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Kona Kai San Diego Resort

Name: Kona Kai San Diego Resort
Address: 1551 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA, 92106, US
Telephone: +1 619.452.3138

Second band: well-established luxury properties with consistent evidence across independent references.

7,615 guest reviews analysed

1551 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA, 92106, US

Distinctions

Card travel programme

EMPTYJET Consensus

76.8 / 100

Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.

Analysed from 7,615 guest reviews across Tripadvisor, Google and Priceline.

Most noted: rooms.

Best for

families
couples
wellness
beach

About Kona Kai San Diego Resort

Kona Kai San Diego Resort is a 4-star hotel located on Shelter Island in San Diego. The property features a private beach, a full-service marina, and SpaTerre, which offers six treatment rooms, a couple’s suite, a eucalyptus steam room, and yoga sessions. Dining options include Vessel Restaurant, serving locally inspired cuisine, and Vessel Bar. Additional amenities include a swimming pool, fitness centre, accessible rooms, and pet-friendly policies.

The resort combines waterfront access with a range of leisure and wellness facilities, making it suitable for various types of stays, from relaxing getaways to active retreats. Its location and amenities cater to both couples and families seeking comfort and convenience in San Diego.

Why it stands out

Kona Kai San Diego Resort is listed as EMPTYJET for its 4-star classification, private beach, marina, and full-service spa on Shelter Island. Its locally inspired dining, wellness facilities, and accessible amenities make it a versatile choice in San Diego.

Key facts

Opened / renovated: 1950
Check-in / out: 16:00 / 11:00
Pets: allowed
Type: Beach, Wellness, Family

Amenities

Verified 19 Aug 2026

Accessibility

Accessible rooms — evidence: Mobility/Hearing Accessible King

Activities

Private beach — Kona Kai Resort offers striking waterfront views, a full-service spa, marina and private beach
Swimming pool — evidence: pristine pool views
Yacht marina — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Marina

Dining

Bar — unwind in the welcoming ambiance of Vessel Restaurant + Bar. Savor locally inspired cuisine and handcrafted cocktails

Policies

Pet friendly — evidence: Our Dog Friendly Hotels

Wellness

Spa — SpaTerre offers a peaceful escape at Kona Kai San Diego. Our full‑service Shelter Island spa features an array of treatments
Fitness centre — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Fitness Center

Dining

Verified 19 Aug 2026

Restaurant: Vessel Restaurant — locally inspired cuisine
Bar: Vessel Bar

Spa & wellness

Verified 19 Aug 2026

Spa: SpaTerre — Six treatment rooms, couple’s suite, eucalyptus steam room, yoga sessions

Beach

Verified 19 Aug 2026

Beach: Private beach

Awards & affiliations

American ExpressThe Hotel Collection
American Express The Hotel Collection

Location

32.7095, -117.2322

Sources+

EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed4 fields
Official hotel websiteOfficial17 fields
Serper (Google Maps data)Places provider2 fields

Kona Kai San Diego Resort

About Kona Kai San Diego Resort

Key facts