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About the Hotel

1551 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, California, United States, 92106

Rooms & Suites Details

Kona Kai Resort & Spa, located in Point Loma, offers rooms and suites with island-style decor. Rooms have a balcony, free Wi-Fi, and cable TV. Some rooms feature marina views, others offer partial or full bay views. Suites include a pool and wine/champagne service. Some suites have a fireplace.

Dining Experiences

Vessel Restaurant + Bar provides all-day American cuisine. The Paloma Bar serves drinks with views. Tiki Bar has poolside cocktails. Guests can order In-Room Dining between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM. Vessel Restaurant + Bar also has a dog-approved menu.

Leisure and Activities

Kona Kai Resort & Spa includes a private beach, adults-only pool, and family-friendly pool. Guests have access to the fitness center. SpaTerre offers treatments. Guests can engage in water sports through the onsite Action Water Sports rental center with paddleboards, kayaks, and jet skis. Skyline Park across the street accommodates outdoor events.

Location and Access

Located on Shelter Island, Kona Kai Resort & Spa is near Point Loma. It is 0.3 km from the Japanese Friendship Bell, 0.5 km from Shelter Island, and 4 km from Cabrillo National Monument. San Diego International Airport is less than 10 minutes away. The hotel is across the street from Skyline Park.

Services and Amenities

The resort offers Tesla charging stations and cruiser bikes. Guests receive access to the private beach and can use the fitness center. The resort amenities fee covers services, including water refill stations and morning coffee. The hotel provides accommodations for guests with disabilities and trained staff to assist with special needs. The resort provides options to decline housekeeping service. For parking, Kona Kai San Diego offers self-parking.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Junior Suite
Max:
3 persons
36 m² 
Bed options:
1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
Bathtub
Balcony
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Standard King Room
Max:
2 persons
30 m² 
Bed options:
1 King-size bed
Shower
Balcony
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King Room Bay View
Max:
2 persons
32 m² 
Bed options:
1 King-size bed
Shower
Balcony
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre
San Diego 7.2 km
Airports
San Diego International (SAN) 6.2 km
El Cajon (CJN) 34.7 km
Train
Coaster Santa Fe Station 5.9 km
Bus
Bus stop700 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Private beach
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Lift
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Water sports
  • Cycling
  • Yoga class
  • Fishing

Services

  • Pet amenities available
  • Housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Outdoor dining area

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Board games
  • Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Heated swimming pool
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Steam room
  • Jacuzzi
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Body wraps
  • Back massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Make up services

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Location

1551 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, California, United States, 92106
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1551 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, California, United States, 92106
Nearby
1401 Shelter Island Dr Shelter Island
Japanese Friendship Bell
250 m
1500 Shelter Island Dr
Friendship Bell
270 m
1718 Shelter Island Dr
Tunaman's Memorial
500 m
Restaurants
Vessel Restaurant
70 m
1551 Shelter Island Dr
Fathom Bistro Bait and Tackle
480 m
1776 Shelter Island Dr
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