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About This Resort

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

Kona Kai Resort & Spa - Waterfront resort with private beach, 10 minutes from San Diego Airport

Located on Shelter Island in Point Loma, offering marina and San Diego Bay views. Features two pools: family-friendly and adults-only, both with cabanas. Private beach with fire pits and nightly s'mores service. SpaTerre offers six treatment rooms including couples suite with soaking tub. Vessel Restaurant serves New American cuisine, complemented by Tiki Bar and Paloma Bar with poolside service. 14,639 square feet of outdoor event space accommodates up to 350 guests. Ballroom hosts up to 650 for banquets. Tesla charging stations provided. On-site Action Water Sports center rents paddleboards, kayaks, and jet skis. Resort fee ($39/night) includes Wi-Fi, bike rentals, beach access, and fitness center with 25 weekly classes. Self-parking available ($46/day). Dog-friendly property with special pet menu at Vessel Restaurant.

Additional perks of the hotel

Eucalyptus steam rooms and spa relaxation lounge

Morning coffee service (4am-7am)

In-room children's tent rental service

Friday night movies at main pool

Discounted San Diego Zoo tickets

Private yoga sessions (advance booking required)

Water refill stations throughout property

Beach cabana rentals

No-touch toiletry delivery service

Room Options

Deluxe rooms (350 sq ft) feature furnished balcony or patio with resort views. Junior Suites (375 sq ft) offer bay or marina views, king bed, and sofa bed. Waterfront Fireplace Junior Suites include fireplace and marina views. ADA rooms available with roll-in showers or tub/shower combos with grab bars, visual alarms, and lowered fixtures.

Other conveniences

Air conditioning and mini-bar

Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Private balcony or terrace

Free Wi-Fi and toiletries

Refrigerator and telephone

AM/FM alarm clock

Ironing facilities

Sitting area

Parquet flooring

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Junior Suite Balcony
Max:
4 persons
36 m² 
Bed options:
2 King Size Beds
Bathtub
Balcony
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Junior Suite
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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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Transportation Options & Local Travel

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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

Resort Features & Services

Unmatched comfort, unforgettable experiences—all built into your stay

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Paid 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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