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Hotel Description

Hotel near USS Midway Museum in San Diego

Seaside stay

Your stay at this Point Loma hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Naval Base Coronado and Marine Corps Recruit Depot. San Diego Bay and Shelter Island are also within half a mile (1 km).

Marina, dining

A marina, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 outdoor tennis courts are all featured at this smoke-free hotel. Enjoy the 2 spa tubs and perks like free WiFi. A gym, a restaurant, and a 24-hour front desk are also provided.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max
$140* Per night/room Apr 28 - Apr 29

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Marina View (Living Room;with Sofabed)

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Living Room;with Sofabed)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Standard Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina ratings based on 31 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.2 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina

Everyone (13) Couples (9) Family (6)
5 out of 5
We haf a blast on the island.

Posted by on Feb 12, 2024

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Feb 13, 2024 by General Manager

Dear Twiki, Thank you for taking the time to evalute your recent stay at Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina. It is a pleasure to know we exceeded all of your expectations! We appreciate your comments and look forward to hosting you again.Barbara Thompson,General Manager

3 out of 5
Spa too small. Same 5 people in the spa for many hours, never could get in. It would be more convenient for customers if the spa hours were 24hrs. Was also shocked to learn upon checkout that we had to pay $25 a night for parking. We were told there would be a charge and we had the option to park across the street for free! 😠

Posted by on Jan 8, 2024

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Jan 9, 2024 by General Manager

Dear Vanessa, Thank you for evaluating your recent experience at our hotel. We are sorry to know that you were unable to take advantage of our spa, and we understand the frustration this caused you. We have taken note of your comments to ensure a much better guest experience moving forward. We also regret your disappointment with our parking fees. We are grateful for your patience and hope to see you again to provide you with a much better impression.Barbara Thompson,General Manager

5 out of 5
Great 1960s style motel, beautiful building, and pool area, and the food in the restaurant was great!

Posted by , from LOS ANGELES on Nov 13, 2023

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Nov 13, 2023 by Leidy Lopez, Director of Guest Services

Thank you so much for staying with us and being our guest. We hope you come and stay with us again!

2 out of 5

Posted by on Oct 24, 2023

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Oct 27, 2023 by General Manager

Dear Zachary, Thank you for rating your visit with us. We are disappointed if you had any issues which kept you from thoroughly enjoying your stay. We would welcome another opportunity to show you our outstanding hospitality. We appreciate the feedback and hope to see you the next time you visit the area.Barbara ThompsonGeneral Manager

5 out of 5

Posted by on Oct 10, 2023

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Oct 12, 2023 by General Manager

Dear Curtis, Thank you for choosing Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina and for the excellent rating. We are thrilled to know we exceeded your expectations and you had a great stay. It was a pleasure having you as our guest, and we look forward to hosting you again soon.Barbara Thompson, General Manager

5 out of 5

Posted by on Aug 28, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Sep 18, 2023 by Nawaf Jardaq - Front Office Manager

Patricia, thank you for staying with us, we appreciate your feedback, and we'd love to welcome you back here again.

5 out of 5
Beach across the street

Posted by on Aug 6, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Aug 7, 2023 by General Manager

Dear Veronica, Thank you for the excellent review of your stay at the Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina. With our waterfront location close to Ocean Beach, SeaWorld , and the San Diego Zoo, we love providing our guests with a great place to enjoy all that our city has to offer. We are happy you enjoyed your time with us, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another outstanding experience!Barbara Thompson, General Manager

5 out of 5
Was a very nice area and beautiful

Posted by on Aug 5, 2023

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Aug 5, 2023 by Nawaf J. - FOM

Thank you for choosing our hotel as your destination this time, we appreciate your feedback, as we're glad to know that you loved our location, it'll be a pleasure to welcome you back anytime.

5 out of 5
We were looking for a quiet place to relax and get a little work done. This spot was perfect. Had a room that overlooked the beautiful and peaceful marina and that helped us focus. Had a nice breakfast at the restaurant and good drinks at the bar before heading out to dinner. Definitely staying here again.

Posted by on Apr 6, 2023

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Apr 7, 2023 by Nawaf J - Front Office Manager

Thank you for considering us as your destination hotel, we're so thrilled of your feedback Jason, and looking forward to serve you more and more!Best wishes and hoping to see you soon

4 out of 5
Quiet and very beautiful out the front door and the back. Great place to stay, and very affordable.

Posted by on Apr 3, 2023

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Apr 3, 2023 by Nawaf J - Front Office Manager

Thank you so much for staying with us Kathy, we appreciate your feedback, and hoping you'll consider our property as your destination all the times.Best wishes,

About the Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina

Location 2051 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92106

Property Features

Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina offers its guests a marina, 2 outdoor swimming pools, and 2 spa tubs along with outdoor tennis courts and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and 6 meeting rooms. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 6500 square feet (604 square meters) and includes conference space. Spa services, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff are also featured at Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina. Parking is available for a fee. This San Diego hotel is smoke free.

  • 227 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 12 buildings
  • 6500 sq ft of conference space
  • 604 sq m of conference space
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 2
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 2
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Self parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Train station: Old Town Transit Center (6.5 km / 4 mi)
  • Parking: Self parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina offers 227 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 42-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • LCD television
  • Cable channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Coffee maker
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Cribs (free)
  • Rollaway beds (surcharge)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Massage in room (surcharge)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Blue Wave Bar & Grill - Overlooking the pool, this restaurant specializes in Californian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.

Nearby Activities

2 outdoor tennis courts and a marina are featured at the hotel. 2 outdoor swimming pools and 2 spa tubs are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

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

  • Water skiing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Segway rental/tour nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Health or beauty spa nearby

Spa Services

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time ends at 11:30 PM
  • Check-in time starts at 4 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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

Cashless transactions are available

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Car not required
  • Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Reservation is not required for facilities onsite
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines We Care Clean (Best Western)
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 14–34 for adults, and USD 10–15 for children
  • Self parking fee: USD 25 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Best Western Island
  • Best Western Island Hotel
  • Best Western Island Palms
  • Best Western Island Palms Hotel
  • Best Western Plus Island Palms
  • Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel
  • Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel San Diego
  • Best Western Plus Palms
  • Island Palms
  • Island Palms Hotel
  • Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel And Marina
  • Best Western San Diego
  • Best Western Plus Island Palms San Diego
  • San Diego Best Western
  • Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel Marina

You should know

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.