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Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina

Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina
Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina – San Diego, CA
Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina – San Diego, CA
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina

Set on Shelter Island along San Diego Bay, this hotel offers a private marina, stunning views of the bay and an on-site restaurant. San Diego International Airport is a 13 minute drive away from the property. Rooms at Best Western PLUS Island Palms Hotel & Marina include a refrigerator, a coffee machine and ironing facilities. The Blue Wave Bar & Grill serves fresh seafood, delicious steaks and more. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the Blue Wave boasts outdoor dining as well as stunning views of the San Diego Bay and the hotel's marina. Best Western PLUS Island Palms Hotel & Marina features 2 bay-side pools as well as a fitness centre. After a day exploring scenic Shelter Island, guests can relax in the outdoor hot tub or beside the outdoor fireplace. San Diego's vibrant Gaslamp Quarter is 5 miles away from this hotel. Ocean Beach is a 15 minute drive away.

Amenities

  • On-site parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Breakfast available
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room microwave
  • Pool
  • Spa / sauna
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transit access
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning

Reviews

4.5 / 5
Excellent 1646 reviews
  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    A vintage funky beach hotel with lots of room for our extended family to relax together!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    This is the third or fourth time we have stayed here and we have always loved our stay. Rooms were clean and property is well maintained

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Rude front desk staff needs to be fired this place sucks !

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    I only stayed for one night and did not use any of the amenities.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    cute comfy property, cared for but aging. helpful staff. fun menu but the worst well rum ever

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Great staff. Nice pool.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Very sweet and easy location. Spa and pool were nice too. Very Beautiful view of the harbor and city lights. Will stay again. Thank you

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    My room was very clean and fully ready for my stay. Plenty of space, I didn’t need the extra bathroom, but with a family staying, it would have been helpful. I loved the balcony and used it often. Pool was nice and warm. My room was close to the pool, so a little loud during the day and till about 11pm. Food was good at the restaurant

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Every one was nice, restaurant great and convenient. Coffee early in lobby

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Great location - just kind of average. I was upgraded at check in but my room felt like it was not really well maintained. There was a Hair on one of the towels - the balcony door was unlocked, closet doors open, it just felt like it was a rushed job with not a lot of attention to details.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Love to stay here after coming off our multi day fishing trips. Staff always does there best to get us in early if we need too. We also get to use the pool and jacuzzi ect while we wait for our room. Rooms and amenities are always clean.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Beautiful view of the marina. GREAT burger at the restaurant. Monday Special was awesome !

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Great place to stay for a family, great place to stay for a work trip, great place to stay with a couples trip to get away for a couple days. Staff is amazing, security and parking is great, restaurant is fresh and delicious, pools and hot tubs are great for kids and adults after dark. Nice views everywhere, nice walking path too, great local spots within walking distance or a short drive and most places nearby have ample parking too.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    It was a beautiful location. Views were amazing. I loved the bike rental on site. The pool and restaurant were lovely. The only negative was the room cleanliness. There were dirty sheets and blankets bundled up and thrown on the closet floor without a set of clean ones for the sofa bed. The fabric bar stools were quite dirty with stains and crumbs. They only needed to be wiped down and vacuumed. When they cleaned our room instead of taking our trash to the dumpster they left it on the bottom of the stairs and the seagulls attacked it and left trash scattered in front of our stairs. Other than the poor housekeeping it was lovely.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Great location

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The facilities were great and scenic venue. Walking distance to very nice restaurants and pubs. Be aware that they charge $25 for overnight parking, and parking spaces are limited and not assigned. Very inconvenient.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    My wife and I’ve stayed at this properties several times. It is a class act… Hands-down. I say this because I want them to do better as a business, but I say Italian cheek because I don’t want anybody else to find out about it. That’s how good it is.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Room was clean, plenty of towels, had to request a new blow dryer and a coffee maker

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Only negative was the 5% unauthorized charge when we ate.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    On the positive side: Great location and views if you are on the harbor side. We got a room right on the loading driveway and the room was terrible. They should rent those rooms with a large discount and tell customers why the big discount. We requested and got an upgrade to a newer building, second floor. My brother's check in process had issues (we booked on Hotels.com) and his room did not have hot water. The air conditioners are old and loud. We hosted a banquet and room was good, but air cut out after awhile. Service in the dining room was terrible. Food is decent though. Pool was nice and they provided pool toys which was a plus. However pool towels nowhere to be found. You have to ask at the front desk. We had over 50 people staying for a family reunion. Overall, the family enjoyed the stay, even with a few issues. We would stay again, but be prepared to spend $$ for a better room.

Frequently asked questions about Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina

Does Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina offer parking?
Yes, paid self-parking is available on-site at Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina.
Does Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina features meeting spaces and dedicated conference rooms, suitable for corporate meetings and group gatherings. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina have a fitness center?
Yes, Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include spa, pool.
Where is Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina located, and how walkable is the area?
Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina is located at 2051 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92106. With a Walk Score of 33, the area is rated Car-Dependent. A car or rideshare is recommended for most trips in this area.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina
  • San Diego International Airport 2.0 mi
  • San Diego Airport 2.5 mi
  • USS Midway 3.0 mi
  • 1996 CONCACAF Gold Cup 3.8 mi
  • San Diego Comic-Con International 3.9 mi
  • San Diego Convention Center 3.9 mi
  • Petco Park 4.1 mi

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