Kona Kai San Diego

On private beach with 2 outdoor pools, near Shelter Island

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Where to?

Dates

August 2025

September 2025

2 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Housekeeping
24/7 front desk
Bar

Explore the area

1551 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, CA, 92106

Shelter Island
‪1 min walk‬
SeaWorld
‪10 min drive‬
USS Midway Museum
‪11 min drive‬
San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Waterview One Bedroom Suite

1 bedroom
Marina view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Mobility/Hearing Accessible King

Resort view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Kona Kai One Bedroom Suite

1 bedroom
Marina view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Two Queen

Very good

344 sq ft
Resort view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Fire Pit Junior Suite

Resort view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Bayview Two Queen

Very good

344 sq ft
Ocean view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Waterfront Fireplace Junior Suite

Very good

420 sq ft
Bay view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Marina View King

Very good

344 sq ft
Marina view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Marina View Two Queen

Excellent

344 sq ft
Marina view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Deluxe King

Very good

344 sq ft
Resort view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Bayview King

Good

344 sq ft
Ocean view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Marina View Junior Suite Two Queen

Exceptional

420 sq ft
Marina view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Bayview Junior Suite Two Queen

Excellent

420 sq ft
Bay view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Bayview Junior Suite King

Exceptional

420 sq ft
Bay view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Marina View Junior Suite King

420 sq ft
Marina view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Deluxe Junior Suite

Exceptional

377 sq ft
Resort view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

San Diego

Located in Point Loma, Kona Kai San Diego is within a 15-minute drive of popular attractions such as Old Town San Diego State Park and USS Midway Museum. This 170-room, 4-star hotel has 2 outdoor pools along with a private beach and a marina.

What's nearby

Shelter Island - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
SeaWorld - 10 min drive - 4.9 miles
USS Midway Museum - 11 min drive - 6.3 miles
Seaport Village - 11 min drive - 6.5 miles
San Diego Zoo - 13 min drive - 7.9 miles

Getting around

County Center - Little Italy Station - 10 min drive
Old Town Transit Center - 16 min drive
San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

‪Point Loma Dining - Nicholson Commons - ‬7 min drive
‪Point Loma Seafoods - ‬4 min drive
‪Bali Hai Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
‪Better Buzz Coffee Point Loma - ‬5 min drive
‪Mitch's Seafood - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Kona Kai San Diego

On private beach with 2 outdoor pools, near Shelter Island

Kona Kai San Diego features a private beach, a marina, and a full-service spa. Self parking is available for USD 46 per night. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this beach hotel include 2 outdoor pools, a gym, and a steam room.

42-inch flat-screen TVs come with digital channels and pay movies, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and pillow menus, and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Balconies or patios, iPod docks, and refrigerators are also available.

A private beach and a marina are featured at the hotel. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a hot tub. Other recreational amenities include a steam room and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 6 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and sports massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a hot tub and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property

This property participates in Green Key Global, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Hot Tub
Spa
Pet friendly

$209 nightly

Aug 26 - Aug 27

Total includes taxes and fees

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Electric car charging station on site
Self parking on site (USD 46 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends; USD 33 to 100 per person
2 bars/lounges
2 poolside bars
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli

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
Hot tub
Kayaking
Personal motorized watercraft
Sailing
Steam room

Family friendly

2 outdoor pools
In-room refrigerator
Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
ATM
Gift shop/newsstand
Luggage storage

Guest services

Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services

Business services

24-hour business center
5 meeting rooms
Computer station
Conference center (56,000 square feet of space)

Outdoors

Beach cabanas (surcharge)
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Garden
Marina
On a private beach
On the bay
On the boardwalk/promenade
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
Hot tub
Manicures/pedicures
Prenatal massages
Spa open daily
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
Elevator
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible gym
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible spa

3 floors
8 buildings
Ballroom
Built in 1959
Fireplace in lobby
Reception hall
Smoking not allowed
Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

Blackout drapes
Pillow menu
Premium bedding

Bathroom

Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels provided

Entertainment

42-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels
iPod dock
Pay movies

Food and drink

Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Refrigerator

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 available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

This property welcomes pets for USD 113 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 170 per stay)
Dogs only
2 total (65 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
Food and water bowls are available
Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Up to 2 kids 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

Deposit: USD 110.00 per night
Resort fee: USD 60 per accommodation, per night

The resort fee includes:

Beach access
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Business center/computer access
Fitness center access
Fitness/yoga classes
In-room coffee
In-room safe
Newspaper
Phone calls
Pool access
Spa access

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 33.00 to 100 per person
Self parking fee: USD 46 per night (in/out privileges)
Pet fee: USD 113 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 170 per stay)
Service animals are exempt from fees
Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Check-in: 4:00 PM—-2:00 AM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply), along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

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

Is a free cancellation option available at Kona Kai San Diego?

Kona Kai San Diego offers free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

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

As of Aug 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kona Kai San Diego on Sep 1, 2025 start from $209.0, excluding 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.

What is there to do around Kona Kai San Diego?

This hotel is situated in Point Loma, just steps from Shelter Island and San Diego Bay, and within a short walk of Naval Base Coronado. You'll also find Old Town San Diego State Park and Humphreys Concerts by the Bay within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Kona Kai San Diego?

Yes, parking is offered for USD 46 per night with in/out privileges. Accessible parking and electric car charging are also available for guests.

Is a spa located at Kona Kai San Diego?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, aromatherapy, and couples treatments.

Does Kona Kai San Diego have a casino at the property?

No, Kona Kai San Diego doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Kona Kai San Diego?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are 2 outdoor pools and a hot tub. Guests have pool access between 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM.

What do couples enjoy most about Kona Kai San Diego?

This waterfront hotel offers many amenities for couples, including Champagne service as well as a private beach and 2 outdoor pools.

Are there hot tubs at Kona Kai San Diego?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Kona Kai San Diego have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Kona Kai San Diego serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Vessel Restaurant and Bar.

Will Kona Kai San Diego allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Kona Kai San Diego for a fee of USD 113 per accommodation, per stay. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at Kona Kai San Diego?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

How close is the airport from Kona Kai San Diego?

The closest major airport to Kona Kai San Diego is San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN), which is 4.1 mi away (15 minutes by car). Another top airport is San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field), which is located 13.7 mi away (27-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Kona Kai San Diego?

Yes, every guestroom at Kona Kai San Diego comes with a balcony with some featuring ocean or pool views.

Does Kona Kai San Diego have a wedding venue?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at Kona Kai San Diego.

Kona Kai San Diego Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Good

Heather Rae

Traveled with family and small children

May 8, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Enjoyed our stay at Kona Kai and really appreciated the great workout facility. Rooms could use some upgrade and repair, but overall were comfortable. One negative...the prices at the restaurant were extremely high and the food was just mediocre. Worst of all, they tack an automatic 18% gratuity on your meal which they do not point out. We ended up tipping 20% on top of that before realizing they already charged us the tip. Check your bill before tipping!!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Ramon

Traveled with family

May 6, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

They need to improve a bit in customer service.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

sahithi

May 4, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Unfriendly staff and not well maintained for the price

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor English

Traveled with partner

Apr 27, 2025

Liked: Amenities

Property very well kept/staff friendly

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Apr 25, 2025

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lupe

Apr 25, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Very nice property!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Fatima

Apr 24, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with group

Apr 23, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Atmosphere was amazing

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nasra

Apr 22, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

The room service cleaning staff was amazing

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Apr 21, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The pros: nice location, beautiful scenery and property, comfortable bed, nice atmosphere. The cons: Maybe it's just a difference of opinion when it comes to customer service, but if someone is waiting in line to pre-register at the front desk, and it's near the check-out time for existing guests, I think it's a bad look to 1. call the pre-registering guest up to the counter, 2. have them stand aside while you give priority to multiple departing guests. Fortunately, another front desk worker arrived--but as the line of departing guests started to arrive, it did make me wonder if I would be put aside again. Not a great first impression, frankly. It would have been better customer service if they'd taken the pre-registration (which probably took less than two minutes?) and given the departing guests a slight grace period (since they were already waiting in line at the time regardless). If they'd done that, everyone would be happy and I wouldn't be thinking about this days later. The only other major issue we encountered is that the private beach, which is heavily marketed as the "only private beach in San Diego," was booked for a private event on the one full day we had, 4/19. This was never mentioned to us at any point--we had to figure this out when we tried to access the beach in the morning and evening on the Saturday, which did put a damper on our plans. Overall, it was a nice hotel, but pricey for the availability of the amenities we stayed there to experience.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Laurie

Apr 21, 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly, redwood city

Apr 21, 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles David

Apr 19, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Loved everything especially the Vessel restaurant. Only negative was the spa, massage was way below average.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Erin

Traveled with family

Apr 14, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Desstinney

Apr 14, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Everything was great

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iliana

Apr 14, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Maggie, Murrieta

Apr 13, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caesar

Apr 13, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

The stay was super relaxing

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Apr 9, 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with partner

Apr 6, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This is a great property and we enjoyed every minute.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Danny

Apr 6, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Room not ready at check in time. Not notified it was ready until 6:30pm.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Christina

Apr 6, 2025

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Wish more restaurants and shopping was around. Not walkable. Very pretty just not much around.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Joelle

Traveled with family

Apr 5, 2025

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

It was a nice place to stay for our first trip to San Diego but I wouldn’t stay there again. I wasn’t a shocked that I had to pay extra for parking and the breakfast buffet was delicious but so over priced. Also definitely not what the pictures look like online.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Thanh

Traveled with family and small children

Apr 3, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Property seems clean. Staff are friendly. Room does not have a microwave, somewhat inconvenient. My family enjoyed roasting marshmallow on the beach, a plus. Pool and hot-tub were great, just the right depth, safe for non-swimmers to have some pool time without drowning concerns LOL. Yard with ping-pong table and cute sitting area. Suggest some aroma for the hallway and rooms as it has a slightly unpleasant odor. Otherwise, we enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025