Your luxury island escape in the center of San Diego.
The newly transformed and expanded Kona Kai Resort & Spa welcomes you to modern luxury. Laze the day away on your oversized balcony looking out over San Diego Bay while enjoying local food from our Point Loma restaurant. Spend a day on our private beach, sipping specialty drinks from our Tiki Bar or relax near our new adults-only pool.
Your luxury island escape in the center of San Diego.
The newly transformed and expanded Kona Kai San Diego welcomes you to modern luxury. Laze the day away on your oversized balcony looking out over San Diego Bay while enjoying local food from our Point Loma restaurant. Spend a day on our private beach, sipping specialty drinks from our Tiki Bar or relax near our new adults-only pool.
Labor Day by the Bay
Planning to spend Labor Day weekend with us? Explore all the exciting events and activities we have in store for this long weekend.
Rooms & Suites
Unwind into casual luxury in our all-new guest rooms and suites. Our Shelter Island hotel’s recent renovations are infused with vibrant colors and a calming elegance that draws you in.
Luxury Beach & Pool Cabanas
Don’t just lounge poolside, lounge in luxury. Spoil yourself in one of our private cabanas in a private world of your creation. Be the VIP today.
Dining & Nightlife
Enjoy waterfront dining on Shelter Island at the all new Vessel Restaurant. With panoramic waterfront views and wonderful dining experiences all day long. Relax and enjoy the sunset and tropical breezes of San Diego Bay while treating yourself to some of the finest SoCal cuisine.
SpaTerre
Unwind and destress in our signature spa with personalized treatments and luxurious services. For those who prefer to work out the stress, our fitness center has all the equipment you’ll need.
Private Beach & Nightly Bonfires
Relax in style on Kona Kai’s beach, one of the only privately-owned beaches in California. Gather round our cozy beach firepits by night and step up that stylish beach moment with a private cabana rental by day .
Rooms & Suites
Unwind into casual luxury in our all-new guest rooms and suites. Our Shelter Island hotel’s recent renovations are infused with vibrant colors and a calming elegance that draws you in.
Luxury Beach & Pool Cabanas
Don’t just lounge poolside, lounge in luxury. Spoil yourself in one of our private cabanas in a private world of your creation. Be the VIP today.
Dining & Nightlife
Enjoy waterfront dining on Shelter Island at the all new Vessel Restaurant. With panoramic waterfront views, our restaurants on Shelter Island offer wonderful dining experiences all day long. Relax and enjoy the sunset and tropical breezes of San Diego Bay while treating yourself to some of the finest SoCal cuisine. And don’t forget to join us for our daily happy hour, complete with sunset marina views.
SpaTerre
Unwind and destress in our signature spa with personalized treatments and luxurious services. For those who prefer to work out the stress, our fitness center has all the equipment you’ll need.
Private Beach & Nightly Bonfires
Relax in style on Kona Kai’s beach, one of the only privately-owned beaches in California. Gather round our cozy beach firepits by night and step up that stylish beach moment with a private cabana rental by day.
Elegantly Appointed Rooms
Your home away from home, expertly blending San Diego’s personality with a casual luxury that’ll make it hard to imagine leaving.
Elegantly Appointed Rooms
Your home away from home, expertly blending San Diego’s personality with a casual luxury that’ll make it hard to imagine leaving.
PACKAGES & OFFERS
Park it in Paradise
Jumping in your car to San Diego? Take advantage of this exclusive offer to save on parking and resort fees. Endless fun and relaxation await you when you park here in paradise!
Gift Cards Now Available
Give the gift of adventure, relaxation and marina-front dining in San Diego. Gift cards for Kona Kai San Diego, Vessel and SpaTerre are now available for purchase.
ADDRESS
Kona Kai San Diego Resort
1551 Shelter Island Dr
San Diego, CA 92106
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AWARDS & PRESS
#11 Best San Diego Resort
U.S. News & World Report, 2025
Top 500 Hotels in the World
Travel + Leisure, 2023
