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Kona Kai Resort

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#116 of 242 hotels in San Diego
Description: Beachfront resort on Shelter Island overlooks Pacific and San Diego Bay - Classic Mediterranean style, alabaster walls, archways.
  • Address
    1551 Shelter Island Dr
    (formerly Shelter Pointe Hotel and Marina)
    San Diego, CA 92106
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3 of 5 stars Based on 69 traveler reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 3 based on 37 reviews Rooms
    • 3.5 based on 36 reviews Service
    • 3 based on 37 reviews Value
    • 3.5 based on 37 reviews Cleanliness
    • 4 based on 12 reviews Pool
  • Recommended For:
    • 50% based on 38 reviews Older travelers
    • 50% based on 38 reviews Families with young children
    • 40% based on 38 reviews Families with teenagers
    • 40% based on 38 reviews An amazing honeymoon
    • 30% based on 38 reviews Young singles

Reviews of Kona Kai Resort

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3 of 5 stars
La Crescenta, CA
Aug 16, 2008

The location and setting for the Kona Kai Resort are very nice. but the rooms could use soon serious maintenance. We stayed in room 131 in Mid August and the screen door to the patio area was completely broken-couldn't open it or close it, the bathroom door wouldn't closed(door too big for its opening) and so could not be locked.... more

3 of 5 stars
Phoenix, Arizona
Jun 16, 2008

Kona Kai Resort and Spa was my choice of visit because it was cheaper then most hotels, and a friend told me he was there when it was known as Shelter point, and he enjoyed it. My experience with the hotel was o.k. It was slightly spoiled when I arrived to learn that the rate they reserved me for over... more

Jun 7, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

we were put up by the airlines the name sounded like a cheap hotel but the location was amazing.they do provide a free shuttle to and from the airport and around the area. people at the desk were not overly friendly but were good at giving us the kind of room we wanted which is nice since the airlines payed... more

5 of 5 stars
Prescott, Arizona
Jun 4, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

The views are great. Our room had a view of the Kona Kai harbor. The staff is very friendly. The place was clean and quiet. Overall a great experience. We definately will return. more

2 of 5 stars
Alexandria, VA
May 14, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I just returned from a one week stay at the so-called Kona Kai Resort. My fellow co-workers and I were there for a conference that was held at the resort and felt it was best to stay on premises. Looking back, I would have stayed off-site and rented a car to attend the conference. Upon check-in, the front desk staff... more

5 of 5 stars
Temecula, California
Apr 4, 2008

I would highly recommend this hotel. We enjoyed our stay very much. The room was clean and the beds were super comfortable. We had a lovely view of the pool and marina area with several tropical plants right outside our balcony. The room was very quiet - we did not hear anyone walking up or down the hallway as we... more

2 of 5 stars
Southern California
Mar 27, 2008

This place should be called the Kona Why? It was certainly not what I expected after looking at the website and spending hours reviewing various hotels in San Diego. This appeared to be a good hotel on booking and reasonably priced for a 2 night stay for my family of 4 plus inlaws. The only plus was that the rooms... more

4 of 5 stars
Northern California
Nov 3, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

I stayed at the Kona Kai for two nights for a business conference that was held on-site. Overall, the hotel was clean and well-maintained. My room had been recently updated and contained new-appearing good quality furniture, nice bedding (good sheets, comfortable mattress, clean bedspread), and an adequate bathroom. The plumbing worked well. Carpet appeared new and was very clean. The... more

3 of 5 stars
Orange County, CA
Oct 23, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

I stayed at the Kona Kai for a conference with a conference rate that was about $100 less than the normal rates. I would not pay the going rates to stay here. However, the hotel has amazing views from everywhere on the property. The grounds are nice and it's actually quite a small hotel. Shelter Island has a neat waterfront... more

Aug 28, 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

The Kona Kai is a nice hotel but the service is either very bad or very good. We checked in to our non smoking room only to find that the previous occupant was definitely a smoker. The front desk would not give us another room because they were booked for the night even though the expected guests had not arrived.... more

Reviews of Kona Kai Resort

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Kona Kai Resort Address

1551 Shelter Island Dr, (formerly Shelter Pointe Hotel and Marina), San Diego, CA 92106