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About the Hotel

1551 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, California, United States, 92106
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Near the harbor
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Situated about a 5-minute walk from the Japanese Friendship Bell, the smoke-free Kona Kai Resort & Spa, A Noble House Resort San Diego features a ballroom for thoughtfully hosted occasions. Located around 6 km from the historical naval aircraft carrier USS Midway Museum, this 4-star resort offers views of the marina along with a Jacuzzi and a sauna.

Location

The hotel boasts a lush setting 650 metres from Shoreline Beach Park. The Kona Kai San Diego gives access to the man-made peninsula "Harbor Island Park", which is 2.8 km away.

This accommodation is right by a harbour and a tropical garden, and Seaport Village Shopping Complex is situated nearly 15 minutes away by car.

Coaster Santa Fe railway station is about 9 km away, while San Diego International airport is 5 km from the hotel.

Rooms

The 164 rooms at Kona Kai Resort & Spa, A Noble House Resort include a balcony. Some of the rooms feature chic decor furnished with a writing desk. A kitchen with a microwave, a dishwasher, and coffee and tea making equipment are available in an apartment.

Eat & Drink

The property features Vessel restaurant serving local cuisine. There is a lounge bar onsite. You can visit a bar situated close by and taste contemporary cuisine.

Leisure & Business

A gym and a swimming pool can be booked at the Kona Kai at an extra charge. This San Diego hotel provides guests with baby chairs and cribs for their children. Keeping fit at this hotel is convenient thanks to a yoga club that offers beach yoga classes. Business travellers are welcome to use banquet and meeting facilities, and a xerox provided at meeting rooms on site.

Must-do experiences

  • Visit La Jolla Cove for stunning views and sea lion sightings.
  • Try the fish tacos at The Fish Market near the waterfront.
  • Explore Balboa Park's hidden gardens and cultural museums.
  • Don't miss the famous sunset at Sunset Cliffs Natural Park.
  • Shop local crafts at the Gaslamp Quarter's unique boutiques.
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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 Balcony
4 persons
390 sq. feet 
2 King Size Beds
Bathtub
Balcony
Junior Suite
3 persons
390 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
Bathtub
Balcony
Standard King Room
2 persons
325 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Balcony
King Room Bay View
2 persons
345 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Balcony
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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

  • 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
900 ft
1500 Shelter Island Dr
Friendship Bell
900 ft
1718 Shelter Island Dr
Tunaman's Memorial
1700 ft
Restaurants
Vessel Restaurant
300 ft
1551 Shelter Island Dr
Getting around
City Centre
San Diego11 min  ·  4.5 mi
Airports
San Diego International Airport (SAN)10 min  ·  3.9 mi
El Cajon (CJN)53 min  ·  21.6 mi
Train
Coaster Santa Fe Station9 min  ·  3.7 mi
Bus
Bus stop9 min  ·  2300 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 16:00-23:59
Check-out
from 02:00-11:00
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site at USD 46 per day.
Internet
is available in for free.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Year renovated:
2007
Number of rooms:
164
Former name
Kona Kai Resort
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