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Kona Kai San Diego

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

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Water view
Point of interest
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine, pool views
In-room business center
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • BarBarBar
  • On private beachOn private beachOn private beach
  • Pool

Room options

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, View

  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility/Hearing) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility/Hearing)

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4/10 Very Good
  • 344 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Junior Suite (Fire Pit)

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, View (Bay)

8/10 Good
  • 344 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace (Waterfront)

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Marina View

8.4/10 Very Good
  • 344 sq ft
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Marina View

8.4/10 Very Good
  • 344 sq ft
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2/10 Wonderful
  • 344 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, View (Bay)

9.1/10 Wonderful
  • 344 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Marina View

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

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

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds, View

7.3/10 Good
  • 420 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, View

7.9/10 Good
  • 420 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Marina View

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

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

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed (Junior)

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

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Kona Kai San Diego to the airport?

Kona Kai San Diego is 3.8 mi (11-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 Jun 1, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kona Kai San Diego on Jun 2, 2024 start from $269.0, 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 cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 12 and 50 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 11 AM.

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 45.00 per night.

Does Kona Kai San Diego have a pool?

Kona Kai San Diego features 2 outdoor pools. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7:00 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. 501 out of 952 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 952 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 952 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 952 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 952 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

10/10 Excellent

PATRICK, Rancho Cucamonga

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Mariana

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The restroom was no clean, it was dirty and the shower was dirty as well.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

T

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The area for the property is clean and nice, at the quiet end of Shelter Island. It's mostly a property for members and marina/yacht people. There's a nice walk along the waterfront across the street, with a small beach farther down. The back side of the property is mostly along a marina. There's bonfire pits, a couple of pools. It's mostly meant for adults. I attended yoga one morning, but I was the only "guest" -- the rest were property members of 50 years and up. There is a restaurant on site -- no room service, but you can call ahead and walk down to pick up. The food was very good. There is a spa, but you might have to call the office a couple weeks in advance to find out how to book spa services because there were no weekend slots by the time I checked into my room on Friday afternoon. In spite of all these pluses, we found ourselves constantly asking questions of the staff -- who are nice, by the way. Parking didn't work (which is $45/night, ouch), so we had multiple calls and questions about how to get access and how to leave the property. We were charged $200 extra in incidentals in advance ($100/night), and we had to ask when it would be returned to our account and why so much. We'd ask how to navigate the property, which winds around, and where things were (it wasn't always clear to a non-member). Later, after checking out, staff reported we had a pet and we were charged over $100 again -- that took two calls to fix, since we didn't bring a pet.

10/10 Excellent

Lena

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Amy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Eli

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Tannika

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I stayed here only one night in February. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. We utilized the restaurant and enjoyed all of our food selections. It was a rainy day so we did not get an opportunity to use the pool and the many outdoor amenities, however, the outdoor courtyard, pool and hot tub area were clean and looked nice. The weather broke and we were able to sit by a fire pit along the marina, which made for an enjoyable and relaxing evening. Overall would recommend for families and would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dana

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Tristen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Beautiful place with kind and helpful staff! However after paying a daily resort fee and parking fee on top of the rental for the room you still have to pay expensive separate fees to do the activities the resort offers.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Maxim

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I paid much mo to get there. Received service much less for the money I paid. Old smell in the room, noise drunk people in the middle of the night. Someone in the next room left the phone on the table and it beeped all night. I could get much more in Haytt or Marriot for the money I paid.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024