Kona Kai Resort & Spa

Relax and enjoy the serenity of peaceful waterfront views at our friendly full-service San Diego harbor view hotel, surrounded by eleven acres of lush tropical gardens. For decades an exclusive resort for dignitaries and film celebrities, Kona Kai Resort & Spa is an elegant and relaxing beachfron...

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    (619) 452-3138

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    resortkonakai.com

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    Resort

Address

1551 Shelter Island Drive San Diego , CA 92106 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi Free

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Amanda Au

most beautiful resort along the west coast. faces the bay , and you can see san diego downtown across the water. quiet . quaint. and full of yachts. romantic also. highly recommend!

Kelly McQuien

Happy Hour sometimes has good, local musicians ! Here is a sunset view from the bar/restaurant. Very casual , relaxing atmosphere .

Michael Kohout

Last night we ate at Vessel, the attached restaurant . Our dinner was amazing & the service was outstanding. Our server, Peter recommended the short rib dinner and it was worth every penny! Great time!

Bruce Leflar

Our room was recently renovated and was very clean . (Room 126) We were on the ground floor with a nice little patio that had a great view of the pool. We will be back.

Nyphoon

I arrived around 1 am and I find no one help me with my luggage ... However they rectify that by giving me a good on the bay ... Nice place the kids like it ...

El Doosty

I wasn't impressed with this property. I was even less impressed that local craft beer was not on Happy Hour . For the price of 2 pints of Sculpin ($18) here I could get a 6 pack of the same ($15)

Beth Marra

When we called to confirm earlier in the day we were told "of course!" Our room would be ready when we arrived late! Way to go

John Kruk

Picturesque hotel , but some rooms could use minor renovation. Be nice to staff and they will be nice to you. You will get excellent service if you leave a small tip for housekeeper.

AT&T

Another great reason to stay here: AT&T Wi-Fi is one of the many amenities here for guests. It’s fast and easy to connect.

A T

The lobby and grounds are lovely. But the rooms are very dated and dingy. The bedding was clean , but the carpets need replacement and the walls/bathroom need painting/refurbishment, desperately.

Richard Chapman

Great service at the front desk. Service at the pool left a little to desired. So far so good.

Josh Adams

Great live music in the evening hours.

Dirty Bird

AMAZING! Location, services, view !

Beth Marra

Oversold even with a conference booked here. Sent us 6 mi 10min away to a Hilton off the fwy.

Borzou Azabdaftari

AT&T Internet is too slow to use, and service is terrible, but views are amazing and food is good

Karleen Harp

The scallops were AH-mazing!

Simone Malone

Overwhelmingly disappointed. Location great, but in my opinion that didn't outweigh the shoddy room, their error in my reservation , and advertising a kids club that doesn't exist.

Mark Buckland

Nice spot. Room fine, pool great. Skip the restaurant .

Gill Trotman

Top notch amenities .

Linda Wireman

Nice resort but last night here saw a cockroach in our room!

Mari Smith

Great views from all sides of the hotel . :)

Chris Wooden

Nice resort , good food, great views , rude desk staff .

Danielle Lucey

Watch out for the security guard . He's an asshole if you're up late.

Beth Marra

No effort was made to call us and tell us prior to our 11pm arrival. Bad customer service and we haven't even made it past the parking lot .

Taylor Schuss

Respect the sailboats.

Andrea Ferrada

So quiet :)

Jeremy Cox

Nice marina , hotel and restaurant .

AD rien

avoid room 214

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6.2
American
Vessel Restaurant

The sea bass is amazeballs. Fantastic view. Best dinner restaurant in San Diego. - Jennifer Huntley

Asian
Kona Kai Dining Room & Lounge

Cocktails are nice. - Joana

Pool
Kona Kai Pool

Lovely view. They keep the pool water at a good temp. - Irisi T

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Great family friendly hotel and walking distance to Sea World. Our kid loved the pool. The most relaxing vacation we have ever had. We will definitely be back! - Mo Ha

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We enjoyed our stay at the Bahia Resort & will be back! The restaurant food & service was good. We were in a studio w/kitchen & large lanai(2nd floor). We loved our free ride on the Bahia Belle! - Jean Mowery

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Bali Hai Restaurant

Amazing views and Mai tai has no juice... Deadly! I got a daiquiri made with mango, so good! - Metro Bear

8.3
Monument
Friendship Bell at Shelter Island

There are often spectacular sunsets here! - Kelly McQuien

Island
Shelter Island

You could spend all day there just reading and watching the water and boats. - Dirty Bird