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Best Western Island Palms Hotel & Marina

2051 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92106
Best Western Island Palms Hotel & Marina
Real Traveler Rating: 4.3 out of 5 based on 410 reviews from 5 sources
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.8 out of 5
Value: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
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Highly Recommended
Based on 410 reviews
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  • Overall: Rating of 4.3 out of 5

    "Will stay there again." source Hotels.com

    "Beautiful hotel, comfortable, clean and spacious rooms, which had microwave and refrigerator. I recommend spending a little more money and getting a junior suite on the second floor." source Travelocity

    "Staff extremely nice and would definetly stay there again as well as recommend it to other people." source Expedia

    "All in all, a beautiful hotel and we got a great deal on the rooms through an online travel website." source Travelocity

    "I would highly recommend this hotel, great price for the value, you wonÂ’t be disappointed." source Expedia

  • Clean: Rating of 4.5 out of 5

    "The new addition opened on July 4 and everything is new and clean." source Orbitz

    "Room was cleaned spotless every day and much larger than expected." source Travelocity

    "The staff were all friendly and helpful, excellent service, nice clean hotel, lovely room with gorgeous view, great price." source Expedia

    "The fridge and coffee machine is in the bathroom which is a little weird and the room was tight, but clean and in good shape." source Travelocity

    "The hotel was clean, beautiful view and the staff was very pleasent to deal with." source Travelocity

  • Service: Rating of 4.5 out of 5

    "Nice room, great pool and jacuzzi, friendly staff, only drawback is no free breakfast." source Hotels.com

    "Room was clean and maid service was good." source Travelocity

    "We also ordered room service that night which was delicious and reasonably priced. In the morning, we took a stroll along the water and had a great breakfast at their Blue Wave Bar and Grill (where their room service food comes from." source Expedia

    "Very friendly and helpful staff." source Travelocity

  • Location: Rating of 4.8 out of 5

    "Great location, nice pool; although, the room was small, the bathroom smelled of stale water/musty and housekeeping was noisy in the morning." source Orbitz

    "Great location, new hotel buildings are OK, would recomend it to others." source Hotels.com

    "\n\nI was not aware how many other hotels were around my location and within walking distance to the marina, I should have researched better because they were far more competitive in their prices." source Travelocity

    "The rooms, the staff, the location, all made this a wonderful experience." source Expedia

    "simple, affordable, cool location." source Hotels.com

  • Value: Rating of 4.2 out of 5

    "The cost, even with travel website's discount is comparable to other hotels in the area and other hotels we found provide complimentary breakfast or continental buffet." source Travelocity

    "For the price that we paid each night for our room, we thought that we should be able to access the internet without having to pay a charge of $9." source Travelocity

    "No I would not stay here again unless the price was alot lower." source Travelocity

  • Room: Rating of 4.3 out of 5

    "Right on the Marina, great pool, great restaurant, beautiful room." source Orbitz

    "The hotel and room were lovely, couldn't ask for a more scenic spot. However, the room smelled sickeningly sweet, there was a big red stain on the carpet between the beds, and it took at least 10 mins." source Hotels.com

    "First, about 2am the fog horn started, then in the early morning hours our room was surrounded by ducks quacking away." source Travelocity

More information on Best Western Island Palms Hotel & Marina

Surrounded by the enchanting deep blue waters of San Diego Bay, the Best Western Island Palms Hotel & Marina is an island of serenity and relaxation, yet only minutes away from all the attractions San Diego has to offer. Sea World, the world-famous San Diego Zoo and miles of beautiful beaches are within 10 minutes and the excitement of Mexico is just a short 20-minute drive. Shortly after the Best Western Island Palms Hotel & Marina recently completed a $3 Million renovation, it was awarded the American Automobile Association's prestigious "3 Diamonds" and recognized by a national renovation contest in Lodging Hospitality Magazine. This 174-room hotel offers a tropical marina side swimming pool and spa, waterfront restaurant and lounge with outdoor patio dining, a state-of-the-art exercise room and complimentary bicycle rentals to tour the island!

Check-in Time:

1600

Check-out Time:

1200

Year Renovated:

2005

Total Rooms:

Waterview Suite:Just steps away from our private yacht marina, this 600 square foot Island Palms Suite offers one king or two Queen beds in a private bedroom and a living room with sofa sleeper. Fully equipped kitchens feature granite countertops, full size refrigerator, coffee maker, microwave double sink and stove top. Enjoy breathtaking views of motoryachts drifting by or simply enjoy the San Diego sunsets from your private patio.Island Palms Standard:Our traditional Island Palms guestrooms come equipped with one King or two double beds, sitting area with work desk, complimentary high speed internet access, fresh brew coffee/tea makers, iron and ironing board, hair dryer, cable TV with HBO movies and Nintendo, refrigerator and a beautiful bathroom featuring a slab granite vanity and granite and glass enclosed shower.Island Palms Waterview Room:Our traditional Island Palms waterview guestrooms come equipped with one King or two double beds, sitting area with work desk, complimentary high speed internet access, fresh brew coffee/tea makers, iron and ironing board, hair dryer, cable TV with HBO movies and Nintendo, refrigerator and a beautiful bathroom featuring a slab granite vanity and granite and glass enclosed shower.

Total Floors:

2 floors.

Rooms:

Waterview Suite:Just steps away from our private yacht marina, this 600 square foot Island Palms Suite offers one king or two Queen beds in a private bedroom and a living room with sofa sleeper. Fully equipped kitchens feature granite countertops, full size refrigerator, coffee maker, microwave double sink and stove top. Enjoy breathtaking views of motoryachts drifting by or simply enjoy the San Diego sunsets from your private patio.Island Palms Standard:Our traditional Island Palms guestrooms come equipped with one King or two double beds, sitting area with work desk, complimentary high speed internet access, fresh brew coffee/tea makers, iron and ironing board, hair dryer, cable TV with HBO movies and Nintendo, refrigerator and a beautiful bathroom featuring a slab granite vanity and granite and glass enclosed shower.Island Palms Waterview Room:Our traditional Island Palms waterview guestrooms come equipped with one King or two double beds, sitting area with work desk, complimentary high speed internet access, fresh brew coffee/tea makers, iron and ironing board, hair dryer, cable TV with HBO movies and Nintendo, refrigerator and a beautiful bathroom featuring a slab granite vanity and granite and glass enclosed shower.

Cancellation Policy

48 HRS

Directions

Mexican border is just 20 minutes away, San Diego Zoo - 13 miles, Sea World - 5.7 miles, Legoland - 38 miles, Birch Aquarium at Scripps - 13.7 miles, Balboa Park - 5.6 miles, Del Mar Race Track / Fairgrounds - 21.2 miles, Gaslamp Quarter - 5 miles, Seaport Village - 5 miles, La Jolla - 12 miles, Tijuana - 21 miles.

Area

San Diego. The Island Palms Hotel & Marina is ideally located on Shelter Island, surrounded by San Diego Bay and our private, mega-yacht marina. We take pride in providing excellent service in a tranquil, casual, California setting

Pets

False

Attractions

Legoland 45 Miles / 72 Kilometers Balboa Park 8 Miles / 13 Kilometers Sea World 8 Miles / 13 Kilometers San Diego Zoo 8 Miles / 13 Kilometers Aerospace Museums 8 Miles / 13 Kilometers San Diego Wild Animal Park 35 Miles / 56 Kilometers Reuben H. Fleet Space Science Center 8 Miles / 13 Kilometers

Dining

Blue Wave Bar and GrillStep into the Blue Wave Bar & Grill for great waterfront dining with spectacular views of the bay and our private marina. Experience the tropical feel of our bayside restaurant or enjoy the gentle ocean breezes while dining outdoors on the patio.Menu items include fresh seafood, tender steaks, innovative daily specials and much more. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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