Kona Kai San Diego

4 stars
1551 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92106, United States
San Diego, CA
+1 619 221 8000
7.8
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based on 744 reviews
744 reviews
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Kona Kai Resort & Spa, San Diego: balcony with marina and yacht views at dusk
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Kona Kai Resort & Spa, San Diego, waterfront ceremony seating with city skyline views
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Kona Kai Resort & Spa San Diego lobby lounge with fireplace, sofa seating, and vaulted wood ceiling
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Overview

Kona Kai Resort & Spa is a luxury resort in San Diego, California with stunning ocean views, private beach access, and an upscale waterfront restaurant. It is ideal for business and leisure travelers, as well as summer vacations, anniversaries, and honeymoons. The hotel is located just minutes from downtown San Diego and the San Diego International Airport.

Rooms blend stylish comfort with vibrant, contemporary decor and cozy furnishings. Suites are newly renovated, and guests can choose from fireplace junior suites, bay view junior suites, and standard suites. The spacious, recently-renovated guest rooms feature bay view rooms, pet-friendly rooms, and ADA compliant rooms. All accommodations are kid-friendly.

The airy, colorful rooms and suites feature custom beds, plush robes, glass-shower bathrooms with waterfall shower-heads, complimentary high-speed wireless internet, flat-screen televisions with premium channels, mini-fridge, custom bath amenities, private balconies or patios, coffee and tea making facilities with complimentary tea and coffee, plush bedding, and air-conditioning. Some rooms and suites feature stunning views of the surrounding bay and marina. Suites also add spacious separate living rooms and dining rooms. A daily resort fee is charged and covers all amenities.

Guests can enjoy the premium private beach access to a private beach. Kayaks, bicycles, and motor boats are available for rent. A 24/7 fitness center is fully equipped with cardio machines, free weights, and other exercise equipment. Business travelers can utilize the onsite meeting spaces, which boast plenty of space to host conferences, corporate functions, and social gatherings. An elegant ballroom is available for weddings. A spacious outdoor swimming pool is complete with a hot tub, sundeck, and lounge chairs.

The upscale waterfront restaurant, Vessel Restaurant, serves exceptional cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The restaurant offers spectacular views, as well as fine fare, steaks, and fresh seafood. The onsite bar serves gourmet cocktails and fine wines.

7.8
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744 reviews

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Deluxe room, 1 king bed
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*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including fees but not including taxes.

Amenities at Kona Kai San Diego

  • Private beach
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Coffee machine
  • Business center
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Things to do

  • Whale watching
  • Zoo
  • Gift shop
  • Bicycle rental
  • Windsurfing

Services and conveniences

  • ATM on-site
  • Business center
  • Room service
  • 24hr front desk

Outdoor

  • Beach towels
  • Private beach
  • Garden

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Coffee machine

General

  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Storage available

Fitness

  • Fitness classes
  • Fitness center

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioned

Parking and transportation

  • Parking

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Accessibility and suitability

  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Laundry

  • Iron and ironing board

Workspace

  • Desk

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping

Spa

  • Spa

Reviews of Kona Kai San Diego

7.8
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744 verified ratings
Wonderful
322
Very good
107
Good
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Okay
63
Fair
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Mediocre
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Poor
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2.0
Poor
Jish, Feb 2024
So much to be disappointed about this property. We were only there for 2 nights otherwise I would have spoke with management to remedy. At check-in there was hair on bathroom floor, towel rod was rust...
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4.5
Mediocre
Justin, Jul 2018
Pros (+) The rooms are gorgeous; smaller but well appointed with top notch linens and mattresses. Views were spectacular.
Cons (-) No storage for clothes, ants in room, missed a day of cleaning after we were gone for 8 hours. Wouldn’t bring scissors to room. Nobody answered at room service for 5 minutes. Next time we tried room s...
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6.8
Okay
Anonymous, Nov 2017
Pros (+) I liked the private beach area that faced the marina. There were comfy chairs around fire pits and cabanas to enjoy. The pool area was also nice. We loved the dive in movie and the complimentary popco...
Cons (-) The parking. $27 to involuntarily valet park my car. We had to walk from the lobby to our room in the 4th building with all of our luggage and our toddler, only to find that the car got parked right o...
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7.1
Good
Anonymous, Oct 2017
Cons (-) hidden resort fees
4.0
Mediocre
Anonymous, Apr 2017
Cons (-) Construction at the hotel was not expected, and the hotel did not even try to make up for this fact. The hotel front desk was rather short with my friend who came to visit and asked if he needed to pa...
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7.7
Good
Anonymous, Jul 2016
Pros (+) We liked the rooms and facilities (pool, marina side beach)
Cons (-) They tried to put us in a room with one bed when we booked a room with two doubles, we are a family of three and I refuse to put my daughter on a roll away, when we booked for two beds. The other peop...
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Location

1551 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92106

What's nearby

  • Shelter Island0.3 mi
  • Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery1.6 mi
  • Naval Training Center San Diego2.1 mi
  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot2.9 mi
  • Old Town San Diego State Historic Park3.7 mi
  • SeaWorld San Diego3.9 mi
  • San Diego Convention Center4.1 mi
  • Gaslamp Quarter4.1 mi
  • PETCO Park4.3 mi
  • Mission Beach4.6 mi
  • San Diego Air and Space Museum4.7 mi
  • San Diego Zoo4.9 mi

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Check in anytime after 4:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM

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Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Kona Kai San Diego

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$468
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Most expensive month to stay with an average 25% rise in price.
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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Kona Kai San Diego

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Kona Kai San Diego, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in December and January.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Kona Kai San Diego, plan to stay on a Sunday or Monday. The most expensive day is usually Saturday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Kona Kai San Diego was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $257, while the most expensive was $938.
  • How long should you stay at Kona Kai San Diego? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 2 days.

FAQs when booking at Kona Kai San Diego

  • Why should I eat at Kona Kai Resort & Spa, A Noble House Resort?

    Kona Kai Resort & Spa, A Noble House Resort has an onsite restaurant, Vessel. Vessel offers a variety of dishes that will meet your dining needs and expectations. By being open for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and cocktail hours, Vessel allows you to take any meal of your type in your schedule. It is also popular for its friendly staff and excellent cocktails. By serving local cuisine, eating at this restaurant would therefore offer you a chance to taste San Diego's culturally significant foods.

  • What is the easiest way to get to Kona Kai Resort & Spa, A Noble House Resort from the airport?

    You will be able to connect to and from the San Diego Airport (SAN) using either taxi or public bus. If you intend to take the shortest time to SAN, consider taking a taxi. With a taxi, you will take about 10 minutes in the light traffic to reach the airport. However, buses are the most affordable transport option to get you to the hotel from the SAN.

  • Why should I stay at Kona Kai Resort & Spa, A Noble House Resort instead of any other hotel?

    Whether you're in Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, for a business trip, romantic weekend break, or a vacation with kids, family, or friends, you will find Kona Kai Resort & Spa, A Noble House Resort as the best place to stay. The resort's closeness to the city center makes it an ideal destination for business travelers who may find it easy to access various corporate offices. This is complemented by an onsite workspace and business center and a workspace that is equipped with computers and desks. By being ADA-compliant, the hotel becomes a viable option for persons with reduced mobility.

  • Which is the best room to book in Kona Kai Resort & Spa, A Noble House Resort?

    The best room to book at Kona Kai Resort & Spa, A Noble House Resort is probably the Marina View Guestroom. From the room's spacious balcony, you will be offered magnificent views of the Marina and the garden that sparkles with tranquility. The room's bathrooms and toiletries feature bathrobes, a hair dryer, and a mirror. The dining, drinking, and snacking options include a minibar, a coffee maker, and a refrigerator. It also has an in-room safe box and a laptop safe box.

  • Which type of events can I enjoy at Kona Kai Resort & Spa, A Noble House Resort?

    As teamwork is the foundation for success, team-building events are recipes for strong group dynamics. Among the events that take place at Kona Kai Resort & Spa, A Noble House Resort is the team-building events. These events are often on the beach. Despite the private beach's limited access to water that could enhance swimming activities, guests at the hotel may also enjoy beach volleyball games and bicycle cycling events. The beach volleyball events are conducted on the beach volleyball court.

  • Where is Kona Kai San Diego located?

    Kona Kai San Diego is located at 1551 Shelter Island Drive in Point Loma, 4.3 miles from the center of San Diego. Shelter Island is the closest landmark to Kona Kai San Diego.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Kona Kai San Diego?

    Check-in time is 4:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM at Kona Kai San Diego.

  • Does Kona Kai San Diego offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Kona Kai San Diego offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Kona Kai San Diego from the airport?

    Kona Kai San Diego is 2.5 miles from San Diego. Kona Kai San Diego is 19 miles from Tijuana Rodriguez.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Kona Kai San Diego hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Kona Kai San Diego in San Diego and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Kona Kai San Diego and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Kona Kai San Diego.

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6.8
4.3 mi
San Diego
2.5 mi

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