Kona Kai Resort & Spa

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Kona Kai Resort & Spa | San Diego, California | Virgin Atlantic Holidays

San Diego, California

4 stars

This iconic California hotel is on Shelter Island, overlooking the famed Kona Kai Marina. With ocean views from every room type, you can laze the days away on your balcony if you fancy - complete with stunning views of San Diego bay. Although with a private beach two waterfront pools, you'll probably want to leave the room to enjoy a leisurely day by the water either way. Embrace true holiday life and head to the poolside bar for a refreshing drink – and take in the views of the marina, or pamper yourself at the spa. If you fancy something a bit more active, explore the island on one of the complimentary beach cruisers or enjoy one of the many water sports activities on offer!

Amenities

Bicycle Rental
Kayaking
Sailing
Bar
Evening Entertainment
Fitness Centre/Gym
Internet Access
Restaurant
Room Service
Spa
Swimming Pool
Beachfront location

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Located on Shelter Island on Kona Kai Marina, minutes from Downtown San Diego and San Diego’s International Airport.

Hotel Information

Room Information
Room Upgrade Information

170 rooms, including 41 luxury suites, all with spectacular water viewsfrom the private patio or balcony, as well as flatscreen TV with premium entertainment channels, complimentary coffee, mini-fridge, safe, hairdryer, bathrobes, iron and board.

Deluxe Guestrooms have 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Hotel details

Facilities

Vessel restaurant (local coastal cuisine, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner). Tiki Bar and adults-only pool bar. Resort pool and adults-only pool. Pool and beach cabanas*. Spa*. Fitness centre. Complimentary fitness classes. Private beach and firepits. Water activity centre* including kayaks and paddle boards. Volleyball. Badminton. Complimentary bikes. Fishing*. Beach parties. Kona Kai Marina with bay cruises* and dinner cruises*. Gift shop. Room service*. WiFi*. Self-parking $34, plus tax per night (payable locally, subject to change)

Resort Fees

This hotel has resort fees that are included in the room rate (subject to change)

Additional Information

*Denotes local charge.

Trip advisor rating

4.1/5

2,949 reviews

Location
Sleep Quality
Rooms
Service
Value
Cleanliness

Excellent

59%

Very Good

16%

Average

11%

Poor

Terrible

“Quite and clean, perfect for a weekend getaway”

Nov 03, 2025L6372YHkatieb

Beautiful Resort. Rooms are spacious and the bed was amazing. Our room had a good view beyond the building right in front.

“Great amenities but rooms are outdated for 4 star hotel”

Oct 23, 2025Melissa A

Overall, beautiful view and amenities. They however DO NOT offer room service though it states on the website that they do and their hours of operation for their restaurant is not accurate as well. I came on a Sun-Tues and had no option for late night food so I had to find other restaurants outside of the hotel. Rooms are outdated but the amenities are fantastic.

“Stay away if possible”

Oct 22, 2025Arun A

We have stayed at the property to celebrate our kids birthday in October 2025. The overall property and the amenities are up to the mark for the price we paid but the from office is very sketchy. On day of checking out I tried to use my hotel credit on the property and the receptionist just lied that we have used up all our credit. When I asked for receipt he just comes back saying it is still available for use. When we try to purchase something from the gift shop he was just very rude and had not let us buy anything. I suspect they are just claiming the credit for themselves while denying us they credit. Very unhappy with the front desk service overall.

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