gary
Anniversary Getaway
Was very disappointed with the room. Needed to be updated (rug, bedding, chair covers, drapes). Interior looks like a 70's hotel. Bathroom was large but tub was not suitable to showers. Very slippery. Not enough electric outlets. Rates do not reflect condition of room. Picked hotel because of location and past stays but would not again.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 1
Dining tip:
Short drive from hotel
Eat at Anthony's Grotto. Views are fabulous and meal was wonderful.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
mrsprfct24
Clean and comfortable
Kona Kai is literally right on the water. Rooms and resort are exceptionally clean and comfortable however a bit outdated, especially the bathrooms. Cleanliness overshadowed need for updating. Pool is nice. Do have to pay $15 per night for parking which was unadvertised until arrival.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Sightseeing tip:
Short drive from hotel
all dining and entertainment are close, but not available on Shelter island except for the in hotel bars and restaruants.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
lindacolleen
Incredible weekend!
Although this is not a modern upscale resort, it is comfortable, the food is great, the staff is friendly, the room was clean and comfortable, the pool was relaxing, I can't wait to come back.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
LorenzoBrianna
The location sells itself
Very nice location & view of ocean. Needs updating though... Not even a flat screen. The rooms need to be updated but since it's a very wonderful location it is worth it.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Bob H M
Harbor view setting
You can 't get a better view and location in San Diego. The hotel is not too far from the airport. The grounds and hotel room were immaculate. My only "con" would be the distance to find stores and cheap restaurants neaby.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Sightseeing tip:
Short drive from hotel
All the beaches and attractions of San Diego are nearby by car.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
DannyR2
getaway
Location is fantastic. The room is decent. They could have made the beds better (ex. Thicker covers, more pillows). For the price though it was worth it i think.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Entertainment tip:
Short drive from hotel
Fairly close to the Gaslamp quarter, only a few minutes away by car, so that's pretty awesome.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Heyjay
Not bad
A decent hotel. Great location. The rest was just average - not for any fault of the management or staff, but it just doesn't feel like a special get-away spot - more like an average hotel you could find anywhere.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Lizzi
San Diego
Nice location, great view. Beds were not the best. It was a bit difficult to get in and out of the parking lot with a room key. Even though we paid for a late departure, housekeeping kept knocking on the doors.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Quick Overnighter
Had my fiance in town and needed to get away for the night. Wanted something near the bay but did not want to spend a ton of money. The Kona Kai was both. The room was clean and decorated with the Hawaiian Islands feel. The only thing I wish they had done differently was upgrade their TV's...come on guys those old *bleep* tubes are done!!!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
