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Kona Kai Resort


Kona Kai Resort
Hotel class 3 of 5
1551 Shelter Island Dr, (formerly Shelter Pointe Hotel and Marina), San Diego, CA 92106
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5 of 5 stars
Dianeinphoenix 2 contributions
Phoenix, Arizona
Jul 18, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway New

I very much enjoyed my stay at Kona Kai. Location, location, location. Could not have a better location on the San Deigo Bay. Walk right out of the resort in either direction and you will find beautiful scenery on the bay. You could stay here without needing a car. Just walk along the bay, eat at their fabulous restaurant and... more

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2 of 5 stars
TravelingTeacher00 1 contribution
Chandler, AZ
Jul 15, 2009 | Trip type: Couples New

I was looking forward to my stay at the Kona Kai for a month, but now wish I had booked elsewhere. The hotel is in a wonderful location and I enjoyed waking up to see the ships each morning, but that is about all I was happy with. The room was very oudated. I was in the wheelchair accessable room... more

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5 of 5 stars
CrystalLJamison 1 contribution
CrystalLJamison
Jul 11, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

I stayed in the Kona Kai for two nights. It was so wonderful. I room was quite large, had a large closet, remodeled bathroom, a balcony overlooking the harbor , a seating area and a desk. We had planned our trip very last minute and needed to get a rental car because we were going to a wedding. We tried... more

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5 of 5 stars
dmhs82 1 contribution
Los Angeles
Jun 11, 2009 | Trip type: Family

We were very pleased we were with our visit to the Kona Kai Resort. Our first contact was with a terrific young lady at the front desk named Norma, who went above and beyond the call of duty to make sure that our accommodations were perfect. She was very friendly and professional and made us feel very welcome. In addition... more

no service
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2 of 5 stars
beach_bum097 3 contributions
Houston
Jun 8, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
0/1 found this review helpful

The hotel was beautiful location was great view was great service was horrible more

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5 of 5 stars
Danee79 1 contribution
California
Jun 7, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Made reservations over the phone as a graduation gift for our daughter. We would not be traveling with her so there were many details to work out. Staff was wonderful and had all the answers. They totally made this a wonderful experience. The manager Dennis was outstanding also. I highly recommend this resort! more

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5 of 5 stars
mjnewma 1 contribution
Peoria AZ
Jun 1, 2009 | Trip type: Family

The Kona Kai was a very clean and friendly hotel. Trudi at the front desk was wonderful in getting us set up in a great room. My family enjoyed the pool and jacuzzi. We also enjoyed the sand and boats as well. I would recommend this hotel to my friends. Shelter Island was very quaint and close to everything. Thanks... more

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4 of 5 stars
attymom 25 contributions
Riverside, California
May 31, 2009 | Trip type: Business

The lobby is beautiful. Checked in around 9pm for a conference the next morning. The room faced the marina with a tiny patio and little sand area with view of yachts. Had the weather been better, it was cold and drizzly, it would've been really nice for the kids. The door's inside lock was broken, the sink area had Zero... more

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4 of 5 stars
jrjackson 10 contributions
Scottsdale
May 29, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

My husband I booked this resort last minute to drive out from Scottsdale to San Diego for Memorial Day weekend. We spent $129/night plus tax (pretty decent compared to many hotels in the area). The location is stellar! Close to everything... Shelter Island is gorgeous! When we arrived at 2am (eaaaaaaaarllly Saturday morning) Trudi was the front desk manager and... more

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4 of 5 stars
Angelfan 82 contributions
Orange, California
May 17, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Got this hotel using priceline for $69 a night. We received a room facing the bay at first, but request a room facing the he marina. Front Desk was very nice and sent a new room key to us for a marina facing room. Beautiful view of the marina and all the yachts. Beds are okay, not bad or great.... more

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Address: 1551 Shelter Island Dr, (formerly Shelter Pointe Hotel and Marina), San Diego, CA 92106