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Hotel overview

The newly renovated and expanded Kona Kai Resort and Spa, a Noble House Resort House welcomes you to modern luxury. Laze the day away on your oversized balcony looking out over San Diego Bay while nibbling on local food from our Point Loma restaurant. Relax in style on Kona Kai’s beach, one of the only privately-owned beaches in California. Gather round our cozy beach fire pits by night and step up that stylish beach moment with a private cabana rental by day or relax near our new adults-only pool.

Location

Shelter Island
San Diego Airport (SAN) : 2 miles Northeast

Property information

Year Built: 1954
Last Renovation: 2010
Total rooms: 129

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Hotel details

Dining

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Amenities

Multiple amenities are available at this hotel.
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Activities

This property offers numerous activities.
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Hotel advisories

Advisory A minimum valet parking fee of $30 (plus tax) per room, per day, per vehicle will be charged and collected by the hotel at check-in or check-out. The fee is subject to change without prior notice. The information published here is to give the client an estimate of additional fees they may be responsible for but not a guarantee of the final amount due.
Advisory The following mandatory hotel-imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out. Resort fee: $43.96 (Plus Tax) per room, per night Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change, this is an estimate of what you will be charged. The hotel can provide current fees and inclusions when you check-in.

General policies & fine print

Check In: 4:00 PM
Check Out: 12:00 PM
Minimum Check-In Age: 21
General Policies:

Check-in Policy:
Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.

Convention Policy:
Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.

Hotel Spring Break Policy:
This hotel cannot guarantee a spring-break-free environment.

General Information:
Room taxes are included in vacation price.
Minimum night stay restrictions may apply.
Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.

Resort Fee: A mandatory hotel-imposed fee is charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out.

Mandatory hotel-imposed resort fee inclusions:

•Wi-Fi throughout the resort
•Local and 800 calls
•In-room coffee/tea
•Access to the Fitness Center with classes
•Tiki Pool
•Business Center

The above list may not be comprehensive. Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change at any time. The hotel can provide current fee and inclusions when you check-in.
Pet Policy Up to 25 lbs, with an additional fee, currently $75 per stay.

Ratings & reviews

TripAdvisor traveler rating

TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_4.0 2817 reviews
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 2.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Elevated Motel 6 by the Marina

    Save your money and pay to stay at an actual resort, not this hotel with resort prices with none of the perks. The rooms do not come with a microwave (a simple expectation to say the least). The basic "free" wifi is worse than just using cell data. And parking fees being $46/day ON TOP OF the $46/day resort fee is just ridiculous.

    Apr 21, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 2.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Poop and more poop!

    The front desk team member was so fake with his welcome. I had a Chase reservation which came with an upgrade (if available) and breakfast. He tried to charge for an upgrade then decided it was not available when questioned. He then said breakfast was available in the dining room and when asked if I needed a voucher, he became quite aggravated. When I got to the room, it was a dungeon. I went out to the balcony only to be greeted with bird poop all over the table and the floor. It was not fresh so it had been there for a while. I went back to the front desk to ask if I could just leave and not get charged. While waiting in line, the couple in front of me got a free upgrade to the suite he tried to upsell me to! He said I could leave but as for charges, I would have to wait for a manager to come in the morning. The staff as a whole were absolutely wonderful and friendly. The dining room staff were stellar! It was just the front desk person who absolutely was unhappy with his life and perfected his false smile. He fools no one. The poop on the balcony was the closer of leaving the next morning.

    Apr 19, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 2.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Not Good

    Night shift were rude & unwilling to help with my request, and when my request was made, it was given to me with an attitude, !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Apr 17, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Great Views!

    We loved Kona Kai! Our favorite amenities were the pool and the fire pits. Our view was great too! Staff was super friendly. Clean rooms. The bartender at the pool was really cool. Restaurant at the hotel was a little pricey for us but tons of options nearby.

    Apr 14, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Amazing time

    No matter your room you have a beautiful view of the bay and boats. They have a fun activity area for family and kids. Very clean. At night the fire pits are awesome and you can buy smores in lobby. The customer service is unmatched. Love the amount of pillows given.

    Apr 11, 2025