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Hotel class 3.0 of 5
1551 Shelter Island Dr, (formerly Shelter Pointe Hotel and Marina), San Diego, CA 92106
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3 of 5 stars
Bilboshmoe   5 contributions
Edmonton, Alberta
Nov 8, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway New

THE UPSIDE- The pool is huge and the hot tub is hot. The view is very pretty. The rooms are clean..a little dated, but still clean The beds are so soft and comfy. The towels are a lttle softer than typical hotels. They let us have a cot for free...saved us $20 A NIGHT The price was right. $89 USD... more

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4 of 5 stars
Gajeh702   2 contributions
Las Vegas
Nov 2, 2009 | Trip type: Family

Dennis, the manager, gave us a very nice room while we were there celebrating my 40th birthday. Our room was near the end/point of Shelter Island and it was very private with a beautiful view of the marina. Trudi was very helpful upon check-in and was very pleasant throughout our stay. She offered great points of interests and food options.... more

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1 of 5 stars
Samolocal   4 contributions
Santa Monica, CA
Oct 20, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
2/2 found this review helpful

From bumbling check-in, to botched cab call, to bar with "95% of wine list unavailable", to cramped, grungy bathroom, this place was a total disappointment. The positive reviews must be from relatives of employees. In a word: a dump. more

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5 of 5 stars
AZClone   1 contribution
Phoenix, AZ
Oct 16, 2009 | Trip type: Family
0/1 found this review helpful

My young daughters and I were there for a short trip. Hotel Staff friendly and attentive to my young girls. Facility is clean and well kept. Pool awesome. Views and locations perfect. Excellent value and a wonderful time! more

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5 of 5 stars
MissVegasPartyGirl57   1 contribution
MissVegasPartyGirl57
Sep 25, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
0/1 found this review helpful

This hotel was absolutely perfect for my trip. First, I had a wedding to attend to in Mission Bay, so the location was perfect because it wasn't too far. The hotel was located in a quiet area along the bay in the Shelter Island Area. It was quiet, beautiful, and relaxing all in one. Dennis Vinegas, an employee there, set... more

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5 of 5 stars
ro1203   1 contribution
San Diego
Sep 22, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
0/1 found this review helpful

Our waterfront suite was beautiful and the entire staff were very friendly and made our stay a pleasant one. We were very impressed and look forward to staying again very soon. Dennis Vinegas (Hotel Operations Manager), was very helpful and assured all of our needs were compensated. more

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4 of 5 stars
AZ_Wildcat91   2 contributions
Atlanta, GA
Sep 19, 2009 | Trip type: Family
0/1 found this review helpful

My family and I visited San Diego for the first time this summer for my cousin's wedding. We chose this hotel because of the waterfront views shown on their web site. Right from the start, the staff was friendly and personable. Chrissie checked us in and also gave us precise directions on how to get to Seaworld. Later, we enjoyed... more

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5 of 5 stars
anisekris   1 contribution
palm springsca.
Sep 18, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

we went to kona kai mostly because they are very pet friendly. and had the best time ever. starting with trudi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! at front dest was so very helpful and the private beach for guests & our dog kya to play how cool is that. we want to thank you trudi!!!!!!!!!!!!! for all you did for us & the kona kai... more

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5 of 5 stars
57DK   3 contributions
california
Sep 17, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

All I have to say about this resort are wonderful things!!! Right from the beginning of our stay, the clerk from the front desk was very polite. She asked us several questions and got us the right room we wanted. We had a room overlooking the marina and the view was marvelous! We spent more time on our patio than... more

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5 of 5 stars
gdamico   4 contributions
Scottsdale, AZ
Sep 4, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Our stay at the Kona Kai Resort was wonderful it is a hidden gem on the tip of Shelter Island. Our room was so quiet and very beautiful we sat on the patio watching the boats listening to the wildlife, enjoyed evening fireworks display from Seaworld on the patio, fantastic walking paths along the waterfront. Very Romantic escape. Don't miss... more

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