Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina

3.0 star property
Hotel near Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego

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Reception
2 outdoor pools, sun loungers
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Californian cuisine, pool views
Business center
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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2051 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA, 92106
  • Place, Shelter Island
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Humphreys Concerts by the Bay
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(78 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator, Marina View (Refrigerator)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Marina View (with Sofabed)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Kitchen (with Sofabed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Bathtub)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Living Room;with Sofabed)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen, Marina View (Living Room;with Sofabed)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(63 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator, Marina View (Refrigerator)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(51 reviews)
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (with Sofabed)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

Mobility Accessible King Room

  • Sleeps 2

King Room with Marina View

  • Sleeps 2

Two Queen Room with Marina View

  • Sleeps 4

Casa Del Mar King Room with Water View

  • Sleeps 2

Mobility Accessible Two Queen Room with Roll in Shower

  • Sleeps 4

Casa Marina King Room with Water View

  • Sleeps 2

Casa Marina Two Queen Room with Water View

  • Sleeps 4

Mobility Accessible Two Queen Studio Suite with View

  • Sleeps 4

Casa Del Mar Mini King Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Casa Del Mar Mini Two Queen Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Mobility Accessible Mini King Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 3

King Suite with Marina View

  • Sleeps 4

Two Queen Suite with Scenic View

  • Sleeps 6

King Suite with Scenic View

  • Sleeps 4

Two Queen Suite with Marina View

  • Sleeps 6

Casa Del Mar Two Queen Studio Suite with Water View

  • Sleeps 4

Casa Del Mar Building Marina View King Suite

  • Sleeps 3

1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub, View, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Suite-1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub, Sofabed, Kitchen, Patio, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 2

Casa Del Mar King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Casa Del Mar Two Queen Room With Water View

  • Sleeps 4

Casa Del Mar Mini Two Queen Studio Suite With Water View

  • Sleeps 4

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

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

Seaside stay .At this Point Loma hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Naval Base Coronado and San Diego Bay. Shelter Island and Humphreys Concerts by the Bay are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Shelter Island - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • San Diego Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Humphreys Concerts by the Bay - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • San Diego Yacht Club - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Spanish Landing Park - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • County Center - Little Italy Station - 9 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 16 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mitch's Seafood - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Bali Hai Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Point Loma Seafoods - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy's Famous American Tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina

Hotel near Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego
Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina offers its guests a marina, 2 outdoor swimming pools, and 2 hot 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, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance 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
Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina offers 227 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 42-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 14 to 34 for adults and USD 10 to 15 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Gym

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

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 to 34 for adults, and USD 10 to 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.

You need to know

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 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
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 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. 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).

We should mention

  • 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.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina to the airport?

Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina is 3.7 mi (15-min drive) away from the San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina?

As of Nov 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina on Dec 15, 2025 start from $131.2, 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.

Does Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina.

How close is Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina to the beach?

This hotel is 6.4 mi (21-min drive) from Mission Beach and 12.2 mi (29-min drive) from La Jolla Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 14 and 34 for adults, USD 10 and 15 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 25 per night.

Does Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina have a pool?

Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina features 2 outdoor pools.

Does Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina have a restaurant?

Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina is home to Blue Wave Bar & Grill, which features Californian cuisine, pool views, and al fresco dining.

Does Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina to downtown San Diego?

Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina is 3.8 mi away from San Diego.

Reviews

Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 987 out of 1557 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 341 out of 1557 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 1557 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1557 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1557 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

tom

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay with a room overlooking the marina. Sun setting on the hill above the water. Nice restaurant with friendly staff. We will definitely return.
View from our room.
Nice grassy area to enjoy with friends right on the marina.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great-our TV in our room continually had issues working and when called, maintenance arrived within minutes and fixed it quickly. The pool and hot tub area was clean, had plenty of seating and was larger than expected. Right across the street there was a small beach you could go to along with plenty of walking paths. I was very impressed with the quality of my stay given that it wasn’t the most expensive property out there.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maura

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was back and forth about staying at this property, but very glad we did. The location is perfect, our room was large, kids loved the pools, staff was friendly, room was in decent condition, restaurant served good food. The facility could use some updating and furniture in the room could use a deep cleaning, but nothing so bad I got an ick or wouldn't return.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

vanessa

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The place was very unsanitary. It is in a quiet convenient place depending on where you are visiting. The carpet in the room was tirning our feet black just walking from the bathroom to the bed right after showering which was disgusting. It is very expensive to not have top tier cleanliness. The staff are not very helpful or kind. The pool *salt-water) and hot tub were nice. I would give it a 4 out of 10. Not the best experience for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great hotel option

Great hotel with perfect view. Not so friendly front desk staff but that's ok. Clean and quiet room . Would stay again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and efficient!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We’ve stayed here twice and loveee it every time! Great for family and kids and we felt safe and comfortable!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

balbina

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
liked the close walk to Silver Gate Yacht Club where my so has his boat docked. And loved the view of the marina. and close walk to the beach/bay side. We had a nice quiet room. Especially liked that we couldn't hear other neighbors . Blue Wave grill had delicious food.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

patrick

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The island is a breath of fresh beautiful air, away from hustle and bustle. Wonderful old school hotel feel. The way things use to be with all the extra beauty. When I say extra I mean it. It has all the little things. From the lobby to the marina and the architecture is great!!! Polynesian theme. coffee in the morning. Great pools! It feels so safe there. Best kept secret! I suggest the marina side. Life is too short to look at the parking lot even though a beautiful ocean is there on the other side.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

June

Traveled with family
Location is amazing, the hotel needs renovation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

Beautiful hotel and room at a great price. A pier right in front and you can watch all of the boats go by in the bay right from your room balcony
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

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

Great place to stay

Everything was great. I would stay there again. The only thing that wasn’t great was the extra $25 a night for parking. I would prefer it was added to the room cost up front.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place great view. Near my boat.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice get away

Clean and comfortable. Great restaurant! Walkable to Humphreys. It bugs me though to pay $25 a night to park my car in a lot outside the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are small due to it being an older property. The beds were too soft, otherwise the value and location for the money was good.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trisha

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rhonda

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
love being by the marina and the property is well kept
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location next to the marina. Very close for driving downtown and traffic isn’t too bad. We had a typical unit, but a kitchen unit would have been even better! Clean, fresh feeling and nice pool. We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Penelope

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025