Kona Kai San Diego Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

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On private beach with 2 outdoor pools, near Shelter Island

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Dates

June 2025

July 2025

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

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

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Housekeeping
Bar
24/7 front desk
Breakfast available

AED 1,272 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Jun - 9 Jun

Room options

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1 bed

2 beds

Showing 16 of 16 rooms

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

Waterview One Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Pillow menu

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

Mobility/Hearing Accessible King

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Pillow menu

Resort view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Kona Kai One Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Pillow menu

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

Deluxe Two Queen

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Resort view
32 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Fire Pit Junior Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Pillow menu

Resort view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Bayview Two Queen

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Ocean view
32 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Waterfront Fireplace Junior Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Bay view
39 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Marina View King

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Marina view
32 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Marina View Two Queen

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Marina view
32 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Deluxe King

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Resort view
32 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Bayview King

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Ocean view
32 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Marina View Junior Suite Two Queen

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Marina view
39 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Bayview Junior Suite Two Queen

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Bay view
39 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Bayview Junior Suite King

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Bay view
39 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Marina View Junior Suite King

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Marina view
39 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Deluxe Junior Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Resort view
35 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

1551 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, CA, 92106

What's nearby

Shelter Island - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
SeaWorld - 10 min drive - 7.9 km
USS Midway Museum - 11 min drive - 10.1 km
Seaport Village - 11 min drive - 10.5 km
San Diego Zoo - 13 min drive - 12.7 km

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

Upscale eco-certified hotel near Old Town San Diego State Park

Located close to Cabrillo National Monument, Kona Kai San Diego provides a marina, 2 poolside bars, and a terrace. With a private beach, beach cabanas, and beach massages, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage, a body treatment, or a manicure/pedicure at the onsite spa. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Vessel Restaurant and Bar, offers breakfast, brunch, dinner, light fare, and al fresco dining. The gym offers yoga classes and fitness classes; other things to do include sailing, beach yoga, and boat tours. In addition to a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Additional perks include:

2 outdoor pools with cabanas, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
An electric car charging station, a ballroom, and massage treatment rooms
Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and a 24-hour front desk
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff

Room features

All 170 individually furnished rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning.

Other amenities include:

Designer toiletries and hair dryers
42-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
Balconies or patios, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

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

Similar properties

3 outdoor pools, cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas

Pool
Hot Tub
Spa
Pet friendly

AED 1,064 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Jun - 5 Jun

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
Smoke-free property
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

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 113 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 170 per stay)

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total (up to 65 lbs per pet)

Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

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

Does Kona Kai San Diego have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Kona Kai San Diego pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 65 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 113 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Kona Kai San Diego?

Self parking is available for USD 46 per night.

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

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kona Kai San Diego located?

Located in Point Loma, this beachfront hotel is on the boardwalk/promenade and within 6 mi (10 km) of Old Town San Diego State Park, Cabrillo National Monument, and USS Midway Museum. Seaport Village and Balboa Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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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

10/10

Kona Kai is a beautiful resort. My family had a great time there. Definitely want to stay there again!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Great views great location great service great people Wish more dinning options available

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10

The stay was super relaxing

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Property very well kept/staff friendly

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Very nice property!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

This is a great property and we enjoyed every minute.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Atmosphere was amazing

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Loved our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

The room service cleaning staff was amazing

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

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

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Great location

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Great place!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

I wish they would have mentioned the construction and a Bridal Expo at the hotel when we made the reservation. Probably would not have stayed at hotel had we known.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Everything was great

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Really loved it.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

Love the property & the staff was very Accommodating. I did have to change out of a room on the first floor. As soon as you opened the door it smelled like mold. The staff was very helpful & got me a nice clean room on the second floor.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

I had an incredible stay at Kona Kai Resort, and a huge part of what made it so special was the gorgeous location and exceptional service from Manager Joseph. From the moment I arrived, Joseph was incredibly welcoming, attentive, and went out of his way to ensure our stay was perfect. The resort itself is beautiful, with stunning views and top-notch amenities. Food was amazing and everything was priced extremely fair. The room was comfortable, and everything from the pool to the dining options exceeded my expectations. My son is disabled and being able to easily walk into a nice room with no complications made it really stress free to travel. Thanks to Joseph and the entire team for making my visit so memorable I’ll definitely be back!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Very professional staff

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10

Nice views!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Excellent service and lovely area

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Quiet room - very comfortable, great waterfront trail, onsite restaurant and nearby restaurants. The spa was wonderful and the staff were all great. Hope to visit again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10

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

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10

This hotel looks like it’s under renovation there’s a makeshift lobby. No elevator. The A/C was a wall unit and room smelled like musty mold. My fiancé got a Sunny’s infection sleeping with the AC on. There’s no longer room service. The restaurant was closed Sunday/Monday on a major holiday weekend. Both pool bars closed by 6pm. I booked for 2 days and checked out a day early.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

We will be back

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10

They need to improve a bit in customer service.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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Food and drink

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Conveniences

Guest services

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Outdoors

Full-service spa

Accessibility