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Kona Kai San Diego

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel near Cabrillo National Monument

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2 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)
Lobby sitting area
Point of interest
Fire Pit Junior Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Water view

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available

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1551 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, CA, 92106
  • Shelter Island
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • USS Midway Museum
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • SeaWorld
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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

Waterview One Bedroom Suite

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

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Mobility/Hearing Accessible King | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Mobility/Hearing Accessible King

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Kona Kai One Bedroom Suite

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

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

Deluxe Two Queen

  • 344 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Fire Pit Junior Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Fire Pit Junior Suite

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Bayview Two Queen

  • 344 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Waterfront Fireplace Junior Suite

  • 420 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Marina View King

  • 344 sq ft
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Marina View Two Queen

  • 344 sq ft
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Deluxe King

  • 344 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Bayview King

  • 344 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Marina View Junior Suite Two Queen

  • 420 sq ft
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Bayview Junior Suite Two Queen

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

Bayview Junior Suite Two Queen

  • 420 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Bayview Junior Suite King | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Bayview Junior Suite King

  • 420 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Marina View Junior Suite King

  • 420 sq ft
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Junior Suite

  • 377 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

Beachside getaway.Your stay at this Point Loma hotel places you within 6 miles (10 km) of Old Town San Diego State Park and Cabrillo National Monument. USS Midway Museum and Seaport Village are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Shelter Island - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • USS Midway Museum - 11 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Seaport Village - 11 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • SeaWorld - 13 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • San Diego Zoo - 14 min drive - 8.1 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 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mitch's Seafood - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Kona Kai San Diego

4-star beachfront hotel near Cabrillo National Monument
Simply walk outside to smell the salt air and watch the ocean waves from the sand beach. Hit the beach and work on your tan in the sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with cabanas (surcharge) and umbrellas. At Kona Kai San Diego you can cool off in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. For a drink, you can stop by one of the onsite bars, including 2 poolside bars and 2 bars/lounges. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. This eco-certified hotel also offers a hot tub, a steam room, and a fitness center. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star San Diego hotel is smoke free.

  • 170 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 8 buildings
  • 2 bars by the pool
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 56000 sq ft of conference space
  • 5203 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1959
  • Deli
  • Cabanas on the beach (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Cabanas by the pool (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Kona Kai San Diego offers 170 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature iPod docking stations and minibars. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels and pay movies. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

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 10:00 AM on weekdays and 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends; USD 32 to 50 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 poolside bars
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

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

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

  • Pets: USD 113 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 170 per stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 65 lbs per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 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

Guests will be asked to pay the following 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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 32 to 50 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 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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • 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

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

How close is Kona Kai San Diego to the airport?

Kona Kai San Diego is 4.1 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 Kona Kai San Diego?

As of May 12, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kona Kai San Diego on May 21, 2025 start from $199.0, 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.

Does Kona Kai San Diego have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Kona Kai San Diego.

How close is Kona Kai San Diego to the beach?

This hotel is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Kona Kai San Diego offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Kona Kai San Diego, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 32 and 50 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a casino at Kona Kai San Diego?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Kona Kai San Diego?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Kona Kai San Diego?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 46 per night.

Does Kona Kai San Diego have a pool?

Kona Kai San Diego features 2 outdoor pools. Guests can enjoy pool access from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Kona Kai San Diego have a restaurant?

Kona Kai San Diego is home to Vessel Restaurant and Bar, which features local cuisine, pool views, and al fresco dining.

Does Kona Kai San Diego have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features facials, body treatments, and massages.

How close is Kona Kai San Diego to downtown San Diego?

Kona Kai San Diego is 4.1 mi away from San Diego.

Kona Kai San Diego Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 541 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 227 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 123 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 1007 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Danny

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Susan

Traveled with group
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seeta, St. Paul

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Whitney

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Does not look like the same place online and check in was horrible
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Hannah

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Branko

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

scotty

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really love the view and walking lane. Gym is awesome! We sure would return!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sidrah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and lovely area
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

DaKeita

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Araz

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthewdavid

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dog friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking gate access is horrible. Room key works half the time. Had to go front desk cuople times. Staff night shift manager had a non-caring attitude. And they charge $45 parking per day and dealing with this inconvenience. Shower head was leaking bad. Not a good first experience. Wont be staying here in future.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael D

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite and relaxing views were amazing
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe with gated parking
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Better than expected
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Dritan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location, the only thing i didn't like was they try to charge us for things we didn't purchase .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Kara

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

dwight

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I picked a hotel with parking. I wasnt looking for a hotel that charged almost twice the rate I paid to park my car at the airport. The hotel grounds and building are well maintained for their age.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
It’s a little out of shape. Generally absolutely ok place, nothing bad around it. Probably best for families
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mindy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gone hungry

The website stated clearly that the restaurant would be open until 9 PM. We showed up at 7:45 and were turned away.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024