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Hotel overview
The newly renovated and expanded Kona Kai Resort and Spa, a Noble House Resort House welcomes you to modern luxury. Laze the day away on your oversized balcony looking out over San Diego Bay while nibbling on local food from our Point Loma restaurant. Relax in style on Kona Kai’s beach, one of the only privately-owned beaches in California. Gather round our cozy beach fire pits by night and step up that stylish beach moment with a private cabana rental by day or relax near our new adults-only pool.
Location
Shelter IslandProperty information
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Hotel details
Hotel advisories
General policies & fine print
Check-in Policy:
Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.
Convention Policy:
Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.
Hotel Spring Break Policy:
This hotel cannot guarantee a spring-break-free environment.
General Information:
Room taxes are included in vacation price.
Minimum night stay restrictions may apply.
Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.
Resort Fee: A mandatory hotel-imposed fee is charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out.
Mandatory hotel-imposed resort fee inclusions:
"Wi-Fi access,
access to complimentary cruiser bikes,
private beach access,
beach cabana access,
nightly bonfires,
pool towel service,
fitness Center and locker room,
more than 25 weekly fitness classes,
steam/sauna room access,
priority reservations at SpaTerre,
complimentary add-on service for any SpaTerre treatment booked valued at $25 or more,
access to Tesla charging stations,
assorted lawn games,
access to select Kona Kai Club Member events,
morning coffee and signature-infused water station in lobby living room,
water refill station,
discounted access to the San Diego Zoo or Wild Animal Park tickets, 25% off signature S’mores Kit,
20% off the purchase of the plush Kona Kai Mascot,
‘Kona’,
20% off cabana Rentals,
15% off Action Sports Rentals
The above list may not be comprehensive. Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change at any time. The hotel can provide current fee and inclusions when you check-in.
Ratings & reviews
TripAdvisor traveler rating
2882 reviews
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Jul 31, 2025Excellent resort.
Excellent location. It felt very safe and had secure parking. Rooms were nice. We used the fire pits on their beach. We could walk to restaurants from the resort. Looking forward to going back.
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Jul 31, 2025
Weekend Family Vacation
My family and I stayed at this hotel as part of a Comic Con 2025 package. The property itself was very nice, with a beautiful view overlooking the docks with boats and yachts. Although our room wasn’t ready at check-in, we were able to relax in the courtyard and enjoy a small lunch while we waited. I used the gym every morning—it's well-equipped with a great selection of machines and free weights. The pool and bar area were also excellent. One of the highlights was the complimentary shuttle service to and from the convention center, which made attending Comic Con incredibly convenient. Additionally, the onsite EV charging stations were a great added perk. My only issue was with one front desk staff member who made the check-in experience feel less welcoming. Because of that interaction, I'm giving the stay 4 out of 5 stars. Aside from that, everything and everyone else was fantastic.
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Jul 28, 2025Welcoming
The resort was clean, front desk staff were welcoming. Rudi was accommodating and went out of his way to make sure we had a comfortable stay, since we were traveling with our son had just graduated from the Marine Corps. We dined at the Vessel Restaurant one evening. The salmon was tender and flavorful. The restaurant manager made his rounds to ask how our dining experience went which was nice. The cushions on the chairs in the outside section need to be replaced as they were dirty and faded. One of the seats we sat on droppings from the seagulls which was not pleasant. Other than that overall a great location-quiet, surrounded by the bay. Good for families and couples.
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Jul 24, 2025Would not recommend, better options nearby
Unfortunately, for the price that you pay, the resort was severely lacking. The customer service was just not there and the resort fees were not justified. The room needed a deep clean. The spa was fine and the employees very nice but again this area needed to be cleaned on a more regular basis. I would not recommend this resort, especially with so many other options available nearby.
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Jul 23, 2025
Favorite Location
A favorite location on Shelter Island. Very friendly staff, many amenities for a fun and relaxing stay for families, couples or girls getaway.