Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina

3.0 star property

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Reception
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, eco-friendly cleaning products
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board
2 outdoor pools, pool loungers
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
2051 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA, 92106
  • Shelter Island
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Naval Base Coronado
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Humphreys Concerts by the Bay
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Marina View (with Sofabed)

  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator, Marina View (Refrigerator)

  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator, Marina View (Refrigerator)

  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen, Marina View (Living Room;with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Living Room;with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Marina View (Living Room;with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Living Room;with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Kitchen (with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Bathtub)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

San Diego

Located in San Diego (Point Loma), Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina is within a 10-minute drive of Old Town San Diego State Park and Waterfront Park. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Naval Base Coronado and 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from Marine Corps Recruit Depot.

What's nearby

  • Shelter Island - 1 min walk
  • Port of San Diego - 9 min drive
  • B Street Cruise Ship Terminal - 9 min drive
  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot - 11 min drive
  • SeaWorld - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • County Center - Little Italy Station - 9 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 16 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Point Loma Seafoods - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Bali Hai Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Better Buzz - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mitch's Seafood - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina

Bayside hotel with 2 outdoor pools and 2 hot tubs
Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina offers 227 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 42-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

2 outdoor tennis courts and a marina are featured at the hotel. 2 outdoor swimming pools and 2 hot tubs are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 227 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Dip into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or 2 hot tubs and enjoy other recreational amenities, which include outdoor tennis courts. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Blue Wave Bar & Grill serving guests of Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in San Diego? This hotel has 6500 square feet (604 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 6 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Blue Wave Bar & Grill - Overlooking the pool, this restaurant specializes in Californian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Self parking on site (USD 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • On-site parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–11:00 AM: USD 14-34 for adults and USD 10-15 for children
  • 1 restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Blue Wave Bar & Grill

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • 2 hot tubs
  • Fitness centre
  • Spa services
  • Tennis

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (6500 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms - 6

Outdoors

  • Marina on site
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers

Spa

  • Massages

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers
  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Free local calls
  • In-room massage
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED light bulbs
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 14 to 34 for adults, and USD 10 to 15 for children
  • Self parking fee: USD 25 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Best Western Island
Best Western Island Hotel
Best Western Island Palms
Best Western Island Palms Hotel
Best Western Plus Island Palms
Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel
Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel San Diego
Best Western Plus Palms
Island Palms
Island Palms Hotel
Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel And Marina
Best Western San Diego
Best Western Plus Island Palms San Diego
San Diego Best Western
Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel Marina

Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 953 out of 1545 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 356 out of 1545 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 1545 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1545 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1545 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This like a staying off the grid kinda place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location and very nice hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay!
Rooms are very spacious and clean. Beautiful grounds. Pool areas are well maintained. Staff is friendly. Neighborhood is quiet. Love the option to go for walks along the marina or the bay. We will be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lovely location
We booked this hotel because it was near our Thanksgiving dinner location. Our room was adequate but very worn. Another group in our party had a suite which seemed in better condition.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Jamie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Desperate need of Renovation
The area is stunning but it was immediately very clear that this place is in desperate need of modernisation & renovation. We had a suite overlooking the Bay which was nice but the furniture & decor was outdated & unpleasant. I wouldn’t stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, El Segundo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a marina view room. The bed was a little on the hard side but comfortable none-the-less. The views were beautiful, and other than a couple of kids being loud outside at 7am, it was very tranquil. The groups are well taken care of and the staff was very friendly and helpful. I recommend staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Adriana at the front desk set tone for great stay.
The room was nice and comfortable, beds were so comfy, wonderfully large TV, fantastic views. Staff were very friendly. Check in was nice and smooth because Adriana was so sweet and helpful. I had a problem with my back and she was incredibly kind and understanding. A couple things they could fix: Broken window blind slats Gap under door let in a lot of noise from the hallway No working ventilation in the bathroom Low quality coffee and coffee maker Smelly sink water
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

bradley

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kailynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall good stay. Wish the coffee in the lobby was longer hours. View was great. Was right off Mariana. Nice walking spot in the am. Got to enjoy coffee and watch some sea lions across the street.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms felt like home. My daughter went on her first deployment and these rooms were cozy and large enough for us as a family to enjoy as we came to support her.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Clare

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Will stay again
Second time there. Cool location right on the marina. Walking distance to a few really good restaurants. No homeless people.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great service by staff in hotel an restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Estelah

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room I reserved for six people was not the room that was given to us. The hotel stay was so inconvenient that I demand a refund or a credit.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024