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Kona Kai San Diego

4.0 star property
Hotel with private beach, full-service spa

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Property entrance
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Meeting facility
In-room business centre

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
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  • Bar
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  • Housekeeping
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  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Spa
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Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

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1551 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, CA, 92106
  • Popular LocationShelter Island1 min walk
  • Popular LocationNaval Base Coronado7 min walk
  • AirportSan Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)10 min drive
  • Popular LocationMarine Corps Recruit Depot12 min drive

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About the area

San Diego

Kona Kai San Diego is located in Point Loma, a neighborhood in San Diego, and is near the airport and on a private beach. San Diego Zoo is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Old Town San Diego State Park and Cabrillo National Monument. USS Midway Museum and Seaport Village are two other places to visit that come recommended. Windsurfing and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Shelter Island - 1 min walk
  • Naval Base Coronado - 7 min walk
  • San Diego Convention Center - 12 min drive
  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot - 12 min drive
  • Coronado Beach - 28 min drive

Getting around

  • County Center - Little Italy Station - 10 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 16 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bali Hai Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Point Loma Seafoods - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Better Buzz - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mitch's Seafood - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Portside Coffee and Gelato - ‬3 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, lunch, dinner, 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
  • Cooked-to-order 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:
  • Bathrooms with 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

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 45 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 12 to 50 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 poolside bars
  • A restaurant

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
  • Kayaking
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Sailing
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • In-room refrigerator

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
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • 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

More

  • 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
  • Private bathroom
  • 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

Outdoor space

  • Balcony/patio

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 150 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:

  • Deposit: USD 110.00
  • Resort fee: USD 50.76 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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 12 to 50 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 45.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 150 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
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 7:00 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 7:00 AM–10:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Kona Kai San Diego?

As of Jul 27, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kona Kai San Diego on Aug 27, 2024 start from CA $372.33, 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.

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 100 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 45.00 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).

Kona Kai San Diego Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 526 out of 996 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 239 out of 996 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 996 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 996 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 996 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

8/10 Good

Diane

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Upon receiving our room we found an empty bottle under the bed and random pictures of someone above the bathroom door. The bathroom door was sheer glass and whenever someone went to the bathroom at night the light shined through the door and would wake up everyone sleeping. Said they would email me my receipt and yet to receive it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked having all of the recreation, restaurant, and spa all in one place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and location. We were there for business and pleasure and the location was perfect for both.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly, redwood city

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were super helpful and the view from my room was gorgeous!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Has a private beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel lived it
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Erik

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our time here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ana Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

taha

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property location was amazing, infrastructure needs to be remodelled. The unit was clean and maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location, layout, accessibility to everything we wanted to do and see. Beautiful property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iwona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning property with so much to offer !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn, Venice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the airport, beautiful grounds and clean pools Fire pits are awesome too
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Susanah

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Romik

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this property says tranquility. Clean large room, pet friendly, Restaurant, pool bar, spa, sandy flat to sunbathe. Everyone is super friendly and chill.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ryan

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Machel, Goleta

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Our room had a few issues that took a few tries to fix but the manager gave us some credit for the hassle! So good responsiveness!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay. Very relaxing in a beautiful environment.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Daisy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Kona Kai is a beautiful property however I don’t think the hotel justifies the price. Our room was in a state of disarray, the bathroom sink faucet, shower “door”, and toilet were all broken. To pay a $50 a day resort fee, $45 a day for parking, extra for any water activities, and overpriced drinks at the bar, was not worth it for us. These fees along with other overpriced offers on site felt like the hotel was really nickel and diming you for everything. The price tag of the hotel comes from its location, if it were not for that, I would give it less stars. The highlight for us was the bonfires they light each night on the beach. Luckily for us, we went mid-week and had no problem grabbing one.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

santos

Liked: Staff & service
Bug infestation at the resteraunt
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Casey

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredibly disappointed and upset about our stay. We decided to extend our stay in Southern California and picked San Diego and found this property on Expedia. For the rate we paid, the quality of the rooms were far below our expectation including stained carpets in the hallways, old furniture and a property badly in need of an upgrade. The main theme I want to get across is the extremely poor service in all areas of this property. The restaurant couldn't seat us with enough menus and acted annoyed when we simply asked for more menus. We left and made a point of not eating on property for the entirety of our stay. The Front Desk staff were impatient and rude when I asked for something basic like a new key. The staff person did not include a parking pass on the replacement key and blamed me for not asking for it. The in-house phone system stopped working so I got a text instructing me to use text for anything we needed. I used text and got no response. We had our beach fire turned off at 10 pm as per their policy but another group 'convinced' the staff person to allow them to keep their fire leaving us feel incredibly disappointed in the inconsistent and unprofessional service. See the theme? They are managing a team of staff members who cannot or will not provide basic service expected of the guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the resort and our stay was awesome!! We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Tumboura

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Amer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Room Cleanliness & Outdoor Pool
Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
4.0