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Kona Kai Resort & Spa, A Noble House Resort
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Hotel overview and key features

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

Kona Kai Resort & Spa, A Noble House Resort is less than 10 minutes from San Diego International Airport, situated on the scenic tip of Shelter Island adjacent to Point Loma. The hotel near airport offers easy access to downtown San Diego, with nearby attractions including the San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, SeaWorld San Diego (3.5 miles), and Cabrillo National Monument. Skyline Park across the street provides outdoor event space with views of the San Diego skyline and bay.

Renovated Rooms & Suites

Recently renovated guest rooms at Kona Kai San Diego feature private balconies with marina or courtyard views, ranging from 350 to 375 square feet. The 4-star property includes ADA-compliant rooms with roll-in showers, visual alarms, and lowered fixtures. Waterfront Fireplace Junior Suites offer king beds and sitting areas with spectacular marina views.

Waterfront Dining Options

Vessel Restaurant + Bar serves New American cuisine with marina views, while the Tiki Bar offers poolside cocktails and California fare. The adults-only Paloma Bar features cabanas and coastal cuisine, with in-room dining available from 8:00am to 8:00pm. Nightly bonfires on the private beach complement sunset views of Point Loma.

Spa & Recreation

SpaTerre provides six treatment rooms including a couples' suite with soak tub, along with eucalyptus steam rooms and beach cabana massages. Two pools include an adults-only option with premium cabanas, while the onsite Action Water Sports center rents Jet Skis and paddleboards. Complimentary Zybra bikes allow exploration of Shelter Island's waterfront paths.

Events & Sustainability

The resort offers 14639 square feet of flexible outdoor event space accommodating up to 650 guests, with ADA-compliant facilities and visual notification devices. Business services include a fitness center with waterfront views and over 25 weekly classes. Tesla charging stations and green initiatives like water conservation programs reflect the property's sustainability focus.

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Standard Queen Room Two Queen Beds
Standard Queen Room Two Queen Beds
4 persons
30 m² 
2 King Size Beds
Balcony
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Deluxe Junior Suite
Deluxe Junior Suite
2 persons
39 m² 
1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
Shower
Coffee machine
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Junior Suite Balcony
4 persons
36 m² 
2 King Size Beds
Bathtub
Balcony
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Junior Suite
3 persons
36 m² 
1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
Bathtub
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Getting around

Transportation options available

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

Facilities

Stay relaxed and refreshed just minutes from the airport
Free Wi-Fi
Parking

USD 46 per day

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Babysitting

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

  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Location info

1551 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, California, United States, 92106
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1551 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, California, United States, 92106
City landmarks
Island
Shelter Island
700 m
Park
Shelter Island Park Shoreline
540 m
Church
Saint Agnes Catholic Church
1.6 km
Museum
USS Midway Museum
5.3 km
Landmark
Shoreline Park
1.3 km
Landmark
Sefton Plaza
1.3 km
University
Point Loma Nazarene College
2.0 km
Landmark
Spanish Landing Park
3.2 km
Monument
Cabrillo National Monument
3.9 km
Landmark
USS Recruit
2.6 km
Park
Harbor Island Park
3.0 km
Amusement Park
SeaWorld San Diego
6.2 km
Beach
Smuggler's Cove
2.6 km
Landmark
Zuniga Point
2.9 km
Landmark
Sunset Cliffs
3.3 km
Park
Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
3.5 km
Landmark
Point Loma
3.8 km
Landmark
North Island
3.3 km
Lighthouse
Old Point Loma Lighthouse
4.2 km
Gallery
Visions Art Museum
3.7 km
Museum
Women's Museum of California
3.8 km
Beach
Breakers Beach
3.5 km
Landmark
52 Boats Memorial
3.5 km
Park
Ingram Plaza
3.5 km
Gallery
San Diego Comic Art Gallery
3.9 km
Cemetery
Fort Rosecrans Cemetery
4.0 km
Museum
New Americans Museum
3.7 km
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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